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Aug 5, 2019 | 10:18 PM

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Said Amir

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I’m also running Swift and KYB, rides the same as stock, but when you hit bumps it’s a bit stiffer than stock. I also commute from Austin to San Antonio every other day, and do not have any issues with the comfort. I personally went with front and rear camber arms, as it was too much camber for me. When I dropped it I was at -2 to -2.3 front and back on camber. Then installed the SPC camber front and rear and I have them set at -1 front and back.

Aug 5, 2019 | 11:03 PM

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I can't speak for any coil-overs other than MeisterRs, but they increased impact harshness. The springs aren't much stiffer than stock Sport, and it isn't damping. Sharp-edged bumps come through more harshly. Not enough to make me go back to stock but just something to think about.

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Aug 6, 2019 | 10:40 AM

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Be wary of the drop claims companies make. It's usually more once the springs settle. I'd look at pictures/reviews people post after having springs installed for awhile to get a true idea of what to expect. Also, some people have 'saggy bottom' syndrome after a drop. I'm sure you'll see what I'm talking about once you start looking into it. You can pick up a set of energy poly bushings to give the rear the lift it may need. If you go with springs and are affected by the saggy rear, I can PM you info on that as I have it saved.

You can find the latest reviews in this section of the forums. A lot of people go with SPL or SPC. I've seen some having luck with eBay brands such as Megan, Godspeed, etc... I've yet to do my fronts. I have the SPC kit on the rear now. I'm able to get the toe pretty close to factory but without the front camber kit, I can only get the camber to -2 in the front and -1 in the rear.

I would do a visual inspection to see if the bushings need replaced or not. Should be centered on the pinion on the side the attaches to the rear sub frame. Also, on the subject, look up how to re-clock bushings after lowering a car in order to prolong the life of any bushing after a drop.

RMB do you know the part # for the camber kit? i am going to just get them to be safe and to do it in one shot. Or should i let springs settle be4 the camber kit and alignment?
The energy poly bushings is something i should consider after the install in case i get the saggy rear?. How about just replacing factory bushing as precaution or re-clocking existing suffice?

Aug 6, 2019 | 10:46 AM

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hey said you have the part # for the kits you purchased?

Aug 6, 2019 | 10:48 AM

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Swifts and kyb is your best bet if your looking to keep a bit of comfort. I currently run the setup and it's very close to stock comfort wise.

Here's a couple pics of the ride height

OLDG2 Sweet. Looks good exactly the drop i want. Nice combination the copper wheels on blue...perfect.

Aug 6, 2019 | 11:50 AM

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there is a camber kit and camber kit control arm want make sure i get the right part.

this one ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPC-Alignme...ry!11365!US!-1

also only see rear not front kit

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Aug 6, 2019 | 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drizzy315

there is a camber kit and camber kit control arm want make sure i get the right part.

this one ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPC-Alignme...ry!11365!US!-1

also only see rear not front kit

You have to be careful with the rear. I don't know if SPC has made any changes, but if I recall correctly their rear camber arms have clearance issues if you run anything other than the OE sway bars. That is if you have or plan to have upgraded sway bars as many on the forum do those arms won't work. Also if you're searching for the front upper control arms to adjust camber/caster the part# for SPC is 72130. If you're interested I have mine for sale in the classifieds section, also will be posting my swift springs soon if you're looking to save money over new.

Oh and SPC rear toe bolts part # are: 72265

Aug 6, 2019 | 03:51 PM

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kidjai thanks appreciate that quick response. So for the rear which would be the correct part? I do have a RWD thicker sway bar not an aftermarket one but from the G's that had the thicker sways since the awd one is the supper skinny one. Will that give me clearance issue still?

And yes will definitely be interested in those parts lmk.

Aug 6, 2019 | 04:00 PM

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I am not sure if the RWD bar will cause clearance issues or not. I ended up going with SPL camber arms in the rear, they are a little more expensive but a nice product and I don't have any clearance issues. Its possible SPC may have changed their rear arms to accommodate but I don't know for sure. You may want to reach out to SPC directly, unless someone else on here knows.

Aug 7, 2019 | 08:20 AM

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72262 is the SPC rear arms part #. I have a Z sway bar and can confirm it clears.

Aug 7, 2019 | 09:54 AM

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thanks guys found the parts now one last question is SPC the standard? i see big difference in some other brands that are much cheaper ?

Aug 7, 2019 | 11:40 AM

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I have a bigger sway bar, and yes the SPC rear cambers fit, and yes it is that one that put the link to it. I’ll send out the part # with links to them tonight.

Aug 7, 2019 | 12:45 PM

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SPC and SPL are a bit pricier but are proven. Others, you may run into issues with both quality and fitment. Z1 is also a vendor to consider shopping.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/perfor...ion-c-6_8.html