Did you install these yet? If so, how is it driving around the Bronx at that height? Driving on roads like the Bronx River and Bruckner makes me not want to lower this car...:eekdance:

This thread right here, is the bees knees.
cuts down on repetitive questions

Safe to assume swift spring on oem sport shocks is relatively "safe" and won't blow em out sooner than later. Also will it scrape everywhere if I do this?

Dang b4 I almost forget. Best place to buy these swift springs? Also what type am I looking for or is it just swift springs for 370z? Do the rates and loss differ?

Early shock failure will happen eventually But the determining factor is the amount of drop, use, types of roads, and such the failure may happen sooner than later, But it will eventually happen.

Look at springs being a cheap way to drop it till you replace them with actual coil overs that should last as long as the stock shocks because they were designed with the car being dropped.

I hope that made sense :ugh2:

Mehhh then I better wait. Rather do it the right way. But don't wana spend $1,500 on fortune auto coilovers w springs. I know these 14's came with "euro tuned" shocks. Not sure what that all means but I don't want to ruin those.

Last question.... I hope. Will the swift springs require camber adjustments? If so can if just be adjusted or will I need to buy all these control arms and stuff?

I suggest buying both and getting an alignment

The comments on the coils being the cheaper way to go on lowering the Z is solely my opinion

And it wasn't meant to sway people from getting them. :)

I don't know man. I think Fortune Auto may be a lot more loyal and better quality in the long run.


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If you want to lower the car without coilovers consider Koni yellows with swift springs

I have Fortune 500 with Swift spring and the ride and I love my ride and stance....and yes you will need all the supporting hardware. I have SPL front upper A arms, and rear camber arms with SPC toe bolts. The ride and performance much greater than just add lowering springs!

Yaaaa idk hotrodz. 300 for springs or 1,400 for coilovers plus all those adjustment arms. :/


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With a grinder and cutoff wheel you can have whatever drop you want!

I didn't say it was cheap...but spending money on my suspension has increase my driving experience significantly!:driving:

I read somewhere, but can't seem to find it that there is a bit of a "break in" period with the Swift Spec-R springs. Basically asking if I will see the expected drop a little more over time or what I see is what I get. Have had them for 4 days now and it is lower, but not sure I'm seeing what the full drop should be, especially in the front.

Any feedback is appreciated. :tiphat:

Give it a week-ish

Thank you sir :)

And yes I got the SPL camber arms and SPC toe bolts, thank you for the suggestion.

Then try not to drive too much especially if you know your alignment isn't that great

I got the alignment when I had the springs and other components installed.

Hmmmmmm, once it settles you should get another. Tell them the car feels weird

How much you pay and from where?


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I have the same setup on the rear...I just added spl traction bars as well.

Paid $300 for the camber arms and toe bolts, not including tax and labor. Got the parts and install done at Corner 3 Garage. Good guys there.

You done good my brotha...

Forgot to mention the cost of the springs as well, those were $314.


Thank you sir. Now if only I had a place to turn a wrench and was actually good enough to do it myself. LOL

Lol my bro is mechanic on his off time and we installed my stuff....rear camber arms, traction bars and z1 transmission mount. And he did the alignment. Got to save money were you can. Got more suspension stuff to come!!!

some shop is trying to charge me $400 to change my trans, diff,power steering, and brake fluid. Yes and i already have all the fluids and gasket's. That sound little overpriced to y'all

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Here's a pic of my Z with Swifts finally installed with SPL camber arms. No spacers or alignment yet. I always thought the pic of the Swifts on the dark cherry vert earlier in this thread was difficult to see the drop on the Swifts because of the poor contrast between the body and tire colors . Hope these ones are a bit better. 104

After weeks of back and forth between coils or springs(w/ camber arms), i have decided to go with the swift springs (because daily). what camber arms are you guys running? Some of you are running SPL, any other suggestions?

Your drop with the swift actually looks lower than the vert picture earlier in the thread. :tup: Looks good! Are the pics after the springs settled?

I'm currently deciding between the Swift and ARK GT-F springs. Is the drop with sport suspension and swift springs different than having the base version and swift?

Swifts
 

The pics were taken a week later. I had driven it about 50 miles at that point.

I considered getting the ARK GT-Fs after I bought my Swifts (but before I installed them) and the sheer number of satisfied Swift owners on this site made me go with the Swifts. The improvement the Swifts make over the stock ride is the best thing about them. I disliked the compliance of the stock ride. I have no complaints about the ride now that I have the Swifts. Nissan should do their homework and go with a spring rate somewhat close to what Swifts have.
I do use a little more care now that my car is lowered so that's the only drawback. I can't really find fault with the ride.

I have no concrete knowledge regarding the drop between the Sport and Base versions, but I'm guessing there is no difference. Sorry.
Maybe someone else can confirm this.

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2014 sport Z , swifts + spacers 20mm/25mm
wheel alignment + spl rear camber arms /toe bolts / lockout kit to be installed on friday.

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What exhaust do you have and have you scraped? Oem tire size? Toe bolts needed... I heard no?


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Motordyne exhaust , yup oem tire : wheels. I don't scrape. Rarely the front plastic chin thingy. You need rear toe bolts. Going in Friday for alignment and spl rear camber parts

Ohhhh so u haven't gotten an alignment yet. Then yaaaa I'll wait on toe bolts. Heard that oem can get within specs. Nice post a post review again after allignment


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Swift springs, SPL rear camber arms, toe bolts, and lock-out bolts. Very happy with the results. Initial alignment was performed Monday and I'll have another one done tomorrow, now that the springs have settled. No spacers, as I'm on the hunt for wheels.

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FINALLY....20mm H&R all around BEFORE pics
 

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FINALLY....20mm H&R all around AFTER pics
 

After pics. 104

I'm thinking of getting these hoes the ride? and did u change out the oem shocks

Ride
 

The ride is superior to stock. I didn't change out the shocks.

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