Swift springs review!!!!!

JJ-NISMO · 06-29-2011, 10:08 PM

Gentlemen, I put my Swifts on a few months ago, but due to a hectic work schedule, never got around to driving the car much after the first few weeks. I am back in action and recently got an alignment done. Check out the print out for more detail, but long story short, the Nismo DOES need a rear camber kit. The front could use a camber kit to get back within the Nismo OEM -.58, but I am fine with running -1.5. Note that OEM Nismo front is -0.58 front and -1.58 rear

Notes

Swifts still kick a** and are a great option
Swifts provide a perfect looking drop IMO and definitely increase overall handling performance
Pulling ramps out everytime I go in and out of my driveway sucks

Alignment Specs

Front Before Alignment: -1.6 left; -1.7 right
Front After Alignment: -1.5 left; -1.7 right
Rear Before Alignment: -2.8 left; -3.0 right
Rear After Alignment: -2.3 left; -2.3 right

AlphaSnacks · 06-29-2011, 11:50 PM

For those who keep on scraping, I suggest taking a dremel and cutting away the lower portion on the sides of the plastic spoiler beneath the bumper. We did that at the shop, per my request, and it came out perfect.

See pic here: http://i.imgur.com/OCO05.jpg

Not linking to it since it is gigantic so you can see the detail.

Take about half an inch off the ones below the fender, as well.

AlphaSnacks · 07-03-2011, 12:41 AM

So after about 400 miles on these springs, I have concluded they are awesome. Smooth. Hardly any stiffer than OEM. And yet handle notably sharper and better. I hit a mean bump in the road today...I guess the group of as*holes who cut a chunk out in the middle of the road through it wasn't necessary to warn drivers there was a sharp bump.

When I hit it, I was surprised how well the springs absorbed the impact - it was just a solid thud and not the kind where you feel like your head has been smacked by a hammer. Very happy I went this route. I'm going to have to trim the plastic below the bumper just a tad more, but otherwise nothing beats this spring.

christian370z · 07-03-2011, 02:56 PM

Those are my thoughts exactly, glad you like them Arnold! They really change the overall balance and feel of the car and make it much more responsive and tossable as opposed to the stock springs making the car feel a bit heavy with a bit of understeer.

Mandingo · 07-04-2011, 07:10 PM

Installing my springs right nao!

I have a question though.. I reused the oem rubber sleeve for the bottom coil but I've been seeing pictures of another black sleeve 2 or 3 coils down from the top.

My springs arrived completely nude. Just confirming this is correct.

Sent an email to swift but I tend to get answers much quicker here

Ron · 07-04-2011, 07:46 PM

No other rubber sleeve besides the OEM gray ones that go on the bottom. You're good.

Mandingo · 07-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Much apreesh Ron

Alchemy · 07-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid.

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Red__Zed · 07-09-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid.

<a href="http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/?action=view&current=photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" border="0" alt="2011-07-09_14-56-11_555"></a>

tjlazer · 07-09-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

Gentlemen, I put my Swifts on a few months ago, but due to a hectic work schedule, never got around to driving the car much after the first few weeks. I am back in action and recently got an alignment done. Check out the print out for more detail, but long story short, the Nismo DOES need a rear camber kit. The front could use a camber kit to get back within the Nismo OEM -.58, but I am fine with running -1.5. Note that OEM Nismo front is -0.58 front and -1.58 rear

Just because you need a rear camber kit does not mean everyone else does. Nismo or not. I did not need one, dialed in to -1.4 front, -1.9 on the rears with no kit.

Bottom line, every car is different. Some will need kits, some will not. Won't know until you get 'em on and get an alignment.

Vapiano · 07-09-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Just because you need a rear camber kit does not mean everyone else does. Nismo or not. I did not need one, dialed in to -1.4 front, -1.9 on the rears with no kit.

Bottom line, every car is different. Some will need kits, some will not. Won't know until you get 'em on and get an alignment.

Are you using spacers with your set up?

ZeN · 07-12-2011, 11:26 AM

Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks?

Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country

tjlazer · 07-12-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapiano

Are you using spacers with your set up?

No.

tjlazer · 07-12-2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeN

Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks?

Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country

No not normal. Rear should sit at around 27" and front should be a little lower. You might want to check your springs, especially in the front.

Econ · 07-12-2011, 01:09 PM

yea im gettin a little suspicious of my swifts. my ride height is almost the same front vs back

06-29-2011, 11:50 PM	#767 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	For those who keep on scraping, I suggest taking a dremel and cutting away the lower portion on the sides of the plastic spoiler beneath the bumper. We did that at the shop, per my request, and it came out perfect. See pic here: http://i.imgur.com/OCO05.jpg Not linking to it since it is gigantic so you can see the detail. Take about half an inch off the ones below the fender, as well. Last edited by AlphaSnacks; 06-30-2011 at 12:09 AM.

07-03-2011, 02:56 PM	#769 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Those are my thoughts exactly, glad you like them Arnold! They really change the overall balance and feel of the car and make it much more responsive and tossable as opposed to the stock springs making the car feel a bit heavy with a bit of understeer. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-04-2011, 07:10 PM	#770 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	Installing my springs right nao! I have a question though.. I reused the oem rubber sleeve for the bottom coil but I've been seeing pictures of another black sleeve 2 or 3 coils down from the top. My springs arrived completely nude. Just confirming this is correct. Sent an email to swift but I tend to get answers much quicker here __________________ some mods

07-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#772 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	Much apreesh Ron __________________ some mods

07-09-2011, 05:09 PM	#773 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid. <a href="http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/?action=view&current=photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" border="0" alt="2011-07-09_14-56-11_555"></a> __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

07-03-2011, 12:41 AM	#768 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	So after about 400 miles on these springs, I have concluded they are awesome. Smooth. Hardly any stiffer than OEM. And yet handle notably sharper and better. I hit a mean bump in the road today...I guess the group of as*holes who cut a chunk out in the middle of the road through it wasn't necessary to warn drivers there was a sharp bump. When I hit it, I was surprised how well the springs absorbed the impact - it was just a solid thud and not the kind where you feel like your head has been smacked by a hammer. Very happy I went this route. I'm going to have to trim the plastic below the bumper just a tad more, but otherwise nothing beats this spring.

07-04-2011, 07:46 PM	#771 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	No other rubber sleeve besides the OEM gray ones that go on the bottom. You're good.

07-12-2011, 11:26 AM	#777 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 115 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks? Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country Last edited by ZeN; 07-12-2011 at 11:29 AM.

07-12-2011, 01:09 PM	#780 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	yea im gettin a little suspicious of my swifts. my ride height is almost the same front vs back __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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