Swift springs review!!!!!

cavemancan · 04-09-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Honestly...I say forget the Konis if you're daily driving your car. I don't hear too many complaints from the guys who have Swifts/factory shocks. I never drove my Z with the Swifts and stock shocks, but I can tell you that the Swift/Koni combo is NOT a smooth ride at the softest setting. If you have smooth roads where you live or you're a track junkie...then maybe Konis are a good choice for you. But I live and daily-drive in the real world, and a choppy ride gets old. I think I'll drive the car for a month and then decide whether or not to put the factory shocks back on. I actually want to drive another 370Z with Swifts/factory shocks to compare before I make a decision.

I bought the Konis because they just happened to go on sale before my Swift install. I was lead to believe that Konis were the logical addition to aftermarket springs. Now I'm left wondering if I made a $860 mistake

I'm not saying 'stay away from Koni'. But there was a lot of hype on this forum saying that Konis were going to be awesome and would be the best bet for aftermarket springs. I gotta call BS on that. Most of that hype started before Koni even released their 370Z shocks/struts...before anybody bought/drove them. Perhaps Swifts are best paired with factory shocks afterall? Perhaps Koni is better paired with a softer spring rate...or for the hardcore guys?

Just trying to give you guys honest feedback. I'll keep you posted.

As a contrast to your review above I offer the following:

I would say your criteria does not match the spring/shock combo you picked. That does not mean the Koni's plus Swift's won't be an amazing combo for autocross/racing.

Koni's combined with many spring manufacturers these days make for a very strong weekend track car. You can't beat the value of the Koni shocks. I've owned a set on my Rx8 that I recently sold and plan to go back to them as soon as possible.

Not to mention the factory shocks have this Bouncy characteristic to them at high speeds that I feel is on the verge of being extremely dangerous. Any track junky should get the stock shocks replaced as soon as possible or risk upsetting the car at high speed going over uneven pavement.

sfearl1 · 04-09-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

Honestly...I say forget the Konis if you're daily driving your car. I don't hear too many complaints from the guys who have Swifts/factory shocks. I never drove my Z with the Swifts and stock shocks, but I can tell you that the Swift/Koni combo is NOT a smooth ride at the softest setting. If you have smooth roads where you live or you're a track junkie...then maybe Konis are a good choice for you. But I live and daily-drive in the real world, and a choppy ride gets old. I think I'll drive the car for a month and then decide whether or not to put the factory shocks back on. I actually want to drive another 370Z with Swifts/factory shocks to compare before I make a decision.

I bought the Konis because they just happened to go on sale before my Swift install. I was lead to believe that Konis were the logical addition to aftermarket springs. Now I'm left wondering if I made a $860 mistake

I'm not saying 'stay away from Koni'. But there was a lot of hype on this forum saying that Konis were going to be awesome and would be the best bet for aftermarket springs. I gotta call BS on that. Most of that hype started before Koni even released their 370Z shocks/struts...before anybody bought/drove them. Perhaps Swifts are best paired with factory shocks afterall? Perhaps Koni is better paired with a softer spring rate...or for the hardcore guys?

Just trying to give you guys honest feedback. I'll keep you posted.

lmk if you sell these, i want dibs!

Alchemy · 04-09-2012, 06:41 AM

I have my Koni's sitting here awaiting install, ordered them as soon as they were released. I dont expect the Koni/Swift combo to be anything but brilliant.

KamiSpeed · 04-09-2012, 01:07 PM

from what I hear from my customers, it all seems to come down to what people want out of their Z. The Swift/Koni setup is more performance less comfort so it makes sense why some don't like it, but I'd say its probably the best setup for performance without getting coilovers. It's not for everyone though

ZForce · 04-09-2012, 09:21 PM

Telephone, I hear ya man and agree with your impressions of Koni/swift combo. I was also disappointed in Koni/h&r combo. I like my spirited back canyons and hope some day soon to test drive a buddy who has the Koni/swift combo. I have about 20k miles on my swift/oem combo and love the DD ride and especially the performance in the canyons. So why don 't I replace with oem and call it a day? Because I have heard over and over how great Koni is with aftermarket springs and have the opportunity to test out the combo without having to make the same mistake twice at 400 increase over oem. Thumbs up and keep me posted on further impressions.

Verbal21 · 04-11-2012, 11:00 PM

Question for you guys, does it matter what size wheels you let these springs settle on with? I'm on 18's now but will be getting 19's in about 6 weeks. Should I get my springs installed now with the 18's or would it be better if I wait until I get my new wheels or will it not even matter?

AlphaSnacks · 04-11-2012, 11:15 PM

You really don't need to replace struts with Swifts.

If anything just get tighter bars, instead.

ZForce · 04-11-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

You really don't need to replace struts with Swifts.

If anything just get tighter bars, instead.

Sways and some sticky tires like RE-11's.

ZForce · 04-11-2012, 11:17 PM

It does not matter what size wheel you break in (settle) the swift springs with...

Verbal21 · 04-11-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

It does not matter what size wheel you break in (settle) the swift springs with...

Cool, I guess I'll be able to drop my vehicle now. Thanks

ZForce · 04-12-2012, 11:14 AM

^

corner3garage · 04-19-2012, 02:44 PM

Has anyone noticed any issues using the koni shocks?

Alchemy · 04-20-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

Has anyone noticed any issues using the koni shocks?

Yeah, the big issue Im having is that my car seems to handle fvcking awesome now. Is this normal??

corner3garage · 04-24-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Yeah, the big issue Im having is that my car seems to handle fvcking awesome now. Is this normal??

LOL ok this made my day!

Alchemy · 04-24-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

LOL ok this made my day!

04-09-2012, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	I have my Koni's sitting here awaiting install, ordered them as soon as they were released. I dont expect the Koni/Swift combo to be anything but brilliant. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

04-09-2012, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	from what I hear from my customers, it all seems to come down to what people want out of their Z. The Swift/Koni setup is more performance less comfort so it makes sense why some don't like it, but I'd say its probably the best setup for performance without getting coilovers. It's not for everyone though __________________ 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

04-09-2012, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Telephone, I hear ya man and agree with your impressions of Koni/swift combo. I was also disappointed in Koni/h&r combo. I like my spirited back canyons and hope some day soon to test drive a buddy who has the Koni/swift combo. I have about 20k miles on my swift/oem combo and love the DD ride and especially the performance in the canyons. So why don 't I replace with oem and call it a day? Because I have heard over and over how great Koni is with aftermarket springs and have the opportunity to test out the combo without having to make the same mistake twice at 400 increase over oem. Thumbs up and keep me posted on further impressions. Last edited by ZForce; 04-09-2012 at 09:24 PM. Reason: typos

04-19-2012, 02:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	Has anyone noticed any issues using the koni shocks? __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

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