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I want to lower my car and inch all round, for a lower centre of gravity and better look as part of a series of upgrades.

The speed for sale website shows a whole range of the usual brands that have a similar number of coils and weight to the OEM springs.

But then I saw the 'Swift GTR Sport Springs' lower down the list, that seem to have a whole lot of benefits over the normal type. They us a higher grade steel and have almost half the coils and weight?

What do you guys think?

I want to order a set ASAP, so some past experience advice from members would be appreciated!

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I have a set sitting in my garage that I haven't put on yet. As far as I know they are the only true 1inch drop all round spring. They also make comfort mode actually work. You might find it hard to believe but I actually bought my set from Nissan and then brought them back in my luggage.

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I have a set sitting in my garage that I haven't put on yet. As far as I know they are the only true 1inch drop all round spring. They also make comfort mode actually work. You might find it hard to believe but I actually bought my set from Nissan and then brought them back in my luggage.

g35me

When you say you brought them back in your luggage, do you mean from Japan?

Did you get a stock item number?

Could be worth a shot hitting my local dealer if they have a Nissan stock number, you never know your luck.

Also, what did they cost you in AUD.

Thanks for the info.

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I bought them from Fontana Nissan which is about 1hr drive from Los Angeles. Unlike in Australia you can purchase aftermarket gear from other manufacturers direct from the Nissan dealership. Follow this link for all the details:

http://www.nagtroc.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44863&hl=

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