uploadfromtaptalk1373227593212.jpg Ok guys so I know there are a million and one reviews and threads on Swift springs. So wanting to be different I went ahead and ordered a set
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07-07-2013, 04:13 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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ARK Peformance GT Series Springs review
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Ok guys so I know there are a million and one reviews and threads on Swift springs. So wanting to be different I went ahead and ordered a set of Arks from FB performance. I haven't driven far yet and I just got them on last night so they haven't settled yet. However my first impressions is I am very happy with them. They give a slightly more aggressive drop than any of the other springs offered for the Nismo (1.5" front and 1.25" rear) and offer a smoother ride than the stock Nismo springs. I'll update as I get more information but so far I'm impressed. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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07-08-2013, 12:27 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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So I went on about a 150 mile round trip today, and I must say I am still impressed. Very responsive, nice ride, not harsh at all. Oh and I gotta say it looks pretty sick too. These are designed to work with the stock Nismo shocks perfectly, just as the Swifts are. Main difference that I can tell between the Ark and Swifts is the difference in the drop. My cousin TJLAZER has swifts on his Nismo clone and swears by them, but I gotta say for around the same money these are definitely a great value. My car is a daily and I don't track it, so I cant speak for tracking. I went with a lower profile tire so I wanted to have a slightly lower drop. Im on stock Rays Nismo wheels with 265/30/19 F and 295/30/19 R and I have NO rubbing on the fenderwells and VERY LITTLE scraping of my front lip. I had BC BR coils on my base 370Z, these ride much better than those in my opinion, and with no rubbing and no 4X4 look. Overall I am very happy and I will keep everyone updated as I put more miles on them and break them in.
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07-08-2013, 11:11 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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That's the plan, just trying to decide what size I want to go with
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07-09-2013, 12:35 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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I'm thinking 15mm spacers all around
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OP question for you, are these the Gt-s or Gt-f springs? I honestly just got off of arks website from looking at the Gt-S springs which are suppose to give the most drop but couldnt really find any reviews for them. Im running a base 370z so I'd be an inch smaller on the rims and im trying to cut down on wheel gap. how much space would you say is left after the drop? thanks in advance man
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07-09-2013, 03:27 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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GT Series (GTS) these are 1.50" front 1.25" rear.. My car is currently at my buddies getting more vinyl work, but when I get it back ill measure for you.
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ok cool..thanks man i appreciate it
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07-11-2013, 03:47 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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Ok so I'm not sure if they have settled yet or not, I've only put a couple hundred miles on them. Keep in mind I'm on 30 series tires as well, opposed to the 35/40 series that are stock. I measured using a 6" scale and there's about 7/8-15/16" in the rear and roughly an inch maybe an 1 1/8" in the front. Lighting wasn't the best and I'm tired lol But it gives you a rough idea
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01-18-2014, 09:53 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Here's an update: I've had the springs for about 6 mos now and put a few thousand miLes on them. I have to say I am still very happy with them although for springs I am VERY low. My wheels don't rub or anything but my bumPer and exhaust do in certain circumstances. That being said I I the look and they ride very comfortably. If you are looking for something static but lower than Swift, these are your answer.
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Wow those GTS springs are very low... I'm talking coilover low! I had coils on my car, they broke and now I'm back on my stock springs and WOW what a big difference in smoothness, I had forgotten the smooth ride on the stock springs, those Ksport coilovers make it a rough ride. The ARK GT-F springs are a little bit higher right? I think I might go with the Ark GT-F springs... I wish there were comparisons between the two. Maybe there is... Somewhere.
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Here you go. There's a slew of spring comparison pictures in this thread. Good pictures. Lowering Springs Comparisons |
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Glad you went with another spring set, it's the reason I went with Tein. I think this time I'm thinking Swifts or ARK
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