Swift springs review!!!!!

CFZ · 02-18-2011, 05:45 PM

If you have the springs installed and its not making any noises without the rubber piece then your fine. But because each and every car is slightly different its just what Swift prefers when installing the springs. I dont have it on my car either. But because my car is not making any noises Im just not going to go through the hassle. Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

tjlazer · 02-21-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CFZ

Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

I was careful to do just that. Make sure the rubber sleeve was on just right. And I have zero noise issues.

I also installed my OEM spring silencers too. I thought that was a given when doing spring swaps...

kensnismo · 02-21-2011, 02:40 PM

JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.

JJ-NISMO · 02-21-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I was careful to do just that. Make sure the rubber sleeve was on just right. And I have zero noise issues.

I also installed my OEM spring silencers too. I thought that was a given when doing spring swaps...

Spring manufacturers should include all necessary parts. You should not have to mix and match parts for an aftermarket piece IMO.

Also, which coil did your put your OEM rubber on? The Swifts come with a sleeve already placed in the upper middle of the front springs.

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Originally Posted by kensnismo

JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.

The rubber sleeves (silencers) will not affect the performance at all. They are simply to reduce noise and will prevent metal on metal contact. The material is very thin and will have no real effect when compressed.

Do you currently have the swifts and are looking for a softer ride or are you considering the Swifts to ease the harshness of the Nismo ride?

kensnismo · 02-21-2011, 03:42 PM

I'm considering the swifts to take away some of the harshness and to bring the car lower.maybe some 305/30x19 in the rears to

JJ-NISMO · 02-21-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kensnismo

I'm considering the swifts to take away some of the harshness and to bring the car lower.maybe some 305/30x19 in the rears to

I did a Nismo review on the Swifts... search for the post for full details.

In summary, the Swifts seem to reduce some of the recoil in the stock Nismo suspension. I noticed that when going over ripples or bumps, the Nismo suspenion compresses nicely, but recoils with a lot of force, providing a bouncing sensation. The Swift springs are stiffer, but do smooth out the recoil. With the Swifts, the car will still have a very tight set-up, but without the jerking sensation. Overall handling is improved as well.

kensnismo · 02-21-2011, 05:25 PM

Did search found your review.Thanks

FricFrac · 03-01-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

Spring manufacturers should include all necessary parts. You should not have to mix and match parts for an aftermarket piece IMO.

Also, which coil did your put your OEM rubber on? The Swifts come with a sleeve already placed in the upper middle of the front springs.

The rubber sleeves (silencers) will not affect the performance at all. They are simply to reduce noise and will prevent metal on metal contact. The material is very thin and will have no real effect when compressed.

Do you currently have the swifts and are looking for a softer ride or are you considering the Swifts to ease the harshness of the Nismo ride?

Right - the springs should come ready to go with the rubber boots, bump stops, struts, mounting bolts, etc

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02-18-2011, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 236	If you have the springs installed and its not making any noises without the rubber piece then your fine. But because each and every car is slightly different its just what Swift prefers when installing the springs. I dont have it on my car either. But because my car is not making any noises Im just not going to go through the hassle. Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

02-21-2011, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 16	JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.

02-21-2011, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 16	I'm considering the swifts to take away some of the harshness and to bring the car lower.maybe some 305/30x19 in the rears to

02-21-2011, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 16	Did search found your review.Thanks