Swift springs review!!!!!

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Well it seems to me that is is normal for the Nismo 370Z. The fronts sit a little higher than the regular Z. So my hope is the 1.25" drop will even it out. If you look at the RED NISMO you can see the front sits a little higher. I am worried about that. I wonder if the regular shocks will do the same? I do not want the front to sit a tad higher than the rears. I actually like the rear to be a little higher. If this happens to me I am just going to get a rear spring spacer and call it a day. Tired of effing around!!!

I do not want to spend $1000 on coils to fix this problem...

As far as cutting coils. I have dropped a 300ZX, a Infiniti G35 and there was no need to cut bump stops at all. The stiffer springs will prevent the shock from bottoming out.

And as a side note, my Swift springs were attempted to be delivered but nobody was home to sign, so now I have to wait! UGH!!!! I know I know, I should of taken the day off for this EPIC MOMENT!

yah, ive noticed the nismo does seem to ride taller in the front. did you try comparing the perch location between your s-tune and stock?

i did my G35C's suspension a few times 5-6yrs ago and i cant remember if i replaced or re-used or cut the bumpstops when i did the d-specs + eibachs. this is why i asked.

anyway the bumpstop is a pretty major part of the suspension when you're putting heavy loads while cornering. some manufactures give you new bumpstops for some of their kits, some tell you to cut it, some forget to tell you to cut it and you later find out you definitely need more stroke.

Boost_lee · 10-22-2010, 08:22 PM

Lol@tjlaser. The same thing happened to me except I was home and they didn't want to come in the gate...hope they retry on Saturday...

tjlazer · 10-23-2010, 03:41 PM

Got mine today

thispecialk · 10-24-2010, 04:42 AM

where do u order these

tjlazer · 10-24-2010, 04:08 PM

KamiSpeed.

370ZAttack · 10-25-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thispecialk

where do u order these

Here you go bro, KamiSpeed. + rep me

Swift Spec-R Springs 370Z 08+

thispecialk · 10-25-2010, 08:05 PM

ooo 335 for them. money is tight so i might have to skip on these either tein s or h&r there only around 200

thispecialk · 10-26-2010, 01:11 AM

tein s tech on stillen is $268, and H&R are $259

CFZ · 10-26-2010, 01:39 PM

Whatever floats your boat. It's weird that 50-60 dollars can sway your decision on lowering springs. Thats a tank of gas.

Especially when you know that its going to be on your car for prob the life of the car.

tjlazer · 10-26-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

Whatever floats your boat. It's weird that 50-60 dollars can sway your decision on lowering springs. Thats a tank of gas.

Especially when you know that its going to be on your car for prob the life of the car.

I agree. It's amazing how some people justify save a few extra bucks...

To me the extra $60 is worth knowing I am getting a top of the line spring that will not sag or bounce after a while. After visiting Swift's web site and reading up on their springs, I am impressed and will gladly throw away a tank of gas

If all I wanted to do is drop my car, eBay has some dirt cheap springs for that! I see TEIN's on there for like $170, just be careful not to get the fake ones...

370Z JT · 10-27-2010, 02:51 AM

Does this drop require a rear camber kit to bring back to OE specs?

CFZ · 10-27-2010, 11:50 AM

When I aligned my car, it barely made the oem specs. at 2.3 degrees negative camber in the rear which is the factory limit. Now I believe my car has settled a little more considering I aligned it the minute after I installed it.

In other words yes a camber kit would probably be recommended.

tjlazer · 10-28-2010, 01:48 AM

Installed them today! WOW! I love them. Very stockish feeling but a little stiffer once you get on it. So far the drop is 1" front and .75" rear. But they will most likely settle more.... Pics and more impressions in the days to follow!

Boost_lee · 10-28-2010, 02:54 AM

thats great news!

the .75 and 1.0 is based on your stock height? Or based on your Nismo S tune height?

tjlazer · 10-28-2010, 02:59 AM

Based on the S Tune suspension that I had on. But the front was a little higher than my OEMs. I decided to just use my OEM shocks with these springs and resell my S-Tune.

OK here are some crapy Seattle rain shots. I am loving the drop so far and I actually hope it does not settle more...

10-23-2010, 03:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Got mine today __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 10-23-2010 at 03:48 PM.

10-24-2010, 04:08 PM	#35 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	KamiSpeed. __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 10-25-2010 at 06:13 PM. Reason: wrong name

10-26-2010, 01:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	Whatever floats your boat. It's weird that 50-60 dollars can sway your decision on lowering springs. Thats a tank of gas. Especially when you know that its going to be on your car for prob the life of the car. Peabo likes this.

10-27-2010, 02:51 AM	#41 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Does this drop require a rear camber kit to bring back to OE specs? __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

10-28-2010, 01:48 AM	#43 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Installed them today! WOW! I love them. Very stockish feeling but a little stiffer once you get on it. So far the drop is 1" front and .75" rear. But they will most likely settle more.... Pics and more impressions in the days to follow! __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 10-28-2010 at 01:54 AM.

10-22-2010, 08:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Lol@tjlaser. The same thing happened to me except I was home and they didn't want to come in the gate...hope they retry on Saturday...

10-24-2010, 04:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	where do u order these

10-25-2010, 08:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	ooo 335 for them. money is tight so i might have to skip on these either tein s or h&r there only around 200

10-26-2010, 01:11 AM	#38 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	tein s tech on stillen is $268, and H&R are $259

10-27-2010, 11:50 AM	#42 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	When I aligned my car, it barely made the oem specs. at 2.3 degrees negative camber in the rear which is the factory limit. Now I believe my car has settled a little more considering I aligned it the minute after I installed it. In other words yes a camber kit would probably be recommended.

10-28-2010, 02:54 AM	#44 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	thats great news! the .75 and 1.0 is based on your stock height? Or based on your Nismo S tune height?

10-28-2010, 02:59 AM	#45 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Based on the S Tune suspension that I had on. But the front was a little higher than my OEMs. I decided to just use my OEM shocks with these springs and resell my S-Tune. OK here are some crapy Seattle rain shots. I am loving the drop so far and I actually hope it does not settle more... __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 10-28-2010 at 05:05 PM.

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