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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Don't exactly know but I'm now rubbing in the front thanks to my hasty decision to change tire sizes. The pleasures that come with modding I guess.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Quick question for those who have installed the Swift springs.

Are there any driving conditions in which you guys are getting that "bouncy" feeling?
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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No bounce here but my front ends sits higher so I'm not exactly a good source for info.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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I get that bouncy feeling when there are large dips in the road
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Don't exactly know but I'm now rubbing in the front thanks to my hasty decision to change tire sizes. The pleasures that come with modding I guess.

Size? 245/40/19?
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Size? 245/40/19?
Yup. Just read the michelin PSS run a bit wider so it will be interesting to see if rochester has the same problem.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Thats odd, have you had a chance to mimic the sound on your own? Full turn? over bumps? I feel like my front is a bit lower than swifts and Im running 245/40/19--no rubbing.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Yup. Just read the michelin PSS run a bit wider so it will be interesting to see if rochester has the same problem.
Now that the correct springs are physically in my possession, and the meet-up is over, I've re-scheduled installation for a week from today.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Paratrooper
Thats odd, have you had a chance to mimic the sound on your own? Full turn? over bumps? I feel like my front is a bit lower than swifts and Im running 245/40/19--no rubbing.
It happens at low speeds around 20-30 mph on the right side and only with passengers in the car. I'm pretty sure it's the front because when my I had my previous tires on there was no rub to be found/heard.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Here are my specs after alignment with swifts installed

Are the front and rear camber kit required

Well Just bought Swift springs-image-884563981.jpg
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by grojas112
Here are my specs after alignment with swifts installed

Are the front and rear camber kit required

Attachment 103982
Required, no but you'll pay for those camber kits over the long term in worn tires. I'd get them.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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Just ordered them. thanks
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by grojas112
Just ordered them. thanks
Baller!! I feel like the G is beneath you, based your spending habits lol.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Required, no but you'll pay for those camber kits over the long term in worn tires. I'd get them.
Good call. When I was researching my lowering options I saw an overwhelming amount of people saying you can get away without. I think the new consensus should be that if you lower your car, the proper way to do it is with camber kits. The G37 has basically no adjustment in the front and I have seen so many threads where lowering springs are installed and a week goes by without any abnormal tire wear and then the assumption is made that everything is alright. I see just as many threads saying "Oops the inside of my tires are worn to the belts" maybe I need a camber kit. I came from a forum of a much cheaper and older car with factory front camber adjustment and it was frowned upon to run lowering springs without a camber kit. At the end of the day the choice is in the hands of the owner of the car but it's nice to see when people are equipped with the right information.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryne
When I was researching my lowering options I saw an overwhelming amount of people saying you can get away without.
That's the general consensus with Swift springs, because it's a very conservative drop.

I was under the impression that most alignments show a -1.1* negative camber. Why would grojas112 be at -2.1* with his Swifts?
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