Prototype Swift Springs for FR-S - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BillY2KFRC · 04-05-2013, 09:21 AM

Here are some pics of my BRZ spec springs installed. Very impressed with these, car dropped 1", looks great. Had the car aligned and the handling feels great, although that is probably due mostly to the lower COG and better alignment. I also just switched to summer tires (Pilot SuperSports) so those made a huge handling improvement as well. I notice absolutely no decrease in ride quality, just as a previous poster mentioned. Even over some really bad roads the car feels just as compliant and stable as it did before.

Highly recommend these springs and Evasive Motorsports.

86black · 06-14-2013, 07:41 PM

billy2kfrc pmed ya about your alignment on the vehicle. Curious to know what the camber and toe set at. Thanks

Steve · 06-14-2013, 07:49 PM

also interested in alignment, more specifically what parts, if any are needed to assist in alignment after these springs are installed

hanabie · 06-15-2013, 12:24 PM

will these springs pair well with Koni yellows? I will replace my stock struts once they blow up.

bkblitzed · 06-15-2013, 12:48 PM

i have always been a swift fan, how do these compare to the other lowering springs? I mainly care about handling and at least an inch drop so the ride harshness isn't a factor.

tonystewart · 06-15-2013, 02:43 PM

How much should I cut the bump stops for the Swift Springs?

hanabie · 06-15-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonystewart

How much should I cut the bump stops for the Swift Springs?

none. keep it stock.

200hp/tonne · 06-16-2013, 12:21 PM

Anybody have any numbers on weights of Swift springs vs stock?

toyoman · 06-16-2013, 01:36 PM

Other manufacturers include shorter bump stops with their springs. When you lower your car, your decreasing the travel along the shock, so I don't know why you wouldn't want to reduce the height of the bump stops. Otherwise, you're increasing the likelihood of hitting the stops during aggressive cornering, which would result in less control. Now, if your car is mostly a dd and it will never see a track, I suppose you can leave the bump stops alone but you're not hurting anything by shaving them down by 1/3rd

tonystewart · 06-16-2013, 05:37 PM

I'll weigh them when I replace them

normanb21 · 06-16-2013, 11:12 PM

^^ I'm waiting on this also

normanb21 · 06-17-2013, 09:37 AM

Found this, shows the weight of the spring for the brz. Now how much do the swift spring weigh? 2.98Lbs front and 2.5Lbs rear. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1371476274.986909.jpg
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Anaxilus · 06-22-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normanb21

Now how much do the swift spring weigh? 2.98Lbs front and 2.5Lbs rear.

How much do the stock springs weigh? Thx.

Anaxilus · 07-26-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonystewart

I'll weigh them when I replace them

Did this ever happen?

04-05-2013, 09:21 AM	#113
BillY2KFRC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2003 Corvette Z06, ECS Dry Sump 427 Location: Beacon Falls, CT Posts: 102 Thanks: 6 Thanked 52 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Here are some pics of my BRZ spec springs installed. Very impressed with these, car dropped 1", looks great. Had the car aligned and the handling feels great, although that is probably due mostly to the lower COG and better alignment. I also just switched to summer tires (Pilot SuperSports) so those made a huge handling improvement as well. I notice absolutely no decrease in ride quality, just as a previous poster mentioned. Even over some really bad roads the car feels just as compliant and stable as it did before. Highly recommend these springs and Evasive Motorsports. __________________ 2003 Corvette Z06 - Dry Sump LS7 built by East Coast Supercharging 560rwhp & 549rwtq 10.8@134 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited - WRB, 6MT, PTuning Header, Motriv OP & FP, Perrin Res. Catback, Toms Tail Lights, Sprint Springs, Rays 57DR Wheels, 186rwhp

