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Red Voodoo 11-13-2021 12:54 AM

Another Roadster with Swift springs
 
I had Swift springs installed this Veterans Day holiday weekend. I stewed over it the past couple years after reading great reviews and finally pulled the trigger in September. I wasn't looking for too much of a drop, and these promised to fit the bill.

I didn't measure before the install, but it looks like the drop is as advertised, if not a tad more. I also went from a 15F/20R spacer set-up to 20F/25R. So far, I'm pleased with the results.

My current tires are due for replacement soon, so this was a great opportunity to get an alignment and see how the insides wear with near neutral toe and increased camber. I'm not even sure if I can achieve these specs without camber arms and/or toe bolts, but I am positioned to purchase them, if necessary, before I change out the rubber.

I try to take a minimalist approach to how my cars look, so usually a drop with springs is about as radical as I get. I think she looks clean and simple, much the way I prefer my lifestyle.

I thought I'd share for those who are considering doing the same. Of course, the post has only a small value without pictures, so here are a few. There are more in my forum album, if interested.

Cheers!

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2string1 11-14-2021 06:01 AM

How's the ride?

Red Voodoo 11-14-2021 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 4013498)
How's the ride?

Great... As good, if not a bit better, than OEM. I'll have a better idea how much better the handling is once an alignment is done and I can take it on some twisties with some confidence.

2string1 11-15-2021 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Voodoo (Post 4013557)
Great... As good, if not a bit better, than OEM. I'll have a better idea how much better the handling is once an alignment is done and I can take it on some twisties with some confidence.

I mean is the ride comfortable or really stiff more for handling?

Red Voodoo 11-16-2021 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 4013592)
I mean is the ride comfortable or really stiff more for handling?

It seems to ride as well; if not better, than with OEM springs. Is it stiffer than stock? I don't think so. I expect handling to be more precise with the inherent negative camber and lower center of gravity.

Bonus: It looks sexy as hell.

2string1 11-17-2021 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Voodoo (Post 4013733)
It seems to ride as well; if not better, than with OEM springs. Is it stiffer than stock? I don't think so. I expect handling to be more precise with the inherent negative camber and lower center of gravity.

Bonus: It looks sexy as hell.

Can you give me a link to exactly what you put on? No problem with tire rub. Right.

Red Voodoo 11-18-2021 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 4013788)
Can you give me a link to exactly what you put on? No problem with tire rub. Right.

I PM'ed you with a couple links. With 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers, I have not experienced any tire rub.


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