Swift Prototype Install - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

benjoke · 09-10-2012, 09:31 PM

I'm helping Swift with their R&D for the BRZ springs.

They installed the 1st prototype (1st picture) on my car last July with an estimated .8" front and .6" rear.

2nd prototype (2nd picture) was installed today with an estimated 1" for both front and rear. Although, rear seem to have no significant drop compared to the first prototype.

They will install the full production version on my car next month and should sit a bit lower than this 2nd prototype to show the supposed real drop on both the front and rear.

Can't wait for Swift's announcement on official drop and spring rates for the full production version.

gmookher · 09-10-2012, 09:49 PM

group buy? spring rates?

RallySport Direct · 09-10-2012, 10:32 PM

Nice!! And being they are not production I know this will change, but how was the ride with them? Not looking for a full on review, but just a quick comment if you can

Thanks,
Rick

FlipFRS · 09-11-2012, 12:40 AM

looking good man! can't wait to see that brz again!

benjoke · 09-11-2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Nice!! And being they are not production I know this will change, but how was the ride with them? Not looking for a full on review, but just a quick comment if you can

Thanks,
Rick

Can't really comment on the 2nd prototype since I only got it today but as far as the first set goes, it was truly an improvement over the stock suspension.

I felt a stronger connection to the road. Significantly less body roll, firmer but can surely pass as a daily driver.

Definitely stiffer but not to the point that I need to flinch thru potholes and dips. I can say though that I felt the car's tendency to bounce more on spirited driving on severe uneven surfaces.

These are truly great springs from a great manufacturer. This was mentioned before - only good things come from Swift!

benjoke · 09-11-2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlipFRS

looking good man! can't wait to see that brz again!

Thanks Max! I'll see you on the next meet man!

Racecomp Engineering · 09-11-2012, 08:48 AM

Looks good! Swift makes good products.

You might want to move the decimal place in your first post. .08" --> 0.8"

- andrew

Kido1986 · 09-11-2012, 09:38 AM

Can you let us know how much camber you gained with this drop? Im really interested in Swift's springs. Been waiting on these for a while.

getbent · 09-11-2012, 07:26 PM

I emailed Swift the other day and they said their springs are about a month out from retail availability.

RYU · 09-11-2012, 07:31 PM

I run Swift springs with my DG-5s coilovers in my other car. Needless to say i'm a big fan.

With that said, if you're running their prototype what kind of testing was done? Any actual data logging, shock dynoes, testing different rates? I buy Swifts for many other reasons asides from simply wanting to lower ride height so any additional data would help.

Or perhaps you're just testing for the "street" driveability portion of the development?

benjoke · 09-12-2012, 01:12 AM

Guys from Swift are pretty hesitant to release any info. They did their testing while my car was with them. Don't want to spill any info and piss anyone on their side. As mentioned, they will be releasing the official product and specs next month!

RYU · 09-12-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by benjoke

Guys from Swift are pretty hesitant to release any info. They did their testing while my car was with them. Don't want to spill any info and piss anyone on their side. As mentioned, they will be releasing the official product and specs next month!

I guess i'd be happy knowing what kind of testing they did. We don't need to know the numbers asides from the spring rate (later when available).

Thanks for offering up your car for them to test with. Hoping to hear back soon.

dori. · 09-24-2012, 06:17 PM

Any updates on these? Eagerly awaiting any info.

ASSALBERT · 09-27-2012, 05:22 AM

imo the best spring manufacturer on the market!

09-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#1
benjoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: SoCal Posts: 113 Thanks: 87 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Swift Prototype Install I'm helping Swift with their R&D for the BRZ springs. They installed the 1st prototype (1st picture) on my car last July with an estimated .8" front and .6" rear. 2nd prototype (2nd picture) was installed today with an estimated 1" for both front and rear. Although, rear seem to have no significant drop compared to the first prototype. They will install the full production version on my car next month and should sit a bit lower than this 2nd prototype to show the supposed real drop on both the front and rear. Can't wait for Swift's announcement on official drop and spring rates for the full production version. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by benjoke; 09-11-2012 at 04:15 PM.

09-11-2012, 12:40 AM	#4
FlipFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Asphalt Location: SoCal, (Walnut) Posts: 135 Thanks: 49 Thanked 36 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looking good man! can't wait to see that brz again! __________________

09-11-2012, 07:26 PM	#9
getbent Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Blue MT Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 162 Thanks: 4 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I emailed Swift the other day and they said their springs are about a month out from retail availability. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S \| 6MT \| UltraMarine

09-12-2012, 01:12 AM	#11
benjoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: SoCal Posts: 113 Thanks: 87 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Guys from Swift are pretty hesitant to release any info. They did their testing while my car was with them. Don't want to spill any info and piss anyone on their side. As mentioned, they will be releasing the official product and specs next month! __________________

09-24-2012, 06:17 PM	#13
dori. Señor Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: white BRZ 6MT Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 740 Thanked 374 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any updates on these? Eagerly awaiting any info. __________________ twitter \| instagram \| #nicetwins tumblr photoblog

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RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,198 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice!! And being they are not production I know this will change, but how was the ride with them? Not looking for a full on review, but just a quick comment if you can Thanks, Rick

09-11-2012, 08:48 AM	#7
Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,403 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 7,241 Times in 2,962 Posts Mentioned: 303 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Looks good! Swift makes good products. You might want to move the decimal place in your first post. .08" --> 0.8" - andrew

09-11-2012, 07:31 PM	#10
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I run Swift springs with my DG-5s coilovers in my other car. Needless to say i'm a big fan. With that said, if you're running their prototype what kind of testing was done? Any actual data logging, shock dynoes, testing different rates? I buy Swifts for many other reasons asides from simply wanting to lower ride height so any additional data would help. Or perhaps you're just testing for the "street" driveability portion of the development?

09-27-2012, 05:22 AM	#14
ASSALBERT Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: DC5 Location: Orange County Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 33 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	imo the best spring manufacturer on the market!

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