Swift springs review!!!!!

ZForce

I spoke to the largest vendor of Swift (Kamispeed) - Bill, the other day and confirmed the euro-tuned shocks will work with Swift springs. The combo will net better performance and handling since the new shocks are stiffer.

We will see soon as it looks like I picked the only available shocks and will be mounting them in a week on both of the 2009 370Z's already riding on Swifts.

onzedge

Cool beans.

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KaienZ34

Can't wait to see your review..

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ZForce

Suggestion for a new window decal - Got Swift ?

Next Sat your place, you provide the coffee, I will take care of the snacks. Master mechanic Taylor will be turning the wrench, none other than Mr onzedge's son. Only the best work on our Z's.

I am terrible writing reviews, maybe Mr onzedge's pen will do the honor. Not many drive my cars....unless their last name is Cxxxxx.

ZForce

It's X-mas at ZForce's house....goodies never cease.

New shocks...woot.woot.. 2013 Euro-tuned shocks going on 2009 model.




Paired up with already running Swift springs.

speedfreek

If all goes as planned I will be installing springs, spacers, and rear camber kit this Saturday. Hopefully it goes as planned....

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Huckleberry

how much did they end up running you?

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speedfreek

Is there a reason why you went with the Nissan Euro Tuned shocks over the Koni's?

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KamiSpeed

Nice!! Keep us posted.

And I kind of like the "Got Swift?" sticker idea.

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ZForce

Cool beans, keep in mind you might need the toe bolts. It varies between car setup, I think more on the current condition of tires. Don't forget to swap the plastic shim sitting on top of OEM springs to Swift springs to prevent squeak. Probably also need an alignment. Have fun, in for pics and review.

I got a deep discount from dealer for being a club member in Z Owners of Northern California (ZONC). After my 25% discount they ran $599 out the door, tax included for a set of 4 shocks. Koni's run about $750 from Kamispeed, a difference of $150....so why not just spring the extra $$ and go for Koni's.... See below comment.

Not in any order.

1) Price
2) Already proven to be stellar with OEM/Swift shock combo
3) Harness DD ride of Konis (personal preference).

Now the break down: I already had Koni setup on my previous 350Z paired with H&R springs and for me I was not happy with the handling/performance. Harsh ride and jumpy thru the twisties, possibly a wrong pairing, but even DD comfort was undesirable.

Swift and OEM shocks have proven by all on this thread of greatness in handling and performance. No one can understand how Swift can have such a comfortable ride yet grip in during hard cornering, call it Swift -ness in technology and R&D. The Nissan euro-tuned found on the 2013 sport 370Z has been revalved and tuned for European roads, meaning a stiffer shock. Now pair this with Swift which only perform better as the shock is stiffer. Hopefully not as stiff as Koni's for my personal taste. We will see tomorrow once they are installed on two 370Z's with identical setup's and mods.

As for price, yes a few more $$ and I could have Koni's, but as mentioned above I am looking for a different setup than Swift/Koni. So price was not a concern, except with the current economic strain on my wallet, it was an easy decision which setup to go with.

Swift / Euro-tuned combo. will tell tomorrow how they work out.


Will do, thanks !!

If you mfg some up, please throw a couple my way.

binary0x01

Where did u order these from?

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speedfreek

Has anyone ran into an issue trying to remove the 19mm lower control arm bolt? I had no issue on the driver side but the passenger side will not release. I have soaked it in PB Blaster and I am using a breaker bar. The bolt is taking serious damage and probably going to replace it with a new shiny one once removed. I am almost to the point I am going to just cut it or break it to get it off. Thought I would see if there is something I am missing or not trying first.

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ZForce

Yup, on my first install of springs (this is the third, two for springs and one for shock) I had one that was frozen from when the car came off the assembly line. Heating it up, drilling, pretty much had to cut it off and rip it a part to get it off. If your Nissan dealer does not have one in stock, check with Infiniti....same parts. g/l it is a bugger.

If a good foot on a 19 mm wrench does not break it loose, then you are pretty much into thrashing mode.

DarkJak

I had this problem. Passenger side came off after a couple hours of sweating, but driver side stayed on after getting 2 other guys to help me and breaking a couple tools. Had to take it to a shop to get it off :<

(a couple more hours of putting everything back together)