Swift springs review!!!!!

hdskull · 02-09-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CFZ

Dude these black Z's are looking insane.

I'll have mine installed and posted soon

DIGItonium · 02-09-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Well crap. Scrapped the cans today!

What part of the cans did you scrape? I've only scraped the bottom edge of the can, so it is barely noticeable. I can only imagine what it would be like after installing the springs. I wonder if Tony can retool his design to raise up the cans a bit since it seems like there is over 1" of headroom.

speedworks · 02-09-2011, 08:18 PM

^^ Guys don't worry about scraping, just have Tony weld on skid plates to the exhaust cans. I had it done for me over a year ago, and have never even noticed they are there. I will be ready for when I first scrape.

FI Review - 12" Resonators and custom skid plates

RockStarKick · 02-09-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I purchased my Swift Sport Springs from Lou at Amplified Motorsports and installed today by the fine folks at AAM Competition up in Annapolis Junction, MD. I had just enough time to pick the car up and drive through rush hour traffic home but I really like it so far. The visual is great but I'm still reserving my opinions for the performance until later. Until then, here are some great photos taken by Jon at AAM Competition showing my Z before and after.

Looking good man... How did you paint your door handles ?

VaGntlmn · 02-10-2011, 08:27 AM

Jon,
Looks good!!!
Any comments on an alignment and camber kits?

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RockStarKick

Looking good man... How did you paint your door handles ?

Thanks! I had a local autobody shop take care of them for me. 4r3s on the forum here also went to the same place for his blue Z and the handles came out looking super as well.

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WDRead

Jon,
Looks good!!!
Any comments on an alignment and camber kits?

Thanks! I'll keep you guys posted as to what if anything needs to be done with the camber or alignment. Haven't had the car with the springs long enough to comment. I'm told though that there should not be a need to adjust camber with these springs but I'll likely take it into have it checked to be sure.

tjlazer · 02-10-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

What part of the cans did you scrape? I've only scraped the bottom edge of the can, so it is barely noticeable. I can only imagine what it would be like after installing the springs. I wonder if Tony can retool his design to raise up the cans a bit since it seems like there is over 1" of headroom.

It was the lowest part of the cans toward the top. Just the edge so it's not bad or anything. Another thing I noticed is there were some long scratches on the cans much higher up and there is no way the speed bump did those. I am thinking it was debris or rocks! It's gonna happen I guess, such a shame as they are so nice looking! In the end they are just exhaust cans.

ZeeingAround · 02-10-2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the reviews guys. I am ordering a set.

VaGntlmn · 02-12-2011, 08:34 PM

FINALLY got my Swift springs and Stillen sways installed yesterday.
I'll post pics tomorrow after I've had a chance to wash her and take decent pics.
I got a 4-wheel alignment done at the same time and they were NOT able to align the wheels to within factory specs.
Please find attached a copy of the factory specs and the results.
Anybody have any recommendations on what I should get to correct everything?

Edit: 2/12/11 10:20pm
Saw the post from Spohn regarding his Z, and his reference to the great deal from THMotorSports for the SPC Combo Camber Kit.
Just ordered them.

Viera · 02-12-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WDRead

FINALLY got my Swift springs and Stillen sways installed yesterday.
I'll post pics tomorrow after I've had a chance to wash her and take decent pics.
I got a 4-wheel alignment done at the same time and they were NOT able to align the wheels to within factory specs.
Please find attached a copy of the factory specs and the results.
Anybody have any recommendations on what I should get to correct everything?

Rear camber arms?

atl370z · 02-12-2011, 08:43 PM

Got mine installed last week.

What do you think the back? I'll probably need a alignment right?

Viera · 02-12-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by atl370z

Got mine installed last week.

What do you think the back? I'll probably need a alignment right?

Drop looks good! Just need alignment and some wheel spacers!

PapoZalsa · 02-12-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dropped1

Looking forward to more reviews! These sound like what I'm looking for.

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Originally Posted by Viera

Rear camber arms?

Rear Camber Kit...

VaGntlmn · 02-13-2011, 02:34 PM

Got my Swift springs and Stillen sways installed yesterday.
Unfortunately, they were NOT able to get the alignment within specs, so I have camber kits (front and back) coming to be installed soon.
Here's what it looks like so far.
3 pics from before (side, front gap, rear gap), the same pics from after, and the initial alignment results.

Edit: 2/14/11 9:30pm
Added a decent picture in the sun.

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ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Thanks for the reviews guys. I am ordering a set. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

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atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	Got mine installed last week. What do you think the back? I'll probably need a alignment right?