Spacers/Springs

julianpayne · 11-29-2011, 09:45 AM

Hey everyone,

Could use a little help, and hoping someone has the answer. I had spacers/springs (Swift Spring/Ichiba Spacers 17F/22R) installed on my 2010 Z alst week and am having a few issues.

First the car was wobbling like crazy, this one was obvious, the stock lugs where too long and pressing against the factory rims. This problem was resolved quickly buy cutting down the factory lugs.

After that the car rides much better, however I notice at higher speeds (70-80mph) that the car rides "rougher". Best way to describing it is I can tell now if I driving over an ant, and if she's pregant, and if it's twins! I'm wondering if this is normal, and would coil overs soften the ride just a bit?

I'm still getting used to the "lowered" look, but would like to have a little bit more of a "softer" ride. I'm not looking for lexus/mercedes soft, but more like porsche/BMW soft. LOL

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

fuct · 11-29-2011, 01:21 PM

if your "installer" decided the proper fix for you having the WRONG type of spacer was to cut the lugs...... then id also question the springs he/she installed.

omg man, cut the lugs????

tjlazer · 11-29-2011, 01:56 PM

Not sure what you were expecting on the Swift Spec R springs, but they are much stiffer than stock springs! They are also stiffer than the Nismo but not as harsh... (more like progressive)

KamiSpeed · 11-29-2011, 06:35 PM

let the springs settle, they should be a little stiffer than stock though

vividracing · 11-29-2011, 06:51 PM

Coilovers aren't going to be any softer, unless you spec out a custom spring rate but then you're going to have the wrong valving. The Swifts aren't bad at all, in my opinion. Give them a week or so to "settle" and see what you think then.

KingZee · 11-29-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Coilovers aren't going to be any softer, unless you spec out a custom spring rate but then you're going to have the wrong valving. The Swifts aren't bad at all, in my opinion. Give them a week or so to "settle" and see what you think then.

OMGWTFBBQ · 11-29-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

if your "installer" decided the proper fix for you having the WRONG type of spacer was to cut the lugs...... then id also question the springs he/she installed.

omg man, cut the lugs????

Yeah.

You shouldn't have to cut anything down to install springs and spacers.. so uh...

haitech · 11-30-2011, 12:37 AM

I don't think you can really get softer than stock

julianpayne · 11-30-2011, 10:06 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments. I will agree my faith in the installer is less than stellar, but I'm new to the Tampa area and don't really know any good performance shops. I've asked before but never really got any reccomendations.

My next mod is an oil cooler from Z1 and I have to say I'm panicing over getting it installed, only because of what happened with this install.

As for the advice on "let the springs settle", I think that's the main issue. I only drive it on the weekends and just got them done last week.

Thanks again everyone for the comments, and if anyone can reccommend a good shop in/or near Tampa that can install my oil cooler I'd greatly appreciate it.

fuct · 11-30-2011, 10:08 AM

unless you are tracking that car you DONT need the oil cooler!!!!!! even in your florida heat, because we have it here too.

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

unless you are tracking that car you DONT need the oil cooler!!!!!! even in your florida heat, because we have it here too.

It couldn't hurt though.

julianpayne · 11-30-2011, 10:21 AM

Well since getting the car in July I've had it go into "limp mode" at least 3-4 times. Plus I'm tracking it next week. I already purchased the oil cooler and it was HIGHLY reccommended by Chin Motorsports.

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julianpayne

Well since getting the car in July I've had it go into "limp mode" at least 3-4 times. Plus I'm tracking it next week. I already purchased the oil cooler and it was HIGHLY reccommended by Chin Motorsports.

with all that stated you definitely needed one lol.

fuct · 11-30-2011, 10:46 AM

ahhh then u do need it. hahah

id wait till next summer to install it though.

julianpayne · 11-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Even though I'm taking it to the track on Dec 10th? I'm not sure if I want to take that risk....don't want to look like an idiot when it start "limping" LOL

11-29-2011, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
julianpayne Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z WH M6 T/S Rep Power: 14	Spacers/Springs Hey everyone, Could use a little help, and hoping someone has the answer. I had spacers/springs (Swift Spring/Ichiba Spacers 17F/22R) installed on my 2010 Z alst week and am having a few issues. First the car was wobbling like crazy, this one was obvious, the stock lugs where too long and pressing against the factory rims. This problem was resolved quickly buy cutting down the factory lugs. After that the car rides much better, however I notice at higher speeds (70-80mph) that the car rides "rougher". Best way to describing it is I can tell now if I driving over an ant, and if she's pregant, and if it's twins! I'm wondering if this is normal, and would coil overs soften the ride just a bit? I'm still getting used to the "lowered" look, but would like to have a little bit more of a "softer" ride. I'm not looking for lexus/mercedes soft, but more like porsche/BMW soft. LOL Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Julian Payne 2010 White/Perm 370Z Touring/Sport

11-29-2011, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Not sure what you were expecting on the Swift Spec R springs, but they are much stiffer than stock springs! They are also stiffer than the Nismo but not as harsh... (more like progressive) __________________ 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

11-29-2011, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	let the springs settle, they should be a little stiffer than stock though __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

11-29-2011, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Coilovers aren't going to be any softer, unless you spec out a custom spring rate but then you're going to have the wrong valving. The Swifts aren't bad at all, in my opinion. Give them a week or so to "settle" and see what you think then. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-30-2011, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
julianpayne Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z WH M6 T/S Rep Power: 14	Thanks everyone for your comments. I will agree my faith in the installer is less than stellar, but I'm new to the Tampa area and don't really know any good performance shops. I've asked before but never really got any reccomendations. My next mod is an oil cooler from Z1 and I have to say I'm panicing over getting it installed, only because of what happened with this install. As for the advice on "let the springs settle", I think that's the main issue. I only drive it on the weekends and just got them done last week. Thanks again everyone for the comments, and if anyone can reccommend a good shop in/or near Tampa that can install my oil cooler I'd greatly appreciate it. __________________ Julian Payne 2010 White/Perm 370Z Touring/Sport

11-29-2011, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	if your "installer" decided the proper fix for you having the WRONG type of spacer was to cut the lugs...... then id also question the springs he/she installed. omg man, cut the lugs????

11-30-2011, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	I don't think you can really get softer than stock

11-30-2011, 10:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	unless you are tracking that car you DONT need the oil cooler!!!!!! even in your florida heat, because we have it here too.

11-30-2011, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
julianpayne Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z WH M6 T/S Rep Power: 14	Well since getting the car in July I've had it go into "limp mode" at least 3-4 times. Plus I'm tracking it next week. I already purchased the oil cooler and it was HIGHLY reccommended by Chin Motorsports. __________________ Julian Payne 2010 White/Perm 370Z Touring/Sport

11-30-2011, 10:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	ahhh then u do need it. hahah id wait till next summer to install it though.

11-30-2011, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
julianpayne Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z WH M6 T/S Rep Power: 14	Even though I'm taking it to the track on Dec 10th? I'm not sure if I want to take that risk....don't want to look like an idiot when it start "limping" LOL __________________ Julian Payne 2010 White/Perm 370Z Touring/Sport

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