Swift springs review!!!!!

NewtoZ's5 · 08-31-2012, 04:41 AM

I'm putting my Swifts on later today. Looking forward to the install and performance increase. Lowered height is a plus too

binary0x01 · 08-30-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Most definitely. The Koni's on the lightest setting are still much more stiff than stock. On the hardest setting, you will be having your kidneys beaten to death and your fillings rattled out of your molars.

I'm doing the FI CBE first, I might just have Seb install the Koni's when he does the CBE install.

onzedge · 08-30-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

I'm doing the FI CBE first, I might just have Seb install the Koni's when he does the CBE install.

370zGatorman · 08-26-2012, 12:50 PM

Koni's are on my "to do" list for sure.

onzedge · 08-26-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

Koni's are on my "to do" list for sure.

That, my friend, is some very sound thinking.

ZForce · 08-27-2012, 12:21 AM

Looking good 370Zgatorman, the spacers are ideal for the sport wheels, fills out the wheel well. Now mount some beefy RE-11's and you will be set.

370zGatorman · 08-27-2012, 08:45 AM

Thanks

Yep, as soon as these tires wear out. I REALLY want the Nismo wheels though and will be trying to trade these plus cash as soon as I find someone with them.

AlphaSnacks · 08-27-2012, 01:21 PM

Just want to point that these springs will gradually settle over time a bit more. My car is easily another .5 lower today than it was last Summer when I had the springs installed. Then again, it could just be a factor of NYC roads contributing to this. But ride quality has not worsened, fortunately.

370zGatorman · 08-27-2012, 01:47 PM

Sounds good as I'm wanting another 0.5" in drop.

boilermaker1 · 08-29-2012, 10:56 PM

I assume since the 2013 Z didn't change too much the swift springs should fit on the new models, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

speedfreek · 08-30-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker1

I assume since the 2013 Z didn't change too much the swift springs should fit on the new models, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

You would be correct. Didn't hear of any changes done to the suspension.

ZBro16 · 08-30-2012, 09:10 AM

I remember reading something about "euro-tuned shock absorbers" being newly added for the sport package equipped 2013 somewhere. I'm not sure if any suspension components have been redesigned or not. I would double check part numbers against a previous year for shocks/struts before making a purchase.

Here it is in an article: 2013 Nissan 370Z Gets Some Small Updates (The Torque Report)

ZForce · 08-31-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Wonder how these (Swift) will handle/ride with the new 2013 Euro-Sport Tuned shocks, available on the Sport model.

I am considering them over aftermarket shocks currently available because the price of a set of Koni Yellows is at $750. Plus roughly $325 for Swifts totaling $1075, now it's almost at the price of a good set of coil overs.

OEM (2009) shocks run $500. Euro-Sport Tuned shocks, I am guessing will be somewhere between $600-700 tops. It will be interesting to see who will be the first to pull the trigger on this combo.

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Originally Posted by boilermaker1

I assume since the 2013 Z didn't change too much the swift springs should fit on the new models, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

You would be correct. Didn't hear of any changes done to the suspension.

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

The struts, springs, and a few other damper related bits are different on the 2013 370Z, actually. The ride height is slightly higher as a result.

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Originally Posted by ZBro16

I remember reading something about "euro-tuned shock absorbers" being newly added for the sport package equipped 2013 somewhere. I'm not sure if any suspension components have been redesigned or not. I would double check part numbers against a previous year for shocks/struts before making a purchase.

Here it is in an article: 2013 Nissan 370Z Gets Some Small Updates (The Torque Report)

Fact: confirmed source thru dealership part comparison, part number to part number comparison from 2009 versus 2013.

The ONLY suspension component parts upgraded on the 2013 are the shocks (different part #) and known fact they are euro-tuned. The springs (different part #) That's it, all the rest of the parts including damper parts are the SAME, NO CHANGE.

The claimed ride height increase is from new springs, which is irrelevant as SWIFT springs will be used.....meaning the ride will be the same on the 2009 as is on the 2013.

If you like the performance of your Swifts with OEM shocks but do not want the rough DD ride of other shocks. May want to consider this setup. Performance + great ride + cost = swift/euro-tuned combo.

AlphaSnacks · 08-30-2012, 09:08 AM

The struts, springs, and a few other damper related bits are different on the 2013 370Z, actually. The ride height is slightly higher as a result.

boilermaker1 · 08-31-2012, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. I've had teins and BC coilovers (on other cars), but I think these Swifts will be the choice for the Z.

08-31-2012, 04:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
NewtoZ's5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sachse, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 128 Drives: 12 GM T/S/Navi Rep Power: 14	I'm putting my Swifts on later today. Looking forward to the install and performance increase. Lowered height is a plus too __________________ 2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ 2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Looking good 370Zgatorman, the spacers are ideal for the sport wheels, fills out the wheel well. Now mount some beefy RE-11's and you will be set. Last edited by ZForce; 08-27-2012 at 12:35 AM.

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08-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	Koni's are on my "to do" list for sure.

08-27-2012, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	Thanks Yep, as soon as these tires wear out. I REALLY want the Nismo wheels though and will be trying to trade these plus cash as soon as I find someone with them.

08-27-2012, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 20	Just want to point that these springs will gradually settle over time a bit more. My car is easily another .5 lower today than it was last Summer when I had the springs installed. Then again, it could just be a factor of NYC roads contributing to this. But ride quality has not worsened, fortunately.

08-27-2012, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	Sounds good as I'm wanting another 0.5" in drop.

08-29-2012, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
boilermaker1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: on an island Posts: 71 Drives: '13 PW 7AT Rep Power: 14	I assume since the 2013 Z didn't change too much the swift springs should fit on the new models, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

08-30-2012, 09:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 15	I remember reading something about "euro-tuned shock absorbers" being newly added for the sport package equipped 2013 somewhere. I'm not sure if any suspension components have been redesigned or not. I would double check part numbers against a previous year for shocks/struts before making a purchase. Here it is in an article: 2013 Nissan 370Z Gets Some Small Updates (The Torque Report)

08-30-2012, 09:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 20	The struts, springs, and a few other damper related bits are different on the 2013 370Z, actually. The ride height is slightly higher as a result.

08-31-2012, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
boilermaker1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: on an island Posts: 71 Drives: '13 PW 7AT Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the help everyone. I've had teins and BC coilovers (on other cars), but I think these Swifts will be the choice for the Z.