Swift springs review!!!!!

ZForce · 04-21-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Thanks! Just the stock 245 width RE050 tires up front and stock 275s in the rear although I will eventually go 255 front 285 rear with some RE11s.

That combo should look great. I am pulling the trigger next week on RE-11's 265/35/19 & 285/35/19 mounted on 20mm & 25mm spacers.

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Yep, they are your old 15s! They should look more flush once I get the car aligned and the top of the wheel get pushed out a bit more (reducing the negative camber). I plan on going 255s in the front and 295 in the rear once my tires go, so I wanted room to slap on bigger meat. Otherwise I'd have gone with 20/25 like you.

I could not remember what combo you got from me. Looks good, I agree, more flush with less negative camber in the rear. I am taking a chance on my tire combo (mentioned above) but I thinik I have done enough research and seen enough pics to just go for it. I have not seen anyone with this combo setup, so a first. Check the tire ratios on whatever you go with. I could not get you the alignment specs, no scanner, but posted the formula on alignment specs a few posts back, if interested.

Post up some after alignment pics, please.

Save the date: 5/21/11 for my run. Check out the zonc website.

Au10tc · 04-21-2011, 04:39 AM

Well i took the advice that you guys gave. I am going to a shop for the alignment. I convinced them but i have to take off my front bumper to do so. Thanks for all the imput though, greatly appreciated.

AlphaSnacks · 04-21-2011, 02:59 PM

What is the difference between Sport Springs and Spec-R? A vendor had to refund my purchase because they had the Sport Springs, as opposed to Spec-R. I wasn't aware there are two Swifts available for the 370Z.

bigdog1250 · 04-21-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

What is the difference between Sport Springs and Spec-R? A vendor had to refund my purchase because they had the Sport Springs, as opposed to Spec-R. I wasn't aware there are two Swifts available for the 370Z.

They are the same thing. The box just says sport springs. Look on their website. They are called sport springs spec r.

AlphaSnacks · 04-21-2011, 03:37 PM

Thanks! Just found the Swift PDF, they only make one spring for the 370Z. Looks like the vendor was a little confused.

Edit: Turns out it was a packaging error on Swifts part. Ah, well. Ordered a new set from Corner3 for super cheap.

bigdog1250 · 04-21-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

Thanks! Just found the Swift PDF, they only make one spring for the 370Z. Looks like the vendor was a little confused.

Edit: Turns out it was a packaging error on Swifts part. Ah, well. Ordered a new set from Corner3 for super cheap.

How cheap? Kamispeed on here has them at a great price shipped!

ZForce · 04-21-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

Thanks! Just found the Swift PDF, they only make one spring for the 370Z. Looks like the vendor was a little confused.

Edit: Turns out it was a packaging error on Swifts part. Ah, well. Ordered a new set from Corner3 for super cheap.

There are two different part #'s. The spec-R are the only ones for the 370Z. The others are not for the 370Z.

Spec-R part # 4N905R off my two sets still sitting in the box in the garage.

waynerzz · 04-22-2011, 02:47 AM

So I just installed the Swifts a couple of days ago. I'm using a 20mm spacer setup in the front and 25mm on the rears with the OEM 19's. I'm going to get an alignment soon but not sure if I should just get some camber arms and get it over with before I do the alignment. I'd like to try to avoid camber arms if it's really not necessary. What's acceptable as far as camber goes for the fronts and the rears? And if anyone knows, how do spacers affect the camber specs as well? Thanks for the help in advance!

tjlazer · 04-22-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by waynerzz

So I just installed the Swifts a couple of days ago. I'm using a 20mm spacer setup in the front and 25mm on the rears with the OEM 19's. I'm going to get an alignment soon but not sure if I should just get some camber arms and get it over with before I do the alignment. I'd like to try to avoid camber arms if it's really not necessary. What's acceptable as far as camber goes for the fronts and the rears? And if anyone knows, how do spacers affect the camber specs as well? Thanks for the help in advance!

What you are asking has already been discussed in this and othe Swift threads. Most of us do NOT need a camber correction kit. So just do it and get an alignment to see if you need one...

DIGItonium · 04-22-2011, 08:25 AM

The best my dealer could do was take it close to -2.5 camber on both sides. Before it was -3.0. This morning (roughly 1.5 weeks of the springs settling), I wedged a credit card underneath the rear tire and was able to push the whole thing in.

I did the same test for the front wheels (-1.5 and -1.6), and it barely made it past the roll.

I think I will probably shoot for something close to -1.2 for the rears with the camber kit (not sure about toe bolts) and leave the front wheels alone.

Red__Zed · 04-22-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The best my dealer could do was take it close to -2.5 camber on both sides. Before it was -3.0. This morning (roughly 1.5 weeks of the springs settling), I wedged a credit card underneath the rear tire and was able to push the whole thing in.

I did the same test for the front wheels (-1.5 and -1.6), and it barely made it past the roll.

I think I will probably shoot for something close to -1.2 for the rears with the camber kit (not sure about toe bolts) and leave the front wheels alone.

Wow thats a lot of camber.

tjlazer · 04-22-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The best my dealer could do was take it close to -2.5 camber on both sides. Before it was -3.0. This morning (roughly 1.5 weeks of the springs settling), I wedged a credit card underneath the rear tire and was able to push the whole thing in.

