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Old 04-18-12 | 06:40 AM
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I'm interested in getting the air suspension recently, I have been doing a lot of research. not looking for the expensive kits. I have come down to those three kits: 1. UAS 2. KSPORT 3.ACCUAIR or any one have another recommend?

I use my car for daily drive. I like to drive it low so need the stiffer kits. Also, I'm looking for using for long time. (at least two years)

I got some questions and needs your experience and suggestion:
1. How was it to go with UAS with stock coil? bouncy? Also, how about go with Megan EZ coil which I have now? needs brackets?
2.UAS comes with Manual FB, Basic FB, Flagship FB, Manual FBSS, Basic FBSS, Flagship FBSS. I have no idea about this. what's the difference and which one is good for me?
3. Compare those three kits, which one is better for me? (daily drive, drive low, prefer stiffer, use for two years with no problems) or any other choice?

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Old 04-18-12 | 07:34 AM
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I'm going through the same thing man. Ive done some research the past few days, I'll answer what i can...

1. No experience here, but i've read everywhere using a coilovers shock with the adjustable dampening is much better than stock shocks.

2. FB = Front/Back. FBSS = Front/Back/Side/Side.
I think the difference from Manual up to Flagship was mostly switch related forgot the main differences here, but it definitely sounded like FBSS is a must and i believe in go big or go home, so Flagship is my option.

3. I'm in for answers here. I will also be daily driving and need it to last forever. I've read opinions on here that KSport isnt as good as UAS (smaller lines included, so its slower to raise/lower your car (?), and i think i read it is only FB, not FBSS??), Accuair is supposedly a very good brand, but i havent seen any 2IS people with problems with UAS, unless it was user/installer error. Even Air Runner people can have leaks, just depends on how good/bad it's installed.

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Old 04-18-12 | 07:43 AM
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i personally have air runner and its so easy to install and the best air ride to me, because i been looking for a air ride for a long time and air runner seems perfect thats why i got it but each to there own and good luck with your choice
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Check out the VIP section of Club Lexus. There is quite a bit of information there.
Old 04-18-12 | 09:38 AM
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I hear nothing about good things from uas. Sonic motor has unbelievable prices. My question is what's the difference between manual , basic and flagship I don't know sorry I'm new to this.
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Originally Posted by kelzzz
i personally have air runner and its so easy to install and the best air ride to me, because i been looking for a air ride for a long time and air runner seems perfect thats why i got it but each to there own and good luck with your choice
^^^^^^THIS

Seen so much air runner cars in hawaii and heard so much good feedback.
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Originally Posted by heyarms
I'm going through the same thing man. Ive done some research the past few days, I'll answer what i can...

1. No experience here, but i've read everywhere using a coilovers shock with the adjustable dampening is much better than stock shocks. A vendor (SonicMS i believe) said brackets to adapt the bags onto the Megan coils ( I have EZ's too) are included with UAS, not sure if this is provided by the vendor or from UAS, but it's included and thats awesome. NO custom work needed.

2. FB = Front/Back. FBSS = Front/Back/Side/Side.
I think the difference from Manual up to Flagship was mostly switch related forgot the main differences here, but it definitely sounded like FBSS is a must and i believe in go big or go home, so Flagship is my option.

3. I'm in for answers here. I will also be daily driving and need it to last forever. I've read opinions on here that KSport isnt as good as UAS (smaller lines included, so its slower to raise/lower your car (?), and i think i read it is only FB, not FBSS??), Accuair is supposedly a very good brand, but i havent seen any 2IS people with problems with UAS, unless it was user/installer error. Even Air Runner people can have leaks, just depends on how good/bad it's installed.

Thanks for the help
I talked to A vendor (SonicMS) too. I told him that I have EZ's coil, and what I heard is I have to ship my coil to UAS company and they will adapt the bags onto the Megan coil. and they will charge $250.

I might need some more information about FB = Front/Back. FBSS = Front/Back/Side/Side and manual UAS, basic's and flagship's. anyone knows?
Old 04-19-12 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TimChen
Thanks for the help
I talked to A vendor (SonicMS) too. I told him that I have EZ's coil, and what I heard is I have to ship my coil to UAS company and they will adapt the bags onto the Megan coil. and they will charge $250.

