Uneven drop - Swift springs on X

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Uneven drop - Swift springs on X

Anyone else have their awd sedan end up like this? It seems as though the front dropped more than the rear, and is lower than most other G's with my set-up. Installed are the NV36 4N907 Swift Springs with stock oem struts and rear SPC camber/toe kit.

Car was aligned, in front has 2 deg neg camber and 0.05 deg toe. Cross camber 0.2 deg, total toe is 0.09 deg. In rear, neg 1 deg camber and 0.06 deg toe. Cross camber 0.2 deg, total toe is 0.18 deg.

Car drives fine, just curious about the height. Any thoughts?

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Looks pretty damn good to me
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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i'm not an expert, but it looks good to me
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Hmm looks great to me.. but personally I like the front a lil lower
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks for the quick replies. I think it turned out pretty good too, was just making sure there was nothing to be concerned with.

Now just gotta wait for the weather to change so I can throw the summer wheels/tires on her...
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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I am not familiar with the toe and camber as much and have just dropped my G on Swifts also. What is considered enough that you got the SPC camber kit for the rear?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Front being a little lower is pretty normal, and actually preferred. At least for me, I prefer the raked look rather than the butt squat look.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Totally normal. I have same setup(with front rear/camber kits) except I have 20" rims, I noticed the rear sits higher than front too. I once had two passengers in the back and some heavy luggages, the springs got compressed so much that got me worried, however there wasn't any rubbing. I guess they design the springs with the mind that rear should withstand more load than front?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jethro
Anyone else have their awd sedan end up like this? It seems as though the front dropped more than the rear, and is lower than most other G's with my set-up. Installed are the NV36 4N907 Swift Springs with stock oem struts and rear SPC camber/toe kit.

Car was aligned, in front has 2 deg neg camber and 0.05 deg toe. Cross camber 0.2 deg, total toe is 0.09 deg. In rear, neg 1 deg camber and 0.06 deg toe. Cross camber 0.2 deg, total toe is 0.18 deg.

Car drives fine, just curious about the height. Any thoughts?
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^With 20mm spacers^

Looks about right...I think the rear looks to be a bit higher than mine.
Not sure if there will be any difference since mine is '13
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dragion



Looks about right...I think the rear looks to be a bit higher than mine.
Not sure if there will be any difference since mine is '13
I should take a pic of mine. I have 20" rim the rear sits even higher but it's all good.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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Looks great to me too. How's the ride comfort?
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Looks about right...I think the rear looks to be a bit higher than mine.
Not sure if there will be any difference since mine is '13
Originally Posted by alanz
I should take a pic of mine. I have 20" rim the rear sits even higher but it's all good.
Please share!
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Looks fine to me. And just wanted to make sure you said you already added a camber kit or just having some camber? I have the same drop my self small amount of camber to the point where three different places told me to save my money on a camber kit.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bota36
Looks great to me too. How's the ride comfort?
Thanks, car rides very good. The biggest difference is when large bumps are encountered, it is a little harsh and jarring. I am sure upgrading the struts would eliminate this, but it really is not bad. I used to have an STi that had suspension mods, so this car rides very smooth in comparison.

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I am not familiar with the toe and camber as much and have just dropped my G on Swifts also. What is considered enough that you got the SPC camber kit for the rear?
My installer who usually works on Z/G's recommended it. It is not necessary as I think you would only get a few degrees negative camber without. Not sure if rear toe is adjustable stock?

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Looks fine to me. And just wanted to make sure you said you already added a camber kit or just having some camber? I have the same drop my self small amount of camber to the point where three different places told me to save my money on a camber kit.
Thanks. Yes, just a rear camber kit is installed.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dragion

^With 20mm spacers^

Looks about right...I think the rear looks to be a bit higher than mine.
Not sure if there will be any difference since mine is '13
Yeah, your ride height looks pretty similar. Mine was just installed so may settle a bit more. Love how yours looks with spacers. Which ones did you use? Have to use extended lug bolts?
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