FL5 Swift Springs - installed now feedback / reviews?

[415FL5]

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[keonigt]

Is there any rear bump stops that need to be cut? or its only the front bump stops that need to be cut?

 

[415FL5]

Squeaking springs could be a multitude of things, I’d check these:
1) Ensure all components in suspension are torqued to spec
2) Ensure spring is seated properly in the perch (may need to rotate)
3) Ensure the insulator isn’t making contact with something it shouldn’t be
4) Just for fun, make sure your axle seal isn’t loose and leaking (happens often when people install springs on this platform and didn’t remove the axle nut)

I’ll double check those areas mentioned and torque accordingly. Yeah I didn’t remove axle nut as well.

Is there any rear bump stops that need to be cut? or its only the front bump stops that need to be cut?

I cut the front but didn’t bother to cut the rear. If there’s a way to access the rear without having to pull off the strut, I may cut it the next time I pull off the rear wheels.

 

[garettb16]

Hi mate when did you buy the swift springs? Do you remember if they had the 2022+ or 2023+ label on them?

 

[415FL5]

Hi mate when did you buy the swift springs? Do you remember if they had the 2022+ or 2023+ label on them?

Purchased the springs last month. Label shows 2023+

 

[garettb16]

Thanks mate. I have the same ones about to fit. I have a RR too and really like your stance did you sort the noise out?

Purchased the springs last month. Label shows 2023+

 

[415FL5]

Thanks mate. I have the same ones about to fit. I have a RR too and really like your stance did you sort the noise out?

These springs definitely give the fl5 a fresh new look and driving experience.

I did sort out the noise I was initially hearing. I went back to torque each nut and bolt and found that one bolt completely backed out from the rear sway bar end link. Everything is good now.

 

[chadwicke619]

Squeaking springs could be a multitude of things, I’d check these:
1) Ensure all components in suspension are torqued to spec
2) Ensure spring is seated properly in the perch (may need to rotate)
3) Ensure the insulator isn’t making contact with something it shouldn’t be
4) Just for fun, make sure your axle seal isn’t loose and leaking (happens often when people install springs on this platform and didn’t remove the axle nut)

Out of curiosity, how does one check the axle seal? What would you look for, and/or how would you go about?

 

[realtorhoff]

They were installed correctly. I tend to leave the car in comfort suspension as I find that to be the best for SoCal backroads.

The best way to put it is that I found the stock suspension to be one of the best systems that balanced handling and compliance over bumpy backroads. Not quite as sophisticated as mag ride on my C8 vette but damn good. The car is now stiffer and that seems to have hurt some of that bumpy backroad capability. Just my opinion, the springs are not as optimized for the factory suspension as some feel. I do prefer the stock ride over these springs but I'm conflicted bc I do prefer the look of a lowered car. Perhaps I should have just done coilovers...

I have not tracked this car but I suspect these springs would be fantastic in a track setting.

Thank you! That's why I am so torn about lowering mine. Have heard the Swift springs look the best, but hurt the ride quality. I'm leaning towards H&R or Eibach for that reason. Maybe not as low, but softer spring rates should help.

 

[Unity Performance]

Hi guys! I've got a few unspoken for sets lefts in stock at the moment

Pic attached so you can see that they're all 2023+ FL5. I know DE5 guys have been putting them on as well.

https://unity-performance.com/products/swift-spec-r-sport-springs-23-civic-type-r-fl5

 

[BigBird]

Is there any rear bump stops that need to be cut? or its only the front bump stops that need to be cut?

I called Swift and they said the bump stops do not need to be cut, so I left them as is

 

[TypeR_Kevv]

I cut my bump stops like I did on the FK8 and the car rides perfectly fine. I personally think it rides better than the stock springs

 

[SUPRHERO]

I cut my bump stops like I did on the FK8 and the car rides perfectly fine. I personally think it rides better than the stock springs

Can you clarify your experience? In what way does it ride better? More comfortable? More compliant? My experience with springs, other platforms admittedly, is that it feels stiffer and less compliant. It wasn't until I went to a high quality coilover that I was able to improve the ride, keep the compliance, and get the drop that I wanted.

 

[White24FL5]

I called Swift and they said the bump stops do not need to be cut, so I left them as is

Crazy they say that when Spoon requires it and they do not drop as low as the swifts..

 

[BigBird]

Crazy they say that when Spoon requires it and they do not drop as low as the swifts..

eibach pro-kit also requires cutting

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