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2012-2013 Lowering/ Drop spring options?

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Old 05-01-13, 03:16 PM
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Any update on how things have worked out? I want to provide further feedback to Swift on the 2012 application.


The springs dropped the car evenly and the ride quality is smooth. It can closely be comparable to the stock 2012 ride quality if not just a small notch lower IMO. If the springs were to drop the rear any lower, the rear would sag. If the front were any lower, it would look good, but it will give the car a "rake" look. Please keep in mind, I barely drive the car so I doubt the springs have had the chance to really settle in, I barely put 200 miles on them since the install. Overall though im completly satisfied with Swift Sport Springs! ... for now, till i get some more flow to go the BC/Swift combo so I can drop the car a tad bit lower. Thanks for checking up on us FIGS! Thats what I call top notch customer service! You the man bro!

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The full vehicle pictures really help. Thanks for the follow up post. I care about what we sell and strive for perfection or at least consistent expectations
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So thanks to the OP for this link
Here's my 2013 lowered on Swift springs. My tires are upgraded to Michelin pilot super sport; 235 40 19 fronts and 265 35 19 rears.



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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
There is a hole in your car.
Old 05-30-13, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
There is a hole in your car.
It's photoshopped, I wanted to see how it'd lool like.
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I know this is an old thread, but I recently acquired a 2012 IS F and do not like the front wheel gap - the rears doesn't seem too bad... So I wanted to know if anyone just installed the springs in the front only. What difference in ride quality/comfort, handling, and looks of it?

Would it be ok just to install the springs in the front or best to do the rear also?

also, what is the stock spring rates?
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Like others had mentioned, do it right and get coilovers.
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Originally Posted by ULTSISF
Like others had mentioned, do it right and get coilovers.
There is no need if I am not doing it for track, race, etc... only for stance, asthetics, and elimination of front wheel gap
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
There is no need if I am not doing it for track, race, etc... only for stance, asthetics, and elimination of front wheel gap
If that's the case, buy my swift springs
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Originally Posted by ULTSISF
If that's the case, buy my swift springs
It will not work on my car, thus the reason for this thread... 2012+ is different
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
It will not work on my car, thus the reason for this thread... 2012+ is different
Someone correct me but I think swift springs do work with the 2012+
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Originally Posted by ULTSISF
Someone correct me but I think swift springs do work with the 2012+
http://www.swiftsprings.net/products...t-springs.html

Also, it's mentioned on the 11th and 12th post of this thread...
Old 09-28-13, 11:48 AM
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There are swift springs for 2012+ now. Juanca had problems since he was the guinea pig and put 08-11 Swift springs on his 2012 ISF. The 2012s have a different spring and perch.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...out-there.html
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^ thank you

Moving back to my original questions;

If anyone just installed the springs in the front only. What difference in ride quality/comfort, handling, and looks of it?

Would it be ok just to install the springs in the front or best to do the rear also?

also, what is the stock spring rates?
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Idk on the link u provided. Both show the same part number.


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