Swift springs review!!!!!

KamiSpeed · 10-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

Hi guys,
I know this is not a very smart question but I hope u guys can help me to open my knowledge. As I have been reading, Some says that they use the combo of KONI & Swift. Does that mean that Koni coilover + swift spring on top? Is that ok if we use Stance coilver + Swift spring on top? is that also mean that we took the spring on the Coilover out and put the Swift spring on?

The Koni & Swift combo means that they replace the oem strut/shock with the koni strut/shocks & use swift lowering springs with them. This is a nice combo if you're looking for a stiffer, more track oriented suspension setup.

As for the Stance coilovers. These will use a different type of Swift springs, these won't be the 370Z Swift Spec R lowering springs, but universal linear metric coilover springs. These springs come in different sizes and spring rates to customize the coilover's performance/characteristics to your liking/needs.

Hopefully this helped clear some questions up.

rikkiphan1506 · 10-15-2012, 03:22 PM

Thanks, it definitely helps a lot.

binary0x01 · 10-16-2012, 11:44 PM

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

onzedge · 10-16-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

binary0x01 · 10-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Hey onzedge, what settings are you using front/rear for your shocks?

onzedge · 10-17-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

Hey onzedge, what settings are you using front/rear for your shocks?

I set the rears to one click lower (softer) than the middle setting and the fronts right in the middle. I originally had the fronts and rears one click stiffer than these settings, but the car was too "bouncy" and had to soften them by one click each to my current settings. Having the fronts slightly stiffer than the rears helps a great deal with turn-in.

Alchemy · 10-17-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

You are gonna love the setup, dude.

Koni + Swift enables me to demolish twisties

onzedge · 10-17-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

You are gonna love the setup, dude.

Koni + Swift enables me to demolish twisties

Mr. Alchemy writes the truth.

Alchemy · 10-17-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Mr. Alchemy writes the truth.

binary0x01 · 10-17-2012, 02:41 PM

Sweet

What are your settings Alchemy?

roy'sz · 10-21-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times.

I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here.

Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias

The reason that you are getting the "floaty" feeling is because of the shock bound and rebound rates aren't paired or designed to work with the spring that you have. When you do get the kw3's you can adjust the valving to where it eliminates it. But on the other hand when you start to adjust it to be a little stiffer, your handling will change a lot. Just a fyi imho, im lookin to get the stance coilover kit here in the near future.

binary0x01 · 10-21-2012, 06:15 PM

That's why I've decided to go with the Koni Yellows based on the reports from the guys that have them paired with the swifts.

10-16-2012, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Ordered the Koni Yellows from KamiSpeed, next best quote was 25 bux less but I went with KamiSpeed since I've done business with them before and their customer service was excellent both times. I was told that the 'floaty' feeling during fast driving over uneven surfaces will be gone since the shocks will be stiff; here's hoping for that being true. I didn't want to get coils because I have Swift springs and they are great from personal experience of 4K miles on em now. I've read nothing but good things about Koni + Swift on here. Anyways, I'll report back after Seb@SpecialtyZ does the install. I'll also ask him to install the 20/25MM spacers for me since the wheels will be off anyway. I got base wheels and will post pics after all is done. Thanks to everyone on this forum for great info in this thread. Of all the car fourms I've checked out, this one is really special... without bias __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-16-2012, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Hey onzedge, what settings are you using front/rear for your shocks? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-17-2012, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Sweet What are your settings Alchemy? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-21-2012, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	That's why I've decided to go with the Koni Yellows based on the reports from the guys that have them paired with the swifts. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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rikkiphan1506 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San jose Posts: 131 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Thanks, it definitely helps a lot.