Swift springs review!!!!!

CFZ · 07-12-2011, 03:40 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, 05:19 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

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

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, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

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, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

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

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

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, 05:54 PM

well done!

corner3garage · 07-15-2011, 02:51 PM

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

nugenzboss · 07-16-2011, 01:19 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, 02:07 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, 09:15 AM

Awesome thanks man!!!

Alto101 · 07-16-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold K.

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, 08:55 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.

Alchemy · 07-17-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

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.

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, 01:08 PM

Update on settling

After 20 miles:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

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, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

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, 02:15 PM

anyone need springs? they're back in stock today

07-12-2011, 05:19 PM	#782 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	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 BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured: 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. __________________ some mods

07-12-2011, 05:54 PM	#785 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	well done! __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-15-2011, 02:51 PM	#786 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	Its Great to see more customers enjoying their swift springs!!! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

07-17-2011, 08:55 AM	#791 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	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. ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-20-2011, 02:15 PM	#795 (permalink)
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07-12-2011, 03:40 PM	#781 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	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.

07-16-2011, 01:19 AM	#787 (permalink)
nugenzboss Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 211 Drives: 2008 350Z SMB MT Rep Power: 16	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??

07-16-2011, 02:07 AM	#788 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	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.

07-16-2011, 09:15 AM	#789 (permalink)
nugenzboss Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 211 Drives: 2008 350Z SMB MT Rep Power: 16	Awesome thanks man!!!

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