Dropped on Swift's Sport Springs
02-26-2013, 06:26 PM
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Dropped on Swift's Sport Springs
Finally decided to lower my G37xS with Swift springs.
Hasn't had time to really settle yet, but experiencing improvement in response & handling...less body roll and more stable feeling.
Steering is tighter which feels like more tire contact...seems more planted.
Ride comfort has lessen, due to driving over uneven road surface...feel more impact when going over dips & potholes.
Overall, my opinion regarding the Swift's are positive!
Stock:
Lowered with Swifts:
Stock Front:
Swift Front:
Stock Rear:
Swift Rear:
Pictures of the Swift's installed:
Rear Passenger's Side
Rear Driver's Side
Front Passenger's Side
Front Driver's Side
Installed was done by John @ Royal Wheels & Tire in Arlington, MA.
Took about 2.5hrs for install.
Any comments are welcome!
Hasn't had time to really settle yet, but experiencing improvement in response & handling...less body roll and more stable feeling.
Steering is tighter which feels like more tire contact...seems more planted.
Ride comfort has lessen, due to driving over uneven road surface...feel more impact when going over dips & potholes.
Overall, my opinion regarding the Swift's are positive!
Stock:
Lowered with Swifts:
Stock Front:
Swift Front:
Stock Rear:
Swift Rear:
Pictures of the Swift's installed:
Rear Passenger's Side
Rear Driver's Side
Front Passenger's Side
Front Driver's Side
Installed was done by John @ Royal Wheels & Tire in Arlington, MA.
Took about 2.5hrs for install.
Any comments are welcome!
Last edited by dragion; 02-27-2013 at 03:08 AM.
02-26-2013, 07:07 PM
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Hard to tell from the full-car pictures, but if you take them and apply a generous amount of gamma correction, the drop can be assessed much better. And you know what? I like it. The rear looks a little better, but the front is a noticeable improvement. Good job taking these photos from the same location and perspective.
Truth be told, I'm none too keen about dropping rides, but these Swift Springs sure do seem like the right choice of late on the Forum. I'd like to hear more about the changes in the ride and the suspension. Is your only other suspension mod that GT-Spec FSTB? Are you driving that AWD G on summer-only tread, or all-seasons?
Now that it's lowered a little, are you considering spacers? 10mm, maybe?
Oh, and I love your 4DSC decal.
Truth be told, I'm none too keen about dropping rides, but these Swift Springs sure do seem like the right choice of late on the Forum. I'd like to hear more about the changes in the ride and the suspension. Is your only other suspension mod that GT-Spec FSTB? Are you driving that AWD G on summer-only tread, or all-seasons?
Now that it's lowered a little, are you considering spacers? 10mm, maybe?
Oh, and I love your 4DSC decal.
02-26-2013, 08:29 PM
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Told you!! i love mine i really just feel like mine is broken in right these past few weeks and i have had them on my car for a few months now but i am not driving that much just work to home and back again. i think this is the best come up ever, once my rims go on this spring we all can meet up in the bean for a photo and video shoot.
02-26-2013, 09:33 PM
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Dragion, drop looks great and sounds like you're happy w/ the overall drive. Should be a pretty friendly drop for a daily driver, glad you decided on these over the mixed spring setup. Another plus is if anything is amiss you only have Swift to deal with.
Rochester, you do realize how much that $5 4DSC sticker ends up costing right?? I bought wheels, tires, coilovers, and soon your S sways just so my G could live up to the 4DSC, now you got Dragion plunking down 5 large, and that's probably just the beginning. For those considering adding that sticker to your mod list, be forewarned, better have a nice credit line
Rochester, you do realize how much that $5 4DSC sticker ends up costing right?? I bought wheels, tires, coilovers, and soon your S sways just so my G could live up to the 4DSC, now you got Dragion plunking down 5 large, and that's probably just the beginning. For those considering adding that sticker to your mod list, be forewarned, better have a nice credit line
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02-26-2013, 10:40 PM
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Rochester, you do realize how much that $5 4DSC sticker ends up costing right?? I bought wheels, tires, coilovers, and soon your S sways just so my G could live up to the 4DSC, now you got Dragion plunking down 5 large, and that's probably just the beginning. For those considering adding that sticker to your mod list, be forewarned, better have a nice credit line
Pretty sure I'd go coilovers before aftermarket springs and struts, having learned my lesson with the last car. But I can't deny that these Swift Springs sure are being well received here on the Forum, and I'm interested in knowing more... mostly from a handling POV vs. whatever priority is placed on observing ride height. So I'm hoping to hear more about that from the OP over the next few weeks.
