Any zc32 Suzuki swift sport users?

[Garett]

I did look on there but the part numbers are different, the Sport ones are
LEFT FRONT 45202-70L10
RIGHT FRONT 45201-70L10

I have answered my own question, they are different, but has anyone found an OEM spec item that's not Suzuki money?

[trickywoo]

You can get Hardrace ones from CTC for the same price https://ctc-performance.co.uk/products/front-lower...

I'd recommend going either Suzuki or these as even what people say are quality aftermarket aren't as good.

I fitted TRW ones years ago and although I sold the car I kept an eye on the MOT record and it started picking up advisories quite quickly for the arm bushings and not that long after a fail.

I've got original Suzuki ones on a 2014 60k mile sport and there are still fine. You can't really argue with that with the crap roads we've got to put up with.

[Garett]

Good knowledge, I'd rather stick with OEM than go for the Hard Race ones, I was just hoping there was somewhere other than Suzuki, like a Lemforder or Meyle equivalent. Mines a 2012 and on 93k now, and some of the roads I used to get to work on are horrendous. I keep reporting the potholes to the council, and sometimes they are quick to repair, think there must be a minimum depth though because others they don't bother with!

[Garett]

Good knowledge, I'd rather stick with OEM than go for the Hard Race ones, I was just hoping there was somewhere other than Suzuki, like a Lemforder or Meyle equivalent. Mines a 2012 and on 93k now, and some of the roads I used to get to work on are horrendous. I keep reporting the potholes to the council, and sometimes they are quick to repair, think there must be a minimum depth though because others they don't bother with!

[Kev_Mk3]

I just bought new oem ones and banged them on as its a track car but didnt want to lose the suppleness of the oem bush

[axel1990chp]

Going to change the top mounts as one is on its way out. Springs at the same time would be a wise decision, no?

Looking around there only really seems to be lowering springs unless I give Suzuki a call and get some OEM ones ordered. I wouldn't mind the lowering, a touch, but everything is 30mm, its a fair whack and I can see the car having some serious problems with bottoming out in that regard, not sure I want to take it that far or risk the ride.
Anyone changed the springs? did you go OEM or Aftermarket?

[AnhBanhBao]

This might be a new low for me even with my lack of technical know-how, but can anyone who has had Rallyflapz on their ZC32 confirm that these are the correct rears?

Reason being the holes don’t line up, so when the 2 self-tapping screws are in situ, they don’t line up with the lower fixing hole in the arch, and vice versa.

Am trying in the fb groups too, but as I’m new there my posts don’t always get through.

[PJ_Parsons]

I fitted Hardrace, bushings to the wishbones four years back and 40k miles. They work well on the road (and track) and the car has precise turn in. It is civilised on the road. I had to fit them in the wishbones and it was a pain. Now you can get the Hardrace, bushings fitted to their wishbones for a bit less than the OEM ones. I would go for Hardrace or OEM. Anything else, is a bit of a punt. I also fitted the Hardrace ZC31S top mounts that are a direct fit for the ZC32S. They are cheaper than the OEM ones and also work well, road or track.

As for changing ride height; think hard. You really need roll centre adjusters (RCA’’s) and somebody competent to adjust the geometry. This will be expensive. Some cars are fine for lowering without RCA’s but the Swift, is not. For a road going Swift, I’d suggest wishbones, top mounts, Bilstein B6’s and OEM springs.

Edited by PJ_Parsons on Wednesday 26th June 23:10

[axel1990chp]

PJ_Parsons said:

I fitted Hardrace, bushings to the wishbones four years back and 40k miles. They work well on the road (and track) and the car has precise turn in. It is civilised on the road. I had to fit them in the wishbones and it was a pain. Now you can get the Hardrace, bushings fitted to their wishbones for a bit less than the OEM ones. I would go for Hardrace or OEM. Anything else, is a bit of a punt. I also fitted the Hardrace ZC31S top mounts that are a direct fit for the ZC32S. They are cheaper than the OEM ones and also work well, road or track.

As for changing ride height; think hard. You really need roll centre adjusters (RCA’’s) and somebody competent to adjust the geometry. This will be expensive. Some cars are fine for lowering without RCA’s but the Swift, is not. For a road going Swift, I’d suggest wishbones, top mounts, Bilstein B6’s and OEM springs.

Edited by PJ_Parsons on Wednesday 26th June 23:10

Took note: ordered the OEM springs with the Hardrace topmounts from CTC. Just the front this month, as im tapping into a few other bits of work too! Couple of months the rear will be done, not looked at dampners just yet! Ill wait to see what MOT brings out next year!

Cheers brother!