Swift springs review!!!!!

wheee! · 07-12-2012, 08:04 AM

I also found that tire width affects your choice of camber settings. The stock 275's were fine at -2.8 but the 305's were way too wide for that. Moving it back to -1.2 on my weekend pleasure car gained me:
1) flush look with 20mm spacer
2) better tire wear
3) good to great grip and performance

My fronts are still at -1.7 (no front camber arms) but I would like them moved back to about -1.3 to -1.5 just to look more flush and have less wear. But I love the cornering and handling at -1.7!

joshs09slvrZ · 07-12-2012, 08:10 AM

Hey guys...for those that have installed your springs...is it a bit weird that one side is slightly lower than the other? I know the springs still need to settle...but the driver's side is lower right now. Anything to worry about?

onzedge · 07-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Hey guys...for those that have installed your springs...is it a bit weird that one side is slightly lower than the other? I know the springs still need to settle...but the driver's side is lower right now. Anything to worry about?

I did not experience this, but I know other people that had that issue and my understanding is that the springs do settle and even out.

wheee! · 07-12-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Hey guys...for those that have installed your springs...is it a bit weird that one side is slightly lower than the other? I know the springs still need to settle...but the driver's side is lower right now. Anything to worry about?

Have one less charburger for lunch and it will be fine in a week....

onzedge · 07-12-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Have one less charburger for lunch and it will be fine in a week....

whoady4shoady · 07-12-2012, 05:53 PM

So whats the verdict on KW V3s versus koni+ swifts combo? What model Konis are you guys talking about? Keep in mind that I may want to autocross my NISMO from time to time.

joshs09slvrZ · 07-13-2012, 08:09 AM

Finished the installation of the front springs last night so now all 4 corners have Swift springs. Car settled a bit overnight and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my 32 mile journey to work today. Though the car feels a bit "floaty" because the springs have to settle...the ride is exponentially improved over stock. As others have stated...the springs really do absorb many of the bumps, but also stick through the corners. I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks as the springs settle a bit more. After that it's time for the alignment!!

I'll post some pictures early next week!

onzedge · 07-13-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Finished the installation of the front springs last night so now all 4 corners have Swift springs. Car settled a bit overnight and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my 32 mile journey to work today. Though the car feels a bit "floaty" because the springs have to settle...the ride is exponentially improved over stock. As others have stated...the springs really do absorb many of the bumps, but also stick through the corners. I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks as the springs settle a bit more. After that it's time for the alignment!!

I'll post some pictures early next week!

That sounds good.

Huck · 07-14-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

You don't want 0 camber. Even the stock setup has some negative camber to aide with handling and response. Negative camber yields more grip. 0-1 degree of negative camber is better for tire wear, 1-2 degrees of negative camber is the optimal performance range for most cars while not completely sacrificing tire wear.

Basically, you want enough camber to enhance grip but not enough to put excessive pressure on the inside corner of the tire.

Sweet, thanks for the info guys, I didn't realize this. After I get my engine mods done and my Uprev, this will be my next purchase.

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370zjames · 07-19-2012, 06:03 PM

Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

wheee! · 07-19-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

Are you lowered? The stock springs will bring the sport wheels/tires too close to the fender with a 20mm spacer. With a drop, the increased negative camber makes a 20mm fit nice and flush...

370zjames · 07-19-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Are you lowered? The stock springs will bring the sport wheels/tires too close to the fender with a 20mm spacer. With a drop, the increased negative camber makes a 20mm fit nice and flush...

Im lowered on swift! Thanks ! Ima camber it to -1.7

binary0x01 · 07-19-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm gonna be on swifts with base wheels, with 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers, will my camber be too negative? will i need to get camber arms front/rear?

KaienZ34 · 07-19-2012, 07:32 PM

Atleast camber kit for the rear.

NBZ34 · 07-19-2012, 07:50 PM

I just needed toe bolts for the rear after swifts and 20mm spacers all around. Rear camber is -1.8 after, I think. I need to get the alignment sheet from the shop to verify.

07-12-2012, 08:04 AM	#1231 (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 also found that tire width affects your choice of camber settings. The stock 275's were fine at -2.8 but the 305's were way too wide for that. Moving it back to -1.2 on my weekend pleasure car gained me: 1) flush look with 20mm spacer 2) better tire wear 3) good to great grip and performance My fronts are still at -1.7 (no front camber arms) but I would like them moved back to about -1.3 to -1.5 just to look more flush and have less wear. But I love the cornering and handling at -1.7! flipcyder likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-12-2012, 08:10 AM	#1232 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Hey guys...for those that have installed your springs...is it a bit weird that one side is slightly lower than the other? I know the springs still need to settle...but the driver's side is lower right now. Anything to worry about? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

07-13-2012, 08:09 AM	#1237 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Finished the installation of the front springs last night so now all 4 corners have Swift springs. Car settled a bit overnight and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my 32 mile journey to work today. Though the car feels a bit "floaty" because the springs have to settle...the ride is exponentially improved over stock. As others have stated...the springs really do absorb many of the bumps, but also stick through the corners. I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks as the springs settle a bit more. After that it's time for the alignment!! I'll post some pictures early next week! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

07-19-2012, 07:31 PM	#1243 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I'm gonna be on swifts with base wheels, with 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers, will my camber be too negative? will i need to get camber arms front/rear? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

07-19-2012, 07:32 PM	#1244 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Atleast camber kit for the rear. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-12-2012, 05:53 PM	#1236 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	So whats the verdict on KW V3s versus koni+ swifts combo? What model Konis are you guys talking about? Keep in mind that I may want to autocross my NISMO from time to time.

07-19-2012, 06:03 PM	#1240 (permalink)
370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 15	Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

07-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#1245 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	I just needed toe bolts for the rear after swifts and 20mm spacers all around. Rear camber is -1.8 after, I think. I need to get the alignment sheet from the shop to verify. __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

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