Swift springs review!!!!!

CFZ · 10-21-2010, 06:59 PM

I did not cut the bump stops. The springs are made by Swift figuring out the useable stroke of the shock. Also I would assume that the rates are stiff enough to minimize the large movements the stock springs would have had.

No cutting is needed.

kenchan · 10-21-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

I did not cut the bump stops. The springs are made by Swift figuring out the useable stroke of the shock. Also I would assume that the rates are stiff enough to minimize the large movements the stock springs would have had.

No cutting is needed.

Was the included instructions in Japanese? Can u read Japanese?

tjlazer · 10-21-2010, 07:02 PM

CFZ, did you install camber kits yet? Whats the camber looking like? I'm sure they are needed to be 100% in spec, but I don't mind some neg camber.

christian370z · 10-21-2010, 07:06 PM

If tjlazer has similar results, I think I will jump on these. OP: do you have any other suspension modifications?

CFZ · 10-21-2010, 07:16 PM

none. and no I do not have camber kits. That was one of my mistakes. Because I got it aligned as soon as I installed them and so I did not let the rubbers sit in. LOL.... yeah I prob have to get it aligned again.
But at the same time I'm not looking to do factory alignment specs, because I go to the track rather frequently. So negative camber is something I do not have a problem with.

tjlazer · 10-21-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Was the included instructions in Japanese? Can u read Japanese?

A spring install is very basic so there are no need for instructions. You just swap the springs on the fronts. Rears are extremely easy as you do not even touch the shock.

Basic idea on a 350Z:

kenchan · 10-21-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

A spring install is very basic so there are no need for instructions. You just swap the springs on the fronts. Rears are extremely easy as you do not even touch the shock.

Basic idea on a 350Z:

so do you OD on prescription drugs often? a pill is easy to swallow. just put in mouth and swallow with water. no need for instruction.

no you aho, im asking whether the instructions said to cut the bumpstops or not.

stephen · 05-06-2011, 04:27 PM

hey guys ive had my swift spec r's for a week now and ive only settled 5/8 up front and 1/2 in rear anyone else drop only half way? wtf...

tlrid3r · 09-22-2013, 09:17 PM

nice looks great

vividracing · 10-21-2010, 09:20 PM

awesome review! Z is look great with the drop!

tjlazer · 10-21-2010, 10:10 PM

Looks like you are the one being an aho. No, re-watch the video and you will see there is no need to cut any bump stops.

You simply swap the springs and put them back on. The only time I've had to mess with bump stops was when I slammed my Isuzu pickup in 1991...

kenchan · 10-21-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Looks like you are the one being an aho. No, re-watch the video and you will see there is no need to cut any bump stops.

hey, im not the one that failed on a spring install and re-looking to do it again.

btw, im just kidding around.

tjlazer · 10-21-2010, 10:16 PM

Um I never failed. I installed an S-Tune kit and now will be adding lowering springs to it... Not my fault it lifted my front .5" when it was supposed to drop it .4". And yes I installed it correctly. LOL

Look I was just trying to be helpful....

kenchan · 10-21-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Um I never failed. I installed an S-Tune kit and now will be adding lowering springs to it... Not my fault it lifted my car .5" when it was supposed to drop it .4"

hahahahaha.

hope the spring work out for you to get it back to stock. be kinda funny if it got even taller.

so back to my question OP, did the swift springs come with instructions on what to do with the bumpstop? also, coilovers do not have to be stiff, you just need to find the right spring rates to start with and adjustable dampers.

for this car i think i'd look for something aroung 8-9kg to start with (425-500lbs/in) for street use.

Boost_lee · 10-21-2010, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the review, I'm looking forward to mine tomorrow. Might install sunday evening depending on time

10-21-2010, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	CFZ, did you install camber kits yet? Whats the camber looking like? I'm sure they are needed to be 100% in spec, but I don't mind some neg camber. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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10-21-2010, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	none. and no I do not have camber kits. That was one of my mistakes. Because I got it aligned as soon as I installed them and so I did not let the rubbers sit in. LOL.... yeah I prob have to get it aligned again. But at the same time I'm not looking to do factory alignment specs, because I go to the track rather frequently. So negative camber is something I do not have a problem with. RBfastback likes this.

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10-21-2010, 10:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Looks like you are the one being an aho. No, re-watch the video and you will see there is no need to cut any bump stops. You simply swap the springs and put them back on. The only time I've had to mess with bump stops was when I slammed my Isuzu pickup in 1991... Peabo likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 10-21-2010 at 10:14 PM.

10-21-2010, 06:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	I did not cut the bump stops. The springs are made by Swift figuring out the useable stroke of the shock. Also I would assume that the rates are stiff enough to minimize the large movements the stock springs would have had. No cutting is needed.

05-06-2011, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	hey guys ive had my swift spec r's for a week now and ive only settled 5/8 up front and 1/2 in rear anyone else drop only half way? wtf...

09-22-2013, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
tlrid3r Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: santa clara Posts: 13 Drives: -- blue Rep Power: 12	nice looks great

10-21-2010, 10:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Um I never failed. I installed an S-Tune kit and now will be adding lowering springs to it... Not my fault it lifted my front .5" when it was supposed to drop it .4". And yes I installed it correctly. LOL Look I was just trying to be helpful.... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-21-2010, 11:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Thanks for the review, I'm looking forward to mine tomorrow. Might install sunday evening depending on time

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