My Baby Got New Shoes

[Kip2MyLou]

I love them. I chose them because they were linear rate. I didn't like that so many weren't publishing spring rates and instead going the route of "progressive". I didn't want my car to be softer in normal driving and to only perform when loaded up. I wanted crisp handling right from the initial turn-in without having to wait for weight transfer.

The fact that Swift uses a shock dyno to test the stock dampers and then chooses a spring rate to match was key. It meant an easy install and assured performance.

Oh okay, that makes sense. Might look into them then. You have a link for them? And you plan on running with stock shocks for a while or getting upgraded shocks?

 

[SpooledUpST]

Any rubbing issues? 17x8 seems like it could get tough to fit. What size tires?

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Any rubbing issues? 17x8 seems like it could get tough to fit. What size tires?

215/40. It's in his signature.

 

[Chris G]

Any rubbing issues? 17x8 seems like it could get tough to fit. What size tires?

I'm curious about this as well.

 

[15Fist3rST]

NICE NICE NICE, we have similar taste. I just put my Matte Black Grids 17x7.5 ET45 with Yoko Advan AD08s on the other day, also on a performance blue. I've never had tires of this caliber and was shocked about how much more grip I have now.

 

[iso100]

Oh okay, that makes sense. Might look into them then. You have a link for them? And you plan on running with stock shocks for a while or getting upgraded shocks?

I started here and then looked for retailers:
http://www.swiftsprings.net/products/sport-compact/spec-r.html

I think Modbargains carries them now.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I started here and then looked for retailers:
http://www.swiftsprings.net/products/sport-compact/spec-r.html

I think Modbargains carries them now.

I'll definitely check them out. I don't think I can drop mine now though. I'm running 225/45 on 16x7. Don't think it's going to clear.

 

[iso100]

I'll definitely check them out. I don't think I can drop mine now though. I'm running 225/45 on 16x7. Don't think it's going to clear.

What offset?

 

[Kip2MyLou]

What offset?

40. Posted some photos in the ''what I did to my car today?'' thread.

 

[iso100]

40. Posted some photos in the ''what I did to my car today?'' thread.

40mm offset with 225's does put it out pretty wide. That's another 5mm closer to the fender lip than mine is already.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

40mm offset with 225's does put it out pretty wide. That's another 5mm closer to the fender lip than mine is already.

Yeah definitely makes me think it won't work. Ha.

 

[DailydrivenFiST]

I started here and then looked for retailers:
http://www.swiftsprings.net/products/sport-compact/spec-r.html

I think Modbargains carries them now.

Just ordered my swift springs. Do you rub at all with the 17x8s with 215/40s? It doesn't look like it would. Just a very slight stretch on the wheels to help not rub. I track my FiST and I'm looking for a stiffer ride and lighter wheels other than stock haha. I still have no idea how you got hyper black grids. I can only find matte black....I might just settle with them.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I started here and then looked for retailers:
http://www.swiftsprings.net/products/sport-compact/spec-r.html

I think Modbargains carries them now.

And you plan on running with stock shocks for a while or getting upgraded shocks?

 

[JasonHaven]

Railroad tracks... you typical photographer you

(Also, wheels look nice too!)

 

[TrickSTer]

Sweeet!

Love to see a shot from behind to see the stance.

What IC do you have? (It's not in your signature.)

 

[iso100]

Just ordered my swift springs. Do you rub at all with the 17x8s with 215/40s? It doesn't look like it would. Just a very slight stretch on the wheels to help not rub. I track my FiST and I'm looking for a stiffer ride and lighter wheels other than stock haha. I still have no idea how you got hyper black grids. I can only find matte black....I might just settle with them.

So far I haven't rubbed yet but they've only been on the car since Thursday. I've pushed it pretty hard in twisties but definitely not 10/10ths yet. I'm thinking it's not going to rub and even if it does it would be at max braking while turning (which you shouldn't ever do). I'll update the thread if I end up getting rubbing.

 

[iso100]

And you plan on running with stock shocks for a while or getting upgraded shocks?

I plan on running with stock shocks. Swift designed them to work with the stock valving (which is already stiff) and if they wear out I'll get new ones at $40 each. I have almost 19k on the car and the upgraded springs since last July. So far no issues.

 

[iso100]

Sweeet!

Love to see a shot from behind to see the stance.

What IC do you have? (It's not in your signature.)

Whoops! I have the Mishimoto J-Line.

Here's a cellphone shot from the back:

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I plan on running with stock shocks. Swift designed them to work with the stock valving (which is already stiff) and if they wear out I'll get new ones at $40 each. I have almost 19k on the car and the upgraded springs since last July. So far no issues.

Sounds awesome. I still looking around the see if I can run them with my set up.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

So far I haven't rubbed yet but they've only been on the car since Thursday. I've pushed it pretty hard in twisties but definitely not 10/10ths yet. I'm thinking it's not going to rub and even if it does it would be at max braking while turning (which you shouldn't ever do). I'll update the thread if I end up getting rubbing.

Are these the same springs?

http://www.modbargains.com/swift-spec-r-springs-ford-fiesta-st-2014up.htm#customer-reviews