I did the same test for the front wheels (-1.5 and -1.6), and it barely made it past the roll.

I think I will probably shoot for something close to -1.2 for the rears with the camber kit (not sure about toe bolts) and leave the front wheels alone.

Yeah you were one of the unlocky ones, you def need a camber kit!

tsolin01 · 04-22-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The best my dealer could do was take it close to -2.5 camber on both sides. Before it was -3.0. This morning (roughly 1.5 weeks of the springs settling), I wedged a credit card underneath the rear tire and was able to push the whole thing in.

I did the same test for the front wheels (-1.5 and -1.6), and it barely made it past the roll.

I think I will probably shoot for something close to -1.2 for the rears with the camber kit (not sure about toe bolts) and leave the front wheels alone.

My alignment specs were pretty much on par with yours, -1.5, -1.6 in front and -3.1 in the rears. Stock specs have a -1 degree difference between front and rear so the guy at my shop recommended I follow that to keep the handling similar to stock. Toe he was able to get in spec.

So right now i'm at -1.5, -1.6 front and -2.6 on the rears. I don't think I'm going to get a camber kit as I don't mind the current alignment and the car handles fine for me. It might be a little on the high side but it's fine for me.

DIGItonium · 04-22-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolin01

My alignment specs were pretty much on par with yours, -1.5, -1.6 in front and -3.1 in the rears.

Ditto on the toe spec. It makes a lot of sense since we have the same spec for the rear wheels. Our front wheels are technically the same (10mm spacer gives it an equivalent offset). The 305s are begging for more contact patch since it is literally riding on half of the tire width.

SPCs ordered a couple hours ago... hopefully there's room to make it close to flush with the fender while keeping camber slightly on the negative.

370zFORme!! · 04-22-2011, 12:21 PM

Hey just wanted to let anyone in Socal know that if you're looking for a good alignment shop, West End Alignment in Gardena Ca did my alignment and these guys are seriously top notch. They actually have you sit in the car the entire time while they do the alignment to account for your weight. I have a rear camber kit on my car but no front. Im actually curious to know how they adjusted my front camber. My car drives like an absolute dream now. I thought it drove good with the swifts and whiteline sways before. I was blown away after the alignment. Absolutely no bump steer and it does not pull one way or the other.
Here are my before and after specs:
Before:
Camber
Front Left: -1.9 Front Right: -1.5

Rear:
Rear Left: -2.2 Rear Right: -1.9

After:
Front Left: -1.75 Front Right: -1.75
Toe: 3/16th
Rear Left: -1.75 Rear Right: -1.75
Toe: 1/16th

04-21-2011, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Thanks! Just found the Swift PDF, they only make one spring for the 370Z. Looks like the vendor was a little confused. Edit: Turns out it was a packaging error on Swifts part. Ah, well. Ordered a new set from Corner3 for super cheap. Last edited by AlphaSnacks; 04-21-2011 at 04:04 PM.

04-22-2011, 08:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	The best my dealer could do was take it close to -2.5 camber on both sides. Before it was -3.0. This morning (roughly 1.5 weeks of the springs settling), I wedged a credit card underneath the rear tire and was able to push the whole thing in. I did the same test for the front wheels (-1.5 and -1.6), and it barely made it past the roll. I think I will probably shoot for something close to -1.2 for the rears with the camber kit (not sure about toe bolts) and leave the front wheels alone. __________________

04-22-2011, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 18	Hey just wanted to let anyone in Socal know that if you're looking for a good alignment shop, West End Alignment in Gardena Ca did my alignment and these guys are seriously top notch. They actually have you sit in the car the entire time while they do the alignment to account for your weight. I have a rear camber kit on my car but no front. Im actually curious to know how they adjusted my front camber. My car drives like an absolute dream now. I thought it drove good with the swifts and whiteline sways before. I was blown away after the alignment. Absolutely no bump steer and it does not pull one way or the other. Here are my before and after specs: Before: Camber Front Left: -1.9 Front Right: -1.5 Rear: Rear Left: -2.2 Rear Right: -1.9 After: Front Left: -1.75 Front Right: -1.75 Toe: 3/16th Rear Left: -1.75 Rear Right: -1.75 Toe: 1/16th ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

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04-21-2011, 04:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Au10tc Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z white mt Rep Power: 16	Well i took the advice that you guys gave. I am going to a shop for the alignment. I convinced them but i have to take off my front bumper to do so. Thanks for all the imput though, greatly appreciated.

04-21-2011, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	What is the difference between Sport Springs and Spec-R? A vendor had to refund my purchase because they had the Sport Springs, as opposed to Spec-R. I wasn't aware there are two Swifts available for the 370Z.

04-22-2011, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
waynerzz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: canada Posts: 21 Drives: c350 Rep Power: 16	So I just installed the Swifts a couple of days ago. I'm using a 20mm spacer setup in the front and 25mm on the rears with the OEM 19's. I'm going to get an alignment soon but not sure if I should just get some camber arms and get it over with before I do the alignment. I'd like to try to avoid camber arms if it's really not necessary. What's acceptable as far as camber goes for the fronts and the rears? And if anyone knows, how do spacers affect the camber specs as well? Thanks for the help in advance!