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Tedskiii
05-25-2013, 05:41 PM
Well first off when I picked up my car it came with some coilovers believed to be (HSD) Hr? Not 100% on that. They feel super sloppy/not stiff, or go low enough for my taste. (Collars removed, maxed)

I was planning on picking up a set of Fortune Autos with swift springs. But before i drop that money I want to see my options.

I figured maybe i could just pick up a shorter spring/higher rate for the front atleast.

Now how would I go about figuring out if swifts would even fit my HSD's? What measurements/factors would need to be taken? I've done a little searching, and really couldn't get a direct answer.

I see on the ordering options it has usable, and max stroke. What are these?

Just for starters I'm sure I should measure the inner diameter, and my current spring length.
Tedskiii
05-25-2013, 05:44 PM
Can post a picture of my current ones if needed.
KiLLeR2001
05-25-2013, 06:06 PM
You need to measure the length of the spring and the inner diameter. And you also need to know the valving of your current set. You can't just blindly throw any spring on it and expect results. Until you can find out detailed information about your current setup, I wouldn't invest another dime into them.
fliprayzin240sx
05-25-2013, 07:08 PM
Shits probably blown anyway so whats the point of wasting $300 on Swift Springs for it?
xoxide
05-25-2013, 07:27 PM
Fortune's with swifts. You wont be disappointed.
Croustibat
05-26-2013, 02:43 AM
No point in spending money on quality coilover stuff if you slam it to the floor. It will handle like shite anyway.
Tedskiii
05-26-2013, 06:02 AM
How is there no point? Please explain.
Croustibat
05-26-2013, 12:18 PM
Here you go, 180+ pages of explanation.
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/296725-roll-center-suspension-pickup-steering-angle-modification-thread.html

You can also head on motoIQ for simpler, general explanations:
The Ultimate Guide to Suspension & Handling (http://www.motoiq.com/tech/the_ultimate_guide_to_suspension_handling.aspx)

When you finally understand everything here, you can head to the NRR forums for more specific issues. It will take some months (if not years) though.