Swift springs review!!!!!

tjlazer · 11-05-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JGreenwood07

What kind of a difference are we looking at when comparing the Swift springs to H&R's? It seems like the H&R's offer a more pronounced drop, but they only advertise a drop that is .05" lower than the Swifts in the front. Maybe some different photo angles would answer the question better.

A better spring design that is lighter and has less coils. Go over to http://swiftsprings.com/advantage.html and read up on it.

Also they are rated at 1.25" front and 1" rear, which is on par with H&R, isn't it? But mine are not lowering my car that much (yet) maybe when they settle more...

Osiris · 11-05-2010, 02:31 PM

WILL they settle more? 'cause i think 1.25 front and 1 rear is the sweet spot if they can settle to that. This may sway me back to springs from coilovers and i'll save money. Plus Kami Speed is local to me

tjlazer · 11-05-2010, 03:45 PM

I think so, it's usually the rubber parts settling in the top hats, etc. Thats why you are supposed to wait a few weeks before you go get an alignment.

I'm sitting at 1" lower front and .75" lower in the rear right now... driver side is a tad higher too, but that might be a good thing as I weigh 225 lbs

Boost_lee · 11-05-2010, 04:22 PM

Ill post pics of mine soon. The drop settled a bit more. The h&rs give a raked stance, this offers a very slight raked look, but more even imo. That pesky stock wheel gap is no longer bugging me and I'm always happy to see my z's stance now

Osiris · 11-05-2010, 06:12 PM

i don't think i read it in this thread, but did anyone that has installed these springs need to use a camber kit? If so, just the rear?

christian370z · 11-05-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

i don't think i read it in this thread, but did anyone that has installed these springs need to use a camber kit? If so, just the rear?

I think some are running the camber bolts but I think that it is best to go for camber arms since these will be right on the limits of what the camber bolts can be adjusted to.

tjlazer · 11-05-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Ill post pics of mine soon. The drop settled a bit more. The h&rs give a raked stance, this offers a very slight raked look, but more even imo. That pesky stock wheel gap is no longer bugging me and I'm always happy to see my z's stance now

Hey do me a favor and measure front and rears. Wheel well arch to ground.

Boost_lee · 11-07-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Hey do me a favor and measure front and rears. Wheel well arch to ground.

here ya go TJ

Fronts

Rears

Tape measure was lined up front of the center caps of each wheel

Osiris · 11-08-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

here ya go TJ

Tape measure was lined up front of the center caps of each wheel

This is WITH the springs installed? Still looks like a pretty sizable gap...can you take a pic showing the whole car?

Z_you_Later · 11-08-2010, 12:30 AM

So you guys all think there is a big difference in quality between the H&R springs compared to the Swift springs? I was going to get the H&R springs so now after reading this thread i'm on the fence and can't decide.

tjlazer · 11-08-2010, 01:01 PM

Stock the car sits 27.8" front and 28" rear so these springs are indeed offering a ~1.2" drop front and 1" rear....

christian370z · 11-08-2010, 05:19 PM

How much taughter is the ride compared to stock springs? My order shipped from Kamispeed, I am so excited!

efuseakay · 11-08-2010, 06:15 PM

Nice! I sent an inquiry to them regarding the G37x sedans... I have been planning on some BC coilovers, but that would really be overkill for me.

More reviews/pics please!

KingZee · 12-22-2010, 12:41 PM

I'm going nuts, I want these springs so bad but I can't lower my car because my stock exhaust scrapes on my driveway on my way out unless I exit the ~70 degree narrow climb somewhat sideways...If there's someone in the passenger seat that doesn't help either.

I'm wondering if my logic on this is correct though, I'm currently riding on the Enkei stock 18s, if I purchase the 19" Rays or 19" Nismos and get the swift springs I should drop an inch and raise an inch in diameter right? I should have the same clearance I have now...I'm not crazy right?

Xan · 12-22-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

I'm going nuts, I want these springs so bad but I can't lower my car because my stock exhaust scrapes on my driveway on my way out unless I exit the ~70 degree narrow climb somewhat sideways...If there's someone in the passenger seat that doesn't help either.

I'm wondering if my logic on this is correct though, I'm currently riding on the Enkei stock 18s, if I purchase the 19" Rays or 19" Nismos and get the swift springs I should drop an inch and raise an inch in diameter right? I should have the same clearance I have now...I'm not crazy right?

You're wrong, as you get bigger wheels, you get lower tires.
Rolling diameter should stay close to the same.

11-05-2010, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 20	WILL they settle more? 'cause i think 1.25 front and 1 rear is the sweet spot if they can settle to that. This may sway me back to springs from coilovers and i'll save money. Plus Kami Speed is local to me __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

11-05-2010, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I think so, it's usually the rubber parts settling in the top hats, etc. Thats why you are supposed to wait a few weeks before you go get an alignment. I'm sitting at 1" lower front and .75" lower in the rear right now... driver side is a tad higher too, but that might be a good thing as I weigh 225 lbs __________________ 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; 11-05-2010 at 03:50 PM.

11-05-2010, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 20	i don't think i read it in this thread, but did anyone that has installed these springs need to use a camber kit? If so, just the rear? __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

11-08-2010, 12:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	So you guys all think there is a big difference in quality between the H&R springs compared to the Swift springs? I was going to get the H&R springs so now after reading this thread i'm on the fence and can't decide. __________________ Mag Blk 09 6 MT Touring + Navi / Color Matched Door Handles / Custom Injen CBE / Swift Spec R Springs / Rear Nismo Conversion Debadged / Sunline Front Lip + Sideskirts / Tinted (front to back) / Black Nismo Plate / Nismo Neck Pillows / White LED Kickplates / GTR Button / Evo-R CF Pillars + More Mods to COME ...

11-08-2010, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Stock the car sits 27.8" front and 28" rear so these springs are indeed offering a ~1.2" drop front and 1" 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

11-05-2010, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Ill post pics of mine soon. The drop settled a bit more. The h&rs give a raked stance, this offers a very slight raked look, but more even imo. That pesky stock wheel gap is no longer bugging me and I'm always happy to see my z's stance now

11-08-2010, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	How much taughter is the ride compared to stock springs? My order shipped from Kamispeed, I am so excited! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 16	Nice! I sent an inquiry to them regarding the G37x sedans... I have been planning on some BC coilovers, but that would really be overkill for me. More reviews/pics please!

12-22-2010, 12:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 424	I'm going nuts, I want these springs so bad but I can't lower my car because my stock exhaust scrapes on my driveway on my way out unless I exit the ~70 degree narrow climb somewhat sideways...If there's someone in the passenger seat that doesn't help either. I'm wondering if my logic on this is correct though, I'm currently riding on the Enkei stock 18s, if I purchase the 19" Rays or 19" Nismos and get the swift springs I should drop an inch and raise an inch in diameter right? I should have the same clearance I have now...I'm not crazy right?

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