Swift springs review!!!!!

b15 · 05-30-2014, 03:47 PM

I bought my springs from Kamispeed and SPC camber kit through amazon. $90 includes the toe bolts.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-06-2014, 08:13 AM

After spring install, without an alignment, how many miles do you drive?

I don't want to put much wear on the tires but still want to be able to let the springs settle.

P.S. Its been roughly 2 days and 15 miles since I installed my springs

Thanks fellas

Huck · 06-06-2014, 08:23 AM

Let the springs settle for about a week and you should be good to go

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 06-06-2014, 08:23 AM

Mileage doesn't really matter as much as the amount of time the springs are compressed under the weight of the car.

Zdayz 2014!!

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-06-2014, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Mileage doesn't really matter as much as the amount of time the springs are compressed under the weight of the car.

Zdayz 2014!!

Thanks, I didn't want to drive it too much with the alignment out of whack so i wanted to see what mile number would start to put wear on the tires?

Huck · 06-06-2014, 08:37 AM

Nah, after a few months if your camber is out of whack you'll notice wear, but a week you should be fine.

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 06-06-2014, 08:38 AM

You can always measure the cars drop every day and when it's the same measurement for 2-3 days then get an alignment.

Zdayz 2014!!

onzedge · 06-06-2014, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

You can always measure the cars drop every day and when it's the same measurement for 2-3 days then get an alignment.

Zdayz 2014!!

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-06-2014, 09:19 AM

I had to tell them I was lowered and i feel like I'm gonna get charged extra because of it...how much more is considered "fair"...i hate being nickleled and dimed

Huck · 06-06-2014, 09:54 AM

If you plan on keeping this car for a while I recommend firestone's lifetime alignment package. it's about $200 and it does t matter what you do to the suspension, or how many times you change it up, or how many times you bring it in. As long as they can fit the alignment arms on the wheel and get the car on the car, they will align it for you. I've seen a guy with a stanced civic go in there at least 2 times a month now for 3-4 months. He has like -7.0° camber (no exaggeration) and they keep doing it for him.

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 06-06-2014, 09:55 AM

Otherwise, a one time alignment should cost between $50-$90, depending who you go to. Don't ever pay more than $100.

Zdayz 2014!!

370z209 · 06-06-2014, 11:32 AM

Any recommendations with spacers on a base model 2014? I don't want to drop the car and it looks funny with stock wheels. I won't be getting rims until next year.

Also, does the base model have the Euro tuned shocks or is it only the sport model?

Thanks

Huck · 06-07-2014, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z209

Any recommendations with spacers on a base model 2014? I don't want to drop the car and it looks funny with stock wheels. I won't be getting rims until next year.

Also, does the base model have the Euro tuned shocks or is it only the sport model?

Thanks

I got perfect fitments with Z1's 25mm in the front and 20mm in the back. Made them nice and flush.

Zdayz 2014!!

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-07-2014, 04:33 PM

Driver side front sitting quite a bit higher than passenger side front

It better even out or a kitten dies

sportblack13Z · 07-16-2014, 03:25 AM

Have any of you guys had issues with any wheel hop after installing the springs? I tried to track the car 1/4 mile and had some pretty bad wheel hop during launch. Didnt have any before. I also installed some Bridgestone s04 tires at te same time with spacers and spc rear camber kitt. im thinking with the tighter springs i might need stiffer differential bushings? Thanks for any ideas.

06-06-2014, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Let the springs settle for about a week and you should be good to go Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-06-2014, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Mileage doesn't really matter as much as the amount of time the springs are compressed under the weight of the car. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-06-2014, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Nah, after a few months if your camber is out of whack you'll notice wear, but a week you should be fine. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-06-2014, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	You can always measure the cars drop every day and when it's the same measurement for 2-3 days then get an alignment. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-06-2014, 09:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	If you plan on keeping this car for a while I recommend firestone's lifetime alignment package. it's about $200 and it does t matter what you do to the suspension, or how many times you change it up, or how many times you bring it in. As long as they can fit the alignment arms on the wheel and get the car on the car, they will align it for you. I've seen a guy with a stanced civic go in there at least 2 times a month now for 3-4 months. He has like -7.0° camber (no exaggeration) and they keep doing it for him. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

05-30-2014, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	I bought my springs from Kamispeed and SPC camber kit through amazon. $90 includes the toe bolts.

06-06-2014, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 16	After spring install, without an alignment, how many miles do you drive? I don't want to put much wear on the tires but still want to be able to let the springs settle. P.S. Its been roughly 2 days and 15 miles since I installed my springs Thanks fellas

06-06-2014, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 16	I had to tell them I was lowered and i feel like I'm gonna get charged extra because of it...how much more is considered "fair"...i hate being nickleled and dimed

06-06-2014, 09:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Otherwise, a one time alignment should cost between $50-$90, depending who you go to. Don't ever pay more than $100. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-06-2014, 11:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
370z209 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 114 Drives: 2015 S4, 2015 A3 Rep Power: 13	Any recommendations with spacers on a base model 2014? I don't want to drop the car and it looks funny with stock wheels. I won't be getting rims until next year. Also, does the base model have the Euro tuned shocks or is it only the sport model? Thanks

06-07-2014, 04:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 16	Driver side front sitting quite a bit higher than passenger side front It better even out or a kitten dies

07-16-2014, 03:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
sportblack13Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brownsville, tx Posts: 6 Drives: 2013 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 13	Have any of you guys had issues with any wheel hop after installing the springs? I tried to track the car 1/4 mile and had some pretty bad wheel hop during launch. Didnt have any before. I also installed some Bridgestone s04 tires at te same time with spacers and spc rear camber kitt. im thinking with the tighter springs i might need stiffer differential bushings? Thanks for any ideas.

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