Air Ride Noob! What's the best route?
Hey guys, I tried some searching but I didn't come up with what I was looking for specifically...
95 750IL on FK Coilovers
I am interested in getting a universal style air ride for my car, but with so many options and choices out there, how do I know where to turn?
I'd like a fairly simple setup since I would be doing it myself, and would like to use my FKs since I enjoy the ride and am familiar with them, as well as saving money on struts I presume.
I've read in other people's threads about having to customize brackets and misc parts for their struts...is that something I am going to run into?
My understanding is that I replace the current springs with an airbag that will fit my strut, run the air lines, wire up the compressor, and call it a day...or is it not that simple?
Sorry for all the noob'ness...maybe I can make it up to you guys by posting up pics with the car on air ;)
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Hey guys, I tried some searching but I didn't come up with what I was looking for specifically...
95 750IL on FK Coilovers
I am interested in getting a universal style air ride for my car, but with so many options and choices out there, how do I know where to turn?
I'd like a fairly simple setup since I would be doing it myself, and would like to use my FKs since I enjoy the ride and am familiar with them, as well as saving money on struts I presume.
I've read in other people's threads about having to customize brackets and misc parts for their struts...is that something I am going to run into?
My understanding is that I replace the current springs with an airbag that will fit my strut, run the air lines, wire up the compressor, and call it a day...or is it not that simple?
Sorry for all the noob'ness...maybe I can make it up to you guys by posting up pics with the car on air ;)
There's a little more to it than that. You have the suspension portion right but the management isn't that easy.
Really depends on your budget but you're better off finding someone who knows their way around air and at least have them go over their set up with you.
First thing you need to decide, digital or analog? Remote valves or old school plunger valves?
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There's a little more to it than that. You have the suspension portion right but the management isn't that easy.
Really depends on your budget but you're better off finding someone who knows their way around air and at least have them go over their set up with you.
First thing you need to decide, digital or analog? Remote valves or old school plunger valves?
You need a tank too. Each joint or hole or whatever you are going to need a fitting as well. You can run larger lines to supply your valves and then branch down to maller afterwards too. I am working on probably an over complicated system that is electric and manual in case something goes wrong, my car will still lift...
I always tell all of my customers that they are paying 90% for knowledge and 10% for actual labor. It is more of a complete package when you have someone with the know-how building your system.
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You need a tank too. Each joint or hole or whatever you are going to need a fitting as well. You can run larger lines to supply your valves and then branch down to maller afterwards too. I am working on probably an over complicated system that is electric and manual in case something goes wrong, my car will still lift...
I always tell all of my customers that they are paying 90% for knowledge and 10% for actual labor. It is more of a complete package when you have someone with the know-how building your system.
Since I am not familiar with the terminology I will do a bit more research lol.
I presume the analog = switches, and I was recommended some digital setups that were over $1000 themselves...
I was hoping I could do a whole setup for under $2,000 since I already have the coilovers...do you feel like this is underestimating the figure?
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Since I am not familiar with the terminology I will do a bit more research lol.
I presume the analog = switches, and I was recommended some digital setups that were over $1000 themselves...
I was hoping I could do a whole setup for under $2,000 since I already have the coilovers...do you feel like this is underestimating the figure?
1G is a little low when it comes to a full set up. You have to figure on wiring, relays, and the lot. My fittings cost about $200 when I built my first system, but I had a dakota digital gauge that required a few more tees that run about $7ea. Each bag is at least $150 and then aluminum mounts for the coils. SO yeah, it adds up quick. Do some research, sometimes there are people selling used bags or whatever.
Also, the digital systems are kinda complicated and are much more expensive. They are the kind that have preset heights so when you start the car it will raise to an automatic height. Then when passengers get in, it will level out, etc. The manual kit means you control each corner to your liking. You can make sure you get it close each time by having a guage tell you what psi is in the line/bag.
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1G is a little low when it comes to a full set up. You have to figure on wiring, relays, and the lot. My fittings cost about $200 when I built my first system, but I had a dakota digital gauge that required a few more tees that run about $7ea. Each bag is at least $150 and then aluminum mounts for the coils. SO yeah, it adds up quick. Do some research, sometimes there are people selling used bags or whatever.
Also, the digital systems are kinda complicated and are much more expensive. They are the kind that have preset heights so when you start the car it will raise to an automatic height. Then when passengers get in, it will level out, etc. The manual kit means you control each corner to your liking. You can make sure you get it close each time by having a guage tell you what psi is in the line/bag.