Swift springs review!!!!!

Alchemy · 06-23-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

those who still need a set... I have two left

GET EM WHILE THEY ARE HOT!!! Unless you like waiting 2 months for something that is

FricFrac · 06-23-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Yeah the front springs are a pain due to the fact the coils are wound up really tight at the top of the spring. So the spring compressor cannot easily get clamped on. It can be done but will be problematic. Might have to wedge the spring compressor clips in there. Just be careful. Install took me several hours total time. It is definately a whole day job with the spring compresor task included.

I wound recommend you take pics of your original spring setup at different angles so you know how to orient the new spring on there. It has to be installed just right. Don't want an uneven drop.

Mine came apart OK with the spring compressors we had but there just wasn't enough compression on the new Swift springs with the tightly bound tops. We said Eff it and put the uncompressed springs assembled but uncompressed in the car and sat the car down as we guided the strut through the top hole. Bit of a pain but it worked just fine. Put the clamp nut on and it worked perfect. Dropped the strut back out to make sure everything was fine (oh and to put the gasket on one side back in that didn't line up perfectly).

Hen Eggs · 06-24-2011, 04:05 PM

Just got mine yesterday; reviewed the video on the first page or two of this thread and got em on myself. Easy install; coming from a guy who has never ... NEVER ... wrenched on a car before. I've worked on 100 racing dirt bikes, but never a car. Piece of cake.

I cannot believe the difference from the stock springs. Would have never imagined how much difference they make. The ride is noticeably softer, but the car handles like it's on rails. Very nice.

The stance is perfect .... more aggressive, but still subtle. Love em !! I cannot wait to get my Gnosis GS-2s on this thing.

If you're on the fence ... DO IT ! You will not regret it.

FYI ... Ordered mine a week or two ago from RAVSPEC online ... arrived just as promised.

AlphaSnacks · 06-24-2011, 04:22 PM

The ride will only be softer for a few miles until the springs settle in. I usually notice that when my car comes off a lift, it drives soft for about 20 miles or so and then goes back to normal overnight.

Let us know how the ride feels in about a week. I'm getting mine installed tomorrow.

Hen Eggs · 06-24-2011, 08:17 PM

Buzz kill ...

kdo2milger · 06-24-2011, 08:21 PM

argh! i have to wait till august to install mine...

Alchemy · 06-24-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

argh! i have to wait till august to install mine...

Why?? Military??

kdo2milger · 06-25-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Why?? Military??

still overseas

Rafa341 · 06-26-2011, 03:43 PM

i tough the swift springs were a light blue in the install pics thats i have seen there black do the come in different colors?

Alchemy · 06-26-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafa341

i tough the swift springs were a light blue in the install pics thats i have seen there black do the come in different colors?

Yeah all that I have seen are black. Guess they dont use that color anymore. Too bad black is boring, not like you see em anyway.

Rafa341 · 06-26-2011, 04:17 PM

yea your right just making sure i was getting the right ones tough

Red__Zed · 06-26-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafa341

i tough the swift springs were a light blue in the install pics thats i have seen there black do the come in different colors?

some of the springs they make for other cars are blue. Believe all the Z34 springs are black though.

KamiSpeed · 06-27-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafa341

i tough the swift springs were a light blue in the install pics thats i have seen there black do the come in different colors?

yea they come black, unfortunately we just have a generic picture that swift uses for the Spec-R springs but for some reason not all spec-r springs are that color...

KamiSpeed · 06-29-2011, 05:25 PM

officially out of stock, next ETA is end of July, let me know if anyone needs to pre-order

wheee! · 06-29-2011, 09:09 PM

These springs are amazing, inspiring, aggressive, balanced, responsive, and basically perfect!
Just got back from a trip thru the Rocky Mountains with these and chasing a motorcycle rally thru the twisties. I was blown away by how these springs held the roads and kept the car flat and on line!
WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEM SOME!!!

06-24-2011, 04:05 PM	#753 (permalink)
Hen Eggs Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	New swift spring owner Just got mine yesterday; reviewed the video on the first page or two of this thread and got em on myself. Easy install; coming from a guy who has never ... NEVER ... wrenched on a car before. I've worked on 100 racing dirt bikes, but never a car. Piece of cake. I cannot believe the difference from the stock springs. Would have never imagined how much difference they make. The ride is noticeably softer, but the car handles like it's on rails. Very nice. The stance is perfect .... more aggressive, but still subtle. Love em !! I cannot wait to get my Gnosis GS-2s on this thing. If you're on the fence ... DO IT ! You will not regret it. FYI ... Ordered mine a week or two ago from RAVSPEC online ... arrived just as promised.

06-24-2011, 08:21 PM	#756 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	argh! i have to wait till august to install mine... __________________ Project *NISMO*

06-29-2011, 05:25 PM	#764 (permalink)
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06-29-2011, 09:09 PM	#765 (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	These springs are amazing, inspiring, aggressive, balanced, responsive, and basically perfect! Just got back from a trip thru the Rocky Mountains with these and chasing a motorcycle rally thru the twisties. I was blown away by how these springs held the roads and kept the car flat and on line! WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEM SOME!!! ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	The ride will only be softer for a few miles until the springs settle in. I usually notice that when my car comes off a lift, it drives soft for about 20 miles or so and then goes back to normal overnight. Let us know how the ride feels in about a week. I'm getting mine installed tomorrow.

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Hen Eggs Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	Buzz kill ...

06-26-2011, 03:43 PM	#759 (permalink)
Rafa341 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San diego Posts: 97 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	i tough the swift springs were a light blue in the install pics thats i have seen there black do the come in different colors?

06-26-2011, 04:17 PM	#761 (permalink)
Rafa341 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San diego Posts: 97 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	yea your right just making sure i was getting the right ones tough