Swift Springs for TL???
05-23-2006, 11:05 PM
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Swift Springs for TL???
Opak Racing/Spoon Racing recommended that I use Swift Springs because they are lighter and does not compromise the ride. The Springs will lower my car about 1.2 inches.
Link to their site:
http://216.105.56.102/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=91
Has anyone here heard for this company?
Any opinion?
Link to their site:
http://216.105.56.102/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=91
Has anyone here heard for this company?
Any opinion?
05-25-2006, 07:46 AM
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Slow down there, tiger! You posted at midnight, so it's no surprise there was no response by the time you bumped it an hour and a half later.
Now, I just poked around their site...where exactly did you get that their springs will fit on the TL; there isn't a link for applications that I could find?
Now, I just poked around their site...where exactly did you get that their springs will fit on the TL; there isn't a link for applications that I could find?
05-25-2006, 10:13 AM
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Slow down there, tiger! You posted at midnight, so it's no surprise there was no response by the time you bumped it an hour and a half later.
Now, I just poked around their site...where exactly did you get that their springs will fit on the TL; there isn't a link for applications that I could find?
Now, I just poked around their site...where exactly did you get that their springs will fit on the TL; there isn't a link for applications that I could find?
chill_dog, it's there. Click on Sport Mach Lowering Springs. Top of the page is the Honda/Acura applications, 3G is 2nd from the bottom.
I guess they do make OEM-size springs.
05-25-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
chill_dog, it's there. Click on Sport Mach Lowering Springs. Top of the page is the Honda/Acura applications, 3G is 2nd from the bottom.
Neorick - I'd be willing to bet no one here has those springs...want to be a guinea pig?
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05-26-2006, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Thanks. Must've been off of one of the links on the Technical tab...just tried looking, but the site was running slow and I'm not feeling patient at the moment. Bottom line, another set of springs that can be paired with the Koni's
Neorick - I'd be willing to bet no one here has those springs...want to be a guinea pig?
Neorick - I'd be willing to bet no one here has those springs...want to be a guinea pig?
05-26-2006, 12:06 PM
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$215 for a set of springs isn't bad, and a 5 lb weight loss is good provided it doesn't affect the structural integrity of the spring, which I'm guessing it doesn't as they've been around a while and that's what they do. Truly only one way to find out 
05-27-2006, 08:17 PM
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And the lbs/inch rating isn't that high, so the ride should be comparable to stock. The site says 353 lbs/inch front and 202 rear. What's the stock lbs/inch rating?
I was thinking of cutting the stock coils one coil to lower ride height. It wouldn't change the spring rate just the height of the spring and the car would ride the same.
I was thinking of cutting the stock coils one coil to lower ride height. It wouldn't change the spring rate just the height of the spring and the car would ride the same.
07-21-2006, 10:01 PM
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Finally bit the bullet!!!
It took about 1.5 hours to put in but it is finally done!!!
The ride is the same (smooth) but i do feel the car is more responsive on tight turns and dont feel the car swaying. The car was lower by 1.5 inches but it does not look slammed (which is great). I was told to let it settle for about 300 miles.
Overall, I am very happy and satisfied.
I would recommend it. Edmund of OPAK racing showed me that they are using swift on all theire race cars ( www.opakracing.com ) and they are very satisfied with the handling.
I would recommend it!!!!
The ride is the same (smooth) but i do feel the car is more responsive on tight turns and dont feel the car swaying. The car was lower by 1.5 inches but it does not look slammed (which is great). I was told to let it settle for about 300 miles.
Overall, I am very happy and satisfied.
I would recommend it. Edmund of OPAK racing showed me that they are using swift on all theire race cars ( www.opakracing.com ) and they are very satisfied with the handling.
I would recommend it!!!!
07-28-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
How much did they charge for the install?
07-28-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
07-31-2006, 12:34 AM
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Finally....Here are some Pictures of Swift Springs Installed
07-31-2006, 12:52 AM
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07-31-2006, 10:02 AM
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Pics look good...maybe if you run across a camera again you can get a straight side shot (I'm with you on not being digitally inclined, so I know how it is). Ride is the same as stock? That kind of surprises me 
...it's not bouncy?
