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Old 04-27-2008, 07:42 PM
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Just install Swift - Best mod to todate

I did some pictures, so when I get time this week I will post them

First, I have a few friends with Fits and they have use Eibach or Tein for lowering springs. I have drove their cars.

NOTHING COMPARES TO SWIFT SPRINGS. my car handles like it should have from the factory. not harsh, not bouncy.. perfect. and the tire rumble I had from going over bumps, gone. It handles awesome. These springs are designed to unload faster and are much lighter. I had Tein on my scion and they sucked.

It lowered it about 1-1/4 front and 1.1 rear. perfect for a daily driver, but the most important thing, is it handle so much better.

love it.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 08:24 PM
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Where did you purchase these from? And if you don't mind, how much did you get them for?

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Old 04-27-2008, 08:28 PM
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Where did you purchase these from? And if you don't mind, how much did you get them for?

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250.00 shipped. we have a dealer in town.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 08:42 PM
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cant wait for the pics, I'm looking into these.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 09:19 PM
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that sounds like a nice drop. not too low, yet noticably lower than stock.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
I did some pictures, so when I get time this week I will post them

First, I have a few friends with Fits and they have use Eibach or Tein for lowering springs. I have drove their cars.

NOTHING COMPARES TO SWIFT SPRINGS. my car handles like it should have from the factory. not harsh, not bouncy.. perfect. and the tire rumble I had from going over bumps, gone. It handles awesome. These springs are designed to unload faster and are much lighter. I had Tein on my scion and they sucked.

It lowered it about 1-1/4 front and 1.1 rear. perfect for a daily driver, but the most important thing, is it handle so much better.

love it.
Swift manufactures a lot of springs for OEMs and even aftermarket companies, which is why you like them so much. They know what they're doing
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 11:47 PM
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Is this just a spring change or a strut change as well?
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:24 AM
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pics!!!!!!!!!!!!! please
 
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pix or it never happened
 
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pix or it never happened
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Old 04-28-2008, 06:34 PM
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here it is: Lowered on Swift Springs
Just got one done, I will do more tomorrow when I get my new wheels on.
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 06:36 PM
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hmmm...still looks stock imo.
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 06:40 PM
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it must ride well...but she wanted a mild drop.


i want my car SLAMMED. otherwise i would have gone swift, for the quality.
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:02 PM
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it looks lowering more in person. the ride is awesome for a daily driver
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:06 PM
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they probably need to settle a bit as well.
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMchris.com
they probably need to settle a bit as well.
you know, today, after I drove about 85 miles, they seem to be a bit lower today. yes, you are right, they did settle.

I will take some more pics with my new wheels tomorrow.
 
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give them a few weeks to settle.

it's a subtle drop but it's definitely lower than stock.
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 10:47 PM
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I think the drop looks good. Just low enough to take up a good chunk of the wheel gap without sacrificing too much suspension travel.
 
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looks good girl!!
 

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oh yea they do
 


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