The re-introduction of my GS4!
10-24-07, 10:17 PM
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Hmm Poyet that's a pretty comfy ride then as I still think my TEIN CS v2 is a tad softer than I'd like them to be.
Does your ride quality differ based on your ride height?
I'm curious how your ride is with zero gap or slightly tucked versus say 1 a finger gap. I'm thinking when the bags are low, the ride would be softer and that they would get a bit harder as you raise the car??
Does your ride quality differ based on your ride height?
I'm curious how your ride is with zero gap or slightly tucked versus say 1 a finger gap. I'm thinking when the bags are low, the ride would be softer and that they would get a bit harder as you raise the car??
Thanks regulatorr, the sideskirts are probably one of my favorite part of the build. JUst because I got exactly what I wanted. 
The stiffness actually stays linear from 50psi (lowest drivable pressure) to 120psi (highest driving position), but anything over 120 and you will feel the change in stiffness. I think this is due to the volume vs. pressure that is applied. Since the bag as reached it's maximum volume, the added pressure will increase only the resistance of the bag's motion thus creating a stiffer ride.
The stiffness actually stays linear from 50psi (lowest drivable pressure) to 120psi (highest driving position), but anything over 120 and you will feel the change in stiffness. I think this is due to the volume vs. pressure that is applied. Since the bag as reached it's maximum volume, the added pressure will increase only the resistance of the bag's motion thus creating a stiffer ride.
Damn Poyet, the ride was sweet before. Talk about taking it up another notch.
Glen and I have been considering going air as of late. Thanks to Solo. But we both did not want to lose anything when it comes to how the car handles and high speed stability. I love my HA's but the UAS bags won't fit. So, I'm kinda stuck at the moment. Though I know because of the recent new mods on my car, air is more a necessity than anything. Gonna have to find a "solo"tion soon.
Pardon the pun. LOL-Will
10-25-07, 03:14 PM
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I think I took a couple of those pix...
Man I forget to ask to see your trunk. Thats a huge crossfire amp, wat subs are u running? Also, how did you make that clever detailing kit pocket to the left of your trunk, I need that for my quick detailer and MF's!
Man I forget to ask to see your trunk. Thats a huge crossfire amp, wat subs are u running? Also, how did you make that clever detailing kit pocket to the left of your trunk, I need that for my quick detailer and MF's!
10-25-07, 07:01 PM
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Damn Poyet, the ride was sweet before. Talk about taking it up another notch.
Glen and I have been considering going air as of late. Thanks to Solo. But we both did not want to lose anything when it comes to how the car handles and high speed stability. I love my HA's but the UAS bags won't fit. So, I'm kinda stuck at the moment. Though I know because of the recent new mods on my car, air is more a necessity than anything. Gonna have to find a "solo"tion soon. Pardon the pun. LOL
-Will
Glen and I have been considering going air as of late. Thanks to Solo. But we both did not want to lose anything when it comes to how the car handles and high speed stability. I love my HA's but the UAS bags won't fit. So, I'm kinda stuck at the moment. Though I know because of the recent new mods on my car, air is more a necessity than anything. Gonna have to find a "solo"tion soon.
Pardon the pun. LOL-Will
UAS bags are really well suited for performance driving, it seems to be well balanced to the weight of our cars. I have installed these on lighter cars, and the ride was a little more harsh than I care for. If it's really a necessity for you to have them on, you can use your factory struts and build a temporary bag perch for them. I have worked out a design to where it's a complete bolt on to the factory struts and can be taken out at any time.
I know what you mean about the spoiler, it didn't look that big when the parts were not painted. I will be adding on a roof spoiler, so hopefully it will offset the size. But, it doesn't look that bad the way it is.
I like green tint, but haven't found the right color. I'm still on the hunt for it, but I can live with the factory green tint it has on now.
The driver side pocket is just a piece of hardboard covered w/ carpet. I just matched the contours and installed it w/ L-brackets to my false floor. The amp is running all my speakers, 2 sets of MB Quarts separates and 2 10" JL Audio subs.
Just took a quick pic of the tips, I haven't made up my mind on my new exhaust, so this will do for now.
10-25-07, 10:34 PM
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[QUOTE=V8_Aristo;3011928]Thanks Will!
UAS bags are really well suited for performance driving, it seems to be well balanced to the weight of our cars. I have installed these on lighter cars, and the ride was a little more harsh than I care for. If it's really a necessity for you to have them on, you can use your factory struts and build a temporary bag perch for them. I have worked out a design to where it's a complete bolt on to the factory struts and can be taken out at any time.
I was under the impression that the UAS can be mated to the factory struts with no modifications? If you know how to create a perch how about creating one for the teins what would that involve?
UAS bags are really well suited for performance driving, it seems to be well balanced to the weight of our cars. I have installed these on lighter cars, and the ride was a little more harsh than I care for. If it's really a necessity for you to have them on, you can use your factory struts and build a temporary bag perch for them. I have worked out a design to where it's a complete bolt on to the factory struts and can be taken out at any time.
I was under the impression that the UAS can be mated to the factory struts with no modifications? If you know how to create a perch how about creating one for the teins what would that involve?
10-25-07, 11:14 PM
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[QUOTE=Spyder78;3012365]
You can run the UAS bags by dropping it in the stock strut, but I wouldn't recommend it. It will move around lines might end up rubbing against something. You can also weld the supplied plate to the original pearch, but this might not be the desired height that you want or dropped evenly from front to back. That's why it's I always prefer to build my own pearches to have a perfectly even drop.
Creating a perch for a coilover is not hard, but a little expensive. You will need a machine shop to copy the thread pitch and hole diameter of the coilover collar to an aluminum plate, then drill out the holes for the two bolts and fitting for the bag. Now you have a custom bag plate to go on your coilovers, just adjust to the desired height and lock in place with one of the factory collars. I didn't put the thinkness of the aluminum plate since there are different grades, have the machine shop recommend you the grade and thickiness.
Creating a perch for a coilover is not hard, but a little expensive. You will need a machine shop to copy the thread pitch and hole diameter of the coilover collar to an aluminum plate, then drill out the holes for the two bolts and fitting for the bag. Now you have a custom bag plate to go on your coilovers, just adjust to the desired height and lock in place with one of the factory collars. I didn't put the thinkness of the aluminum plate since there are different grades, have the machine shop recommend you the grade and thickiness.
10-25-07, 11:19 PM
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UAS is already coming up with a kit for the Tein CS. That's what TAMR_GUS98 and I are considering getting.
Our bud lightwave76 did the development work with UAS. The set up is looking like a strong possibility for us.
Our bud lightwave76 did the development work with UAS. The set up is looking like a strong possibility for us.
10-25-07, 11:32 PM
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It will be very interesting to discuss air suspension and other things with you at SEMA.
See you there Glen!
