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CFZ 07-12-2011 02:40 PM

Usually ride height changes depending on vehicle, the wear rate of the rubbers in our suspension is not all the same.

Mine is currently the same all around as well.

Mandingo 07-12-2011 04:19 PM

My springs have about 20 miles on them now. Here are my fender heights so far:

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

http://www.the370z.com/members/mandi...-unsettled.jpg


BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:
http://www.the370z.com/members/mandi...ork-swifts.jpg

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

tjlazer 07-12-2011 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1214011)
BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:
http://www.the370z.com/members/mandi...ork-swifts.jpg

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

Yes this is a big issue, I had to wedge my top of the clip up as far as I could to get more coils in to compress enough, otherwise, like you said, it did not compress enough to remove them.

Alchemy 07-12-2011 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1214011)
My springs have about 20 miles on them now. Here are my fender heights so far:

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

http://www.the370z.com/members/mandi...-unsettled.jpg


BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:
http://www.the370z.com/members/mandi...ork-swifts.jpg

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

I did my Swifts Sat. Absolutly no problem w the Autozone compressor what so ever. A lot of people on here say its not easy to use, I really dont understand why. I only spanned 3 coils and had no prob removing them. Got my install done in under 3 hrs.

Econ 07-12-2011 04:54 PM

well done!

corner3garage 07-15-2011 01:51 PM

Its Great to see more customers enjoying their swift springs!!!

nugenzboss 07-16-2011 12:19 AM

Im sure someone had already mentioned this earlier in the tread but are you guys able to get over speed bumps with the springs on??

AlphaSnacks 07-16-2011 01:07 AM

Yes, but I HIGHLY recommended cutting/shaving the front plastic scraper at least by half an inch all the way around. Same goes for the plastic by the wheels.

nugenzboss 07-16-2011 08:15 AM

Awesome thanks man!!!

Alto101 07-16-2011 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold K. (Post 1218581)
Yes, but I HIGHLY recommended cutting/shaving the front plastic scraper at least by half an inch all the way around. Same goes for the plastic by the wheels.

Could you post pictures of the areas which you shaved down? Thanks!

Baer383 07-17-2011 07:55 AM

I have about 500 mile on mine since install and the driving & handling are second to none (as far as springs go).

We always do some spirited driving thru the mountains here in Georgia and after we stop for lunch on several occasions the guys following me asked "what kind of coil overs are running" and when I tell them just springs 2 people had to look under my car b/c they didn't believe me.

And I'm not that good of driver just average,this springs were definitely designed for this car and done very well.:tiphat:

Alchemy 07-17-2011 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 1219492)
I have about 500 mile on mine since install and the driving & handling are second to none (as far as springs go).

We always do some spirited driving thru the mountains here in Georgia and after we stop for lunch on several occasions the guys following me asked "what kind of coil overs are running" and when I tell them just springs 2 people had to look under my car b/c they didn't believe me.

And I'm not that good of driver just average,this springs were definitely designed for this car and done very well.:tiphat:

I agree. These springs increase handling tremendously. It really is amazing. I have 10x more confidence going into a turn now. You cut the wheel and the Z hunkers down and gets it done. Swift truly created a top notch product.

Mandingo 07-17-2011 12:08 PM

Update on settling

After 20 miles:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1214011)

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

After 200 miles:

FL-26 15/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 1/16 RR-26 1/2

So my rear passenger side went down an additional 0.625 inches for a total drop of 1.49 inches. Doesn't seem right lol. I've checked it multiple times though on different surfaces. Air pressures are all equal. Rubber seats are aligned correctly. Spring doesn't look damaged.

I'm gonna to take it apart tomorrow and check out whats going on.

Baer383 07-17-2011 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1219597)
Update on settling

After 20 miles:


After 200 miles:

FL-26 15/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 1/16 RR-26 1/2

So my rear passenger side went down an additional 0.625 inches for a total drop of 1.49 inches. Doesn't seem right lol. I've checked it multiple times though on different surfaces. Air pressures are all equal. Rubber seats are aligned correctly. Spring doesn't look damaged.

I'm gonna to take it apart tomorrow and check out whats going on.

How are you measuring it ?
From the center of the wheel to the rim on the quarter panel/fender I hope.

B/c if you are measuring from the ground it won't be correct.

KamiSpeed 07-20-2011 01:15 PM

anyone need springs? they're back in stock today :)


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