Swift Springs vs. Spoon Springs

[AntsFK8]

What are the pros and cons? Any personal experience will be appreciated. I will be daily driving it, and I'm switching wheels to a 18x9.5 +38 with tires being 265 or 255/35/28. I was considering BC Coilovers but people have said they're not meant to be daily driven. Any advice/tips are appreciated as well.

*255/35/18!!!! definitely not going with a 28 inch rim! lmao.

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[m_kluch]

What are the pros and cons? Any personal experience will be appreciated. I will be daily driving it, and I'm switching wheels to a 18x9.5 +38 with tires being 265 or 255/35/28. I was considering BC Coilovers but people have said they're not meant to be daily driven. Any advice/tips are appropriated.

First of all, I would go with a 18 inch tire instead of the 28 but the width and aspect ratio is good. I'd go for the 265 instead of the 255. Fitment will be tight but shouldn't rub.
I have Spoon springs and they are just fine for daily driving. Don't know how they compare to stock springs cuz I bought the car with them. The ride is definitely firm but not harsh. Long trips aren't bad but may be annoying to people that aren't used to lowering springs/stiff riding cars.

 

[boosted180sx]

i like my swifts. i changed from the pro kit to swifts and have no regrets.

 

[Dream3r]

First of all, I would go with a 18 inch tire instead of the 28

LMAO.

I do have a question, are in comfort mode or you drive in sport on the spoons? I've heard Spoons are really close to OEM .

 

[m_kluch]

LMAO.

I do have a question, are in comfort mode or you drive in sport on the spoons? I've heard Spoons are really close to OEM .

Last year I was always in comfort but now Im trying to condition myself in sport. Havent had a performance car in 3 years before last year so got used to the plush ride in my chevy malibu.

In comfort mode with the Spoons I feel like the car moves up and down too much. It kind of feels “wobbly” but not side to side. When you think the road is straight and smooth but you feel the car moving up and down ever so slightly. I think the stock shocks are valved too light for Spoons in comfort mode.
In sport mode I dont get that “constantly moving” sensation but the road imperfections and dips feel stiffer which I don't like. I also dislike the heavy steering feel in sport.

 

[HondaRedbullF1]

Went with the pro kit because spoon was to expensive and swifts are so damn low. Don’t get me wrong swifts look nice, but trying to avoid any scraping all together. Used the extra cash I had saved from not buying the spoon springs towards buying camber and lower control arms with my springs

 

[merakiautoworks]

Swift have my vote for best overall spring!

-Josh

 

[Learn2turn]

Swift have my vote for best overall spring!

-Josh

I have to agree! They drop it level which the Eibach and Spoon show uneven (lower in rear) on most setups I see.
In addition to being level, I chose the Swift for the much heavier spring rate in the rear because I like the car to be neutral as to avoid understeer and encourage rotation in tight turns.

Sure they are stiffer than stock but fine for my daily driving.

 

[civic2tegg]

I'm literally in the middle of installing Swifts right now. I'm liking these replies looks like I made the right choice. Hitting the track Saturday excited to see the difference.

 

[AntsFK8]

Thank you for all the replies! I appreciate it.

 

[AntsFK8]

First of all, I would go with a 18 inch tire instead of the 28 but the width and aspect ratio is good. I'd go for the 265 instead of the 255. Fitment will be tight but shouldn't rub.
I have Spoon springs and they are just fine for daily driving. Don't know how they compare to stock springs cuz I bought the car with them. The ride is definitely firm but not harsh. Long trips aren't bad but may be annoying to people that aren't used to lowering springs/stiff riding cars.

Do you experience any understeer?

 

[m_kluch]

No but I haven’t tracked this car yet. Ive made some sudden sharp 90 degree turns on the street and didn't feel any understeer.

 

[Ouhei]

So I’ve had my Spoon springs for about 2 years now and I love how they ride, but the drop isn’t as aggressive as I’d like for my current setup.

Been looking at swapping to Swifts as the drop is what I’d want, but I am worried about how much harsher the ride might be. I drive my wife and toddler around a lot so I want to make sure I’m not gonna bounce them around.

Anyone with Swifts do a lot of family duty? How are they going?

 

[ah gong]

Have spoon springs on my car for 2yrs.they r just a bit more stiff than oem (springs rate higher)but acceptable.and heard lot of good experience on eibach sportline.....for me i'll go with sportline if i havent got my spoon.
Btw,lot of negative comment for swift from my local typeR group.too stiff,spring rate too high possibly make the life shorter for oem shock

 

[boosted180sx]

Btw,lot of negative comment for swift from my local typeR group.too stiff,spring rate too high possibly make the life shorter for oem shock

and the complete opposite for our local group lol.

best bet is to just ride in a car that has the set up you want.

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