...it's not bouncy?
07-31-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Pics look good...maybe if you run across a camera again you can get a straight side shot (I'm with you on not being digitally inclined, so I know how it is). Ride is the same as stock? That kind of surprises me ...it's not bouncy?
...it's not bouncy?I can really feel the TL handling on corners are much better and sudden lane change the car is more responsive.
08-01-2006, 02:49 AM
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Finally some pics! i agree with chill dog we do need some straight side shots. how do you like those dunlop fm901's? I think they suck really bad in the rain and are very annoying for sound
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Originally Posted by Neorick
It rides great...just a tad bit bouncy...
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Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
how do you like those dunlop fm901's? I think they suck really bad in the rain and are very annoying for sound
They are bad...too much road noise, the grip is just ok. Just waiting for another year before I swap this mofo.
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Originally Posted by Neorick
It rides great...just a tad bit bouncy...I like the fact that for long drives it is still comfortable...They told me that the springs will still settle so give it a few more months.
I can really feel the TL handling on corners are much better and sudden lane change the car is more responsive.
I can really feel the TL handling on corners are much better and sudden lane change the car is more responsive.
also, did you get a camber kit or shocks or anything else? i'm kind of curious if the suspension will be okay with just the springs. thanks!
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I bouncy because it doesn't have matched shocks. If all you care about is lowering the car, and not about the performance aspect than just doing springs is ok. I personally don't know why anybody would do the springs and not do the shocks especially when your doing the job. Like changing a timing belt and not doing the water pump. To my the whole point of doing the suspension if for performance, not to drive around in a lowered bouncing bean like all the other cheap ass civic ricers.
Also the stock shocks are compressed all the time leading to premature failure.
Also the stock shocks are compressed all the time leading to premature failure.
08-01-2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Midnight_TL
tad bit bouncy? how would it compare to stock on a 1-10 scale with 1 being way off and 10 being stock ride...thanks and by the way it looks hella nice. that's exactly how much i wanna lower mine by.
also, did you get a camber kit or shocks or anything else? i'm kind of curious if the suspension will be okay with just the springs. thanks!
also, did you get a camber kit or shocks or anything else? i'm kind of curious if the suspension will be okay with just the springs. thanks!
I did not get new cambers since the car only went down by 1.2. The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2. They also told me to wait about 300 mile then get it alligned
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I bouncy because it doesn't have matched shocks. If all you care about is lowering the car, and not about the performance aspect than just doing springs is ok.
I personally don't know why anybody would do the springs and not do the shocks especially when your doing the job. Like changing a timing belt and not doing the water pump. To my the whole point of doing the suspension if for performance, not to drive around in a lowered bouncing bean like all the other cheap ass civic ricers.
Also the stock shocks are compressed all the time leading to premature failure.
I personally don't know why anybody would do the springs and not do the shocks especially when your doing the job. Like changing a timing belt and not doing the water pump. To my the whole point of doing the suspension if for performance, not to drive around in a lowered bouncing bean like all the other cheap ass civic ricers.
Also the stock shocks are compressed all the time leading to premature failure.
I "personally" decided just the springs for now since it is fairly new (the shocks and the car) and OPAK Racing agreed with me on this. I asked them if I am better of with Coilovers and they asked me how I want the ride to feel. I wanted to lower the car but not drastically, just enough for me and to anyone who knows to notice but not sacrifice the ride. In the end to each his own (right?).
This is my car and I make decision based on what i think is right....might not be right for you ..but right for me.
If the shock fails...then so be it...right? I will replace it then....by that time who knows...a better technology might be available that is better than yours..
08-01-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Neorick
The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2.
. Oh well, maybe one day I'll do something about that. Glad to hear the ride is basically the same. I'll have to keep these in mind if and when I change my suspension from ASPEC.
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Originally Posted by Neorick
The ride is 9 on a scale of 10, I wanted my car lowered but not suffer through the rough ride. I also did not want to make the car too low hence just going with the springs....it decent looking lowered car..not the radical too low look.
I did not get new cambers since the car only went down by 1.2. The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2. They also told me to wait about 300 mile then get it alligned
I respect your opinion and expect the same from you.
