Swift Spec-R Springs w/ Koni Orange and Powerflex Spring Pad Isolator Brief Review

[ROCKYFiestta]

do you have a picture of the rear torsion bar installed?? I am very visual at learning and I am interested to see where it goes so it makes sense in my old brain. thx

 

[DangerMouse]

Hello guys,

Just wanted to give a brief review of running the Swift Spec-R Springs w/ Koni Oranges. I haven't seen many reviews on here yet. A lot of people I know are running Swift with Bilstein B8's or Koni Yellows. I ordered the entire set from Ron's Whoosh Motorsports on Black Friday and got an incredible deal. Just got the springs, shocks, and pads on today and the ride is phenomenal! I am currently running on Konig Dekagram 16x8 with Continental EC Sport 205/45r16. The wheel and tire combo alone got rid of most of the jarring ride quality, but the springs and shocks SEALED the deal.

I was worried that the linear springs would be extremely harsh due to numerous posts that I have read, but I have absolutely no complaints. It's probably due to my shock set up. There was someone on the forum that noted that the ride was harsh on Swift Springs with Bilstein B8's and 15inch Team Dynamics. I find it hard to believe, but to each his own. The springs were designed for stock valving so I wanted to keep the set up close to what it was intended for which is why I decided to go for the Koni Oranges. Not to mention the Konis are cheap cheap! Go check out Whoosh if you are thinking of getting a pair. The ride DOES feel a LITTLE floaty, but she feels as if you are gliding across the road and the bumps are almost nonexistent. The turn response is fantastic. I have a Pierce 6 point brace, trunk brace, and rear torsion bar to go with the springs and shocks. I am not currently running any sway bars except stock front sway. I hear the 2016+ have slightly thicker sway bars (?) I plan on adding the midship brace and strut brace once I finish my hybrid turbo set up (x47r/vt330r/ or Whoosh Hybrid coming soon). I've only put about 30miles highway driving so far, but I will update if anything else comes up noticeable. Overall, I love the set-up and I feel like this is how a daily should drive. I used to cringe every single time I'd hit a bump on my stock set-up with stock 17" wheels.

Will post pics whenever available.


Mike

Are you still enjoying this setup? Do you have any more pics of the ride height? I'm wondering how the rear sits with the powerflex perch mounts. Thanks.

 

[neeqness]

For those of you using this setup, have you noticed any rubbing?

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[TyphoonFiST]

Review check-up.....How are things now? LIKES? DISLIKES?

 

[ChicaneR]

Hi, i wanna chime in with my 2 cents. I have the koni oranges front and yellows in the rear with swift springs . Main reason i went with oranges in the front is the price but i also wanted a softer front dampening for increased rotation which ended up working fairly well.. I have not tracked the car yet so I can't give any solid feedback on handling yet , but aggressive driving on the road indicates I have achieved my goal for more turn in without losing stability ( if anything feels more stable and solid). As far as the ride goes, the area i live in has horrible roads and constant road work and the setup has improved ride quality by ALOT! No more jiggly ride on the interstate and much more compliant in the city which came as a surprise. I have had a few other fiesta owners confirm and one was absolutely shocked he has yellow speed racing and has said it's MUCH better in ride quality. Other "handling" mods on the car are as follows , Powerflex street(purple) bushings in the rear , Pierce 2 point brace front , Pierce trunk brace . The yellows in the rear are not adjusted ( softest setting ) . My only complaint is the ride is fairly low now and since i haven't really had a really low car before, I'm not the most careful and has scraped the traction bar ( 2 point brace) a few times , which i'm super grateful for because a couple of them would have busted my cold side pipe or worse the oil pan ;/ The bar itself is holding up o.k but definitely has seen better days. I advise at least the 2 point with undeniable traction and handling benefits but also the protection for a lowered setup. I will track the car soon and can update on handling if anyone needs. Couple pics on how she sits..

 

[Mikey456]

Nice review... it does look like the ride height is a little lower in the front than my car with the stock shocks/swift springs.


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[ChicaneR]

Nice review... it does look like the ride height is a little lower in the front than my car with the stock shocks/swift springs.


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Thanks! Probably, I can only fit 1 finger between the tire and fender horizontally. If I had the choice I would raise the car about an inch. But I wouldnt wanna give up the swifts <3 . I wanna upgrade to the ycw's if I ever get serious about tracking the car and move closer to a track ^.^ closest one is about 1.30 hours. =/

 

[DangerMouse]

Just fyi on koni orange, I ordered on April 15th still haven't received the front right strut. National back order. Exchanged for bilstein b8, my original choice but they too were on back order and the reason I ordered koni orange. Bilsteins shipped and will be delivered tomorrow so fingers crossed.

 

[ChicaneR]

Just fyi on koni orange, I ordered on April 15th still haven't received the front right strut. National back order. Exchanged for bilstein b8, my original choice but they too were on back order and the reason I ordered koni orange. Bilsteins shipped and will be delivered tomorrow so fingers crossed.

Funny , the exact opposite happened to me. Ordered the b8's in the front and got refunded and decided to go for the orange's XD

 

[TyphoonFiST]

So what was the FINAL drop numbers for those who have gone with Koni oranges and Swift Spec-r springs?

 

[EnthusiaST]

Just installed them on my fist. Unfortunately I’m on some very soft sidewall snow tires and probably won’t be able to give a proper review until it warms up again.

 

[EnthusiaST]

Today vs install day 2 days ago.

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