06-15-2013, 02:43 PM	#118
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 373 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	How much should I cut the bump stops for the Swift Springs? __________________ May'12 AT Raven, OFT V2, Perrin IntakeTube, Pulley & Overpipe,HKS Snorkel,FA20 EL Header,Nameless Frontpipe w/ Helmholtz, Crawford AOS, Cusco O2W Cooler, Grimmspeed Strut/MC Brace, Winjets w/D2S 3.0 HID by Illuminating Lighworkx, Fogs w/EU Stalk, LED's, JDM UnderPanels, Diffuser, Rigid Collars, Whiteline, HVT Camber Plates, Koni's, Swift Springs, GTSpec LCA, SPC Toearms, DBA 4K T-Slot Rotors, Ferodo DS2500, Vorshlag BrakeLines, MichelinPSS, 5Axis Wing, Raammat, Ensolite, JPM Coachworks, OEM+Ref400, 20mmspacers, TOMS

06-16-2013, 12:21 PM	#120
200hp/tonne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Raven Fr-S Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 136 Thanks: 100 Thanked 84 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Anybody have any numbers on weights of Swift springs vs stock? __________________ FR-S Mod target: 200 BHp / Tonne 4lb Li Battery, RPF1 17x9, 245 RE71R, RCE T2, OFH, OFT Stg 2, Berk Over+Front Pipe, , STI Eng/Trans Mts, PU Bushings, Forrester Liq-Liq oil cooler, Al Driveshaft, OSGiken Diff

06-16-2013, 05:37 PM	#122
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 373 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	I'll weigh them when I replace them __________________ May'12 AT Raven, OFT V2, Perrin IntakeTube, Pulley & Overpipe,HKS Snorkel,FA20 EL Header,Nameless Frontpipe w/ Helmholtz, Crawford AOS, Cusco O2W Cooler, Grimmspeed Strut/MC Brace, Winjets w/D2S 3.0 HID by Illuminating Lighworkx, Fogs w/EU Stalk, LED's, JDM UnderPanels, Diffuser, Rigid Collars, Whiteline, HVT Camber Plates, Koni's, Swift Springs, GTSpec LCA, SPC Toearms, DBA 4K T-Slot Rotors, Ferodo DS2500, Vorshlag BrakeLines, MichelinPSS, 5Axis Wing, Raammat, Ensolite, JPM Coachworks, OEM+Ref400, 20mmspacers, TOMS

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06-14-2013, 07:41 PM	#114
86black Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Low and slow Location: Fort Worth Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	billy2kfrc pmed ya about your alignment on the vehicle. Curious to know what the camber and toe set at. Thanks

06-14-2013, 07:49 PM	#115
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 6MT Location: Markham, ON Posts: 311 Thanks: 3 Thanked 101 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	also interested in alignment, more specifically what parts, if any are needed to assist in alignment after these springs are installed

06-15-2013, 12:24 PM	#116
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	will these springs pair well with Koni yellows? I will replace my stock struts once they blow up.

06-15-2013, 12:48 PM	#117
bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s)	i have always been a swift fan, how do these compare to the other lowering springs? I mainly care about handling and at least an inch drop so the ride harshness isn't a factor.

06-16-2013, 01:36 PM	#121
toyoman Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: upstate NY Posts: 39 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Other manufacturers include shorter bump stops with their springs. When you lower your car, your decreasing the travel along the shock, so I don't know why you wouldn't want to reduce the height of the bump stops. Otherwise, you're increasing the likelihood of hitting the stops during aggressive cornering, which would result in less control. Now, if your car is mostly a dd and it will never see a track, I suppose you can leave the bump stops alone but you're not hurting anything by shaving them down by 1/3rd

06-16-2013, 11:12 PM	#123
normanb21 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: black frs Location: dearborn mi Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	^^ I'm waiting on this also

06-17-2013, 09:37 AM	#124
normanb21 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: black frs Location: dearborn mi Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Found this, shows the weight of the spring for the brz. Now how much do the swift spring weigh? 2.98Lbs front and 2.5Lbs rear.

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