Swift springs review!!!!!

James10694 · 08-09-2015, 06:48 AM

Just got my Z back after installing swifts and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts. It feels softer than the nismo springs and its really touchy in the rear on the highway. I know I will need an alignment and im pretty sure I have crazy neg camber right now. Hopefully its just the camber but not really liking how much softer the feel is. Anyways will post pics and thoughts in a week after springs have settled and alignment is done.

sandersd · 08-10-2015, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by James10694

Just got my Z back after installing swifts and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts. It feels softer than the nismo springs and its really touchy in the rear on the highway. I know I will need an alignment and im pretty sure I have crazy neg camber right now. Hopefully its just the camber but not really liking how much softer the feel is. Anyways will post pics and thoughts in a week after springs have settled and alignment is done.

I agree. I kept my Swifts for about a month before I replaced them with coilovers. They just felt too squishy.

Jordo! · 08-25-2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by James10694

Just got my Z back after installing swifts and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts. It feels softer than the nismo springs and its really touchy in the rear on the highway. I know I will need an alignment and im pretty sure I have crazy neg camber right now. Hopefully its just the camber but not really liking how much softer the feel is. Anyways will post pics and thoughts in a week after springs have settled and alignment is done.

The springs feel less firm because they are progressively wound -- they firm up under load (i.e., higher speeds). The Nismos are the same firmness all the time, so harsher in slow driving by comparison.

Be careful -- too much toe can make the car handle VERY unpredictably. If the car feels twitchy, I'd go back and have them at least dial in the toe to about zero now, and then re-align/adjust after it settles.

Its dangerous to drive around with too much toe.

James10694 · 08-25-2015, 10:16 PM

Yea ur right I noticed how much more squishy they were compared to the nismo springs. I typically drive slow in parking lots and over bumps and daily driving. The rear toe was crazy out of spec. The shop literally just slapped them on. It's all good now though I drove cautious until the alignment. The alignment was a night and day difference, feels alot better now.

onzedge · 08-26-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

The springs feel less firm because they are progressively wound -- they firm up under load (i.e., higher speeds). The Nismos are the same firmness all the time, so harsher in slow driving by comparison.

Be careful -- too much toe can make the car handle VERY unpredictably. If the car feels twitchy, I'd go back and have them at least dial in the toe to about zero now, and then re-align/adjust after it settles.

Its dangerous to drive around with too much toe.

KamiSpeed · 08-25-2015, 12:13 PM

The touchiness on the highway is due to the alignment / toe settings. Once that is fixed it will be much better. As far as the springs feeling softer. Swift springs material they use may make the ride "feel softer" but the spring rate is true. They design their springs to be compliant for everyday drivers but also perform well in the twisties.

If you want your car to feel stiffer, than you need to get coilovers like sandersd did.

FLUJOKE · 08-25-2015, 10:46 PM

I got the springs I've just never put em on. Afraid of scraping my exhaust and stuff like that

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NORAIN · 08-26-2015, 06:02 PM

Yep

JerryDeluxe · 10-16-2015, 10:03 PM

Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right

Swindler · 10-28-2015, 04:47 AM

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Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right

Don't think you need to buy spacers. Only if you want the flush look, which looks a lot nicer

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/Angelo350Z/ · 10-28-2015, 05:47 AM

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Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right

You don't even need camber arms. I've had my Swifts for about two years and after I removed my OEM wheels, the tire wear was almost even. Then again, Guam has a 35 mph speed limit

. Spacers? I would definitely get 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear if you're on OEM Rays for a more aggressive look.

Swift springs are great, but after I installed aftermarket wheels, the tire-to-fender gap was much more noticeable. In fact, my 350Z on conservative Eibach Pro Kit springs looks lower than what it really is next to my 370Z on Swift springs. I purchased Ark GT-S springs but haven't installed them yet.

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Swindler · 10-28-2015, 04:37 AM

Is it safe to drive this set up in the rain? Hadn't thought about that before and haven't had to drive in the rain yet since I got lowered haha but is it harder to drive in the rain with the negative camber versus stock?

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sandersd · 10-29-2015, 06:04 AM

35 mph! That sucks.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-08-2015, 03:06 AM

So are these springs lower than tein s techs?

Zbrah · 11-08-2015, 05:00 AM

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So are these springs lower than tein s techs?

What are the specs on tein s?

Iirc, Swifts lower the car 1.2'' front & 1'' rear

08-09-2015, 06:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 918 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Just got my Z back after installing swifts and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts. It feels softer than the nismo springs and its really touchy in the rear on the highway. I know I will need an alignment and im pretty sure I have crazy neg camber right now. Hopefully its just the camber but not really liking how much softer the feel is. Anyways will post pics and thoughts in a week after springs have settled and alignment is done. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

08-25-2015, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 918 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Yea ur right I noticed how much more squishy they were compared to the nismo springs. I typically drive slow in parking lots and over bumps and daily driving. The rear toe was crazy out of spec. The shop literally just slapped them on. It's all good now though I drove cautious until the alignment. The alignment was a night and day difference, feels alot better now. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

08-25-2015, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	The touchiness on the highway is due to the alignment / toe settings. Once that is fixed it will be much better. As far as the springs feeling softer. Swift springs material they use may make the ride "feel softer" but the spring rate is true. They design their springs to be compliant for everyday drivers but also perform well in the twisties. If you want your car to feel stiffer, than you need to get coilovers like sandersd did. __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

08-26-2015, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 57 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 12	Yep __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

10-16-2015, 10:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
JerryDeluxe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 277 Drives: 16' 370z auto sport Rep Power: 10076	Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right __________________ Swift Spec R/KONI Yellow Shocks, SSR Executor CV01, GThaus, CF Lipkit, CF Hood/Fenders

08-25-2015, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2068	I got the springs I've just never put em on. Afraid of scraping my exhaust and stuff like that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-28-2015, 04:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Swindler Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central CA Age: 35 Posts: 219 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Manual Rep Power: 12	Is it safe to drive this set up in the rain? Hadn't thought about that before and haven't had to drive in the rain yet since I got lowered haha but is it harder to drive in the rain with the negative camber versus stock? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-29-2015, 06:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	35 mph! That sucks. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

11-08-2015, 03:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	So are these springs lower than tein s techs? __________________ Build in Progress

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