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Old 07-27-08, 11:37 AM
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I never realized that it takes minutes to raise and lower a UL with this controler. Is there any way to speed up the process?

Excellent writeup Airtime! When I get my LS430, I will be using your step by step how to.
Old 07-27-08, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mkivowner
Do you guys know who selling this system? " Datasystem Controller for 04 LS430"
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One of our vendors sells it, Carson.
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1633

I got mine off a fellow CL member in the classified forum.

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Old 07-27-08, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GSoup
One of our vendors does sell it, Carson.
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1633

I got mine off a fellow CL member in the classified forum.

Cool! thanks for the info bud....
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Old 08-06-08, 09:33 PM
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Great write up !
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That's a nice install lexxuss Like how you used dash material to incorporate the install.
Old 08-18-08, 12:17 PM
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Wow! That is a clean job done! I like that!
Old 08-22-08, 09:26 PM
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Very nice install...very clean looking...
I had originally planned to mount my controller in that exact spot, but as you indicate, it would have required cutting into the air duct. I passed, not really sure how to do that without compromising the area. What did you do to close up the the cut into the duct? Also, what wood dash kit did you end up getting (which manufacturer/distributor)? Nice match. On las question is what is the switch next to the controller and does the green indicator light go along with that switch?
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I just had my car for an oil change, and my mechanic scanned the codes off the OBDII port. It says the stiffness setting on my air shocks is at 17? This is the stiffest setting I guess?

Anyone have a clue as to why this may be? I don't think it's possible to change this via the ASC680 controller, or is it?
Old 09-29-08, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LA Wheel
I just had my car for an oil change, and my mechanic scanned the codes off the OBDII port. It says the stiffness setting on my air shocks is at 17? This is the stiffest setting I guess?
Is 17 not normal? Is your car riding stiffer then normal?

Originally Posted by LA Wheel
Anyone have a clue as to why this may be? I don't think it's possible to change this via the ASC680 controller, or is it?
Correct, the ASC680 can't change the stiffness setting on the UCF30.
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I have some new insight on the rear suspension. I had always wondered why on my datasystem controller, on the valve screen, that all the indicator bars for the height of the car are not even. I had thought that the datasystem overrides my manual adjustment via twisting the tie rods for the front and slide bar for the rear sensors. Now I came to realize that any manual sensors settings are in addition to the datasystem settings. I played around today and found that I can drastically lower my car more by sliding the rear sensor bar to the extreme. So my normal driving 5 setting is way more lower (simular to a 7 setting). and when changed to a 7 setting, now is more like a 9 setting.

So when we give each other hints on what settings we are driving at, its pretty much a crap shoot as our sensor setting could be anywhere from normal to extreme. I thought I just throw this out there.

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i think people first play with the sensor for a small drop. then add the controller for the bigger drop.
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I just wanted to give thanks to Airtime for this write-up. I installed my controller months ago and would have never known to slice the speed sensor harness without this "how-to". VERY informative!

-Cheers
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Originally Posted by Lawrenzo
I just wanted to give thanks to Airtime for this write-up. I installed my controller months ago and would have never known to slice the speed sensor harness without this "how-to". VERY informative!
-Cheers
You're welcome. Now show us some pictures of it dropped
Old 12-03-08, 06:06 PM
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anytbody by chance have pics of the car at thehighest setting.. just curious as to what kind of snow levels this thing could tread thru lol
Old 12-04-08, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam2562
anytbody by chance have pics of the car at thehighest setting.. just curious as to what kind of snow levels this thing could tread thru lol
I haven't taken many pictures yet, but raised up to it's max w/ the stock 17's I could easily put both of my fists on top of the other in that wheel gap. We don't get a lot of snow in Houston but it sure does flood

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You're welcome. Now show us some pictures of it dropped
I have some pictures on the computer at home. I'll try to remember when I get back to the house


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