Swift spring or Eibach?
#31
The Steering Wheel Guy
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Swift springs have separate springs for the RWD and AWD coupe but with the same advertised drop. Both AWD and RWD will be lowered 1.3"/1.0". And because the AWD is higher to begin with, it will not be as low as the RWD "with the same drop".
Eibach lowers the AWD 1.9"/1.6" and the RWD 1.2"/0.8".
Big difference for the AWD guys.
I got this info from their websites.
Eibach lowers the AWD 1.9"/1.6" and the RWD 1.2"/0.8".
Big difference for the AWD guys.
I got this info from their websites.
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Al Czervik (02-02-2016)
#35
Very interesting to say the least. I take your word for it as I've never seen a G(in person) with either Eibach or Swifts. The MANY pics I've seen online seem to suggest to my eyes that the front drop is pretty close to the same on both, while the rear drop on the Swift Sports seem to be a bit lower. A few people have even said that the Swifts look 'uneven' front to back vs. the Eibachs, I surmised due to the rear drop being lower on the Swifts. And the pictures I've seen seem to back that up. I actually had purchased Eibachs that are specific to the IPL, which is what I drive, but returned them(minus a restocking fee ) after talking directly to Leonard at Swift Springs in Cali. He told me the Swifts Sports #4N906 were designed and tested first ON a 2011 IPL at their Cali location. Which is another reason I decided to go with the Swift Sports instead. Having them installed this spring...
#37
Pawn in Game of Life
Whatever "sag" people think they see on my rear with the Swifts is an optical illusion... The distance on the rears from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well is 27-5/8"... the same measurement on the fronts is 27-1/4".
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Al Czervik (02-03-2016)
#40
PERFECT! Unless you choose to go the coilover route for more $$$$ to get the drop exactly the way you want. That is how I want my IPL to look after my Swift install. Great pic.
Last edited by 300ZXTT; 02-03-2016 at 01:30 PM.
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drkay (02-03-2016)
#42
Premier Member
that looks awesome, perfect comparision!!
just to be sure are those the Eibach springs specifically designed for the AWD coupe? and tires have the same diameter?
just to be sure are those the Eibach springs specifically designed for the AWD coupe? and tires have the same diameter?
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drkay (02-03-2016)
#44
Just to be clear, both the red and gray G's are the AWD versions, correct? Although, the Swift drop for the AWD is the same as the RWD models (1.3" F, 1.0" R), and substantially less than the Eibach AWD drop (1.9" F, 1.6" R), the drop on the rear looks fairly close on both. One would think the Eibach drop should be lower but it appears the Swift car actually is a tiny bit lower on the rear. The front unquestionably looks lower on the Eibach car, as it should based on the paper 'specs'. Moral: I'll simply trust my own lyin' eyes. Great picture comparison and two awesome looking cars guys.
#45
Premier Member
Just to be clear, both the red and gray G's are the AWD versions, correct? Although, the Swift drop for the AWD is the same as the RWD models (1.3" F, 1.0" R), and substantially less than the Eibach AWD drop (1.9" F, 1.6" R), the drop on the rear looks fairly close on both. One would think the Eibach drop should be lower but it appears the Swift car actually is a tiny bit lower on the rear. The front unquestionably looks lower on the Eibach car, as it should based on the paper 'specs'. Moral: I'll simply trust my own lyin' eyes. Great picture comparison and two awesome looking cars guys.