H&R or Swift Springs?

wishihadnav · 11-11-2010, 03:02 PM

i'll probably be putting up my H&R's for sale soon as well...maybe some swifts or probably coilovers..

CFZ · 11-11-2010, 03:06 PM

This spring compared to the oem is also different. The oem spring to me, picked up all the little cracks and uneven surfaces on the pavement. It wasnt uncomfortable or anything but then when going around a corner the car would roll a good amount. The Swift springs is almost the exact opposite. They absorb all the irregularities of the road. They are really smooth on the road, but when you take a corner there is no body roll.

By planted I mean that the steering is more responsive and the car grips. It's completely level through the corners. The thing is when I purchased these springs I was really afraid of the spring rates because they are so much stiffer than anything else on the market. But they are more than daily driveable, in fact they are smoother than stock.

The only real problem with these springs is the price. they retail at 419 dollars, and I bought mine for 335 shipped.

I track my car monthly and so I am extremely impressed by the design and rates of these springs. So if you occasionally track your car and are not looking for coilovers. These are in my opinion, "coilover performance" lowering springs with comfort of daily driving in mind.

TJ- do you tracked or Autox at all?

HATED1 · 11-11-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

This spring compared to the oem is also different. The oem spring to me, picked up all the little cracks and uneven surfaces on the pavement. It wasnt uncomfortable or anything but then when going around a corner the car would roll a good amount. The Swift springs is almost the exact opposite. They absorb all the irregularities of the road. They are really smooth on the road, but when you take a corner there is no body roll.

By planted I mean that the steering is more responsive and the car grips. It's completely level through the corners. The thing is when I purchased these springs I was really afraid of the spring rates because they are so much stiffer than anything else on the market. But they are more than daily driveable, in fact they are smoother than stock.

The only real problem with these springs is the price. they retail at 419 dollars, and I bought mine for 335 shipped.

I track my car monthly and so I am extremely impressed by the design and rates of these springs. So if you occasionally track your car and are not looking for coilovers. These are in my opinion, "coilover performance" lowering springs with comfort of daily driving in mind.

TJ- do you tracked or Autox at all?

thanks fo the input, i cannot comment on the H&R's as far as auto-x, but for DD and aesthetics the H&R's are great, no floatiness and a quicker response when turning.

tjlazer · 11-12-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

TJ- do you tracked or Autox at all?

No but I do plan on doing so in the future.

Zeester · 11-12-2010, 01:01 AM

The drop on the Swifts looks to be almost the same as the H&Rs, i was just wondering if there's any way to drop it a little more ?

In the STI world, we had these polyurethane top mounts made by Race Comp Engineering that would lower the car .375" without sacrificing any suspension travel. I wish we had a product like this for the Z...

Osiris · 11-12-2010, 07:23 AM

does anyone else have the Swift springs installed that can post pics? I'm just not liking the drop on these from the provided pics. Need more comparrison from other cars. More pics please!

JJ-NISMO · 01-29-2011, 10:54 AM

If installed on a Nismo, is the camber kit necessary?

tjlazer · 01-29-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

If installed on a Nismo, is the camber kit necessary?

For Swift? No.

synolimit · 07-01-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

This spring compared to the oem is also different. The oem spring to me, picked up all the little cracks and uneven surfaces on the pavement. It wasnt uncomfortable or anything but then when going around a corner the car would roll a good amount. The Swift springs is almost the exact opposite. They absorb all the irregularities of the road. They are really smooth on the road, but when you take a corner there is no body roll.

By planted I mean that the steering is more responsive and the car grips. It's completely level through the corners. The thing is when I purchased these springs I was really afraid of the spring rates because they are so much stiffer than anything else on the market. But they are more than daily driveable, in fact they are smoother than stock.

The only real problem with these springs is the price. they retail at 419 dollars, and I bought mine for 335 shipped.

I track my car monthly and so I am extremely impressed by the design and rates of these springs. So if you occasionally track your car and are not looking for coilovers. These are in my opinion, "coilover performance" lowering springs with comfort of daily driving in mind.

TJ- do you tracked or Autox at all?

Been posted before?? How's your alignment though? They seem like a big drop and I've read the OEM setup can't really be aligned properly? Tires wear out quick?

ZPhycho · 11-12-2010, 08:28 AM

^^ I went with the H&R's, I'll have them put on in about a week you can come check those out so you can see what they look like vs. a picture

christian370z · 11-12-2010, 12:40 PM

I will post pictures when my Z gets lowered on the Swift springs I ordered. It will be with stock 18s though.

tjlazer · 11-12-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

does anyone else have the Swift springs installed that can post pics? I'm just not liking the drop on these from the provided pics. Need more comparrison from other cars. More pics please!

kenchan · 11-12-2010, 01:28 PM

^^ hot! congrats tj.

finally got it to where you wanted?

CFZ · 11-12-2010, 06:12 PM

yeah I agree the car looks good.

tjlazer · 11-12-2010, 07:55 PM

yep. Love it. Drop is 1" front and .75" rear

11-11-2010, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 235	This spring compared to the oem is also different. The oem spring to me, picked up all the little cracks and uneven surfaces on the pavement. It wasnt uncomfortable or anything but then when going around a corner the car would roll a good amount. The Swift springs is almost the exact opposite. They absorb all the irregularities of the road. They are really smooth on the road, but when you take a corner there is no body roll. By planted I mean that the steering is more responsive and the car grips. It's completely level through the corners. The thing is when I purchased these springs I was really afraid of the spring rates because they are so much stiffer than anything else on the market. But they are more than daily driveable, in fact they are smoother than stock. The only real problem with these springs is the price. they retail at 419 dollars, and I bought mine for 335 shipped. I track my car monthly and so I am extremely impressed by the design and rates of these springs. So if you occasionally track your car and are not looking for coilovers. These are in my opinion, "coilover performance" lowering springs with comfort of daily driving in mind. TJ- do you tracked or Autox at all? carlitos_370z likes this.

11-12-2010, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 21	does anyone else have the Swift springs installed that can post pics? I'm just not liking the drop on these from the provided pics. Need more comparrison from other cars. More pics please! __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

11-12-2010, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZPhycho Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 173 Drives: 2009 370z PW AT Rep Power: 16	^^ I went with the H&R's, I'll have them put on in about a week you can come check those out so you can see what they look like vs. a picture __________________ 2009 370Z- COBB post MAF tubes, K&N drop in filters, CNT cat-back, JDM rear fog light, P-4200 HU

11-12-2010, 12:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	I will post pictures when my Z gets lowered on the Swift springs I ordered. It will be with stock 18s though. __________________ -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

11-12-2010, 07:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 54 Posts: 2,497 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 21	yep. Love it. Drop is 1" front and .75" rear __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

11-11-2010, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 185	i'll probably be putting up my H&R's for sale soon as well...maybe some swifts or probably coilovers..

11-12-2010, 01:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zeester Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 118 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	The drop on the Swifts looks to be almost the same as the H&Rs, i was just wondering if there's any way to drop it a little more ? In the STI world, we had these polyurethane top mounts made by Race Comp Engineering that would lower the car .375" without sacrificing any suspension travel. I wish we had a product like this for the Z...

01-29-2011, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 244	If installed on a Nismo, is the camber kit necessary?

11-12-2010, 01:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	^^ hot! congrats tj. finally got it to where you wanted?

11-12-2010, 06:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 235	yeah I agree the car looks good.

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