MY350Z.COM - Nissan 350Z and 370Z Forum Discussion

Notices
Brakes & Suspension 350Z stoppers, coils, shocks/dampers

Swift Spec R review

   
Old 01-18-2011, 12:15 PM
  #21  
ASSALBERT
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ASSALBERT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: orange county
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Im totally kidding. LOL.
ASSALBERT is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 12:27 PM
  #22  
beezee
New Member
iTrader: (19)
 
beezee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 1,911
Received 32 Likes on 32 Posts
Default
So in a way, pairing them with DSpec shocks will be a +. Also looking at the OPs car
it looks like one can achieve a very nice level with a rear springmount mod.
The car looks very awsome the way it is though.
beezee is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 12:57 PM
  #23  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,635
Received 2,283 Likes on 1,645 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by beezee
So in a way, pairing them with DSpec shocks will be a +. Also looking at the OPs car
it looks like one can achieve a very nice level with a rear springmount mod.
The car looks very awsome the way it is though.
It looks very level, just needs the wheels pushed out to show it.
terrasmak is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 01:32 PM
  #24  
ASSALBERT
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ASSALBERT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: orange county
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Yes I'm sure any upgraded shocks would make it just that much better.
ASSALBERT is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 01:57 PM
  #25  
Zazz93
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Zazz93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 1,769
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default
If my memory is correct, the ride height for the Spec R's is 25.500 in front and 26.250 in the rear (measured to the center of the wheel arch from the ground). Perfect rake IMO, for performance and looks - not so good for driveways and dips.
Zazz93 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 02:54 PM
  #26  
nissanZdriver
New Member
 
nissanZdriver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
What did you use as far as camber kit?? Did you do a front and rear camber kit of just rear???
nissanZdriver is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-18-2011, 02:56 PM
  #27  
betamotorsports
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
betamotorsports's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: La Habra, CA, USA
Posts: 1,393
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Zazz93
+1, Awesome spring. I had a set and they had a great ride until the stock shocks began to degrade (note my shocks are +100,000 miles). The drop is not really all that conservative but is very effective in relocating the car's CG and keeping roll to nearly non-existant (with stock roll bars). That ride height is actually very well matched to the car. I found that out this weekend when I took a new set of coil-overs out to California Speedway, set about .375-.500 inch higher with springs rates that are substansially higher. To my suprise the roll was noticably greater... but wait that shouldn't be the case. The only answer I have is the Z is really height sensetive (Note: also had a little stickier rubber on the car which would cause that as well). I more than likely will be mimic'ing the ride heights from this setup and fine tuning from there. These springs don't have a pronoucned progressive spring feel but they in fact are. I attribute that to the R&D Swift put into this setup. In short... great set of springs.
Most people forget that the 350Z relies a lot on the stock, progressive bump stops as additional spring rate. While you may be starting out at some spring rate, the bump stops come in fairly early and increase that rate. When you remove the bump stops you lose that increased rate.
betamotorsports is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-19-2011, 08:44 AM
  #28  
ASSALBERT
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ASSALBERT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: orange county
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
For the swifts you do not need to cut the bumpstops.
ASSALBERT is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-21-2013, 12:44 PM
  #29  
zswickliffe
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
zswickliffe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southfield, MI
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Were you required to grab rear camber arms after installing the swifts? I'm about to install them and I'm considering just trying to get within spec without.
zswickliffe is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-03-2014, 10:23 AM
  #30  
danythebrazilia
Registered User
 
danythebrazilia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by zswickliffe
Were you required to grab rear camber arms after installing the swifts? I'm about to install them and I'm considering just trying to get within spec without.
So were you able to install them without the camber arms?? I've bought the springs but I haven't installed them yet and want to know if I'll need to buy the camber kits or not...
danythebrazilia is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-01-2014, 09:00 PM
  #31  
Z33KLF
New Member
 
