The very few and far between Powertrix coilover review -- picture heavy

Waiz · 10-14-2013, 08:12 PM

Great writeup Rafael, very informative and well written

roy'sz · 10-14-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Yeah, I was not clear on this one. I meant comparing swifts with the springs that came with the powertrix coilovers. Longevity - depends on what you'll be doing. If DD with occassional autoX, you'll be fine with the springs that came with it. The swifts are probably overkill for DD but is great to have when you need it. There is a difference in materials used but will not translate to an immediately noticeable difference on the ride. Perhaps over time it will. These set just brings great value with or without the swift upgrade.

So what you are saying is that the swift springs are stiffer than the powertrix coils? Is it that you wanted a stiffer spring? Just wrapping my head around the whole situation. From it sounds like is that the swifts have a stiffer range of ajustablility than the stock powertrix springs?

axmea? · 10-15-2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

So what you are saying is that the swift springs are stiffer than the powertrix coils? Is it that you wanted a stiffer spring? Just wrapping my head around the whole situation. From it sounds like is that the swifts have a stiffer range of ajustablility than the stock powertrix springs?

The spring rates between the original front powertrix coils and the swifts are the same at 12k. The difference is in the build and material used. Long term, the swifts will be more consistent, sag/bind less, retain it's shape, etc. compared to the stock powertrix coils (look at the two springs and compare). For those who care about weight, the swifts are lighter. For the rears, the powertrix coils are at 10k. The swifts rear will come it at 10.5 or 11k. I may or may not feel the slight difference once installed, I do not know and will have to see when it is installed in November. I am not clear about what you meant regarding your last question.

roy'sz · 10-15-2013, 07:49 AM

I get what you are saying now. Makes perfect sense. I chased camber gain in my 08 stang for almost 2yrs. What I was getting at before I understood you was that the adjustability of spring rate might have been more or less adjustable with swifts rather than powertrix. Thanx for clueing us all in on this subject!

axmea? · 10-15-2013, 03:17 PM

You can't adjust spring rates. They're set depending on coil count and thickness of the coil. You're probably talking about impact of swifts on damping adjusments. None really.

Zbrah · 10-15-2013, 03:32 PM

Nice review Rafael. I cant wait to check out your car with the new suspension set up.

roy'sz · 10-15-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

You can't adjust spring rates. They're set depending on coil count and thickness of the coil. You're probably talking about impact of swifts on damping adjusments. None really.

According to powrtrix website they are.

All coilover kits are rebuild-able so it will be the last strut and spring combination you will ever need. Fine tuning of the suspension is also possible for any and every type of driving style, or motorsports events as custom spring rates are available from 3kg/mm (168 lbs/in) – 17kg/mm (952 lbs/in) Note: + or – 2k on spring rate changes will require re-valving

Suspension

So like I had asked before, aftert I did some searching. You get MORE spring rate out of the swifts then you do the original spring.

The adjustable spring rate is 3kg-34kg. Just figured I'd show you why they are a better spring. Looking forward to some long term review from you as I am at 57k on my original struts and plan on getting some in the future.

axmea? · 10-15-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

.........I am at 57k on my original struts and plan on getting some in the future.

Dude it is time. You will enjoy the difference.

luigi90210 · 10-16-2013, 09:30 PM

i got to ride in charles car and OMG all i can say is that i want those coilovers, its so smooth yet it feels even more planted than my nismo setup

your review is only confirming what i experienced

im definitely going to buy these sometime soon

axmea? · 10-16-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i got to ride in charles car and OMG all i can say is that i want those coilovers, its so smooth yet it feels even more planted than my nismo setup

your review is only confirming what i experienced

im definitely going to buy these sometime soon

Cool. I thought only his girlfriend got to ride in his Z. Kidding aside, it is relatively undiscovered for the 370, great value comes to mind and for you to be right in the same area as PT and Charles is just great. I luv San Diego!

luigi90210 · 10-16-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Cool. I thought only his girlfriend got to ride in his Z. Kidding aside, it is relatively undiscovered for the 370, great value comes to mind and for you to be right in the same area as PT and Charles is just great. I luv San Diego!

you go out to the SDZ32 club meets?
charles runs the meet

second wednesday of the month, it would be great to have another Z34 out there

EDIT

NVM just saw where you are from lol

im surprised you couldnt take palomar on stock suspension, maybe its because i have the nismo suspension :P

axmea? · 10-18-2013, 09:47 AM

Stock shocks had gotten soft that's all. If it were probably newer sure.

axmea? · 10-25-2013, 04:15 AM

Took the car for wheel balancing and tire pressure. While the front wheels were out, I went ahead and adjusted the coilovers raising it by 3/8" Was going for 1/2" but thought it would leave a big gap. It was a straight forward adjustment. Needed the front raised a little bit to avoid scraping problems.

axmea? · 12-16-2013, 01:18 AM

The Swifts arrived. Taking a drive to Charles in his shop in San Diego this Friday for the swap and install. Will also check for any adjustments, inspect the sways and end links, and talk about other things I can do for handling.

TerribleONE · 12-16-2013, 01:28 AM

Subd!

Car looks SICK but how the hell do you drive with it being that low around here?!

10-14-2013, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Great writeup Rafael, very informative and well written axmea? likes this.

10-15-2013, 07:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I get what you are saying now. Makes perfect sense. I chased camber gain in my 08 stang for almost 2yrs. What I was getting at before I understood you was that the adjustability of spring rate might have been more or less adjustable with swifts rather than powertrix. Thanx for clueing us all in on this subject! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

10-15-2013, 03:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	You can't adjust spring rates. They're set depending on coil count and thickness of the coil. You're probably talking about impact of swifts on damping adjusments. None really. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-16-2013, 09:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	i got to ride in charles car and OMG all i can say is that i want those coilovers, its so smooth yet it feels even more planted than my nismo setup your review is only confirming what i experienced im definitely going to buy these sometime soon axmea? likes this. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

10-18-2013, 09:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Stock shocks had gotten soft that's all. If it were probably newer sure. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-15-2013, 03:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Nice review Rafael. I cant wait to check out your car with the new suspension set up.

10-25-2013, 04:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Took the car for wheel balancing and tire pressure. While the front wheels were out, I went ahead and adjusted the coilovers raising it by 3/8" Was going for 1/2" but thought it would leave a big gap. It was a straight forward adjustment. Needed the front raised a little bit to avoid scraping problems. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-16-2013, 01:18 AM	#29 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	The Swifts arrived. Taking a drive to Charles in his shop in San Diego this Friday for the swap and install. Will also check for any adjustments, inspect the sways and end links, and talk about other things I can do for handling. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-16-2013, 01:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Subd! Car looks SICK but how the hell do you drive with it being that low around here?! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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