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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Who to talk to about getting swift springs? Been looking at getting something a tad stiffer now for a little while.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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i know evasive sells em. fortune auto lets you upgrade any coilovers they sell to them, not sure they sell them separately tho.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by killerpenguin21
i know evasive sells em. fortune auto lets you upgrade any coilovers they sell to them, not sure they sell them separately tho.
ditto.

Now I just need to find out who legitimately sells cusco pillowball suspension bushings.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 07:10 AM
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I think GTworx sells them. PM Andrew on here or give them a call and talk to Myles and one of them should be able to help you out.

As for the Cusco stuff have you tried going direct? They have a location in California so it shouldnt be too difficult to source them. I've spoken with them before and they were helpful so that would be my recommendation.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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I have the Ohlin PCVs which are the prior version of what the DFV is now, valved the same with the same OEM rates. I have had the rears rebuilt & revalved by Ohlins in NC last year, since I went up substantially in rate, sending the fronts in this fall. They sent back the shocks with dyno plots as well, as I wanted them valved for the specific rate (not just 'in range') so that I had USABLE shock dampening, not stuck on full stiff just to control the spring.

Great shocks though, & good luck.
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by killerpenguin21
spring rate consistency is important too:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...gs-dynoed.html


ive read a few mentions of them having better "frequency" (which i believe is basically reaction to things like bumps) but never found any hard data on that.
Thank you for that link! Extremely informative. Glad I came across your post.
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassicfun
I have the Ohlin PCVs which are the prior version of what the DFV is now, valved the same with the same OEM rates. I have had the rears rebuilt & revalved by Ohlins in NC last year, since I went up substantially in rate, sending the fronts in this fall. They sent back the shocks with dyno plots as well, as I wanted them valved for the specific rate (not just 'in range') so that I had USABLE shock dampening, not stuck on full stiff just to control the spring.

Great shocks though, & good luck.
If I purchased Swift springs (same rate as oem) for the Ohlins DFV coilovers, would I have to revalve the shocks?
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyp

If I purchased Swift springs (same rate as oem) for the Ohlins DFV coilovers, would I have to revalve the shocks?
No
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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While one may argue that Swift springs are superior to others on the market, I find it hard to believe that you would notice a difference is you kept the same rates.

The springs that come on the Ohlins are quality springs, I believe they're made by Eibach. Now if you were swapping springs that came on your Megans, BC, Tein or other low end pick your favorite color coilovers then sure the better springs may be noticeable.

Its your car and your $ so Im not going to tell you not to do it. Im just trying to offer some feedback as I feel you'll be much better off spending that $ elsewhere.
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