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      02-26-2017, 11:29 PM   #1
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Anyone with experience with BOTH Swift Spec R and KW H.A.S.

I'm currently running Swift, but looking to move onto KW HAS as I will need the option for height adjustments. Can I expect the ride quality to get better with the H.A.S. or will it be the same or worse just with the addition of of the ride height adjustability?....and before someone chimes in to tell me i should go full coils, I know that is the way to go. I just don't feel like spending the money, especially since i will never track. my car is driven 2 miles to work and 2 miles back with occasional spirited driving on the weekends. i care about looks and ride quality (not to bumpy). Thanks in advance.
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Everything except the ride height will become worse.
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nice, straight to the point

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Everything except the ride height will become worse.
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Everything except the ride height will become worse.
i've read this in several places but there are a few people who like their HAS kits. i know djdub tracks his car with great results from the HAS.
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I highly doubt the ride quality will get better...it'll be the same or get worse the lower you go. You will only gain in the looks department as they will definitely drop lower. I had a friend recently make this same move and have yet to hear him complain about it.
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This is good feedback because at the end of the day I know a great quality ride isn't going to come from springs or H.A.S. for that matter. All I need is to achieve a slightly lower drop than what the Swifts give me and a ride that isn't going to make me hate life. it's all about managing expectations with these it seems like.

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I highly doubt the ride quality will get better...it'll be the same or get worse the lower you go. You will only gain in the looks department as they will definitely drop lower. I had a friend recently make this same move and have yet to hear him complain about it.
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