SoCalISF

That is why I typically pick up the phone before emailing any business. They always answer the phone at Swift during regular business hours.

Kov

waiting for Monday now, hope I get some answers.

Kov

Called Swift Springs and spoke to Leonard (super nice guy)... said he is not 100% sure if the springs would work on AWD since they don't have a car to test it on in Cali

He asked if RSR downs work for AWD IS's or is there two sets of springs RSR (rwd) and RSR (for awd) - which there is unless its SUPER DOWNS which work on both rwd/awd


guess us AWD guys are out of luck for now

3ISRC

I've always wondered, is there a difference in the suspension of RWD to AWD? Why would it be any different. I can see yes on the drivetrain. Please educate me .

Answer

Wondering the same... If the super downs work on both, why aren't the downs the same?

Kov

I don't have those answers

RS-R could probably clear it up... maybe something to do with factory ride height they come in at (rwd vs awd)


Looks like Tanabe makes springs that work both for RWD and AWD as well.

Kov

if I drop my ride on swift springs, I should only need rear camber?

Rebirthing

Based on what the guys at Swift, 95% of the people who drop their cars on these springs don't need any camber.

Kov

Ok thanks.

faisal11ir

I got camber arms just in case the alignment shop says its going negative, which he did tell me for the stock....car is already in negative camber from factory.

gregerst

Looks like I'll be going with RSR Downs then. The drop is supposed to be nearly identical anyway.

ModInJapan

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I didn't need to get an alignment when I dropped my car on Swifts!

-Josh (jlee@modinjapan.com)

SoCalISF

My wife's car ended up with way too much negative on the rear. Tire wear would have been negatively influenced. Installed camber arms and dialed the camber right in.

Wambulance

How about the front? No need for a camber kit for the front? Which camber arms did you go with for the rears?

SoCalISF

Wambulance.... Check out post #21-29 in this thread, good info. there from when I was lowering the car.

Let me know if you need anything. I researched a lot of springs (even buying different sets) before I made a decision.