Nismo - Swift Spec R Springs - Front Only???

Vapiano · 07-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chiblk370z

This may sound stupid- but did you check your nismo for spring spacers on the front?

When Nissan ships 370z Nismo models it puts hard rubber spacers in the front springs to keep the front lip/facia from scraping on the ground. This is unique to Nismo's because of the extension vs the sport model. There have been a LOT of dealerships that forgot to remove some or all of the spacers upon delivery. You might want to check this before putting new springs on.

ATTENTION All Nismo 370Z Owners! Check this thread first before driving your Nismo! - Nismo 350Z / Nismo 370Z Enthusiast Community

^these things

Not at all, I checked the car when I got home the second day after I bought the car and sure enough, the spacers had not been removed

I took it back to the dealer and had them removed, definitely a different ride afterwards.

Vapiano · 07-05-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

LOL, this is forum makes you spend muuney on mods that's for sho

but it is all worthy in the end.

JJ great points you raised. V, I know you've seen the car but here is the stacked up effect JJ was talking about.

chiblk370z · 07-06-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

Not at all, I checked the car when I got home the second day after I bought the car and sure enough, the spacers had not been removed

I took it back to the dealer and had them removed, definitely a different ride afterwards.

Ah! I can't believe that dealerships still don't remove those damn things.

On another note- just put the swift springs on all four corners. I have them and I live in downtown Chicago. We have shitty road surfaces and the biggest speed bumps I've ever seen, but I get around. Plus, what car doesn't look a little bit better lowered?

birdmanx1 · 07-06-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BennytheBlade

Damned nice looking Niz.

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

thx guys. V, glad you are going with those springs all around. You won't be disappointed at all.

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Originally Posted by chiblk370z

Ah! I can't believe that dealerships still don't remove those damn things.

On another note- just put the swift springs on all four corners. I have them and I live in downtown Chicago. We have shitty road surfaces and the biggest speed bumps I've ever seen, but I get around. Plus, what car doesn't look a little bit better lowered?

Chilblk, you are bold my friend. The speed bumps and roads in Chi-Town are pretty rough; you should convince forum member Cell as well

The dealership had removed 3 spacers on my car during purchase and simply forgot about the last one. I found that out when the car was on the lift a few months later.

chiblk370z · 07-06-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

thx guys. V, glad you are going with those springs all around. You won't be disappointed at all.

Chilblk, you are bold my friend. The speed bumps and roads in Chi-Town are pretty rough; you should convince forum member Cell as well

The dealership had removed 3 spacers on my car during purchase and simply forgot about the last one. I found that out when the car was on the lift a few months later.

Cars are meant to be driven! A couple scrapes and battle scars are the only way to live! (I also daily drive on custom 20" rims with a 25 series

it wont be long before I get my lips replaced! hahha)

birdmanx1 · 07-06-2011, 10:57 AM

LMAO, good stuff man, those lips must have gone through a LOT.

Vapiano · 07-08-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

If you do decide to install them, you should be aware that you will need a rear camber kit (around $200). Check my post in the orgiginal Swift thread for the spec sheet, but after the install your rear camber will be around -3.

The Swifts are a great choice and provide improved performance along with a nice drop and aggressive look.

Just ordered the Swift springs! All I need to do now is order the front and rear camber arms.

birdmanx1 · 07-08-2011, 10:26 AM

The Swift springs will blow your mind dude. I got the full camber set from THM Motorsport. Give a call to Nick he'll take care of you.

Here is the link:
SPC Camber Kit

Mandingo · 07-09-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

Just ordered the Swift springs! All I need to do now is order the front and rear camber arms.

Good choice! I just installed mine along with rear SPC camber arms + toe bolts. The slots for the toe bolts were actually really easy to elongate. No big deal with a tungsten cutting dremel attachment ($8).

Now that I've finished, I regret not ponying up for SPC front a-arms... Theres a ton of neg. camber in the front and the springs haven't even settled yet. I'll know for sure if I need the kit after my alignment next week

You're making the right choice getting all the parts at one time!

tjlazer · 07-09-2011, 03:44 PM

I would not do it as the springs are totally different and it could upset the handling of the car. The Swifts are kinda like a progressive/linear and the Nismo is Linear. Way too harse.

