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FINALLY INSTALLED MY DATA CONTROLLER!!! *pics*

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Old 04-03-09 | 07:15 AM
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i didn't adjust any rods or sensors and i have mines set on 9 driving at slow speeds around the city, 7 on slightly higher speed roads, and 5 on highway commuting. i only have stock wheels so maybe this is why my lower setting is cool to drive on.
Old 04-03-09 | 07:19 AM
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Anyone got any suggestions? I'm in Toronto Canada.. so its gonna be harder for me to get the super nice 20's that you guys get down in the states..but any suggestion would be appreciated!!
Nice ride! I'm from Toronto as well and I just bought a set of 20's from Cali and had them shipped to a place called CBI in Niagara Falls, NY (2 mins from rainbow bridge). I'll go and pick them up and bring them across myself. That way you don't get screwed with crazy brokerage fees. Been dealing with this place for years. Great guys, they call you when your package arrives and it only costs about $25 total for storage. Good luck.
Old 04-08-09 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowNShow
so how fast does the car lower with the data controller?
is it quick like actual bags? or is it slow like when you try to adjust the rods?
It's not as quick as actual bags cause those usually have bigger air tanks. It takes 5mins or lil bit longer to lower with the data controller.
Old 04-08-09 | 10:07 PM
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Congrats... you'll love it!
Old 04-09-09 | 12:15 AM
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good question slownslow, it usually takes a couple minutes to lower itself down to the lowest mode which is "L" but i'm usually sitting on setting 7. As of right now, i think i've figured out that you can be moving and the controller will still lower the car ... at least i THINK SO.. please do correct me if i'm wrong.

So far everythings working amazing, just can't wait till i get my summer oem chromeys on and my lip.. will take lots of pics to show you guys once its done!!


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Old 04-09-09 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowNShow
so if i pull into a parking lot i should engage it to dumped as im parking or can i press a button to dump the car and turn off my engine and it'll continue to lower?TIA.
As Hybrid has mentioned, you'll learn to lower and drive at the same time. I'm usually at setting 5 to 7, so the time it takes to lower it more is much less. I can time it as I pull into my work parking lot and its a straight shot, I can drop it at the entrance and by the time I park, it will be dropped. DO NOT turn off your engine while its still lowering. I believe this cause problems in some others cars. The Datasystem controller is sending a command to the air suspension, interrupting it may cause some goofy effect later on.
Old 04-10-09 | 10:01 AM
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awesome tip airtime! no idea about not turning off your engine when the controller is lowering the car.. any idea when its acutally done done though?? is it when the flashing logo on the controller stops blinking?



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As Hybrid has mentioned, you'll learn to lower and drive at the same time. I'm usually at setting 5 to 7, so the time it takes to lower it more is much less. I can time it as I pull into my work parking lot and its a straight shot, I can drop it at the entrance and by the time I park, it will be dropped. DO NOT turn off your engine while its still lowering. I believe this cause problems in some others cars. The Datasystem controller is sending a command to the air suspension, interrupting it may cause some goofy effect later on.
Old 04-10-09 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hybrid-JD
awesome tip airtime! no idea about not turning off your engine when the controller is lowering the car.. any idea when its acutally done done though?? is it when the flashing logo on the controller stops blinking?
You can use the level screen and look for the simulated tires to stop blinking or I think an easy to see is the "valve" screen. You can see the arrows moving.
Old 04-13-09 | 12:30 AM
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looks great . Pst pics when its got some shoes
Old 06-05-09 | 12:26 PM
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woohooo.. finally had the chance to get my lip put on today.. and my summer temp rims put on!

currently still driving on level 7 all around with the rspec controller, anyone think i should lower it abit more?
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Old 06-06-09 | 12:13 PM
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looking clean......man.



I drive on 9 front and 8 rear and not on backard C....I use the 01-03 setting.....this is for everyday driving both highway and street....

I bit bouncy, but im use to it.....

I too wonder if I adjust the rods as low as possible maybe I can now run like a 5,6 or 7 and still be as low as I was but no bounce......just dont wanna jack anything up
Old 06-06-09 | 12:42 PM
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i think you should go lower in the rear from looking at the pics....
Old 06-06-09 | 12:45 PM
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looks good...I like the front lip....same lip I used to have, from the pics...it looks like you should go lower on the rear.....lower looks cleaner in my opinion....but only thing is...more negative camber.....faster wear on the inside....
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