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Old 01-06-2011, 12:45 PM   #22 (permalink)
christian370z
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Originally Posted by brakedrift12 View Post
hows the sports package Z will look like? you know, you are running with 18 inch wheel so Im assuming they will show a bit difference

and how does it ride compare to the stock spring?

And THANKS to all those people sharing your great knowledge!!
I was actually somewhat hesitant when I read reviews about how these springs had better performance while offering a more comfortable ride. I thought there is no way a spring car have higher spring rates while somehow remaining more comfortable than stock but that is exactly what the Swifts delivered.

Basically, it is what I would call OEM+. It rides just as well even though it is slightly firmer, however it is more comfortable because the spring rates feel much more in tune with what I would expect a sports car to perform at. The car feels much lighter on its feet through turns and there is no wallowing if the car hits any bumps or undulations in the road which lends to a much more secure, planted ride. Paired with my Stillen sway bars, it doesn't get much better in terms of balance and is overall many steps above the exact same car with the same sway bar settings. The Swifts made all the difference.

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Originally Posted by WDRead View Post
Christian - that does look good.

Okay, you all are doing a good job selling me on the swifts.
So this may be my last set of questions (you wish)
1) Did you have to have anything else done when the springs were installed? camber kits, 2 and/or 4 wheel alignments, anything like that (and approx cost)? I'm just looking for other gotcha's before I commit.
2) Any problems with the height? speed bumps and (most normal) driveways especially?
1) I had an alignment done and I had a more aggressive alignment to improve turn in and steering feel. You will NEED an alignment done, but no camber arms are necessary as all my numbers came back within factory spec. My alignment cost $90 and it was custom since I wanted slightly more aggressive adjustments.

2) Firstly, the only part of the car that "scrapes" are the two small plastic flaps in front of both front wheels. These are replaceable and no other part of the bumper has come close to kissing the pavement. Secondly, I scrape on many things I did not previously haha. Speed bumps are not a big issue as going slowly and approaching them at a slight angle will negate any clearance issues. The worst situations will be going in and out of driveways such as turning off streets into shopping centers and such, by far and away the worst areas! But again, the only part of the car that scrapes are the flexible and disposable front flaps which in all honesty scraped on 75% of those speed bumps and driveways even at stock ride height.

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Originally Posted by Osiris View Post
You must be thinking of a different thread. But i would like to see the 19" sport rays with the Swifts.

And Christian, what did the Z parked next to you use for a drop?
That is Triple's Z and he is riding on Eibach springs with 20mm spacers I believe. His car is definitely slightly lower than mine but it is hard to tell until I get some comparative 19" wheels.
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