Swift springs review!!!!!

CFZ · 10-22-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

The instructions are in English.
The lowering springs are 10 kg in the front and 10.5 in the rear.
And also the instructions said nothing about cutting bumpstops.

Coilovers are not necessarily stiff because of the spring rates. A lot of them are stiff simply because they are valved much stiffer than what OE shocks are valved at. On top of that a lot of them uses a pillow ball top mount with a solid machined aluminum bottom bracket. The rubber bushings, and the rubber spring mounts that the OEM struts have is what makes the ride comfortable.
I retain all of that with these springs.

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

The instructions are in English.
The lowering springs are 10 kg in the front and 10.5 in the rear.
And also the instructions said nothing about cutting bumpstops.

Coilovers are not necessarily stiff because of the spring rates. A lot of them are stiff simply because they are valved much stiffer than what OE shocks are valved at. On top of that a lot of them uses a pillow ball top mount with a solid machined aluminum bottom bracket. The rubber bushings, and the rubber spring mounts that the OEM struts have is what makes the ride comfortable.
I retain all of that with these springs.

cool thanks.

and yep, im aware of coilovers and pillow mounts, alignment, amoungst other things that affect handling. ive done a lot of them in current and past cars.

tjlazer · 10-22-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

Well it seems to me that is is normal for the Nismo 370Z. The fronts sit a little higher than the regular Z. So my hope is the 1.25" drop will even it out. If you look at the RED NISMO you can see the front sits a little higher. I am worried about that. I wonder if the regular shocks will do the same? I do not want the front to sit a tad higher than the rears. I actually like the rear to be a little higher. If this happens to me I am just going to get a rear spring spacer and call it a day. Tired of effing around!!!

I do not want to spend $1000 on coils to fix this problem...

As far as cutting coils. I have dropped a 300ZX, a Infiniti G35 and there was no need to cut bump stops at all. The stiffer springs will prevent the shock from bottoming out.

And as a side note, my Swift springs were attempted to be delivered but nobody was home to sign, so now I have to wait! UGH!!!! I know I know, I should of taken the day off for this EPIC MOMENT!

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Well it seems to me that is is normal for the Nismo 370Z. The fronts sit a little higher than the regular Z. So my hope is the 1.25" drop will even it out. If you look at the RED NISMO you can see the front sits a little higher. I am worried about that. I wonder if the regular shocks will do the same? I do not want the front to sit a tad higher than the rears. I actually like the rear to be a little higher. If this happens to me I am just going to get a rear spring spacer and call it a day. Tired of effing around!!!

I do not want to spend $1000 on coils to fix this problem...

As far as cutting coils. I have dropped a 300ZX, a Infiniti G35 and there was no need to cut bump stops at all. The stiffer springs will prevent the shock from bottoming out.

And as a side note, my Swift springs were attempted to be delivered but nobody was home to sign, so now I have to wait! UGH!!!! I know I know, I should of taken the day off for this EPIC MOMENT!

yah, ive noticed the nismo does seem to ride taller in the front. did you try comparing the perch location between your s-tune and stock?

i did my G35C's suspension a few times 5-6yrs ago and i cant remember if i replaced or re-used or cut the bumpstops when i did the d-specs + eibachs. this is why i asked.

anyway the bumpstop is a pretty major part of the suspension when you're putting heavy loads while cornering. some manufactures give you new bumpstops for some of their kits, some tell you to cut it, some forget to tell you to cut it and you later find out you definitely need more stroke.

Boost_lee · 10-22-2010, 07:22 PM

Lol@tjlaser. The same thing happened to me except I was home and they didn't want to come in the gate...hope they retry on Saturday...

KingZee · 10-22-2010, 03:50 AM

I'm

right now. Thanks for the review dude

rep points for you

thispecialk · 10-22-2010, 12:24 PM

So many spring choices which is better. Is tein or h&r any good

JGreenwood07 · 10-22-2010, 02:51 PM

I purchased H&R springs with 15mm/20mm spacers and a camber kit, but these may be the way to go. I havn't installed the H&R's yet either. The front of the car doesn't seem to rake down as severely as the H&R's and the rear drop appears to be about the same.

EckoTx · 07-22-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JGreenwood07

I purchased H&R springs with 15mm/20mm spacers and a camber kit, but these may be the way to go. I havn't installed the H&R's yet either. The front of the car doesn't seem to rake down as severely as the H&R's and the rear drop appears to be about the same.

What cambers did you buy? Can you send a link or ebay link, thanks.

KamiSpeed · 07-23-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EckoTx

What cambers did you buy? Can you send a link or ebay link, thanks.

Nissan 370Z 2008+ SPC alignment

these are a recommendation from me

Alto101 · 07-23-2011, 03:54 PM

Here are three pictures of my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset). I had my Swift Springs installed last week and am getting an alignment tomorrow.

Any opinions on spacers? I am thinking that I don't need anything for the front but maybe a 10mm for the rear would complete the look?

tjlazer · 10-23-2010, 02:41 PM

Got mine today

thispecialk · 10-24-2010, 03:42 AM

where do u order these

370ZAttack · 10-25-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

where do u order these

Here you go bro, KamiSpeed. + rep me

Swift Spec-R Springs 370Z 08+

tjlazer · 10-24-2010, 03:08 PM

KamiSpeed.

07-23-2011, 03:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	Pictures - New Wheels! Here are three pictures of my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset). I had my Swift Springs installed last week and am getting an alignment tomorrow. Any opinions on spacers? I am thinking that I don't need anything for the front but maybe a 10mm for the rear would complete the look?

10-23-2010, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Got mine today __________________ 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; 10-23-2010 at 02:48 PM.

10-24-2010, 03:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	KamiSpeed. __________________ 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; 10-25-2010 at 05:13 PM. Reason: wrong name

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