Swift Spec R.... Review
10-08-2014, 07:05 AM
#231
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I just tracked mine at Thunderhill West two weeks ago. THW is a very technical track with lots of elevation, corners everywhere, and hairpins. I can't really say there was any added benefit from the lower center of gravity, since the Swift Springs are very similar to the CR OEM springs in terms of stiffness. It felt really good on the track, and the car was grippy on high speed corners. I still have to work out my alignment (1.0 front, 2.2 rear), and I had nearly brand new Potenza S-04 tires (225 front 255 rear). If I was doing the original Thunderhill track, in which I did the OEM CR spring/shock combo, then I might have more input on the actual difference. I'm very happy with the drop, as it has settled very nice in both front and rear. It's about a 1 finger gap for both the front and rear. When I first installed them, the front was 2 finger, rear 1.5. It's been 3 months on this setup and I can say that if you like the CR suspension, but just want it a little lower than stock height, the CR Shock/Swift Spec R Spring combo is your best bet
Do you have any more pictures of your car that you can share?
10-20-2014, 02:53 PM
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I am looking to do the koni yellow and swift r combo. Does anyone have any experience with this setup. I have searched but have found limited results. I have a 05 ap2 and recently ordered the koni yellows to replace a blown front strut. I feel this is an opportune time to swap out the springs. I currently have hankook v12 evos on my rims right now. I run 225s up front and 255s in the rear. From what I have read this combo works and won't rub at the highest perch. Does anyone have any first hand experience with this setup? If this is not ideal what springs would one recommend with the koni yellows aside from gc and custom springs?
10-21-2014, 06:10 AM
#235
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I am looking to do the koni yellow and swift r combo. Does anyone have any experience with this setup. I have searched but have found limited results. I have a 05 ap2 and recently ordered the koni yellows to replace a blown front strut. I feel this is an opportune time to swap out the springs. I currently have hankook v12 evos on my rims right now. I run 225s up front and 255s in the rear. From what I have read this combo works and won't rub at the highest perch. Does anyone have any first hand experience with this setup? If this is not ideal what springs would one recommend with the koni yellows aside from gc and custom springs?
02-01-2015, 03:23 PM
#237
Just curious as this would be the setup I would go if I had to choose springs.
I should get a ride from you before you change up your setup.
02-01-2015, 08:53 PM
#238
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It's still very similar to the OEM CR setup. It has perhaps a little less body roll than before, but otherwise drives the same. I probably will have a full coilover setup in the future, yeah.
03-03-2015, 07:55 AM
#239
I believe CR shocks were used in development/testing of Swift R springs. I have seen plenty of posts using Koni Yellows with them. Do a search. Unsure about your "rear bias" question. I'm sure some others will be able to answer that.
03-22-2015, 08:33 PM
#240
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I'm looking into getting CR shocks with Swift Spec R springs for my 2007 s2000. I'm going to be competing in a time attack up here in Ontario and I'm trying to figure out the best suspension for me, without breaking the bank spending $3000+. I've landed on the aggressive damping of the CR shocks with these springs. I'll be adding roll center adjusters for the front and back as well, so I'll have proper camber adjustments on all 4 corners.
What do you CR guys think? Would this combo help me get better lap times? With the stiffer springs, and the great OEM valving? I feel strongly that getting a better lap time with suspension is $3000+, which is KW Clubsports, Motons, JRZ, expensive... I feel this is better than OEM with stiffer springs, and OEM-ish (CR lol) quality/consistency. Or would the straight OEM CR suspension be better?
I run a 235/255 stagger 17x9 square wheels, MY00 front sway bar, if that helps.
What do you CR guys think? Would this combo help me get better lap times? With the stiffer springs, and the great OEM valving? I feel strongly that getting a better lap time with suspension is $3000+, which is KW Clubsports, Motons, JRZ, expensive... I feel this is better than OEM with stiffer springs, and OEM-ish (CR lol) quality/consistency. Or would the straight OEM CR suspension be better?
I run a 235/255 stagger 17x9 square wheels, MY00 front sway bar, if that helps.