02-26-2013, 11:56 PM
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Hard to tell from the full-car pictures, but if you take them and apply a generous amount of gamma correction, the drop can be assessed much better. And you know what? I like it. The rear looks a little better, but the front is a noticeable improvement. Good job taking these photos from the same location and perspective.
Truth be told, I'm none too keen about dropping rides, but these Swift Springs sure do seem like the right choice of late on the Forum. I'd like to hear more about the changes in the ride and the suspension. Is your only other suspension mod that GT-Spec FSTB? Are you driving that AWD G on summer-only tread, or all-seasons?
Now that it's lowered a little, are you considering spacers? 10mm, maybe?
Oh, and I love your 4DSC decal.
Truth be told, I'm none too keen about dropping rides, but these Swift Springs sure do seem like the right choice of late on the Forum. I'd like to hear more about the changes in the ride and the suspension. Is your only other suspension mod that GT-Spec FSTB? Are you driving that AWD G on summer-only tread, or all-seasons?
Now that it's lowered a little, are you considering spacers? 10mm, maybe?
Oh, and I love your 4DSC decal.
It will take at least a couple of weeks of driving to determine the changes.
I have also upgraded to the G37S rear sway bar plus the GT-SPEC FSTB.
The tires are the stock Dunlop Sport Maxx (All-Seasons)...minimum requirement here in New England at this time of year!
I'm considering on purchasing either H&R DRM 20mm Spacers or B2Designs Hub-Centric 20mm Spacers.
H&R from Heinrich @ Genome Tuning for $165 (4 spacers) shipped...still confirming price since I think it was a typo.
B2Designs from Charles @ B2AutoDesigns for $220 (4 spacers) shipped.
Love sporting the 4DSC!
Told you!! i love mine i really just feel like mine is broken in right these past few weeks and i have had them on my car for a few months now but i am not driving that much just work to home and back again. i think this is the best come up ever, once my rims go on this spring we all can meet up in the bean for a photo and video shoot.
Was your ride much harsher than stock in the beginning?
I know due to the 18" Sport wheels, it definitely is more of a sportier ride than my friends stock G37x even with the OEM suspension. This is even more so with the Swifts.
When the weather gets nicer and all this "snow" is gone, we should meet up.
Dragion, drop looks great and sounds like you're happy w/ the overall drive. Should be a pretty friendly drop for a daily driver, glad you decided on these over the mixed spring setup. Another plus is if anything is amiss you only have Swift to deal with.
Rochester, you do realize how much that $5 4DSC sticker ends up costing right?? I bought wheels, tires, coilovers, and soon your S sways just so my G could live up to the 4DSC, now you got Dragion plunking down 5 large, and that's probably just the beginning. For those considering adding that sticker to your mod list, be forewarned, better have a nice credit line
Rochester, you do realize how much that $5 4DSC sticker ends up costing right?? I bought wheels, tires, coilovers, and soon your S sways just so my G could live up to the 4DSC, now you got Dragion plunking down 5 large, and that's probably just the beginning. For those considering adding that sticker to your mod list, be forewarned, better have a nice credit line
This was due to all the helpful information that you and the rest of the members here who shared their insight.
I will share my thoughts once the Swifts are "broken" in.
Thanks again for all your great responses.
02-27-2013, 03:13 AM
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Which koni do you have? There's a few that they have. thanks!
02-27-2013, 03:16 AM
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Alignment hasn't been done...will wait a few days.
Purchased from Jomer @ FBPARTS (myG37 Sponsor) for $299 shipped.
Worth it just for the look alone!
02-27-2013, 03:18 AM
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dragion, looks great. More importantly its good to hear you like the ride. Swift has really dialed in the balance between comfort and performance. So far, I've had mine for a few months and I'm still loving them. Hope you continue liking them too.