I "personally" decided just the springs for now since it is fairly new (the shocks and the car) and OPAK Racing agreed with me on this. I asked them if I am better of with Coilovers and they asked me how I want the ride to feel. I wanted to lower the car but not drastically, just enough for me and to anyone who knows to notice but not sacrifice the ride. In the end to each his own (right?).
This is my car and I make decision based on what i think is right....might not be right for you ..but right for me.
If the shock fails...then so be it...right? I will replace it then....by that time who knows...a better technology might be available that is better than yours..
I did not get new cambers since the car only went down by 1.2. The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2. They also told me to wait about 300 mile then get it alligned
I respect your opinion and expect the same from you.
I "personally" decided just the springs for now since it is fairly new (the shocks and the car) and OPAK Racing agreed with me on this. I asked them if I am better of with Coilovers and they asked me how I want the ride to feel. I wanted to lower the car but not drastically, just enough for me and to anyone who knows to notice but not sacrifice the ride. In the end to each his own (right?).
This is my car and I make decision based on what i think is right....might not be right for you ..but right for me.
If the shock fails...then so be it...right? I will replace it then....by that time who knows...a better technology might be available that is better than yours..
09-11-2006, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Neorick
The ride is 9 on a scale of 10, I wanted my car lowered but not suffer through the rough ride. I also did not want to make the car too low hence just going with the springs....it decent looking lowered car..not the radical too low look.
I did not get new cambers since the car only went down by 1.2. The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2. They also told me to wait about 300 mile then get it alligned
I respect your opinion and expect the same from you.
I "personally" decided just the springs for now since it is fairly new (the shocks and the car) and OPAK Racing agreed with me on this. I asked them if I am better of with Coilovers and they asked me how I want the ride to feel. I wanted to lower the car but not drastically, just enough for me and to anyone who knows to notice but not sacrifice the ride. In the end to each his own (right?).
This is my car and I make decision based on what i think is right....might not be right for you ..but right for me.
If the shock fails...then so be it...right? I will replace it then....by that time who knows...a better technology might be available that is better than yours..
I did not get new cambers since the car only went down by 1.2. The aSpec coilover is low to 1.2. They also told me to wait about 300 mile then get it alligned
I respect your opinion and expect the same from you.
I "personally" decided just the springs for now since it is fairly new (the shocks and the car) and OPAK Racing agreed with me on this. I asked them if I am better of with Coilovers and they asked me how I want the ride to feel. I wanted to lower the car but not drastically, just enough for me and to anyone who knows to notice but not sacrifice the ride. In the end to each his own (right?).
This is my car and I make decision based on what i think is right....might not be right for you ..but right for me.
If the shock fails...then so be it...right? I will replace it then....by that time who knows...a better technology might be available that is better than yours..
where is the best place to buy the springs?
TIA
09-13-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
would you still rate it at 9 given 10 is stock ride quality?
where is the best place to buy the springs?
TIA
where is the best place to buy the springs?
TIA
. I like the look and the ride was not compromised.You can get them at www.opakracing.com. Ask for Edmund (owner) They are the official Spoon Sport team in the US. Tell him rick of Acirazine recommended them.
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Originally Posted by Neorick
I rate it 9.5 now . I like the look and the ride was not compromised.
You can get them at www.opakracing.com. Ask for Edmund (owner) They are the official Spoon Sport team in the US. Tell him rick of Acirazine recommended them.
. I like the look and the ride was not compromised.You can get them at www.opakracing.com. Ask for Edmund (owner) They are the official Spoon Sport team in the US. Tell him rick of Acirazine recommended them.
I got the Swift springs a while ago, the springs is great but did you feel the rear is not stable while you changing lane on the freeway(70-80mph)??
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Originally Posted by KenUA6
I got the Swift springs a while ago, the springs is great but did you feel the rear is not stable while you changing lane on the freeway(70-80mph)??
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was just reading up...anyone else with an update on these?
nice website...http://www.swiftsprings.com/
nice website...http://www.swiftsprings.com/
. They (Don of Hilltop Auto - Daly City) recomended changing rear camber but since the TL is FWD he is not too concerend.
I am Rating this now a 10 (1-10 scale 10 being best)
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