Swift Spec R.... Review
#151
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#152
Moderator
Swift springs do not settle. Here are all of my measurements. The difference in height is normal. Due to the cross weights of the car each corner of the car will have a different height because of the amount of weight on it.
Stock Body 2008 S2000 CR
225/255 Hankook RS3's inflated to 34psi
Measured from the bottom of the metal fender to the ground (flat level garage floor) and all measurements are in inches.
Clicky for measurements
[attachment=36392:Swift Spec R Measurments.jpg]
I would actually love to get my car on a scale and see what my cross weights really are...
***UPDATED THE MEASUREMENTS SPREADSHEET TO INCLUDE SIDE TO SIDE DIFFERENCES AND COMPARISONS*** I will say the side to side differences I measured between stock CR and Swift Spec R are insignificant and probably come from lack of precision in measuring.
Stock Body 2008 S2000 CR
225/255 Hankook RS3's inflated to 34psi
Measured from the bottom of the metal fender to the ground (flat level garage floor) and all measurements are in inches.
Clicky for measurements
[attachment=36392:Swift Spec R Measurments.jpg]
I would actually love to get my car on a scale and see what my cross weights really are...
***UPDATED THE MEASUREMENTS SPREADSHEET TO INCLUDE SIDE TO SIDE DIFFERENCES AND COMPARISONS*** I will say the side to side differences I measured between stock CR and Swift Spec R are insignificant and probably come from lack of precision in measuring.
#154
So from the height difference in that spreadsheet, the left front is over 100# heavier than the right front? With the driver, that difference could go up over 200#. Need a heavy passenger to compensate.
#155
Moderator
On a S2000 I do not know the correlation between height and weight and that is only something that is usually known on a car that has spent a significant amount of time getting corner balanced. When you take good notes when you corner balance a car you can get to the point where you know that if I turn the spring perch up 2 turns that equals moving 50lbs from this corner to that corner. Just using that as an example.
#157
Originally Posted by Ldo' timestamp='1364797487' post='22442226
So from the height difference in that spreadsheet, the left front is over 100# heavier than the right front? With the driver, that difference could go up over 200#. Need a heavy passenger to compensate.
On a S2000 I do not know the correlation between height and weight and that is only something that is usually known on a car that has spent a significant amount of time getting corner balanced. When you take good notes when you corner balance a car you can get to the point where you know that if I turn the spring perch up 2 turns that equals moving 50lbs from this corner to that corner. Just using that as an example.
#158
Originally Posted by uLmighty' timestamp='1359014842' post='22288578
im really considering in buying this springs. i have a buddy whos selling me kwv3 for 1700 but i dont track my car and i know v3 are really good. i mostly do spirited driving once in a while in the canyons with friends. i will be ordering this in couple weeks. hopefully it does not disappoint me and i hope its performance is about the same as CR springs
If anyone is considering them but might be reluctant due to changing the OEM setup, don't be. You won't be disappointed. Honestly if I didn't know any better and was new to the CR I would think my new setup was the stock suspension. That's how good it is! I will post pics later this weekend.
My advise is to make sure they are professionally installed as in my case I had the guidance and help of subject matter expert with suspensions for our CR. Thank you Adam!
#159
Moderator
^ Glad we were able to get them on your car finally and your enjoying them!! Can't wait to see the car after your next updates