Swift springs review!!!!!

Red__Zed · 05-19-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CFZ

Has anyone gone competitive with these springs on yet?

Jon and I just ran the dragon with the swifts. Have to say that I was very pleased with how planted the Z felt, and how well they held up.

I ran into some alignment issues, as well as issues with the base front tires, but the springs were flawless as far as I could tell. Jon might be able to chime in more since his setup seemed to be working well.

Whenever I get home, I have video of his car on the dragon, so you can see how planted it stays.

ZForce · 05-19-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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I ran into some alignment issues, as well as issues with the base front tires.....

Please do tell, I am going for my third alignment tomorrow and would like to know what part of your setup is the issue.

Red__Zed · 05-19-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Please do tell, I am going for my third alignment tomorrow and would like to know what part of your setup is the issue.

I just want more camber up front to match the rear. Couldn't grip enough up front.

ZForce · 05-20-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I just want more camber up front to match the rear. Couldn't grip enough up front.

That means installing an Upper Control Arm. I also wonder if the 18's contribute to the non grip?

christian370z · 05-20-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Jon and I just ran the dragon with the swifts. Have to say that I was very pleased with how planted the Z felt, and how well they held up.

I ran into some alignment issues, as well as issues with the base front tires, but the springs were flawless as far as I could tell. Jon might be able to chime in more since his setup seemed to be working well.

Whenever I get home, I have video of his car on the dragon, so you can see how planted it stays.

I love seeing canyon run videos, definitely post them up! I was able to get plenty of camber in the front, the car refuses to oversteer now which is so much nicer especially in tighter low speed corners since turn in is sharper. I think the limitations of the base wheels are the smaller tires as they are just not up to task even with the stock suspension. Add sways and springs and they become an even bigger weak link in my opinion, my sport package Rays are a night and day difference.

ZForce · 05-20-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

That means installing an Upper Control Arm. I also wonder if the 18's contribute to the non grip?

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I love seeing canyon run videos, definitely post them up! I was able to get plenty of camber in the front, the car refuses to oversteer now which is so much nicer especially in tighter low speed corners since turn in is sharper. I think the limitations of the base wheels are the smaller tires as they are just not up to task even with the stock suspension. Add sways and springs and they become an even bigger weak link in my opinion, my sport package Rays are a night and day difference.

Read somewhere probably Car & Driver a couple years back that the 18' wheel cannot compare nor keep up with the 19 sport rims. I have been hearing more folks that bought the Base model are now looking for sport rims. Sometimes it does not pay to cut corners.

Red__Zed · 05-20-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

That means installing an Upper Control Arm. I also wonder if the 18's contribute to the non grip?

the 18's don't, but the tires on them certainly do. I have nowhere near enough tire up front to handle these turns.

CFZ · 05-20-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Jon and I just ran the dragon with the swifts. Have to say that I was very pleased with how planted the Z felt, and how well they held up.

I ran into some alignment issues, as well as issues with the base front tires, but the springs were flawless as far as I could tell. Jon might be able to chime in more since his setup seemed to be working well.

Whenever I get home, I have video of his car on the dragon, so you can see how planted it stays.

POST VIDS!!!

I will post up a few actions shots I have at the track and autocross events as well.

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