So...I've had the Swifts on for a few thousand miles and just noticed the other day while working on the car that one side sits a little lower than the other. (I was sliding a jack under one side then the other.) I measured and the front driver's side sits 1cm lower than the front passenger side and the rear driver's side sits 1/2cm lower than the rear passenger's side.

I called up the shop who installed them and they said they would check them tomorrow. Any ideas on what they/I should look for or what could cause this?

Thanks!

 

That sounds like a structural defect or you were parked on uneven pavement when you measured it... It is possible that it could be that if the places you measured at were plastic that those parts could have made ground contact at some time and pushed upward... The Swift springs on my GD-3 never sagged.... I guess measuring the length of the springs with the weight of the car on the tires with equal tire pressure will determine if the springs are the problem..

 

Measured on 2 different surfaces w/ the same result. Measured both the plastic w/ a ruler and the floor jack by sight. I haven't checked tire pressure, but I found this on a civic site w/ the same issue:

Originally posted by tekgnosis
Spazzball: (DnarahP)

It's the way the OEM setup is designed: they have the front drivers side sit stiffer/higher so that when a driver gets in, it is almost corner balanced.

This is one thing I've read.

Another thing I've read is that it's because of the way the engine sits. It sits closer to the drivers side, so they beef up the drivers side spring.

But, aftermarket springs don't account for this, so they make both sides the same, which results in your car being lower on the drivers side. I had the same thing with my sedan, and I've noticed it on countless 7thgen civics.

No worries d00d!

 

1 centimeter = 0.393700787 inches Not much.

 

1 centimeter = 0.393700787 inches Not much.



Did you measure gap between finders and tires? Also measure while you are sitting in the car.

 

but glad I'm here. Honestly I was a bit worried about these springs but I keep hearing nothing but good things from reputable members of this community so I picked up a used set from another member here...

there was a slight difference in the rears, previous owner said there were prob 10k on them. Other than that they were in great condition.

review:

everything you've heard from others. I live in NJ and last night after installation and an alignment, I drove from Newark to Queens and back. Brutal roads, lots of nasty bumps, and the car rode well on 205 55 16's. I'm a big guy and together with my passengers we had about 800lbs (max for the tranny) in that bitty.

needless to say I was freaked and preparing for the familiar sounds of bottoming out....my oem would on occcassion rub in these circumstances.

Not here.....at least not yet. it was firm but composed at all times. there were a few instances where we were like " damn" when hitting a massive bump in the road.

As for the drop : with 205 55 16's you can barely stick a finger in above the tire in the rear (granted springs have 10k on them) and stick one in pretty easily in the front (but thats all).


Overall they look great, feel great, and looking forward to driving on them. Improved upon the stocks in just about every way.

 

Quick review for my '11 Sport MT:

- Ride is nice with the OEM shocks. Honestly, I think they are a bit on the soft side, but they do stiffen the car up about 25% more or so. Definitely tolerable as a daily driver suspension, but they'll roll if you push it.

- I didn't align the car after install. The wheel was straight, the car tracked straight and the tire wear was about perfect after a few K miles. I didn't mind if the OEM tire died early, but the wear was fine. Maybe my car was a fluke.

As an aside, the Fit is really easy to install springs on. I put my OEM springs back on the other day and I think it took me 2 hours total working by myself with all hand tools. And I was taking my time.

 

This is good info for someone like me deciding on upgrading springs.I actually like the handling of my 2012 Fit Sport with stock suspension.

I've pushed it in the canyons to the absolute limits of the stock suspension
and I know how much room for improvement exists

I just sold my 2011 Mustang that I put a ton of mods/money into and I've said I don't want to do this again with my 2012 Fit.

It looks like the Swifts are a nice upgrade for the Fit with stock shocks.
Did you change back to stock for good ? or just temp

 

Did anyone get an alignment after installing their Swifts? Were you able to stay within OEM specs without a camber kit?

 

I did not get an alignment and I have no tire wear.

 

Would these hold up to a trip with 5 guys smooshed in or would it be a problem?

 

A trip to the corner store maybe. Draw straws and loser stays home. Going to be a hard ride and very cramped.

 

Well I did the 5 guy thing. And not like in that way.....:roll eyes: and it wasn't to bad. but i don't think it would happen with any lowered springs. Oh and of curse the 5 guys includes me.

 

looking to buy swift spring.
anyone can guide me the direct link for GE8?

how is this compare with groundcontrol ?

 

I can't answer your question about groundcontrol... Here is an ebay link for Swift springs... SWIFT SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 09-11 HONDA FIT GE8 | eBay

 

off topic, is the cars ALIGNMENT covered by warranty?
anybody knows

 

No. Part of usual wear and tear so you pay.

 

if you're talking about traction then no since your wheel setup are the same, but after i installed mine there was a noticeable change at how fast i can tackle turns, maybe even 10-15+ mph more than normal without skidding.. (im not running stock wheels/tires though)

basically after springs there is a lot less 'body-sway' so i dont feel the G's i normally did without swift.

HOPE THIS HELPS :\

 

So where's the cheapest place to pick these up?

 

Evasive Motorsport charged me 276.75 and that 'included' free shipping to KY.

Jerry