Swift springs review!!!!!

YOUCANTZME · 05-30-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny Tokes

Been scrubbing all the blogs on this for a while now... I have a 2012 Nismo

and just purchased Swift springs and H&R 15mm/20mm for my ride. I have stock rims and tires. Apparently everyone says this is THE setup to have..
I was going to just go 15/15 with no change in springs, but the rebound I was getting on the highway was starting to bug me and my GF a bit. SUPPOSEDLY, this will smooth that out a bit and tighten corner turns a lot.

My only worry is that I live in Michigan and our roads are not like Cali and Florida...

oh well... wish me luck, pics to follow.

Let me know if anyone has the same setup. From what I hear, the ride should be perfect and hopefully I won't rub and/or bottom out!

Same setup here with the exception of the 20mm spacers (I have 15 front and rear). I'm not sure I'd want to go any wider than 15 though, especially in the rear. I don't rub at all (haven't bottomed out yet either) and it did improve my ride a bit, however it is still a stiff ride....but I like it. Just got my KWV3's in the mail yesterday so about to go a tad lower...got a feeling I'm gonna be rubbing soon though...lol

tjlazer · 05-30-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by YOUCANTZME

Same setup here with the exception of the 20mm spacers (I have 15 front and rear). I'm not sure I'd want to go any wider than 15 though, especially in the rear. I don't rub at all (haven't bottomed out yet either) and it did improve my ride a bit, however it is still a stiff ride....but I like it. Just got my KWV3's in the mail yesterday so about to go a tad lower...got a feeling I'm gonna be rubbing soon though...lol

Exactly. On the Nismo wheels, 15mm front and rear is PERFECT. Don't know why so many are stubborn headed about going 20mm. It sticks out too far. (unless you like that stretched out hella wide past fender look) The Nismo wheels are NOT the same size as Sport Ray 19's. 20mm is great on those wheels.

Here is 20mm on Nismo wheels

red2010z · 05-30-2013, 04:14 PM

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Swifts installed today along with everything else. Still has a baby gap in the back. If it don't go by by I will get Coils

speedfreek · 05-31-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by red2010z

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Swifts installed today along with everything else. Still has a baby gap in the back. If it don't go by by I will get Coils

Start saving. You will always have about an inch gap.

tjlazer · 05-30-2013, 04:16 PM

Here is Nismo wheels with 15mm front and rear

tjlazer · 05-30-2013, 04:20 PM

Another nice angle shot of 15mm on Nismo wheels. PERFECT!!!

Xplicit97 · 05-30-2013, 11:45 PM

Ok ok you win cuz 15mm all around it is...lol

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Xplicit97 · 05-30-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Another nice angle shot of 15mm on Nismo wheels. PERFECT!!!

Ok ok cuz you win ill listen this time 15mm all around it is..

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Tigger · 05-31-2013, 02:31 PM

Just ordered my Swifts last night along with just two toe bolts. Hope that is enough. Not going to lose money on over-ordering if I don't need it. Done too much of that recently. o_0

I've read most of this thread and it seems people install and drive for a couple of weeks to let the springs settle. Ususally alignments are pretty damn important right after an install like this. Does it just not affect the Z to the point of making it dangerous to drive?

Just a tad nervous about doing that. Kinda like installing my oil cooler that's been sitting in my house for two months because I've never messed with something like that before. I'm such a b***h.

YOUCANTZME · 05-31-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Just ordered my Swifts last night along with just two toe bolts. Hope that is enough. Not going to lose money on over-ordering if I don't need it. Done too much of that recently. o_0

I've read most of this thread and it seems people install and drive for a couple of weeks to let the springs settle. Ususally alignments are pretty damn important right after an install like this. Does it just not affect the Z to the point of making it dangerous to drive?

Just a tad nervous about doing that. Kinda like installing my oil cooler that's been sitting in my house for two months because I've never messed with something like that before. I'm such a b***h.

