So you actually went softer then what they offer in their M37X kit. Does your front end bottom out at all on dips or driveways?M37xNY2ATL wrote:I have a m37x and got BC w/ Swift spring upgrade...I went with 8k front and rear...rides wonderful...jus like stock for the most part...
The softer rate (lower number) will generate a smoother ride while the stiffer spring (higher number) will result in a firmer ride. For race or super low applications higher rates are usually used to keep the car from bottoming out. This also results in a rough, jarring ride.IlyaKol wrote:What's the benefit of the spring rates? Is it going to be noticeably softer? And how much extra did it cost you?
I paid an extra $325 for the Swift springs and got free rear knob extenders too.Best Coilover Guiide wrote: -
Swift Springs offer solutions to the problems we didn’t know we had:
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- >The spring rate is consistent throughout the stroke: they are more predictable and more comfortable.
>The largest amount of stroke: they are thinner and stronger, allowing for less coils, which allows for a greater amount of room for compression.
>They are more durable against loss of spring height. Cold wound springs break in, then wear out, eventually their uncompressed height become less, due to having constant weight on them. They just wear out faster due to being made of an inferior material.
>They weigh less than cold wound springs. If you’re not driving a race car you might not care too much about this one, but in truth, less unsprung weight makes a huge difference in both ride quality and performance.
Best Coilover Guiide wrote: -
Swift Springs Summary
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Common springs are made out of a silicone chrome material, because Swift Springs are stronger they can be made thinner and could be wound with fewer coils, greatly reducing weight and allowing for a larger and far more consistent stroke.
The results speak for themselves. If Swift Springs are available, they are worth the extra dollar...
YES, Swift Springs are Worth your Money.
There is a kit specifically for AWD and one for RWD.IlyaKol wrote:There is no M56/x kit? What is Tunerz Store selling then (looks like the V-16 kit per their site)? Or all those folks on Ebay? Guess the same kit can be used on the V6 or V8 variant?
ThanksRED_DET wrote:There is a kit specifically for AWD and one for RWD.IlyaKol wrote:There is no M56/x kit? What is Tunerz Store selling then (looks like the V-16 kit per their site)? Or all those folks on Ebay? Guess the same kit can be used on the V6 or V8 variant?
Also, as I'm still going to be getting coilovers in the spring with the tax refund most likely, did you install the extenders? How did you 'cut them down' to fit flush?infinitedrift wrote:@debonair, I'm about to buy some coils tomorrow. You've have your coils for sometime time now. Do you like the spring rate you chose or would you recommend the 11k/8k? I'm not slamming but may want the option later. Have you had any issues with the bc coils since purchase?
Debonair wrote:
I am happy with the spring rate I got. There is some stiffness bounce but this is unavoidable since the suspension travel has been significantly shortened. It can get uncomfortable on extreme washboard roads so I remember where those are and avoid them. I also subconsciously change lanes on the freeways to avoid know bumps and drops now.infinitedrift wrote:@debonair, I'm about to buy some coils tomorrow. You've have your coils for sometime time now. Do you like the spring rate you chose or would you recommend the 11k/8k? I'm not slamming but may want the option later. Have you had any issues with the bc coils since purchase?
IlyaKol wrote:Also, as I'm still going to be getting coilovers in the spring with the tax refund most likely, did you install the extenders? How did you 'cut them down' to fit flush?
infinitedrift wrote:@llya, the extenders are cut by a dremal tool or something similar of that type tool. The knob on the top had a set screw. Undo the set screw, take the knob off, cut extenders to length, put back knob, tighten set screw.
SUPER easy. Bottom cushion has two release latches in the front. Upper cushion / seat back is held on by 4 nuts at the bottom. Once they're off you lift it up and forward off some hooks. That's it.IlyaKol wrote:How hard is it to remove seats in this car? I'm the kind of guy who will set them at their softest setting and forget it/never touch them again.
Also, being that I ran my BC's on their softest setting on my 07 and plan to do it on the '11, what spring rate would you recommend?
Okay, so it's exactly how my old 99 Maxima was. Nice.Debonair wrote:SUPER easy. Bottom cushion has two release latches in the front. Upper cushion / seat back is held on by 4 nuts at the bottom. Once they're off you lift it up and forward off some hooks. That's it.IlyaKol wrote:How hard is it to remove seats in this car? I'm the kind of guy who will set them at their softest setting and forget it/never touch them again.
Also, being that I ran my BC's on their softest setting on my 07 and plan to do it on the '11, what spring rate would you recommend?
No yanking or popping clips like other cars, which always makes me feel like I am about to break something.
I got 10K/8K and am happy.
If your friend made them for the X, I'd give them a try. They look beautiful lol.infinitedrift wrote:Think I'm going to split it between debonair and iwk2much and go with 11k/8k. I'm probably going to go with Scale Suspension and be the test dummy.
@debonair and @iwk2much are you guys still hearing the clunking sound at slow speeds everyone complains of with BC'S?