Lowering Springs Comparisons

kikkomon · 06-22-2014, 09:51 PM

I previously owned an s2000 and I bought swift spec springs for it. After checking the stock rates I wanted much stiffer springs. Accordingly to swift their springs should have been much stiffer but to my surprise they were not. I installed them on the car and had a more supple ride. I'd like to buy the swift springs for my nismo but I do not want it to feel softer. Has this been thr case for any nismo owners?

freit15 · 06-23-2014, 02:13 PM

I had the swift springs installed on my base model with sport package this weekend. I also had the same feeling you had on your s2000 kikkomon. It feels softer than stock. Along with the springs 20" Avant Garde M368 were also installed

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-13-2014, 12:39 AM

If I recall correctly, the S-tune Nismo springs are supposed to lower 0.4in (some say front rides higher?), but not sure about the OEM Nismo.

RS-R can be added to the list:

RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
FRONT: 0.4-0.6'' REAR: 0.4-0.6''
FRONT: 8.15kg REAR: 8.87kg

Getting a Ti2000 set installed on Friday, will see where they settle

speedytl · 09-05-2014, 01:31 PM

Just got the ARK GT-F even drop front and rear a little stiffer than stock thick A$$ springs and paint lol glad I when with this.

Flybyenature · 09-11-2014, 08:01 AM

Just ordered Ark GT-F's I like the reviews so far cant wait to receive them!

3.7 ZPA · 11-08-2014, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flybyenature

Just ordered Ark GT-F's I like the reviews so far cant wait to receive them!

Did you install these yet? If so, how is it driving around the Bronx at that height? Driving on roads like the Bronx River and Bruckner makes me not want to lower this car...

$haq 370z · 11-04-2014, 01:07 PM

alright I'm at a dilemma , i have no clue which springs i want, I'm wanting to use oem shocks and what not (cos I'm a broke mofo) but i also want to drop an inch on front and back, what do you guys suggest? , I've been looking on stillen but idk if they are what i want

1slow370 · 11-04-2014, 03:14 PM

we need to edit the first post to say "deleted the old thread and just summarized it into *don't waste your time and just get the swift springs*"

kenchan · 11-04-2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

we need to edit the first post to say "deleted the old thread and just summarized it into *don't waste your time and just get the swift springs*"

$haq 370z · 11-06-2014, 04:35 PM

lol would you suggest the ark gts springs? it looks really aggressive

1slow370 · 11-06-2014, 07:14 PM

see the above 2 posts question answered.

1amongZfence · 11-26-2014, 09:51 AM

This thread right here, is the bees knees.
cuts down on repetitive questions

FLUJOKE · 12-05-2014, 05:26 PM

Safe to assume swift spring on oem sport shocks is relatively "safe" and won't blow em out sooner than later. Also will it scrape everywhere if I do this?

FLUJOKE · 12-05-2014, 05:39 PM

Dang b4 I almost forget. Best place to buy these swift springs? Also what type am I looking for or is it just swift springs for 370z? Do the rates and loss differ?

Trips · 12-05-2014, 05:45 PM

Early shock failure will happen eventually But the determining factor is the amount of drop, use, types of roads, and such the failure may happen sooner than later, But it will eventually happen.

Look at springs being a cheap way to drop it till you replace them with actual coil overs that should last as long as the stock shocks because they were designed with the car being dropped.

I hope that made sense

08-13-2014, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
pL4tiNumfi5t Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 520, AZ Posts: 121 Drives: 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro Rep Power: 15	If I recall correctly, the S-tune Nismo springs are supposed to lower 0.4in (some say front rides higher?), but not sure about the OEM Nismo. RS-R can be added to the list: RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs FRONT: 0.4-0.6'' REAR: 0.4-0.6'' FRONT: 8.15kg REAR: 8.87kg Getting a Ti2000 set installed on Friday, will see where they settle __________________ Tanabe Medalion Touring w/Y-Pipe \| Berk HFCs \| Mishimoto Air Intake Kit \| aFe Pro Dry S Drop-ins \| EcuTek \| Z1 34R Oil Cooler \| RS-R Ti2000 \| KONI Yellow \| SPL \| Goodridge Phantom \| Kics \| GTMat \| WedsSport SA-55M \| Bridgestone S-04 DIY: 7AT Aux Power Outlet Relocate

11-04-2014, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
$haq 370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 31 Drives: godzilla's lil sis Rep Power: 12	alright I'm at a dilemma , i have no clue which springs i want, I'm wanting to use oem shocks and what not (cos I'm a broke mofo) but i also want to drop an inch on front and back, what do you guys suggest? , I've been looking on stillen but idk if they are what i want Last edited by $haq 370z; 11-04-2014 at 01:15 PM.

11-04-2014, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	we need to edit the first post to say "deleted the old thread and just summarized it into don't waste your time and just get the swift springs" kenchan, cigarclifford, NORAIN and 1 others like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

11-06-2014, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	see the above 2 posts question answered. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

12-05-2014, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Early shock failure will happen eventually But the determining factor is the amount of drop, use, types of roads, and such the failure may happen sooner than later, But it will eventually happen. Look at springs being a cheap way to drop it till you replace them with actual coil overs that should last as long as the stock shocks because they were designed with the car being dropped. I hope that made sense FLUJOKE likes this. __________________

06-22-2014, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
kikkomon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: VA Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370z Black Stic Rep Power: 15	I previously owned an s2000 and I bought swift spec springs for it. After checking the stock rates I wanted much stiffer springs. Accordingly to swift their springs should have been much stiffer but to my surprise they were not. I installed them on the car and had a more supple ride. I'd like to buy the swift springs for my nismo but I do not want it to feel softer. Has this been thr case for any nismo owners?

06-23-2014, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
freit15 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: brick NJ Posts: 4 Drives: 11' 370Z Rep Power: 13	I had the swift springs installed on my base model with sport package this weekend. I also had the same feeling you had on your s2000 kikkomon. It feels softer than stock. Along with the springs 20" Avant Garde M368 were also installed

09-05-2014, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedytl Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 24 Drives: hayabusa 1340 370z Rep Power: 15	Just got the ARK GT-F even drop front and rear a little stiffer than stock thick A$$ springs and paint lol glad I when with this.

09-11-2014, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flybyenature Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 126 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Base Rep Power: 11	Just ordered Ark GT-F's I like the reviews so far cant wait to receive them!

11-06-2014, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
$haq 370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 31 Drives: godzilla's lil sis Rep Power: 12	lol would you suggest the ark gts springs? it looks really aggressive

11-26-2014, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
1amongZfence Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 85 Drives: 14 Z34 MB MT Rep Power: 11	This thread right here, is the bees knees. cuts down on repetitive questions

12-05-2014, 05:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2068	Safe to assume swift spring on oem sport shocks is relatively "safe" and won't blow em out sooner than later. Also will it scrape everywhere if I do this?

12-05-2014, 05:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2068	Dang b4 I almost forget. Best place to buy these swift springs? Also what type am I looking for or is it just swift springs for 370z? Do the rates and loss differ?

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