So my air ride is done
07-25-05, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ummagawd
DIN... what do you mean get some air??!?! you're the pioneer man!
07-26-05, 02:24 PM
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kirby..... no problem..... i'll give a better "show" when i learn how to use my controls better hahaha (thanks again for hosting that meet last sat)
1700 got me:
4 custom bags
4 dual position, single manifold air valves
2 viair 380 compressors
1 - 4 gallon pancake style air tank
2 - dual needle air gauges
1 - 180PSI pressure switch
2 - relay kits
4 - universal mounting plates
+ the cost of my HKS hipermaxes
I did all the work myself, and a friend of mine did the custom welding to make the mounting plates. This setup required no hacking, welding, or anything permanent to my car or the coilovers.
The hoses and fittings I got through my work, I made my own lines and fittings.... the same fittings used in the industrial waste industry (hydraulic stuff)... made out of stainless steel and can withstand 3000+ PSI of pressure.
No plans to make a "kit" as of now
and with the way it handles (performance-wise) still less than going canover
1700 got me:
4 custom bags
4 dual position, single manifold air valves
2 viair 380 compressors
1 - 4 gallon pancake style air tank
2 - dual needle air gauges
1 - 180PSI pressure switch
2 - relay kits
4 - universal mounting plates
+ the cost of my HKS hipermaxes
I did all the work myself, and a friend of mine did the custom welding to make the mounting plates. This setup required no hacking, welding, or anything permanent to my car or the coilovers.
The hoses and fittings I got through my work, I made my own lines and fittings.... the same fittings used in the industrial waste industry (hydraulic stuff)... made out of stainless steel and can withstand 3000+ PSI of pressure.
No plans to make a "kit" as of now
and with the way it handles (performance-wise) still less than going canover
07-26-05, 06:47 PM
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so you say "+ the cost of my HKS hipermaxes"... what does that mean? Do you still have the coilovers on the car, with the airbags as a supplemental ride height adjuster? I, for one, would like to see pics of all the parts, install pics and all the interesting stuff!
07-27-05, 08:29 AM
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well... i was gonna keep it a secret.... but for my CL friends.... why not 
yes... the reason why it rides and handles so well is because I integrated this "special" air bag into my coilovers... they're not supplemental.... i'm riding on the air bags themselves. I'll have pics real soon
DIN, i'm using a newer style valves from EAS. 2 valves are incorporated into a single aluminum manifold type block. So your lines all screw into this little manifold. Makes for a real clean install and less lines to deal with. There's also a port for your gauge line in the block so you don't have to "T" into the line. I'll take a pic of this too.
yes... the reason why it rides and handles so well is because I integrated this "special" air bag into my coilovers... they're not supplemental.... i'm riding on the air bags themselves. I'll have pics real soon
DIN, i'm using a newer style valves from EAS. 2 valves are incorporated into a single aluminum manifold type block. So your lines all screw into this little manifold. Makes for a real clean install and less lines to deal with. There's also a port for your gauge line in the block so you don't have to "T" into the line. I'll take a pic of this too.
