adrs2k

Springs are on, only drove about 2miles so far. Car is def MUCH lower now and looks like a proper performance vehicle Full review probably next week...

#172CR

Good, I'm going to link both yours and John's in the FAQ

adrs2k

This pic will have to suffice until I am able to get some proper pictures later in the week.

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Cronic

Looks pretty much perfect imo.

takchi

MOAR PICS PLEASE!

adrs2k

More pictures coming this weekend after alignment and canyon runs

Anyway, Swift Spec R from Kami Speed. $299 shipped and they get drop shipped from Swift USA in CA, so I got them in 3 days . Had two friends come help me with the install and took about 2hrs.

To reiterate:

CR Spring rates

Front: 7.0kg/mm=392ft/lbs

Rear: 6.2kg/mm=348ft/lbs


Spec R Spring rates

Front: 7.5kg/mm=420ft/lbs

Rear: 7.0kg/mm=392ft/lbs

Initial Review:
Swift claims these will lower your car 1.25 inches front and back. I measured 1.2 in the front and just about 1 inch in the rear the day after I lowered the car. I think the car sits perfectly now and is exactly how the CR should have come, but maybe not quite as low in the front. I think I may rub under heavy cornering but we'll see. I will be maxing out the front camber (-1.5-2.0) so that should help. Car feels very stockish, but more compliant and absorbs bumps better. The car is certainly less jarring and rough over road imperfections, that said I feel the car lost a little of its personality, but that is not necessarily a bad thing because the ride is improved. I have not noticed any difference in the feeling of the front of the car, but as I suspected I did notice the difference in the rear. The car seems to set much quicker and turn faster now. Before the car felt like it had a little roll, then set a little slower in the rear in a corner, and that transition seems to happen quicker, and its more progressive thanks to the coil winding of the springs. I actually pitched the car in a corner I like to take and had vsa kicking on because the rear slid. Never had that happen before. Car is flatter and does feel like its on coil overs. Some have asked why springs?? For an aggressive street car the CR dampers are fantastic imo and it would be impossible to match the FEEL of the CR dampers with a coil over. Since I am unfortunately not tracking the car, I made the decision to get the looks right, and to not mess with the feel of the car. That and I was feeling cheap and did not want to spend over 2g's on a new suspension.

Alignment is coming Friday, then probably a run up HWY 88 afterwards to play

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/41071623@N03/7975391517/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41071623@N03/7975391517/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41071623@N03/, on Flickr

takchi

Dayamn...car looks great...

RylisPro

Gotta admit car looks awesome!

Ldo

Damn, that looks awesome. I want a set so bad, but I'm notorious for pulling into a parking too far and lick the curb in front. With this drop, I'm gonna destroy the front bumper before the springs can fully settle

Toneezy

Sorry don't have a CR, but I stumbled upon this thread and have the Spec-R springs also. Just wanted to chime in and say I am very happy with these also. Car is driven on the street and tracked about once every 1-2 months. I have them installed on Koni's and these are a perfect balance for street and occasional track day. Exactly what I needed.