Swift springs review!!!!!

Alto101 · 07-20-2011, 06:31 PM

Pros:

Car looks great, it will look even better once I swap it out with my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset).

Handling is definitely improved although I have yet to drive a good twisty road.

Normal road bumps seem to be handled like the OEM springs

Cons:

I have to take a different entrance into my parking lot at work. There is a good size dip that I can't navigate easily without scraping.

The car seems to be bouncy with height changes on the interstate (for example before a small bridge). I lower my speed when I see them and don't scrape but I was hoping that the springs would handle these situations better.

I have yet to tackle a speedbump but I will have tomorrow to see how that goes. No allignment yet so I can't comment on if I will need a camber kit.

If anyone is experiencing different results from me, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Finally, what is the proper method for measuring my ride height?

Thanks!

I will post pictures this weekend once I get my new wheels put on.

Baer383 · 07-20-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alto101

Finally, what is the proper method for measuring my ride height?

Measure from the center of the wheel to the top of the wheel well outter lip.

DO NOT measure from the floor it is very inaccurate.

KamiSpeed · 07-20-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Measure from the center of the wheel to the top of the wheel well outter lip.

DO NOT measure from the floor it is very inaccurate.

Red__Zed · 07-20-2011, 07:03 PM

I got a nice new scrap on the right side of my front bumper today. Focking speedbumps.

corner3garage · 07-22-2011, 03:30 PM

Just came in stock today!!! We will be stocking some sets if any customers want to get them installed here!!!

EckoTx · 07-22-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGreenwood07

I purchased H&R springs with 15mm/20mm spacers and a camber kit, but these may be the way to go. I havn't installed the H&R's yet either. The front of the car doesn't seem to rake down as severely as the H&R's and the rear drop appears to be about the same.

What cambers did you buy? Can you send a link or ebay link, thanks.

KamiSpeed · 07-23-2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EckoTx

What cambers did you buy? Can you send a link or ebay link, thanks.

Nissan 370Z 2008+ SPC alignment

these are a recommendation from me

Alto101 · 07-23-2011, 04:54 PM

Here are three pictures of my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset). I had my Swift Springs installed last week and am getting an alignment tomorrow.

Any opinions on spacers? I am thinking that I don't need anything for the front but maybe a 10mm for the rear would complete the look?

Red__Zed · 07-23-2011, 04:56 PM

I'd do a 5 or 7.5 up front, probably 15 out back. But it is hard to tell from the pics.

Alto101 · 07-23-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'd do a 5 or 7.5 up front, probably 15 out back. But it is hard to tell from the pics.

Any tips for taking better pictures?

christian370z · 07-23-2011, 08:29 PM

The Z looks great Alto! The drop looks great, the front offset looks ok while the rear could definitely use a 10 of 15mm spacer. You can take some more pictures at angles like these to help us give you better recommendations:

Alto101 · 07-24-2011, 08:59 PM

To avoid cluttering up this thread with lots of pictures, I started a new thread:

What size spacers?

chewy08753 · 07-24-2011, 11:21 PM

what size spacer are you running it looks very good

Alto101 · 07-25-2011, 08:11 AM

Rear camber kit looks like a given, what is the vote on the fronts?

KamiSpeed · 07-25-2011, 11:48 AM

most my customers go with rear if they upgrade... the only ones who do front are usually more concerned with more performance upgrades than just getting the camper right

07-20-2011, 06:31 PM	#796 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	My impressions after a few days Pros: Car looks great, it will look even better once I swap it out with my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset). Handling is definitely improved although I have yet to drive a good twisty road. Normal road bumps seem to be handled like the OEM springs Cons: I have to take a different entrance into my parking lot at work. There is a good size dip that I can't navigate easily without scraping. The car seems to be bouncy with height changes on the interstate (for example before a small bridge). I lower my speed when I see them and don't scrape but I was hoping that the springs would handle these situations better. I have yet to tackle a speedbump but I will have tomorrow to see how that goes. No allignment yet so I can't comment on if I will need a camber kit. If anyone is experiencing different results from me, I would appreciate hearing from you. Finally, what is the proper method for measuring my ride height? Thanks! I will post pictures this weekend once I get my new wheels put on.

07-22-2011, 03:30 PM	#800 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	Just came in stock today!!! We will be stocking some sets if any customers want to get them installed here!!! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

07-23-2011, 04:54 PM	#803 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	Pictures - New Wheels! Here are three pictures of my new wheels (G-Games 99B +22 offset). I had my Swift Springs installed last week and am getting an alignment tomorrow. Any opinions on spacers? I am thinking that I don't need anything for the front but maybe a 10mm for the rear would complete the look?

07-23-2011, 08:29 PM	#806 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	The Z looks great Alto! The drop looks great, the front offset looks ok while the rear could definitely use a 10 of 15mm spacer. You can take some more pictures at angles like these to help us give you better recommendations: __________________ -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

07-24-2011, 08:59 PM	#807 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	Wheel spacers input needed To avoid cluttering up this thread with lots of pictures, I started a new thread: What size spacers?

07-20-2011, 07:03 PM	#799 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I got a nice new scrap on the right side of my front bumper today. Focking speedbumps.

07-23-2011, 04:56 PM	#804 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'd do a 5 or 7.5 up front, probably 15 out back. But it is hard to tell from the pics.

07-24-2011, 11:21 PM	#808 (permalink)
chewy08753 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 144 Drives: 2013 911 Carrera Rep Power: 16	what size spacer are you running it looks very good

07-25-2011, 11:48 AM	#810 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	most my customers go with rear if they upgrade... the only ones who do front are usually more concerned with more performance upgrades than just getting the camper right __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

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