Swift springs review!!!!!

binary0x01 · 09-10-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

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Thanks, pardon my crappy-reading

ZForce · 09-10-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

Thanks, pardon my crappy-reading

All good, I skim most of the time and miss the easy stuff.

rikkiphan1506 · 09-15-2012, 12:53 AM

HI guys, I have a question :" do we need campers to support our car after installing swift spring?. Iam about to get one and very confused. hope u guys can help.

onzedge · 09-15-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

HI guys, I have a question :" do we need campers to support our car after installing swift spring?. Iam about to get one and very confused. hope u guys can help.

I say that you do need camber arms -- at least the rears -- when you drop the Z on Swifts. Some people are able to get the camber angle in spec without replacing the arms, but most need them.

Zoren 370 · 09-15-2012, 07:59 AM

Thank you for making that correction....for a while it made me think what the hell is a camper? I thought hmmm..is he gonna install the springs in the woods?

I do have camber kits on the rear SPC. None in front so far made it inside the specs.

onzedge · 09-15-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Thank you for making that correction....for a while it made me think what the hell is a camper? I thought hmmm..is he gonna install the springs in the woods?

I do have camber kits on the rear SPC. None in front so far made it inside the specs.

Same here --- SPC in the rear and stock in the front. My car aligns perfectly on spec.

ZForce · 09-15-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

HI guys, I have a question :" do we need campers to support our car after installing swift spring?. Iam about to get one and very confused. hope u guys can help.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I say that you do need camber arms -- at least the rears -- when you drop the Z on Swifts. Some people are able to get the camber angle in spec without replacing the arms, but most need them.

may need the toe bolts...buy the SPC camber kit with the toe bolts. Saves $$$ if you need them at some point. As most do...

speedfreek · 09-17-2012, 08:46 PM

Well I was finally able to get that passenger side control arm bolt off. My 350 ft lb impact wrench was doing nothing and my neighbor came over with a 900 ft lb air impact wrench and after hitting it a few times with that it broke free. Finished everything up a week ago today at midnight. Got an alignment done Sunday. So haven't gotten to do any extensive driving but feels smooth as before no harshness. Next up for suspension will be sway bars. I didn't get before pics and then realized I didn't have any before side pics. My apologies. Enough jibba jabba here are the pics.

Before

After

rikkiphan1506 · 10-14-2012, 01:42 AM

Hi guys,
I know this is not a very smart question but I hope u guys can help me to open my knowledge. As I have been reading, Some says that they use the combo of KONI & Swift. Does that mean that Koni coilover + swift spring on top? Is that ok if we use Stance coilver + Swift spring on top? is that also mean that we took the spring on the Coilover out and put the Swift spring on?

onzedge · 10-14-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

Hi guys,
I know this is not a very smart question but I hope u guys can help me to open my knowledge. As I have been reading, Some says that they use the combo of KONI & Swift. Does that mean that Koni coilover + swift spring on top? Is that ok if we use Stance coilver + Swift spring on top? is that also mean that we took the spring on the Coilover out and put the Swift spring on?

In my case Koni and Swift = Swift springs with Koni strut (in the front) and shocks/dampers in the rear -- not coil-overs.

KamiSpeed · 10-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

Hi guys,
I know this is not a very smart question but I hope u guys can help me to open my knowledge. As I have been reading, Some says that they use the combo of KONI & Swift. Does that mean that Koni coilover + swift spring on top? Is that ok if we use Stance coilver + Swift spring on top? is that also mean that we took the spring on the Coilover out and put the Swift spring on?

The Koni & Swift combo means that they replace the oem strut/shock with the koni strut/shocks & use swift lowering springs with them. This is a nice combo if you're looking for a stiffer, more track oriented suspension setup.

As for the Stance coilovers. These will use a different type of Swift springs, these won't be the 370Z Swift Spec R lowering springs, but universal linear metric coilover springs. These springs come in different sizes and spring rates to customize the coilover's performance/characteristics to your liking/needs.

Hopefully this helped clear some questions up.

rikkiphan1506 · 10-15-2012, 03:22 PM

Thanks, it definitely helps a lot.

binary0x01 · 10-16-2012, 11:44 PM

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

onzedge · 10-16-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

Alchemy · 10-17-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

You are gonna love the setup, dude.

Koni + Swift enables me to demolish twisties

10-16-2012, 11:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times. I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here. Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done. Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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09-15-2012, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
rikkiphan1506 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San jose Posts: 131 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	HI guys, I have a question :" do we need campers to support our car after installing swift spring?. Iam about to get one and very confused. hope u guys can help.

09-15-2012, 07:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Thank you for making that correction....for a while it made me think what the hell is a camper? I thought hmmm..is he gonna install the springs in the woods? I do have camber kits on the rear SPC. None in front so far made it inside the specs.

10-14-2012, 01:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
rikkiphan1506 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San jose Posts: 131 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Hi guys, I know this is not a very smart question but I hope u guys can help me to open my knowledge. As I have been reading, Some says that they use the combo of KONI & Swift. Does that mean that Koni coilover + swift spring on top? Is that ok if we use Stance coilver + Swift spring on top? is that also mean that we took the spring on the Coilover out and put the Swift spring on?

10-15-2012, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
rikkiphan1506 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San jose Posts: 131 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Thanks, it definitely helps a lot.