Nismo VS Sport Package Springs, Struts and Shocks

Jordo! · 01-15-2015, 03:47 PM

Sort of -- they are stiffer and perform better, but really, the major advantage is that they are inexpensive.

If you want better than OEM on a budget, go for it. If you have a little cash to play with, I say pass on coilovers and get a set of Koni yellows plus swift springs.

victorofhavoc · 01-15-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Sort of -- they are stiffer and perform better, but really, the major advantage is that they are inexpensive.

If you want better than OEM on a budget, go for it. If you have a little cash to play with, I say pass on coilovers and get a set of Koni yellows plus swift springs.

I agree, but from a performance standpoint i'd never get swift springs. They're great for lowering your height while keeping the ride comfy and not blowing your stock strut, but they are progressive springs, and progressive springs are terrible for performance because they're not linear. With hard driving you'll get snap under and over steer. Either keep the stock springs or go to stiffer non-progressive springs...but that's for performance only. if you want a drop that's a different story

Read T · 01-15-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by victorofhavoc

I agree, but from a performance standpoint i'd never get swift springs. They're great for lowering your height while keeping the ride comfy and not blowing your stock strut, but they are progressive springs, and progressive springs are terrible for performance because they're not linear. With hard driving you'll get snap under and over steer. Either keep the stock springs or go to stiffer non-progressive springs...but that's for performance only. if you want a drop that's a different story

If you are just after a drop, take 3/4 a coil off the springs

victorofhavoc · 01-15-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

If you are just after a drop, take 3/4 a coil off the springs

HAHAHA! In true Honda style!

nis350 · 01-15-2015, 06:14 PM

FYI... Swift springs are linear and not progressive. IMO, they are probably one of the better after-market springs. There is plenty of info out there.

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Originally Posted by victorofhavoc

I agree, but from a performance standpoint i'd never get swift springs. They're great for lowering your height while keeping the ride comfy and not blowing your stock strut, but they are progressive springs, and progressive springs are terrible for performance because they're not linear. With hard driving you'll get snap under and over steer. Either keep the stock springs or go to stiffer non-progressive springs...but that's for performance only. if you want a drop that's a different story

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