Swift springs review!!!!!

KingZee · 08-14-2011, 10:03 PM

oh forgot to mention that I got rear camber arms...any suggestions on camber? I'm thinking -1.5

Mandingo · 08-15-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

oh forgot to mention that I got rear camber arms...any suggestions on camber? I'm thinking -1.5

I set my rears to -2.0 and love the way it handles. Don't be afraid to give it some more negative camber as it really wont affect tire life that much. Well, unless you go way out of spec like -3.0 or something

wheee! · 08-15-2011, 12:20 PM

I left mine as they sat after the Swifts and love the handling... scared to change it back!

KingZee · 08-15-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I left mine as they sat after the Swifts and love the handling... scared to change it back!

If you haven't realigned it might be really negative or out of whack.

These springs are creaking like crazy, is this just normal during the settling phase or are they just noisy springs? The rubbers from OEM were properly installed.

Alchemy · 08-15-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

If you haven't realigned it might be really negative or out of whack.

These springs are creaking like crazy, is this just normal during the settling phase or are they just noisy springs? The rubbers from OEM were properly installed.

I have never heard my springs make ANY noise, break in period or otherwise. I have heard others complaining though it usually turns out to be the rubbers. Not sure what it could be...

slumpey · 08-15-2011, 03:30 PM

How much does it cost to have the the swift springs installed? Are spacers necessary?

KamiSpeed · 08-15-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by slumpey

How much does it cost to have the the swift springs installed? Are spacers necessary?

spacers aren't necessary, they're basically up to you

oleg · 08-16-2011, 01:01 AM

How is understear with these, im sure some one mentioned it already but there is no way im going through 56 pages. Why im asking because today i was doing some spirited driving and almost ended up in a parked mini cooper because of the understear i got going through a corner at 30mph.

christian370z · 08-16-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

If you haven't realigned it might be really negative or out of whack.

These springs are creaking like crazy, is this just normal during the settling phase or are they just noisy springs? The rubbers from OEM were properly installed.

They should not creak at all if they were in fact installed correctly, the only culprit is the OEM rubber mounts so I would look over them again.

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Originally Posted by slumpey

How much does it cost to have the the swift springs installed? Are spacers necessary?

I had mine installed for $225 at SpecialtyZ in California, but Seb has some of the best prices for labor and parts out there so that may be on the low side compared to other shops.

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Originally Posted by oleg

How is understear with these, im sure some one mentioned it already but there is no way im going through 56 pages. Why im asking because today i was doing some spirited driving and almost ended up in a parked mini cooper because of the understear i got going through a corner at 30mph.

The Swift springs give the car a much more neutral feel, removing most of the understeer that the stock springs had. Combined with a good set of sway bars, you can get rid of understeer completely. I have zero understeer with my Stillen sway bars and Swifts, just perfectly neutral balance through turns.

KingZee · 08-16-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

They should not creak at all if they were in fact installed correctly, the only culprit is the OEM rubber mounts so I would look over them again.

Thanks, I'll look it over but I saw the guys at Amp put them on...I'm not really getting creaking during normal driving, just when I'm trying to go up steep driveways sideways and they're really compressing and expanding...I may take them to extremes others wouldn't experience to get into my building's driveway without scrapping.

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The Swift springs give the car a much more neutral feel, removing most of the understeer that the stock springs had. Combined with a good set of sway bars, you can get rid of understeer completely. I have zero understeer with my Stillen sway bars and Swifts, just perfectly neutral balance through turns.

fuct · 08-27-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by oleg

How is understear with these, im sure some one mentioned it already but there is no way im going through 56 pages. Why im asking because today i was doing some spirited driving and almost ended up in a parked mini cooper because of the understear i got going through a corner at 30mph.

theres too many other factors for you to pin point the springs causing it.

ggiwin · 08-16-2011, 03:25 AM

SWIFTS ARE AWESOME. Got them installed today and wow such a great improvement over the stock springs.

JJ-NISMO · 08-27-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin

SWIFTS ARE AWESOME. Got them installed today and wow such a great improvement over the stock springs.

If you have creaking issues, it is because the OEM rubber rings were not put on the Swifts correctly. I had creaking issues, went back and put the rubber rings on, and have not had any issues since. Check my post in the review and the Nismo Swift review if you want pics.

ggiwin · 08-27-2011, 03:29 PM

unfortunately, I could not get back to factory specs. Have to order a camber kit for the rear. Fr -1.5 both sides, Rr -2.5 and -2.4 was the best they could get it to. Toe and caster were good all around.

Alchemy · 08-27-2011, 04:01 PM

I got 1.5 front and 2.2, 2.0 rear. Left it as is, feels pretty darn good.

08-15-2011, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
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slumpey Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 14	How much does it cost to have the the swift springs installed? Are spacers necessary? Last edited by slumpey; 08-15-2011 at 03:38 PM.

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Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	I got 1.5 front and 2.2, 2.0 rear. Left it as is, feels pretty darn good. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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08-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 424	oh forgot to mention that I got rear camber arms...any suggestions on camber? I'm thinking -1.5

08-16-2011, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	How is understear with these, im sure some one mentioned it already but there is no way im going through 56 pages. Why im asking because today i was doing some spirited driving and almost ended up in a parked mini cooper because of the understear i got going through a corner at 30mph.

08-16-2011, 03:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 15	SWIFTS ARE AWESOME. Got them installed today and wow such a great improvement over the stock springs.

08-27-2011, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 15	unfortunately, I could not get back to factory specs. Have to order a camber kit for the rear. Fr -1.5 both sides, Rr -2.5 and -2.4 was the best they could get it to. Toe and caster were good all around.