MR Springs Feedback Thread , Got springs on ur MR? GO HERE!!
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Francis,
Wanna see pics installed on an MR. Guess I'll have to wait for Gary to install his and then check out his MR. May be calling you for an order soon after I test drive his MR. If you got any pics installed on an MR post em up. Deciding between works springs or swift springs.
Kevin
Wanna see pics installed on an MR. Guess I'll have to wait for Gary to install his and then check out his MR. May be calling you for an order soon after I test drive his MR. If you got any pics installed on an MR post em up. Deciding between works springs or swift springs.
Kevin
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Originally Posted by EX-STI GUY
Francis,
Wanna see pics installed on an MR. Guess I'll have to wait for Gary to install his and then check out his MR. May be calling you for an order soon after I test drive his MR. If you got any pics installed on an MR post em up. Deciding between works springs or swift springs.
Kevin
Wanna see pics installed on an MR. Guess I'll have to wait for Gary to install his and then check out his MR. May be calling you for an order soon after I test drive his MR. If you got any pics installed on an MR post em up. Deciding between works springs or swift springs.
Kevin
Kevin,
No problem man. I'll see if I can dig up my pics but hopefully Gary will have them on soon. You guys won't be dissapointed!
Francis@aspec
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Originally Posted by A-SPEC
The jury is still out on whether or not the MR is better than the GSR. However, IMO, the MR is a bit more tolerable because it's more compliant on the road while still maintaining it's road holding ability.
Francis@aspec
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Here's the link:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/...hi_evo_ix.html
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/...hi_evo_ix.html
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Swift springs installed!
Folks,
Apologies for the delay but I finally got my Swift springs installed on my MR and posting pics. This first set are the before shots and the next post will have the after shots and my impressions.
-Gary
Apologies for the delay but I finally got my Swift springs installed on my MR and posting pics. This first set are the before shots and the next post will have the after shots and my impressions.
-Gary
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Swift springs installed - continued
These pics are all the after shots.
Facts:
These springs are 1 lb. lighter on the rears and 1.5 lb for the fronts. (yes, I weighed them)
I measured from the ground to the top of the fender wells:
Front stock - 27 1/8"
Front w/ Swift - 26" - effective drop is 1 1/8"
Rear stock - 26 1/4"
Rear w/ Swift - 25 1/2 - effective drop is 3/4"
Driving impressions so far:
This is the way the MR should have come from the factory. It drives just like my 2002 Porsche C4S w/ the factory sport suspension. The ride is *slightly* firmer, but in a damn good way. You can feel slow bumps a wee-bit more (like speed bumps) but not jarring in any way. On the streets the ride is marginally better, but much better at handling wash-board roads. However, at higher speeds the MR feels much more controlled and is actually smoother on the highway. I don't feel the car floating over slow rolling dips say at 80+mph on the freeway, and it feels much more planted over fast sweepers. Cornering ability is outstanding, MR feels more neutral, much less tendency to dip & plow into a corner and transitions very well from right to left. Swift really matched the springs to the Bilsteins.
In summary, hope this helps some of you on the fence about getting springs on your MR. Get the Swifts! I really like the drop, not too low and was exactly the street setup I was looking for. I'm really pleased w/ the Swift springs and bigtime props to Francis at A-Spec for convincing me to try them.
-Gary
Facts:
These springs are 1 lb. lighter on the rears and 1.5 lb for the fronts. (yes, I weighed them)
I measured from the ground to the top of the fender wells:
Front stock - 27 1/8"
Front w/ Swift - 26" - effective drop is 1 1/8"
Rear stock - 26 1/4"
Rear w/ Swift - 25 1/2 - effective drop is 3/4"
Driving impressions so far:
This is the way the MR should have come from the factory. It drives just like my 2002 Porsche C4S w/ the factory sport suspension. The ride is *slightly* firmer, but in a damn good way. You can feel slow bumps a wee-bit more (like speed bumps) but not jarring in any way. On the streets the ride is marginally better, but much better at handling wash-board roads. However, at higher speeds the MR feels much more controlled and is actually smoother on the highway. I don't feel the car floating over slow rolling dips say at 80+mph on the freeway, and it feels much more planted over fast sweepers. Cornering ability is outstanding, MR feels more neutral, much less tendency to dip & plow into a corner and transitions very well from right to left. Swift really matched the springs to the Bilsteins.
In summary, hope this helps some of you on the fence about getting springs on your MR. Get the Swifts! I really like the drop, not too low and was exactly the street setup I was looking for. I'm really pleased w/ the Swift springs and bigtime props to Francis at A-Spec for convincing me to try them.
-Gary
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I like the look of the Swifts, but I am concerned that alteration of the rake will affect handling. Would the Works springs handle better since it is an even drop in the front and the rear (7/8")?
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Originally Posted by MadMsheen
I like the look of the Swifts, but I am concerned that alteration of the rake will affect handling. Would the Works springs handle better since it is an even drop in the front and the rear (7/8")?
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It seems that the swift springs are really good all rounders. I quite like the idea that they were designed for the MR and they make the car look great. Francis, how can I get these in the UK...would you be able to ship them to me?
As far as I know, there is no UK swift dealer. I really want a set of these ASAP
As far as I know, there is no UK swift dealer. I really want a set of these ASAP
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Originally Posted by Jamie@WORKS
WORKS tends to think so. After all, you don't want more weight transferring forward on an already front-heavy car. Don't get me wrong, the Swifts are quality products as well (we've got a set here at the shop). We're just taking a different approach on the matter