Swift springs review!!!!!

KamiSpeed · 05-04-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The swifts with stock dampers are better than most of the coilover options (stance, BC, etc).

Whenever we get an adjustable damper available for our cars, I'm switching to those, but for now, we don't have much in the way of options between overpriced TEINs and KWs, and the swifts w/ stock dampers.

You can always do cheaper coilovers, like BC with custom springs and spring rates. We get a lot of happy customers who go with BC dampers and custom swift coilover springs

ZForce · 05-04-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stephen

i installed my swift spec r spring this past weekend and ive only dropped 5/8 up front and 1/2 rear how long does it take too settle wtf... this isnt my first time lowering a car its never taken this long too settle!!!

I have about 250 miles on mine (both cars) installed over one week ago. It's not uncommon to take up to a month to settle.

Red__Zed · 05-04-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

You can always do cheaper coilovers, like BC with custom springs and spring rates. We get a lot of happy customers who go with BC dampers and custom swift coilover springs

The dampers included with the BC racing coils are awful, even after being revalved.

ZForce · 05-04-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

.....Honestly, this is how the Z should have been from the factory. The ride is dramatically improved in every way.

KamiSpeed · 05-04-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The dampers included with the BC racing coils are awful, even after being revalved.

Haha well I'm just putting it out there, I know BC isn't the best but for less than 2k you can get a decent setup

Red__Zed · 05-04-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

Haha well I'm just putting it out there, I know BC isn't the best but for less than 2k you can get a decent setup

Fair enough.

Since you probably hear about these things before the rest of us--any buzz on adjustable dampers coming out for the Z? I would love to get some Koni yellows or something for my Z.

corner3garage · 05-04-2011, 05:17 PM

I totally agree the Swift Springs are great for the price and very well matched with the stock shocks, BUT if you are planning to track the car or put R compound tires on there they are going to be undersprung.

For street use, light auto-x or track, they are the best value.

If you are doing heavier track use, with grippier tires, and higher speed tracks it is definitely better to get something like KW's, since they are double adjustable(Individual compression and rebound), which are also a great value.

KamiSpeed · 05-04-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Fair enough.

Since you probably hear about these things before the rest of us--any buzz on adjustable dampers coming out for the Z? I would love to get some Koni yellows or something for my Z.

no word from them yet

christian370z · 05-04-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Fair enough.

Since you probably hear about these things before the rest of us--any buzz on adjustable dampers coming out for the Z? I would love to get some Koni yellows or something for my Z.

x1,000,000. I gave up calling Koni a few months ago since they had no idea about when, if ever, replacement struts will be made for the 370z. I had Koni Yellows in my Saab and loved them, they would be perfect with the Swifts.

Red__Zed · 05-04-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

no word from them yet

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Originally Posted by christian370z

x1,000,000. I gave up calling Koni a few months ago since they had no idea about when, if ever, replacement struts will be made for the 370z. I had Koni Yellows in my Saab and loved them, they would be perfect with the Swifts.

Agreed. I loved them on my civic.

ZForce · 05-04-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

......... I would love to get some Koni yellows or something for my Z.

I had Koni Yellows with H&R springs on my 350Z and loved them. Now with Swift springs and Koni's, that would be awesome.

wheee! · 05-06-2011, 01:45 PM

Got the Swifts on for a few hundred kliks now... looks good! Even drop.

christian370z · 05-06-2011, 02:10 PM

Black cherry is so badazz, looks awesome Wheee!

wheee! · 05-06-2011, 02:24 PM

I took off the sport chin spoiler as a pre-emptive move. It rubs a little on the wheel wind deflectors still but only over curbs.

But I love the ride and look!

stephen · 05-06-2011, 05:27 PM

hey guys ive had my swift spec r's for a week now and ive only settled 5/8 up front and 1/2 in rear anyone else drop only half way? wtf...

05-04-2011, 05:17 PM	#562 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	I totally agree the Swift Springs are great for the price and very well matched with the stock shocks, BUT if you are planning to track the car or put R compound tires on there they are going to be undersprung. For street use, light auto-x or track, they are the best value. If you are doing heavier track use, with grippier tires, and higher speed tracks it is definitely better to get something like KW's, since they are double adjustable(Individual compression and rebound), which are also a great value. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

05-06-2011, 01:45 PM	#567 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Got the Swifts on for a few hundred kliks now... looks good! Even drop. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

05-06-2011, 02:10 PM	#568 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Black cherry is so badazz, looks awesome Wheee! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

05-06-2011, 02:24 PM	#569 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I took off the sport chin spoiler as a pre-emptive move. It rubs a little on the wheel wind deflectors still but only over curbs. But I love the ride and look! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	hey guys ive had my swift spec r's for a week now and ive only settled 5/8 up front and 1/2 in rear anyone else drop only half way? wtf...