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SWAMechFRS · 06-22-2013, 01:55 PM

Installed Swift FR-S springs this morning. Got a solid 1" drop on all 4 corners. Ride is pretty much just like stock if not slightly better. Big thanks to Randy over at Evasive Motorsports for getting me the FRS
Springs. Also installed Perrin master cyl brace and transmission mount. I don't have to double pump the brakes anymore to get good pedal. Will need track time to see if the trans mount helps while shifting with a lateral load on the car.

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SWAMechFRS · 06-22-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomRush

so i was trying to install the Swift Springs for the FRS and i noticed the springs on the front only fit correctly on the strut with the swift logo upside down, is that the right way to install them? or does the logo have to be right side up

Smaller coils to the top.See my pic above. Not sure if the logo stamp has to be right side up but mine was.

Anaxilus · 06-22-2013, 04:10 PM

Can anyone weigh the Swifts versus stock and count the number of windings for each? Thanks.

cto424 · 06-22-2013, 08:41 PM

does anyone know the swift spring spring size for coilovers?

overlookedx · 07-01-2013, 11:10 AM

Just installed these springs this weekend. It's the perfect drop and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I was a bit worried about scraping on driveways (especially being in the city) now that I'm lower, but I haven't run into any issues or scraped at all yet.

Ride also feels great, definitely not harsh at all, just a tad stiffer than stock. Also sounds strange but I feel its less jarring than stock, like some of the harsh bumps are more smoothed out, whereas they hit harder on stock suspension. But maybe I'm crazy.

Only thing I'm worried about is my rear camber, cause it looks way off to me right now. Will be getting an alignment next weekend.

waterbison777 · 07-01-2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomRush

so i was trying to install the Swift Springs for the FRS and i noticed the springs on the front only fit correctly on the strut with the swift logo upside down, is that the right way to install them? or does the logo have to be right side up

Same here; front logos were upside down. Rears were right-side up though. (FR-S springs)

GoSharks · 07-01-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Coaster

I got the numbers from Evasive Motorsportshttp://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...R_S-SUSPENSION.

Every time I go to the Swift website my computer blocks a virus.

Same here, two viruses!

overlookedx · 07-01-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterbison777

Same here; front logos were upside down. Rears were right-side up though. (FR-S springs)

Edit: Nevermind. Just got an email from Swift. My springs are installed correctly, with logo right side up on the fronts (BRZ springs)

Ben_G · 07-01-2013, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

Can anyone weigh the Swifts versus stock and count the number of windings for each? Thanks.

scroll down at the below link...there are some pre-production springs that may help with your question about the number of windings

http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8145

Actually, just saw production spring pics at this later updated page....
http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8145

garfull · 07-02-2013, 02:13 AM

just fyi 45et and 245 tires will hit the lower spring perch on the front shocks, even more so if you add camber bolts. i was going to do the swift springs too but found that my wheel set hit the front shocks. went coilovers and now wished i didn't. the reduced suspension travel has me 3 wheelin it at almost every driveway i encounter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

2.4 in the rear isn't so bad actually that may be ideal for me. I plan on getting some whiteline front camber bolts for when I snag some 17x9's. that way I am prepared.

ihaskrayon · 07-06-2013, 10:35 AM

Any BRZ's fitted with 18's?

garfull · 08-03-2013, 10:21 PM

im eating my own words. ive decided to get the swift springs and 3mm spacers. i hope the 17x9 et45 will still clear with the camber bolts.

but i don't know which ones to get FRS or BRZ spring rates. i will probably never to autoX and only occasional track days but I also dont want understeer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by garfull

just fyi 45et and 245 tires will hit the lower spring perch on the front shocks, even more so if you add camber bolts. i was going to do the swift springs too but found that my wheel set hit the front shocks. went coilovers and now wished i didn't. the reduced suspension travel has me 3 wheelin it at almost every driveway i encounter.

_hollywood · 08-06-2013, 12:39 AM

So what is the black and white answers for the brz versus frs springs, i dont plan to autocross, i just enjoy spirited mountain driving with a tail happy preference....i am unhappy with my megan super streets and want my original great handling frs back...

altezza280t · 08-07-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _hollywood

So what is the black and white answers for the brz versus frs springs, i dont plan to autocross, i just enjoy spirited mountain driving with a tail happy preference....i am unhappy with my megan super streets and want my original great handling frs back...

if you like the tail loose then go FR-S spec. BRZ spec will make the car more neutral

06-22-2013, 01:55 PM	#57
SWAMechFRS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6-Spd Location: Plano, TX Posts: 45 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed Swift FR-S springs this morning. Got a solid 1" drop on all 4 corners. Ride is pretty much just like stock if not slightly better. Big thanks to Randy over at Evasive Motorsports for getting me the FRS Springs. Also installed Perrin master cyl brace and transmission mount. I don't have to double pump the brakes anymore to get good pedal. Will need track time to see if the trans mount helps while shifting with a lateral load on the car. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Attached Images __________________ Don't Text and Drive KCCO:happy0180:

07-01-2013, 11:10 AM	#61
overlookedx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2015 WRB Limited Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 536 Thanked 651 Times in 351 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just installed these springs this weekend. It's the perfect drop and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I was a bit worried about scraping on driveways (especially being in the city) now that I'm lower, but I haven't run into any issues or scraped at all yet. Ride also feels great, definitely not harsh at all, just a tad stiffer than stock. Also sounds strange but I feel its less jarring than stock, like some of the harsh bumps are more smoothed out, whereas they hit harder on stock suspension. But maybe I'm crazy. Only thing I'm worried about is my rear camber, cause it looks way off to me right now. Will be getting an alignment next weekend. __________________ Superfast Jellyfish

08-06-2013, 12:39 AM	#69
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So what is the black and white answers for the brz versus frs springs, i dont plan to autocross, i just enjoy spirited mountain driving with a tail happy preference....i am unhappy with my megan super streets and want my original great handling frs back... __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

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