Swift springs review!!!!!

shaun66 · 10-24-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

I would say get your swifts and wait a couple weeks then get an alignment. See if you can get back into spec without all that stuff. I was able to go back to factory sodcs without all the extra stuff, so I saved ~$500.

Zdayz 2014!!

Alright thanks I'll give that a shot first.

What brand spacers is everyone using? If i do 20mm all around can I get the regular bolt on ones or do I need spacers with the extended studs built onto them?

speedfreek · 10-24-2013, 02:04 PM

Look at H&R, Powertrix, or Z1. Some will argue that the stud replacement type are safer, which is likely true as it has less failure points. With that said I was running Powertrix 20mm bolt on type with no issues for nearly a year before I got new wheels. On a street setup I think you will be fine either way long as you go with good quality spacers.

shaun66 · 10-24-2013, 02:35 PM

Ok will most likely go with bolt on then since car only sees street.

tnav · 10-28-2013, 11:49 PM

I have the Swifts with 20mm front and back, during hard right turns at high speeds, the left front will rub a little, not a big deal, if you are not pushing the car hard or going over bumps while turning hard lefts, you won't know. I have the stock Bridgestones w/Sports Pckg 19inch wheels

tonythetiger · 10-29-2013, 08:38 AM

swift springs for sale check out parts for sale!

equalme · 12-16-2013, 12:59 AM

20F/25R on Swifts that have not settled - occasional rub on big dips going highway speeds (~70 mph). Houston doesn't have the best of roads though...

Ugh...and I forgot to swap the rubber sleeves from the oem springs to the swifts. They should have it preinstalled on the swifts.

Huck · 12-16-2013, 11:02 AM

I got Z1 bolt on spacers during black Friday and I havent had any rubbing issues, however I have base wheels.

Zdayz 2014!!

Huck · 12-16-2013, 11:08 AM

Also to weigh in on the bolt on vs extended stud thing, I believe extended studs are safer, but bolt on are more than safe enough. At least for the Z1 ones, theyre built really well. That being said, I have almost brand new H&R 20mm extended stud spacers for sale (4 of them total) that I haven't taken the time to put on the for sale thread yet. $100/set (2).

Zdayz 2014!!

equalme · 12-16-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Also to weigh in on the bolt on vs extended stud thing, I believe extended studs are safer, but bolt on are more than safe enough. At least for the Z1 ones, theyre built really well. That being said, I have almost brand new H&R 20mm extended stud spacers for sale (4 of them total) that I haven't taken the time to put on the for sale thread yet. $100/set (2).

Zdayz 2014!!

I went with corners spacers since they had a deal when purchasing the swift springs. I made sure to use a dab of loctite and retorqued after driving around for a day.

ortiz73ca · 12-23-2013, 11:14 PM

I just got my swift springs installed today and with me sitting in the car FL was -1.5 FR was -1.7 camber. The rears were -1.5 on both sides with camber arms, my question is how long realistically speaking can I expect my tires to last, and what are the stock spec's as far as camber is concerned for a stock car?

wheee! · 12-23-2013, 11:48 PM

Did you do toe bolts too? You will need them if you want the tires to last a month...

Sent from Canadia

Huckleberry · 12-24-2013, 12:54 AM

toe kills, brah.

synolimit · 12-24-2013, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Also to weigh in on the bolt on vs extended stud thing, I believe extended studs are safer, but bolt on are more than safe enough. At least for the Z1 ones, theyre built really well. That being said, I have almost brand new H&R 20mm extended stud spacers for sale (4 of them total) that I haven't taken the time to put on the for sale thread yet. $100/set (2).

Zdayz 2014!!

I don't think they're safer. Not unless you can guaranty the strength of the stud extending. Seems scary to have that long of a stud holding your life on the line. Bolt on just seems safer. I've never had a wheel fall off so neither will the spacer or wheel and spacer.

ortiz73ca · 12-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

Did you do toe bolts too? You will need them if you want the tires to last a month...

Sent from Canadia

Yes I did the SPC camber arms I believe did come with the toe bolts, so yes.

wheee! · 12-24-2013, 09:59 AM

Just as long as your alignment shows no toe then you should expect good tread life with those camber numbers. Again this depends on your road conditions and driving style too. No worse than stock with those settings.

Sent from Canadia

10-24-2013, 02:04 PM	#1847 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Look at H&R, Powertrix, or Z1. Some will argue that the stud replacement type are safer, which is likely true as it has less failure points. With that said I was running Powertrix 20mm bolt on type with no issues for nearly a year before I got new wheels. On a street setup I think you will be fine either way long as you go with good quality spacers. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

10-29-2013, 08:38 AM	#1850 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	swift springs for sale check out parts for sale! __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

12-16-2013, 12:59 AM	#1851 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	20F/25R on Swifts that have not settled - occasional rub on big dips going highway speeds (~70 mph). Houston doesn't have the best of roads though... Ugh...and I forgot to swap the rubber sleeves from the oem springs to the swifts. They should have it preinstalled on the swifts. Last edited by equalme; 12-16-2013 at 02:16 AM.

12-16-2013, 11:02 AM	#1852 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I got Z1 bolt on spacers during black Friday and I havent had any rubbing issues, however I have base wheels. 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

12-16-2013, 11:08 AM	#1853 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Also to weigh in on the bolt on vs extended stud thing, I believe extended studs are safer, but bolt on are more than safe enough. At least for the Z1 ones, theyre built really well. That being said, I have almost brand new H&R 20mm extended stud spacers for sale (4 of them total) that I haven't taken the time to put on the for sale thread yet. $100/set (2). Zdayz 2014!! ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ 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

10-24-2013, 02:35 PM	#1848 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Ok will most likely go with bolt on then since car only sees street.

10-28-2013, 11:49 PM	#1849 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 11	I have the Swifts with 20mm front and back, during hard right turns at high speeds, the left front will rub a little, not a big deal, if you are not pushing the car hard or going over bumps while turning hard lefts, you won't know. I have the stock Bridgestones w/Sports Pckg 19inch wheels

12-23-2013, 11:14 PM	#1855 (permalink)
ortiz73ca Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 20 Drives: 370Z 2014 6spd Sport Rep Power: 11	I just got my swift springs installed today and with me sitting in the car FL was -1.5 FR was -1.7 camber. The rears were -1.5 on both sides with camber arms, my question is how long realistically speaking can I expect my tires to last, and what are the stock spec's as far as camber is concerned for a stock car? wheee! likes this.

12-23-2013, 11:48 PM	#1856 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Did you do toe bolts too? You will need them if you want the tires to last a month... Sent from Canadia __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

12-24-2013, 12:54 AM	#1857 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	toe kills, brah. __________________

12-24-2013, 09:59 AM	#1860 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Just as long as your alignment shows no toe then you should expect good tread life with those camber numbers. Again this depends on your road conditions and driving style too. No worse than stock with those settings. Sent from Canadia ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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