Swift springs or br bc coilovers?

BlazinManStan · 06-08-2012, 12:37 AM

I want to improve the suspension on my stock 370z. I use it for aggressive daily driving. I value performance more than ride quality. I also want to lower my car a good amount.

I'm on a tight budget so I'm hoping the mods costs around 1500 or less. My current options are BR BC coilovers and Swift springs.

Swift springs:
Advantages - Good performance, good ride quality, and cheap.
Disadvantages - Will not lower my car as much as I want to.

BR BC coilovers:
Advantages - Lower.
Disadvantages - More expensive.

My questions:
1. How do the two compare in terms of performance?
2. What other options do I have?
3. What other parts will I need for each? e.g. camber kit, shocks?

nuTinmuch · 06-08-2012, 11:27 AM

If you're interested in performance then I wouldn't waste my money on BC BRs.

Viera · 06-08-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlazinManStan

I want to improve the suspension on my stock 370z. I use it for aggressive daily driving. I value performance more than ride quality. I also want to lower my car a good amount.

I'm on a tight budget so I'm hoping the mods costs around 1500 or less. My current options are BR BC coilovers and Swift springs.

Swift springs:
Advantages - Good performance, good ride quality, and cheap.
Disadvantages - Will not lower my car as much as I want to.

BR BC coilovers:
Advantages - Lower.
Disadvantages - More expensive.

My questions:
1. How do the two compare in terms of performance?
2. What other options do I have?
3. What other parts will I need for each? e.g. camber kit, shocks?

You answered your own question right there. I went with H&R springs before going with BC coils, and I wish I had gone with coils from the get-go. If you don't have money for it, save up. Hope this helps

zguynate · 06-08-2012, 12:43 PM

Or you could have the best of both worlds and go with some Fortune Auto coilovers with swift springs. It will be right around your $1500 price mark and offer some decent performance with better lowering capabilities than just springs.

MattP725 · 06-08-2012, 01:02 PM

You could also get some used higher end coils for under $1500... I have the BCs which I def would take over Swifts just because I don't think they offer enough drop. The rear is stiff though when hitting a bump... I think it is due to my spring rates though... bought them used and the seller said they were 8kg I believe but I could be wrong.

If I could do it again I wouldn't do Swifts but I might consider used KWs.

Viera · 06-08-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

You could also get some used higher end coils for under $1500... I have the BCs which I def would take over Swifts just because I don't think they offer enough drop. The rear is stiff though when hitting a bump... I think it is due to my spring rates though... bought them used and the seller said they were 8kg I believe but I could be wrong.

If I could do it again I wouldn't do Swifts but I might consider used KWs.

I never track my car, but I will go on occasional mountain runs. The BC's are stiff, but I don't mind it one bit. I actually love it. Now if I were to track my Z, I would have saved up a little bit more and opted for some other higher end coilovers. I think the BC coilovers are a great bang-for-buck, and are more than adequate to suit your driving needs. What all do you plan on doing with your Z?

Viera · 06-08-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

You could also get some used higher end coils for under $1500... I have the BCs which I def would take over Swifts just because I don't think they offer enough drop. The rear is stiff though when hitting a bump... I think it is due to my spring rates though... bought them used and the seller said they were 8kg I believe but I could be wrong.

If I could do it again I wouldn't do Swifts but I might consider used KWs.

I never track my car, but I will go on occasional mountain runs. The BC's are stiff, but I don't mind it one bit. I actually love it. Now if I were to track my Z, I would have saved up a little bit more and opted for some other higher end coilovers. I think the BC coilovers are a great bang-for-buck, and are more than adequate to suit your driving needs. What all do you plan on doing with your Z, OP?

Viera · 06-08-2012, 01:25 PM

Sorry for repost :P

KaienZ34 · 06-08-2012, 01:34 PM

Good springs over crap coils any day. Unless you are just going for low.

CorbinDallas · 06-08-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Good springs over crap coils any day. Unless you are just going for low.

+1 if going coils look into the KW's as someone mentioned above.

KaienZ34 · 06-08-2012, 01:45 PM

Yeah the KW V3's are very badass..

corbin09 · 06-08-2012, 01:57 PM

I will sell you my KW v3 coilovers for 1350 shipped.

TypeOne · 06-08-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Good springs over crap coils any day. Unless you are just going for low.

Define "crap" coils?

windex · 06-08-2012, 02:08 PM

It's all about the quality of coils you buy... There's tiers of coils and BC's are the top of the tier they are in. I constantly get compliments on how my car rides from people with coils in the same tier as BC BR's. And I drive on crappy roads full stiff and really low. The best part is that you can get the spring rates for the BC's that you want. If you don't think swifts will put you as low as you want, DON'T GET THEM!

KaienZ34 · 06-08-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

Define "crap" coils?

Have been known to fall apart during track use.

06-08-2012, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlazinManStan Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 13	Swift springs or br bc coilovers? I want to improve the suspension on my stock 370z. I use it for aggressive daily driving. I value performance more than ride quality. I also want to lower my car a good amount. I'm on a tight budget so I'm hoping the mods costs around 1500 or less. My current options are BR BC coilovers and Swift springs. Swift springs: Advantages - Good performance, good ride quality, and cheap. Disadvantages - Will not lower my car as much as I want to. BR BC coilovers: Advantages - Lower. Disadvantages - More expensive. My questions: 1. How do the two compare in terms of performance? 2. What other options do I have? 3. What other parts will I need for each? e.g. camber kit, shocks?

06-08-2012, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	If you're interested in performance then I wouldn't waste my money on BC BRs. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

06-08-2012, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,053 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	Or you could have the best of both worlds and go with some Fortune Auto coilovers with swift springs. It will be right around your $1500 price mark and offer some decent performance with better lowering capabilities than just springs. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

06-08-2012, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Sorry for repost :P __________________ Fast Intentions / VarrsToen / Stillen / BC Racing / SPC / K&N / Project Kics / Hankook / Morimoto / JDM Rear Fog

06-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Good springs over crap coils any day. Unless you are just going for low. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-08-2012, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	You could also get some used higher end coils for under $1500... I have the BCs which I def would take over Swifts just because I don't think they offer enough drop. The rear is stiff though when hitting a bump... I think it is due to my spring rates though... bought them used and the seller said they were 8kg I believe but I could be wrong. If I could do it again I wouldn't do Swifts but I might consider used KWs.

06-08-2012, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Yeah the KW V3's are very badass.. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-08-2012, 01:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	I will sell you my KW v3 coilovers for 1350 shipped.

06-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
windex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 471 Drives: slow car Rep Power: 15	It's all about the quality of coils you buy... There's tiers of coils and BC's are the top of the tier they are in. I constantly get compliments on how my car rides from people with coils in the same tier as BC BR's. And I drive on crappy roads full stiff and really low. The best part is that you can get the spring rates for the BC's that you want. If you don't think swifts will put you as low as you want, DON'T GET THEM! __________________ BC RACING WHEELS \| STILLEN \| ARK DROP ENGINEERING

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