Another Roadster with Swift springs

Red Voodoo · 11-13-2021, 01:54 AM

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!

2string1 · 11-14-2021, 07:01 AM

How's the ride?

Red Voodoo · 11-14-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1

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, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Voodoo

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, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1

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, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Voodoo

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, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1

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.

11-13-2021, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Red Voodoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE Tennessee Age: 50 Posts: 142 Drives: a hard bargain! Rep Power: 7	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! Memphis370Z, mikeb and Zingston like this. __________________ 2010 QAB Zed Roadster \| Touring \| Sport \| Navigation K&N \| Z1 \| Swift \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPL \| SPC \| Ichiba \| Evo-R

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11-14-2021, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
2string1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 356 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 15459	How's the ride?