Review: MR Bilsteins w/ Swift Spec-R's
Dec 30, 2007, 03:35 PM
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Review: MR Bilsteins w/ Swift Spec-R's
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So it seems that there is no review upon the *New* Spec-R springs that are out. I currently own a WW EVO VIII (w/ Sun and Sound Package), so its been sitting on the stock shocks and springs. I was able to pick up some EVO IX MR Bilsteins for a pretty decent price. As I knew the car could handle better with the Bilsteins, I decided to step up one more knotch and purchase the Swift Spec-R springs for the MR Bilsteins, for the looks and the better spring rates (They have 2 different sets, MR and Non-MR).
So far, Now that they have settled, the dampening is surely softer than the original struts(Not as tight on the rebound). Yet the dampening along with the springs don't allow it to give way. I took a nice spritied drive and the car just rolled(Not meaning 'Body Roll') with the corners, it was stiff yet very fluid. I think this setup is a cheaper and effective way to a better handling EVO:
Bilsteins w/ 9k miles - $500
Swift Spec-R's (Ordered from Speed Element) - $276shipped.
I will give a better review when these have been further driven on.
On with the pictures:
Fronts Installed!
Rears Uninstalled.
Rears Installed!
Hover Evo..
Mine and my sons car(Scuse his dirtiness).
Rear wheel gap.
Front wheel gap.
Complete
Whole Photoshoot soon to come. Sorry for bad pics.
Enjoy.
p.s. If needed, PM me with any questions.
So it seems that there is no review upon the *New* Spec-R springs that are out. I currently own a WW EVO VIII (w/ Sun and Sound Package), so its been sitting on the stock shocks and springs. I was able to pick up some EVO IX MR Bilsteins for a pretty decent price. As I knew the car could handle better with the Bilsteins, I decided to step up one more knotch and purchase the Swift Spec-R springs for the MR Bilsteins, for the looks and the better spring rates (They have 2 different sets, MR and Non-MR).
So far, Now that they have settled, the dampening is surely softer than the original struts(Not as tight on the rebound). Yet the dampening along with the springs don't allow it to give way. I took a nice spritied drive and the car just rolled(Not meaning 'Body Roll') with the corners, it was stiff yet very fluid. I think this setup is a cheaper and effective way to a better handling EVO:
Bilsteins w/ 9k miles - $500
Swift Spec-R's (Ordered from Speed Element) - $276shipped.
I will give a better review when these have been further driven on.
On with the pictures:
Fronts Installed!
Rears Uninstalled.
Rears Installed!
Hover Evo..
Mine and my sons car(Scuse his dirtiness).
Rear wheel gap.
Front wheel gap.
Complete
Whole Photoshoot soon to come. Sorry for bad pics.
Enjoy.
p.s. If needed, PM me with any questions.
Dec 30, 2007, 07:50 PM
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Nice job, I just installed my Spec-R's too, without the Bilsteins though. So far I have to agree with the, stiff but fluid part. I like them a lot, for sure.. The car feels less sloppy, not that it ever was really. I'll add to this and say that, if the struts blow out, I'll add more later. So far, so good.
Dec 31, 2007, 10:59 AM
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The ride quality seems as though it might be harsh, I was thinking, on the way to work this morning, that the roads all of a sudden got a little more bumpy. I havnt had a chance to fling it around yet though. ... maybe tonight, as it should only get down to 65°. I can only make a comparisons between the Ohlins Flags on an Evo and an NSX set up with Tein coilovers, whichever the race coilovers are for Tein. Softer that the NSX and seemingly bumpier than the Flags. I think good tires are in order on the street. ...hope that helps
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Dec 31, 2007, 11:18 AM
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The OPs springs need to settle more for sure. A nice sprint, couple of threshold brakings, and a few S turns will get him there. I haven't had my alignment yet, but turn in feels a lot better also, less roll, and take off weight transfer is seemingly less too.
Dec 31, 2007, 09:27 PM
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The ride quality seems as though it might be harsh, I was thinking, on the way to work this morning, that the roads all of a sudden got a little more bumpy. I havnt had a chance to fling it around yet though. ... maybe tonight, as it should only get down to 65°. I can only make a comparisons between the Ohlins Flags on an Evo and an NSX set up with Tein coilovers, whichever the race coilovers are for Tein. Softer that the NSX and seemingly bumpier than the Flags. I think good tires are in order on the street. ...hope that helps
Jan 6, 2008, 04:51 PM
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It loves to hug the corners. hehe.
Jan 20, 2008, 12:11 PM
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I am worried about the Shock life. I had TIEN H-Techs on my 2003 Evo and they not only rode like poop but my shocks, three of them, failed in a VERY short period of time.
I have an IX MR, and am concerned about the handling and ride characteristics not to mention longevity. I like a SET and FORGET product.
I have an IX MR, and am concerned about the handling and ride characteristics not to mention longevity. I like a SET and FORGET product.
Jan 21, 2008, 08:25 AM
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What are their rates? NVM
Stock rates are F 180 R 225 linear
The MR specific Swifts are F 179-269 & R 157-314 both progressive. They aren't competition springs.
How much actual difference of length compared to the stock springs?
Did you try the stock spring first, then these swifts? I'd like to know the difference between the two on say an autocross course. My MR has a tendency to understeer unless I load the back tires with roughly 52lbs of air, hot.
Stock rates are F 180 R 225 linear
The MR specific Swifts are F 179-269 & R 157-314 both progressive. They aren't competition springs.
How much actual difference of length compared to the stock springs?
Did you try the stock spring first, then these swifts? I'd like to know the difference between the two on say an autocross course. My MR has a tendency to understeer unless I load the back tires with roughly 52lbs of air, hot.
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Jan 22, 2008, 05:31 AM
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