Swift springs review!!!!!

CFZ · 02-18-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

I took some pictures of my springs this morning. The car was on the ground and the springs were not unloaded. It appears that the isolators are in place. I also notice what may be the silencer in the upper middle portion of the springs.

Take a look and let me know what you think! Do the springs look too compressed? What about the shocks?

Front Passenger's Side-- first two pics
Front Driver's Side-- second two pics

I spoke to Swift about the noises and they sounded really confident that the OEM spring jacket was not on. I had no clue what they were talking about but they sent me a picture and apparently yours doesnt have it on. That will directly affect the squish noise. They assured me that it was tested on the Nismo and the springs will not cause any problems as long as installed correctly.
The reason why your vehicle is making noises is because the OEM spring jacket is not on the spring.

JJ-NISMO · 02-18-2011, 01:03 PM

Thank You!

I actually spoke with Lou@Amplified last night and he thought the same thing. I checked out my OEM springs after reading his email and the OEM spring jacket is still on each front spring.

Just to clarify, I need to take this spring jacket off each front OEM spring and install it on the top of each front Swift spring? The jacket sits towards the middle of the OEM spring and not the top so I just want to make sure.

Repped!

370Z JT · 02-18-2011, 06:19 PM

^will this require a realignment?

Viera · 02-18-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

^will this require a realignment?

I think it really depends on your car; each one is different. But if you really want your tires to last, I would recommend getting a rear camber kit...

CFZ · 02-18-2011, 06:45 PM

If you have the springs installed and its not making any noises without the rubber piece then your fine. But because each and every car is slightly different its just what Swift prefers when installing the springs. I dont have it on my car either. But because my car is not making any noises Im just not going to go through the hassle. Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

DIGItonium · 02-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Sweet! That's good to know. So this is one situation where reusing old "condoms" is a good thing

JJ-NISMO · 02-19-2011, 01:26 PM

Hahahaha....

I called Swift yesterday and they gave me the same info as CFZ. They said that if any sort of noises do appear, to just go back and add the OEM rubber silencers. After calling them, I am actually even more impressed with their product and the company as a whole.

I called at 4:55 PM on a Friday night and they still answered all the questions I had and went into a lot of detail about their development process. They do extensive testing on the springs (even on the Nismo) and designed them to work perfectly with the 370. A lot of springs out their push the OEM shocks past their threshold, but the Swifts are designed to give just enough drop and performance increase without pushing the stock shocks past their stroke limit. They said that they have not had any issues with noises yet and that it could just be a result of the stock isolator on my car. Every car comes different from the factory, and even a couple millimeters in difference can cause the rubber to take longer to settle in, etc.

I am going to have the OEM rubber put on today and will let you guys know what happens. Swift said that if anything else appears to call them and they will take care of it.

Great product and a great company.

christian370z · 02-19-2011, 08:20 PM

^Wow, that is definitely above and beyond. Swifts get better and better everyday!

Viera · 02-19-2011, 10:23 PM

Still waiting on mine!!!

hdskull · 02-21-2011, 01:23 AM

My Z on swifts..

I realized that these pictures might not help people who might want to purchase springs, but they do make the Z look good!

VERY happy so far with the springs!

cheshirecat · 02-21-2011, 12:07 PM

^ beautiful, the nismo wheels don't hurt at all either

JJ-NISMO · 02-21-2011, 12:45 PM

Update:

I had the rubber silencers taken off of my OEM springs and put on the front Swift springs per Swift's instructions. So far, no more creaking

I will keep everyone posted if the noises come back, but everything sounds nice and quiet right now.

Thanks to Amplified for the fix!

tjlazer · 02-21-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

I was careful to do just that. Make sure the rubber sleeve was on just right. And I have zero noise issues.

I also installed my OEM spring silencers too. I thought that was a given when doing spring swaps...

kensnismo · 02-21-2011, 03:40 PM

JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.

JJ-NISMO · 02-21-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

I was careful to do just that. Make sure the rubber sleeve was on just right. And I have zero noise issues.

I also installed my OEM spring silencers too. I thought that was a given when doing spring swaps...

Spring manufacturers should include all necessary parts. You should not have to mix and match parts for an aftermarket piece IMO.

Also, which coil did your put your OEM rubber on? The Swifts come with a sleeve already placed in the upper middle of the front springs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensnismo

JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.

The rubber sleeves (silencers) will not affect the performance at all. They are simply to reduce noise and will prevent metal on metal contact. The material is very thin and will have no real effect when compressed.

Do you currently have the swifts and are looking for a softer ride or are you considering the Swifts to ease the harshness of the Nismo ride?

02-18-2011, 06:19 PM	#228 (permalink)
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02-19-2011, 12:02 PM	#231 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Sweet! That's good to know. So this is one situation where reusing old "condoms" is a good thing __________________

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02-21-2011, 01:23 AM	#235 (permalink)
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02-18-2011, 01:03 PM	#227 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 242	Thank You! I actually spoke with Lou@Amplified last night and he thought the same thing. I checked out my OEM springs after reading his email and the OEM spring jacket is still on each front spring. Just to clarify, I need to take this spring jacket off each front OEM spring and install it on the top of each front Swift spring? The jacket sits towards the middle of the OEM spring and not the top so I just want to make sure. Repped!

02-18-2011, 06:45 PM	#230 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	If you have the springs installed and its not making any noises without the rubber piece then your fine. But because each and every car is slightly different its just what Swift prefers when installing the springs. I dont have it on my car either. But because my car is not making any noises Im just not going to go through the hassle. Also they told me that the piece has to be installed exactly the way it is pictured. One coil down from where the spring starts the wind, and loop it up. In other words when the spring is installed the spring should be sitting on the plastic spring condom. LOL.

02-19-2011, 01:26 PM	#232 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 242	Hahahaha.... I called Swift yesterday and they gave me the same info as CFZ. They said that if any sort of noises do appear, to just go back and add the OEM rubber silencers. After calling them, I am actually even more impressed with their product and the company as a whole. I called at 4:55 PM on a Friday night and they still answered all the questions I had and went into a lot of detail about their development process. They do extensive testing on the springs (even on the Nismo) and designed them to work perfectly with the 370. A lot of springs out their push the OEM shocks past their threshold, but the Swifts are designed to give just enough drop and performance increase without pushing the stock shocks past their stroke limit. They said that they have not had any issues with noises yet and that it could just be a result of the stock isolator on my car. Every car comes different from the factory, and even a couple millimeters in difference can cause the rubber to take longer to settle in, etc. I am going to have the OEM rubber put on today and will let you guys know what happens. Swift said that if anything else appears to call them and they will take care of it. Great product and a great company.

02-19-2011, 10:23 PM	#234 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Still waiting on mine!!!

02-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#236 (permalink)
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02-21-2011, 12:45 PM	#237 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 242	Update: I had the rubber silencers taken off of my OEM springs and put on the front Swift springs per Swift's instructions. So far, no more creaking I will keep everyone posted if the noises come back, but everything sounds nice and quiet right now. Thanks to Amplified for the fix!

02-21-2011, 03:40 PM	#239 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 14	JJ-Nismo, how did it change the way the car rides? I'm thinking of putting them on my and hopping some of the harshnes eases.roades in my area aren't the best.being a little lower is always a plus to.