I might need some more information about FB = Front/Back. FBSS = Front/Back/Side/Side and manual UAS, basic's and flagship's. anyone knows?
Here's what Sonic says about Manual, basic and flagship:
"Basically, the manual kit is going to be a non-electric, the most basic of all kits. It will get you low, raise for speedbumps, and that's about it haha.

The Basic kit, will be a base electric kit, so you DO have the options to add in extra things like auto-levelling and aftermarket controllers and all, but it will not have bells and whistles like ODE Valves, Viair 380 combo, and other goodies. It's going to have a single compressor, 5 gallon tank, and other small things.

The Flagship kit on the other hand, will be the best of the best of the best for either the FBSS or FB kits, it will have a 4 gallon tank (More then enough to have adjustment on the fly) 2 Viair 380 compressors for fast filling, ODE Valves, and more. The kit will be ready to add anything that you'd like on such as auto-levelling, wireless remotes, and other good stuff. "

EDIT!!
Called Sonic again today... he apologized, they do NOT provide brackets with the UAS kit to fit and adapt Megan EZ's onto the 2IS! You're correct, they have to be modified in the rear and they do provide that service for $250. Now i dont know what to do... my coils are on already and i dont want to ship them off, and i fear what it will cost to have someone local adapt them...

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Old 04-20-12 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by heyarms
Here's what Sonic says about Manual, basic and flagship:
"Basically, the manual kit is going to be a non-electric, the most basic of all kits. It will get you low, raise for speedbumps, and that's about it haha.

The Basic kit, will be a base electric kit, so you DO have the options to add in extra things like auto-levelling and aftermarket controllers and all, but it will not have bells and whistles like ODE Valves, Viair 380 combo, and other goodies. It's going to have a single compressor, 5 gallon tank, and other small things.

The Flagship kit on the other hand, will be the best of the best of the best for either the FBSS or FB kits, it will have a 4 gallon tank (More then enough to have adjustment on the fly) 2 Viair 380 compressors for fast filling, ODE Valves, and more. The kit will be ready to add anything that you'd like on such as auto-levelling, wireless remotes, and other good stuff. "

EDIT!!
Called Sonic again today... he apologized, they do NOT provide brackets with the UAS kit to fit and adapt Megan EZ's onto the 2IS! You're correct, they have to be modified in the rear and they do provide that service for $250. Now i dont know what to do... my coils are on already and i dont want to ship them off, and i fear what it will cost to have someone local adapt them...
Seems like I have no idea what to do now. I don't want to ship my coils off too. It will cost a lot and waste so many time.
thanks for those information!
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Where are you located? You can always sell your megan ez coils. UAS have brackets that are made for Tanabe coils. I'm currently on UAS with tanabe right now. If you have anymore questions regarding to you wanting an air kit, I can always help.
Old 04-20-12 | 10:24 PM
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It more comes down to money and you ability to work on your own car. for air management there is no better company than Accuair. They flat out kill anything else that is out with there e-level, all you do is hop in your ride touch the #2 on the touch pad and you drive off no adjusting or figuring out if you are level that already done for you with there kit. As for installing Accuair one of the only plug and play systems that anyone can install. The hard part comes down to the bags UAS make a great set up but Air runner bolts right in. UAS requires modding your current suspension. if You have any question hit me up I'm currently fully sponsored by Accuair.
Old 04-21-12 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by phongh
Where are you located? You can always sell your megan ez coils. UAS have brackets that are made for Tanabe coils. I'm currently on UAS with tanabe right now. If you have anymore questions regarding to you wanting an air kit, I can always help.
At San Francisco. I might just use my megan's coils with UAS but guess I need to modified on the rear. You have any shop recommend to do those works?
Which model UAS you got? FB/FBSS? manual, basic or flagship?
thanks!
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Originally Posted by phongh
Where are you located? You can always sell your megan ez coils. UAS have brackets that are made for Tanabe coils. I'm currently on UAS with tanabe right now. If you have anymore questions regarding to you wanting an air kit, I can always help.
they make kits for the 2nd gen not the 3rd gen GS is what Zach has said in the past.
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