You'll be fine driving for a couple weeks, it's what I did with mine (only because it took me that long to find a shop around here that could get it on their lift..lol) It's not dangerous to drive (mine actually handled a whole lot better before the alignment due to all the negative camber...lol). FWIW, I didn't need the toe bolts, they were able to dial my camber in right at the limit of factory specs. Some people get lucky, some don't.

Tigger · 05-31-2013, 05:10 PM

Gotcha. Well here's to hoping!

On the same note, I plan on doing a 20 minute track session at Hyperfest on the 15th. If these are installed late next week, should I get the alignment prior to the session or will it be too soon or will I be better off with the extra camber? I'd really like to hit the track with the springs on. Springs on the base/touring are too bouncy. I'd feel ridiculous on the track otherwise. lol

YOUCANTZME · 06-01-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Gotcha. Well here's to hoping!

On the same note, I plan on doing a 20 minute track session at Hyperfest on the 15th. If these are installed late next week, should I get the alignment prior to the session or will it be too soon or will I be better off with the extra camber? I'd really like to hit the track with the springs on. Springs on the base/touring are too bouncy. I'd feel ridiculous on the track otherwise. lol

Pushing things kind of close there. I'm not sure I'd want to drive 4-5 hours up and back with a track session in between without that alignment. You may end up needing a new set of tires when you get home...lol. If it were me and I "had" to have the springs on for Hyperfest, I'd set up an alignment the day before I left. Worst case scenario, they aren't completely settled and you gotta pay another $75 alignment down the road. Sometimes ya gotta pay if ya wanna play.... Just my opinion though.

Tigger · 06-01-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by YOUCANTZME

Pushing things kind of close there. I'm not sure I'd want to drive 4-5 hours up and back with a track session in between without that alignment. You may end up needing a new set of tires when you get home...lol. If it were me and I "had" to have the springs on for Hyperfest, I'd set up an alignment the day before I left. Worst case scenario, they aren't completely settled and you gotta pay another $75 alignment down the road. Sometimes ya gotta pay if ya wanna play.... Just my opinion though.

Oh I agree completely. No problem doing another alignment. Just trying to go with the best approach. Thanks!

Kabestro · 06-02-2013, 03:23 PM

Here's my Lady in (Magma) Red on Swifts, I was thinking on spacers, 15mm on front and 20mm on the back, is this a nice combo? Don't want to go too wide in front cause of the bad roads here in Puerto Rico.

Tiny Tokes · 06-03-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabestro

Here's my Lady in (Magma) Red on Swifts, I was thinking on spacers, 15mm on front and 20mm on the back, is this a nice combo? Don't want to go too wide in front cause of the bad roads here in Puerto Rico.

I have the exact setup but have not installed any of it yet. Wanted to hear a few more opinions as most say this is THE best setup... If you get it done, post some of the pics for us still standing on the curb biting our nails...

05-30-2013, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	941432_10151503130739160_631194313_n.jpg Swifts installed today along with everything else. Still has a baby gap in the back. If it don't go by by I will get Coils __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

05-30-2013, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Here is Nismo wheels with 15mm front and rear __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-30-2013, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Another nice angle shot of 15mm on Nismo wheels. PERFECT!!! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-30-2013, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Ok ok you win cuz 15mm all around it is...lol Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

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05-31-2013, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	Just ordered my Swifts last night along with just two toe bolts. Hope that is enough. Not going to lose money on over-ordering if I don't need it. Done too much of that recently. o_0 I've read most of this thread and it seems people install and drive for a couple of weeks to let the springs settle. Ususally alignments are pretty damn important right after an install like this. Does it just not affect the Z to the point of making it dangerous to drive? Just a tad nervous about doing that. Kinda like installing my oil cooler that's been sitting in my house for two months because I've never messed with something like that before. I'm such a b***h.

05-31-2013, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	Gotcha. Well here's to hoping! On the same note, I plan on doing a 20 minute track session at Hyperfest on the 15th. If these are installed late next week, should I get the alignment prior to the session or will it be too soon or will I be better off with the extra camber? I'd really like to hit the track with the springs on. Springs on the base/touring are too bouncy. I'd feel ridiculous on the track otherwise. lol