Z33KLF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Los Angeles; Chicago
Posts: 71
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Swift springs are awesome!!! My friend's car have Swift Spec-R with Koni yellow and it's amazing!
Z33KLF is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-01-2014, 11:42 PM
  #32  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,635
Received 2,283 Likes on 1,645 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by danythebrazilia
So were you able to install them without the camber arms?? I've bought the springs but I haven't installed them yet and want to know if I'll need to buy the camber kits or not...
All cars are different , some require a kit after 1/2 inch drop, others can go for about 1.25 before needing one.
terrasmak is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-02-2014, 04:09 PM
  #33  
zswickliffe
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
zswickliffe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southfield, MI
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
I needed rear camber arm and toe kit. I used the one from SPC
zswickliffe is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-04-2014, 04:27 AM
  #34  
clubhopper
New Member
iTrader: (6)
 
clubhopper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The 9-'oh'-5, Ontario
Posts: 768
Received 30 Likes on 18 Posts
Default
Just got these springs with some bilstein b8 dampers to replace my stance gr+. Should have them on shortly . Can't wait!
clubhopper is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-16-2014, 03:01 AM
  #35  
sportyaccordy
Registered User
 
sportyaccordy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Earth
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Zazz93
If my memory is correct, the ride height for the Spec R's is 25.500 in front and 26.250 in the rear (measured to the center of the wheel arch from the ground). Perfect rake IMO, for performance and looks - not so good for driveways and dips.
Do you know what the distance is from fender to the center of the wheel? Some folks might run fatter tires which would throw this off.

I am saving up to overhaul my suspension (some front bushings are done for) and I'm thinking about these with Bilsteins. This drop looks good... would be perfect with spacers and G35 Rays
sportyaccordy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-16-2014, 07:02 AM
  #36  
zswickliffe
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
zswickliffe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southfield, MI
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by sportyaccordy
Do you know what the distance is from fender to the center of the wheel? Some folks might run fatter tires which would throw this off.

I am saving up to overhaul my suspension (some front bushings are done for) and I'm thinking about these with Bilsteins. This drop looks good... would be perfect with spacers and G35 Rays
https://my350z.com/forum/10311281-post44.html
zswickliffe is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-16-2014, 09:11 PM
  #37  
Zazz93
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Zazz93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 1,769
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by sportyaccordy
Do you know what the distance is from fender to the center of the wheel? Some folks might run fatter tires which would throw this off.

I am saving up to overhaul my suspension (some front bushings are done for) and I'm thinking about these with Bilsteins. This drop looks good... would be perfect with spacers and G35 Rays
Here's a look at them with 245/45/18 front & 275/40/18 rear

Zazz93 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-03-2015, 01:06 PM
  #38  
lifekenophobic
New Member
 
lifekenophobic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 210
Received 45 Likes on 31 Posts
Default
Just had to rez this zombie thread to say thanks for the great info, and helpful pictures. I'm going to be ordering Bilstein B8's with Swift Springs and SPL rear camber arms. I can't wait to see how the Z feels after that. The drop is perfect too, thanks to seeing your pictures. Very clean black Z, and those rotors look nice.
lifekenophobic is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-03-2015, 01:11 PM
  #39  
lifekenophobic
New Member
 
lifekenophobic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 210
Received 45 Likes on 31 Posts
Default
The silver Z, too. Thanks for running a 275/40 tire. Most people run 35's. I want to go with 40's too, eventually. 285 if possible.
lifekenophobic is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Up to Date Coilover Review/Recommendations for a balance of track/drift/slam
Lt_Ballzacki
Brakes & Suspension
39
08-06-2021 06:19 AM
FS: 2003 Touring Edition 350z-6MT-2Tone-40K Miles - $14k - NJ
ars88
Zs & Gs For Sale
18
04-04-2016 07:52 AM
FS: NISMO S-Tune Catback Exhaust
nanotech
Exhaust
6
10-02-2015 05:02 AM
Enjuku Racing - SPEC Stage 1 Clutch Kit for Nissan 350Z
EnjukuRacing
Engine
0
09-30-2015 06:55 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Brakes & Suspension
View Next Unread
New Hawk High Perf Street Race


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Swift Spec R review


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:23 PM.