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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Swift springs

Anyone planning on getting them? They will be released the first week of June and won't be available till mid June. Anyone with GDs running swift springs if so what kind of shocks are you running with these?
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Thanks for the update!

They're definitely the springs I've been waiting for. I like the linear spring rate and the fact that on the GD the drop seemed more sensible for a DD, especially if loaded in the back, while providing improved handling characteristics.
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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yup been waiting for it as well cant wait but i wanna know whats a good shock to run
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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I was under the impression that after market shocks for our GE8's were still unavailable?

Hopefully Swift's claims of working well with stock shocks will be true
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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ya haven't found any shocks state side yet hopefully koni?
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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I have the Swift springs installed on my GE8 for about 3+ months now.

*Test FIT ;]*

The drop from the springs is not bad, not as low as some would like but the ride is nice.
The handling feels a lot more responsive and stiffer at higher speeds.

When I got my car back from their office in Ontario, they told me the drop was about Front/Rear = 1.2/1.0 so i'm sure their similar to the GD's version. As soon as i find some time off work ill try to upload some pictures. *hopefully* =X

I'm not that knowledgeable in suspension stuff, but when Swift asked if I wanted springs I just jumped on it x]
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Awesome, that's exactly the kind of drop I've been looking for considering my Fit is a DD and load her up with stuff often as well.

Pleas post pics when you get the chance.
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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Its a pretty subtle drop. When i first got them, I didn't really notice a difference but once they set its a different story . The only picture i can get at the moment is from the other thread:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/cali...e-meet-15.html

 
Old May 1, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Looks good. Pretty moderate drop.
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by fit4afit
Its a pretty subtle drop. When i first got them, I didn't really notice a difference but once they set its a different story . The only picture i can get at the moment is from the other thread:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/cali...e-meet-15.html

lucky! cant wait till i get these springs
 
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