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Old May 6, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Ditto!

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Old May 6, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Perhaps the AWD has a different weight distribution than the RWD, and the X Springs make for a more uniform gap front to back.



Makes no nevermind to me... I'm happy with the changes. More so on the second day. You know, I swear it feels lower, from the familiar driver's perspective. Maybe I should raise my seat up?

Actually, I think I might. LOL
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Old May 6, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Brand new admin parking lot in the school down the street.



I've a set of 3mm spacers I'm going to play with for the 8.5" fronts, so they match the offset in the 10" rears.

Car looks great with the drop John!!!! DOMO
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Brand new admin parking lot in the school down the street.



I've a set of 3mm spacers I'm going to play with for the 8.5" fronts, so they match the offset in the 10" rears.

Amazing! Looks great John! I had to quote it again just because it that great. Glad everything worked out in the end. Looking forward to seeing your long term review of the swift and your driving impressions on them.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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It's been a few days, and a few miles; like 10 or 20 a day, because of a few errands. Still waiting on the tie-rod repair and alignment, but the car is driving true (AFAIK).

Anyway, as I keep focused on the car and changes from the springs, I swear I'm starting to think these springs are more comfortable than OEM, which runs counter to a vague expectation I had otherwise.

Is this just BS in my head because I'm being hypersensitive? (Well, yes... but still.) Anyone?

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Old May 8, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
It's been a few days, and a few miles; like 10 or 20 a day, because of a few errands. Still waiting on the tie-rod repair and alignment, but the car is driving true (AFAIK).

Anyway, as I keep focused on the car and changes from the springs, I swear I'm starting to think these springs are more comfortable than OEM, which runs counter to a vague expectation I had otherwise.

Is this just BS in my head because I'm being hypersensitive? (Well, yes... but still.) Anyone?

On good roads the car feels better than the factory springs, highway especially.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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I would also agree, and the more I drive the car the more I LOVE them. Over bumps the car handles it very well
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Old May 8, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Just ordered them through B2 Autodesigns. The wait ensues.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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I recently installed the Swift springs as well as the 19" coupe wheels. I really love the way the car looks and the way it handles. Ride comfort is better thatn stock on smooth roads. A little harsh on the rough roads but tolerable.

Now I am debating whether to purchase the front chin spoiler.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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whom else did the swift springs in combo with koni yellows? or everyone else involved in this thread riding on stock journey/sport shocks/struts? Just interested to know. Thanks!
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Old May 9, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by krazyfiend
whom else did the swift springs in combo with koni yellows? or everyone else involved in this thread riding on stock journey/sport shocks/struts? Just interested to know. Thanks!
I dont think anyone has done konis + swift springs on a sedan. If someone has, I'd love to see pics as the konis supposedly raise the car slight.
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Old May 9, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Here's Soundmikes' w/ Swifts and KYBs
Brief review of Swift Mach springs - G35Driver
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Old May 9, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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I've been subbed to this thread and found it via New Posts and never noticed it was in the Sedan subforum, makes sense w/ all the Sedan based chatter, lol. Thanks for bringing that to my attention...

TVPostSound actually has the swift/koni setup on his coupe after doing a bit of digging..and he seems to have plenty of pics of the ride height along with his thoughts on the setup. I'm getting anxious to install , having to look at these parts in my garage every night is agonizing--but w/ Mother's Day and few prior commitments, mod's will have to wait a bit longer.
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Old May 9, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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Koni/swift > KYB GR2/swift
I had koni yellows on my WRX and they were amazing.
The GR2s are essentially a stock strut/shock, so I wouldnt see them as much of an "upgrade".

Too bad the konis dont fit on the AWD Sedan.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Installed:
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