But if the height is the issue you should get a spring mount spacer for the rear to lift it a little if the Swifts are too low in the rear.

Vapiano · 07-09-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I would not do it as the springs are totally different and it could upset the handling of the car. The Swifts are kinda like a progressive/linear and the Nismo is Linear. Way too harse.

But if the height is the issue you should get a spring mount spacer for the rear to lift it a little if the Swifts are too low in the rear.

Thank you TJ, I will keep this in mind. Where would I purchase this item if needed? I must admit, I am a little nervous about dropping the car; I hope it's not one of those situations that turn out to be a mistake. I do love the stance the Swift Springs gives the 370Z. I read one instance where one of the forum members had something hitting against the body of the car from doing the drop. I believe he was using coil overs and dropped the car at least 3".

I am hoping this is a very simple install and that I will not have any issues.

V.

birdmanx1 · 07-11-2011, 11:07 AM

Don't be nervous about dropping the car, your front lip will thank you for it LOL. V, you'll just have to be more conscious of steep inclines and taking bumps at high speed. Other than that, you'll enjoy the pros against the cons... I know I do. I can count the number of times I scraped the bottom of the front lip and I can always replace it for cheap in a few months/years if I feel like there is a need for it. You won't have the same issue as the guy who dropped his car over 3"; that's a guarantee but you'll probably notice a need for spacers or fatter tires/rims once you drop it. There you have it, your next future mods before you even got your Swift

Vapiano · 07-11-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Don't be nervous about dropping the car, your front lip will thank you for it LOL. V, you'll just have to be more conscious of steep inclines and taking bumps at high speed. Other than that, you'll enjoy the pros against the cons... I know I do. I can count the number of times I scraped the bottom of the front lip and I can always replace it for cheap in a few months/years if I feel like there is a need for it. You won't have the same issue as the guy who dropped his car over 3"; that's a guarantee but you'll probably notice a need for spacers or fatter tires/rims once you drop it. There you have it, your next future mods before you even got your Swift

The Swift Springs have arrived! One thing at a time, next up...camber arms...I guess I should wait until I see if I really need them. I am the kind of person that likes things to be precisely at factory specs, not close to them. I guess this answers my question...get the front and rear camber arms.

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you'll probably notice a need for spacers or fatter tires/rims once you drop it.

Need? More like want, my wife thinks I am crazy to tweak out a new car, she also thinks it has me possessed!!

V.

birdmanx1 · 07-12-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

Need? More like want, my wife thinks I am crazy to tweak out a new car, she also thinks it has me possessed!!

V.

Mine did think the same as well until she saw the end result and she is very pleased with it. The main thing she has been able to hold me back up to now are black or gunmetal rims; I love the current stock rims so I will wait for to grow out of it before getting newer rims

If and when you go with the spacers, the H&R DRS will do the job.

07-06-2011, 10:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	LMAO, good stuff man, those lips must have gone through a LOT. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

07-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	The Swift springs will blow your mind dude. I got the full camber set from THM Motorsport. Give a call to Nick he'll take care of you. Here is the link: SPC Camber Kit __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

07-09-2011, 03:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I would not do it as the springs are totally different and it could upset the handling of the car. The Swifts are kinda like a progressive/linear and the Nismo is Linear. Way too harse. But if the height is the issue you should get a spring mount spacer for the rear to lift it a little if the Swifts are too low in the 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

07-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	Don't be nervous about dropping the car, your front lip will thank you for it LOL. V, you'll just have to be more conscious of steep inclines and taking bumps at high speed. Other than that, you'll enjoy the pros against the cons... I know I do. I can count the number of times I scraped the bottom of the front lip and I can always replace it for cheap in a few months/years if I feel like there is a need for it. You won't have the same issue as the guy who dropped his car over 3"; that's a guarantee but you'll probably notice a need for spacers or fatter tires/rims once you drop it. There you have it, your next future mods before you even got your Swift __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

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