Swift springs review!!!!!

ZMan8 · 04-02-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

I'm assuming you're trying to say 0.7 or 0.07?

Anyway, toe in the rear helps stabilize the rear end at speed, making it more driver friendly to low skill drivers (most 370z owners, though likely not most people on this forum necessarily).

Also, and on this point I am not 100% clear as to how it relates to our rear suspension specifically, but in most independent setups, toe is added or removed under compression.

For example, in the front, toe is added on compression, so it is common for "racers" to spec toe out on the front so that under braking into corner entry, your wheels are as straight as possible.

I think the inverse may be true in the rear. That is to say, under compression (acceleration) toe is removed (meaning toe OUT is added). If this is the case, Nissan would spec toe IN because it would serve twofold

Add stability when cruising at speed
Straighten the drive wheels out under hard acceleration.

Again, I could be wrong on that second part, but for sure, it adds stability at speed that isn't necessary for a skilled driver on a race track.

EDIT: I will say for completeness sake, it also helps with bump-steer in the rear, as it tries to push the wheel towards the car's center of gravity when one or both wheels are "upset". Another thing a "racer" will want to fine tune for themselves to suit their driving style.

Yes the rear toe is in so that during hard acceleration wheels are straight.

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Sh0velMan · 04-02-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yes the rear toe is in so that during hard acceleration wheels are straight.

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Yeah, I was pretty sure on this point, but I hate to mislead anyone if I'm wrong.

I also would like to go on record and say I'm tired of shops in America insisting upon giving toe specs in INCHES of toe, since that measurement can vary wildly depending on the overall diameter of the wheel currently mounted on the vehicle.

Let's just do degrees of toe, those never change, no matter how you measure it.

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bmarcinczyk14 · 04-07-2013, 07:45 PM

So the shop removed the spring and lubed up the insulator hoping to stop the creaking and so far its much better, I can still hear a "click" whenever going up driveways slowly, but that's it and it's better than the "creaking" I was getting before. As long as it doesn't get worse than the "click" I'll be fine with that and live with it.

Swindler · 01-24-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yes the rear toe is in so that during hard acceleration wheels are straight.

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Does this mean if there is zero toe in the front then toe will be out during hard acceleration?

Wonka2581 · 01-25-2016, 03:00 PM

Need a price shipped to 37343 on a set...

Wonka2581 · 01-25-2016, 03:54 PM

Kamispeed is the Shi*. He already replied and took care of me!! Amazing price and awesome customer service!! Thanks Joshua !!

KamiSpeed · 01-25-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Kamispeed is the Shi*. He already replied and took care of me!! Amazing price and awesome customer service!! Thanks Joshua !!

Hey man! Glad I could help you out.

Memphis370Z · 01-25-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Kamispeed is the Shi*. He already replied and took care of me!! Amazing price and awesome customer service!! Thanks Joshua !!

Indeed. Joshua rocks!

KaienZ34 · 04-07-2013, 08:03 PM

Got mine installed today and I've got a popping sound from the front. Mostly when i'm going over bumps slowly, no noise when i'm at speed.

bmarcinczyk14 · 04-07-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Got mine installed today and I've got a popping sound from the front. Mostly when i'm going over bumps slowly, no noise when i'm at speed.

Hmm mine were more like creaking and clicking, now it just makes one slight click when i got over driveways slowly. did ur installer put the oem insulators at the bottom of the springs? if not thats more than likely your issue.

faya · 04-07-2013, 10:51 PM

I was happy i dint have this issue. Got mine installed friday...

It is always sad when it is not done the right way the first day..

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370zjames · 04-08-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Got mine installed today and I've got a popping sound from the front. Mostly when i'm going over bumps slowly, no noise when i'm at speed.

Check Rubber silencer on upper part of springs.

bmarcinczyk14 · 04-08-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

Check Rubber silencer on upper part of springs.

The new ones no longer have that silencer, they are bare.

KaienZ34 · 04-08-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

The new ones no longer have that silencer, they are bare.

I wonder if you can buy the silencers separately or reuse the stock ones? I got my swifts used and mine had them but they are kind of worn.

bmarcinczyk14 · 04-08-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I wonder if you can buy the silencers separately or reuse the stock ones? I got my swifts used and mine had them but they are kind of worn.

you're supposed to reuse the stock ones on the bottom of the springs. the other silencer is up in the middle of the shocks that use to come with the swifts, the new ones no longer have them because i guess they figured there was no need for them?

04-07-2013, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	So the shop removed the spring and lubed up the insulator hoping to stop the creaking and so far its much better, I can still hear a "click" whenever going up driveways slowly, but that's it and it's better than the "creaking" I was getting before. As long as it doesn't get worse than the "click" I'll be fine with that and live with it. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

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01-25-2016, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Kamispeed is the Shi. He already replied and took care of me!! Amazing price and awesome customer service!! Thanks Joshua !! __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill*"

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Got mine installed today and I've got a popping sound from the front. Mostly when i'm going over bumps slowly, no noise when i'm at speed. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-07-2013, 10:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
faya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 360 Drives: 13 370z nismo Rep Power: 13	I was happy i dint have this issue. Got mine installed friday... It is always sad when it is not done the right way the first day.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby! __________________ H&R / Swift Spec-R / Fast Intentions

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