Lowering springs in the front only- who has done this?
12-27-14, 04:54 PM
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Anyone with the stock (or Swift) front springs handy feel like doing me a favor?
Whats the height and the inner diameter?
There are a few sproing companies to which you can custom order by the spring.. it would make more sense then ordering all 4 if you would only use 2!
Whats the height and the inner diameter?
There are a few sproing companies to which you can custom order by the spring.. it would make more sense then ordering all 4 if you would only use 2!
12-28-14, 08:41 AM
#63
I can measure my stock springs tomorrow and let you know the height and diameter.
12-31-14, 04:13 AM
#64
After starting this thread and seeing the feedback, I went ahead and did it. Almost 2 years later, I'm still happy with my decision to do the Swift springs in the front only. I've noticed zero degradation in my ride quality (admittedly, I don't track) and the look is so much better. My car now has an even wheel gap all the way around and looks like i'd hoped it would have come from the factory.
I'm pleased with my decision to lower the front only.
I'm pleased with my decision to lower the front only.
01-05-15, 08:08 AM
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01-27-15, 08:55 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nd-lights.html
He has a photo of Swifts on the front only, then a few of Swifts F+R and 15mm spacers.
The rear springs barely lower the car at all. Thinking about doing the Swift springs myself to take care of the front gap. About the only thing on the car that annoys me on occasion.
01-28-15, 07:03 AM
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2012 w/ front and rear swift springs.
I used the four springs I paid for.
2012 lexus isf at the shell by marny quinto, on Flickr
I used the four springs I paid for.
2012 lexus isf at the shell by marny quinto, on Flickr
01-16-17, 01:17 PM
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2012 w/ front and rear swift springs.
I used the four springs I paid for.
2012 lexus isf at the shell by marny quinto, on Flickr
I used the four springs I paid for.
2012 lexus isf at the shell by marny quinto, on Flickr
01-16-17, 10:43 PM
#71
I won't answer for him, but I'll answer for myself....The ride quality is definitely worse....No if, and, or buts about it! But I think the ride quality was superb and "Cadillac like" stock and I'm kinda glad the swifts stiffened up the ride more and I can feel bumps in the road now, like a real sports car, lol. But the ride is amazingly good on a stock '12+ (with new tires).
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01-19-17, 12:00 AM
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I won't answer for him, but I'll answer for myself....The ride quality is definitely worse....No if, and, or buts about it! But I think the ride quality was superb and "Cadillac like" stock and I'm kinda glad the swifts stiffened up the ride more and I can feel bumps in the road now, like a real sports car, lol. But the ride is amazingly good on a stock '12+ (with new tires).
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giving the illusion that u got more cuz you feel more...it's not stiffness , its lack of load bearing
01-19-17, 06:26 AM
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scroll back a bit...those bumps u feel are not stiffness it's the swift springs inability to take the load of the weight of the isf's front weight...the springs are not cutting it..that's what u are feeling...the shocks are absorbing less and passing it into you because the springs are under stress because they are strong enough to handle the load on them....looks at the pics I posted in this thread...pics don't lie...thinner metal on the after markets, stocks are like 1 to 2mm thicker all the way around....they can take the weight ...the swifts can't.
giving the illusion that u got more cuz you feel more...it's not stiffness , its lack of load bearing
giving the illusion that u got more cuz you feel more...it's not stiffness , its lack of load bearing
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