Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Need new struts on a 2003 R53

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  1. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Yup TSW spec'ed what they wanted and worked with SWIFT to make them.
    Same with the original TSW coil overs the springs were made by SWIFT.

    When they went with KW for coil overs they got the same custom TSW valving but KW said they could make the same spring as SWIFT. :nonod: not true :nonod:

    Well they can't and I have the WMW /TSW Custom V2 coil overs and I dumped KW springs and helpers and replaced them with SWIFTS. End results are the way I wanted my car from the very beginning.
     
  2. mrntd

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    Since the TSWs weren't available any more I went with recommendation of the "experts" on the board and got the Swifts.

    They are great. Lowered the car just a little and balanced it out front to back. I think the down the highway ride is better than stock. The handling is defiantly better.
     
  3. BlimeyCabrio

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    FWIW, the 1st Gen TSW springs are way different than the 2nd and 3rd gen springs.
    I broke a second gen front spring, and the second / third gen springs sagged A LOT over the course of a few years.

    The Swifts are bliss. At least, so far (about 2 years I think).
     
  4. ScottinBend

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    Mine are also sitting just like new.
     

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