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Old 05-28-15, 09:29 PM
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Hi all, just thought I would post up that we have our test car and the first spring articles in hand for installation over the next few days. Should be able to post of specs once testing is completed.
Here are the before pics as we get started on the anti 4x4 process.
Thanks, Mike
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Hi all, just thought I would post up that we have our test car and the first spring articles in hand for installation over the next few days. Should be able to post of specs once testing is completed.
Here are the before pics as we get started on the anti 4x4 process.
Thanks, Mike
Nice!!! Big fan with swift springs! Had them on my Evo x! Very excellent!!
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Are those wheels the VMR v803's? I'm gonna get those in gunmetal!
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Are those wheels the VMR v803's? I'm gonna get those in gunmetal!
Those are Rennen Crl55's 20x8.5 square. Haven't decided how I feel about them. Considering swapping them for Vossen Cv7's. Can't want to see her lowered on springs designed for our AWD vehicles.
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So far the front is installed, bushings neutralized and working on the rear today.
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BTW, I will be doing a full write-up with the process etc for install with more detailed pictures.
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Just one pic of the car with test springs installed. Fender lip-wise the front still remains slightly higher however, chassis-wise the front sits .5" lower as measured to the frame rail from the ground.
The car drives well planted with limited sway in the corners now and a very nice damped ride that is both non-jarring and comfortable but sporty and responsive as well. We will circle back around and see if the ride heights need revision after road testing and further feedback.
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Just one pic of the car with test springs installed. Fender lip-wise the front still remains slightly higher however, chassis-wise the front sits .5" lower as measured to the frame rail from the ground.
The car drives well planted with limited sway in the corners now and a very nice damped ride that is both non-jarring and comfortable but sporty and responsive as well. We will circle back around and see if the ride heights need revision after road testing and further feedback.
Mike
From the picture it looks like the car is sagging alot in the back. There is no fender gap in back but gap in front. Is it a bad picture or is it like that? Are these springs for a GS350 that were used? I will be the official swift test car for the RWD direct from swift. Getting them installed this Saturday (6/6) so I will post up results.
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From the picture it looks like the car is sagging alot in the back. There is no fender gap in back but gap in front. Is it a bad picture or is it like that? Are these springs for a GS350 that were used? I will be the official swift test car for the RWD direct from swift. Getting them installed this Saturday (6/8) so I will post up results.
8th is a monday though
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From the picture it looks like the car is sagging alot in the back. There is no fender gap in back but gap in front. Is it a bad picture or is it like that? Are these springs for a GS350 that were used? I will be the official swift test car for the RWD direct from swift. Getting them installed this Saturday (6/6) so I will post up results.
These are RC specific. There is a larger fender gap up front as I stated but the fender arch is significantly larger than the back. The spec will be ongoing and there will be a revision in the future to bring it down further.
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These are RC specific. There is a larger fender gap up front as I stated but the fender arch is significantly larger than the back. The spec will be ongoing and there will be a revision in the future to bring it down further.
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Do you think the rear stance will stay that low? (a little to low for me and Salt lake city)

Thanks for the info!
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