Swift Springs BRZ

[Jmonty]

Good read

[fooddude]

These look very interesting. Was going to go RCE Greys...but, now I have another option and a hard decision, lol - RCE Tarmacs or Swift BRZ springs. Want the Tarmac's firmer rates..but also, I like the Swift's material-technology and the stance/drop more.

[oaroyale]

I was dead set on going with RCE yellows, but after reading this thread I ended up with swift BRZ. No regrets.

[KKaWing]

Originally Posted by fooddude

These look very interesting. Was going to go RCE Greys...but, now I have another option and a hard decision, lol - RCE Tarmacs or Swift BRZ springs. Want the Tarmac's firmer rates..but also, I like the Swift's material-technology and the stance/drop more.

This might help: http://www.swiftsprings.net/products...ct/spec-r.html

The spec-r springs from Swift.

[fooddude]

Originally Posted by KKaWing

This might help: http://www.swiftsprings.net/products...ct/spec-r.html

The spec-r springs from Swift.

Whaaaaaat?!?!

I never seen those...thanks!

My top choice was the RCE Tarmacs, strictly for firm rates...but its' high ride height at only .8" drop was really making me hesitant (as it kinda looks stock still). While, all the other springs at least gave a full 1"-1.5" drop (although, with much too soft spring rates).

Now...you can have BOTH - firm rates and a full 1" drop!


Swift Sport BRZ (and, pretty much all the other springs really.. too soft)
FR - 3.8/4.5kgmm - -27/-25mm

RCE Tarmac (too high):
FR - 5/5.2kgmm - -20/-20mm

Swift Spec-R (perfect!):
FR - 4.4/5.3kgmm - -28/-25mm

Now..the question is....who has them available/in-stock?



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[Jmonty]

So did you find them in stock somewhere? Link?

Originally Posted by fooddude

Whaaaaaat?!?!

I never seen those...thanks!

My top choice was the RCE Tarmacs, strictly for firm rates...but its' high ride height at only .8" drop was really making me hesitant (as it kinda looks stock still). While, all the other springs at least gave a full 1"-1.5" drop (although, with much too soft spring rates).

Now...you can have BOTH - firm rates and a full 1" drop!


Swift Sport BRZ (and, pretty much all the other springs really.. too soft)
FR - 3.8/4.5kgmm - -27/-25mm

RCE Tarmac (too high):
FR - 5/5.2kgmm - -20/-20mm

Swift Spec-R (perfect!):
FR - 4.4/5.3kgmm - -28/-25mm

Now..the question is....who has them available/in-stock?



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[Jmonty]

I'm running Swift spec R on stock struts and they're great so far (only been on for a couple weeks) but no complaints at all. Install was straight forward with no issues:


on stock wheels

with new shoes:

[fooddude]

Perfect - Very nice and clean stance

[Wander]

Originally Posted by Jmonty

I'm running Swift spec R on stock struts and they're great so far (only been on for a couple weeks) but no complaints at all. Install was straight forward with no issues:

Keep an eye on those struts. I've heard the Spec R springs weren't designed for the stock struts and will shorten the strut-life significantly.

Course, that's all just hearsay, so take it with a grain of salt.

[Saintless]

Originally Posted by mush

Anyone else ride is a little bouncy? After a bump my car would bounce up and down 2-3 times
I had the alignment guy check for leaks and he said theres no leaks

Frs spec

Wow, I thought I was the only one.... I hate the bounce I have on mine. I too went with the FRS on my FRS, and although I love the drop, the bounce has me wanting to go back to stock.

My wife has a limited and she won't even ride in mine anymore.

[solidONE]

Originally Posted by mush

Anyone else ride is a little bouncy? After a bump my car would bounce up and down 2-3 times
I had the alignment guy check for leaks and he said theres no leaks

Frs spec

Originally Posted by Saintless

Wow, I thought I was the only one.... I hate the bounce I have on mine. I too went with the FRS on my FRS, and although I love the drop, the bounce has me wanting to go back to stock.

My wife has a limited and she won't even ride in mine anymore.

It is more bouncy than stock, but the stock setups are kinda bouncy as well so that's not saying to much. I thought the difference was negligible over the bumpier stuff but better over the smoother roads. The confidence gained from the decreased body roll under hard cornering was without question worth the tradeoff, if your into that kinda thing.

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Wander

Keep an eye on those struts. I've heard the Spec R springs weren't designed for the stock struts and will shorten the strut-life significantly.

Course, that's all just hearsay, so take it with a grain of salt.

The spring rates on the Spec R springs are definitely bordering (or slightly over the edge) of what the stock dampers are happy with, but they're not so bad that it'll blow them instantly. I would bet that you would notice a big handling improvement with a set of Koni or Bilstein shocks though.

[Wander]

Originally Posted by wparsons

The spring rates on the Spec R springs are definitely bordering (or slightly over the edge) of what the stock dampers are happy with, but they're not so bad that it'll blow them instantly. I would bet that you would notice a big handling improvement with a set of Koni or Bilstein shocks though.

I've got Swift BRZ Sports on and I've been thinking long and hard about going with the Bilstein B8's. I'm just trying to do more research before I pull the trigger. After reading CSG_Mike's thread on suspension setups I want to make sure I'm putting my money in the right place.

[mush]

Originally Posted by Saintless

Wow, I thought I was the only one.... I hate the bounce I have on mine. I too went with the FRS on my FRS, and although I love the drop, the bounce has me wanting to go back to stock.

My wife has a limited and she won't even ride in mine anymore.

Originally Posted by solidONE

It is more bouncy than stock, but the stock setups are kinda bouncy as well so that's not saying to much. I thought the difference was negligible over the bumpier stuff but better over the smoother roads. The confidence gained from the decreased body roll under hard cornering was without question worth the tradeoff, if your into that kinda thing.

ok so my car is not broken lol
thats true about it riding better when the roads are smooth