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Old 02-12-13, 02:20 PM
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thank everyone. the wheels i already have, just need to save up for the tires and massage the fenders a bit. you can see the wheels stacked in the background when i was doing the carpet installation (tease).

here is a pic when i took her on her maiden voyage this morning. i found that running 90psi up front and 45psi out back works well. it's pretty stiff so i'll adjust the dampening. there is also some knocking coming from the rear. i suspect the top hats. so far the pressures are holding constant!

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Old 02-12-13, 02:38 PM
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Awesome writeup, thanks so much!
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looks great , nice project
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Good write up bro!
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NICE

I only have one question what was the total cost of your setup.
Old 02-13-13, 08:48 AM
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That is a nice and clean set up and I like all the pics which gives the next guy a better understanding of how to get it done.
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Wow that looks really really good and clean. Car sits very nice to great How To!!
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I really like this, great way to dig in and get it done!
Old 02-13-13, 02:01 PM
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thanks everyone! i hope others will benefit from all this information. i just wish i took more pics during the suspension install! i was too focused i suppose.

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NICE

I only have one question what was the total cost of your setup.
i have not tallied the actual cost but here is a quick breakdown from my parts list:
$800 (new) - BC Racing BR-type coilovers
$800 (new) - Universal Air Suspension Aero Sport bags w/brackets
$30 (new) - 1/4" airline
$100 (used) - SMC 3/8" valves
$200 (used) - dual Firestone compressors
$40 (used) - 5gal chrome tank
$20 (used) - Norgren water traps
$20 (new) - Viair 165/200psi tank pressure switch
$70 (new) - Air Ride Technologies digital gauge (made by Dakota Digital)
$100 (new) - Dakota Digital pressure senders
$60 (used) - EAI switchbox

plus about another $200 for fittings (some at $8 each!), wood, wiring, connectors, heat shrink, loom, carpet, adhesive, etc.

rough cost $2440 or so !
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Thanks for the break down on costs. Add in labor, this is some $$ invested.
The end result will be
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Good work man! I cant wait to see the wheels.

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How much 1/4" air lines did you use? one of the few things I have left to order and was just wondering how many feet you'd recommend
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
thanks everyone! i hope others will benefit from all this information. i just wish i took more pics during the suspension install! i was too focused i suppose.


i have not tallied the actual cost but here is a quick breakdown from my parts list:
$800 (new) - BC Racing BR-type coilovers
$800 (new) - Universal Air Suspension Aero Sport bags w/brackets
$30 (new) - 1/4" airline
$100 (used) - SMC 3/8" valves
$200 (used) - dual Firestone compressors
$40 (used) - 5gal chrome tank
$20 (used) - Norgren water traps
$20 (new) - Viair 165/200psi tank pressure switch
$70 (new) - Air Ride Technologies digital gauge (made by Dakota Digital)
$100 (new) - Dakota Digital pressure senders
$60 (used) - EAI switchbox

plus about another $200 for fittings (some at $8 each!), wood, wiring, connectors, heat shrink, loom, carpet, adhesive, etc.

rough cost $2440 or so !

Nice bro! Identical to my UAS setup! I have the Dakota air gauge and everything else too. Just minor differences like the switch box. I have Bilstein shocks. How do the BCs ride?
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Originally Posted by Austinn
How much 1/4" air lines did you use? one of the few things I have left to order and was just wondering how many feet you'd recommend
i had 50' of airline, and used about 40-45' of it. i always cut longer than necessary just in case. also use a proper cutter, not wire cutters or a knife! they have cutters specific to tube cutting. if the airline is not cut square it will leak.

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Nice bro! Identical to my UAS setup! I have the Dakota air gauge and everything else too. Just minor differences like the switch box. I have Bilstein shocks. How do the BCs ride?
i'm sure you have the better dakota gauge with the tank pressure too. i have to press that mini button to read between front to rear, not convenient but heck it was $70 new! BCs ride amazing but i'm comparing to stock. i have set the dampening down to 20 front, 15 rear. do your bilsteins have adjustable dampening?
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The Bilsteins for the 2LS do not have any adjustability in damping. (Dampening is what happens when you let loose the hose on something )


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