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Debating Platinum VIP Phantom cup kit or UAS Air Suspension Ki

Old 03-22-10, 12:36 PM
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UAS came out with some spacers to 'prevent' the bags from rubbing.
Old 03-22-10, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by duby1
ALSO,

I heard UAS BAGs pop easily can it rubs against your upper arm control...

Anyone AGREE?
Yeah some guys were rubbing their front bags on their steering knuckle when they would ride really low when using their OE top mounts. UAS came out with a new billet top mount and lower bracket that raised the bag higher.

I used the top mounts off my TEIN CS and had them like that for 3 years without problems. Now I upgraded to their billet mounts so that I could put back together the TEINs.
Old 03-22-10, 02:49 PM
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Thanks guys

So i'm kind of leaning towards UAS bags right now. Price is cheaper and seems like a lot of people are riding on it.
So, its very reliable only with the brackets.
Old 03-23-10, 10:52 AM
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Looks like i'm getting UAS bags...
Old 03-23-10, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
UAS came out with some spacers to 'prevent' the bags from rubbing.
that only helps so much. if you're running more negative camber due to fitment and you drive low, you will rub the bags once in a while and in the end it will add up.

Both UAS and PMVIP routes will require you to modify your coilover-type shocks extensively in the rear.

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Old 03-23-10, 10:38 PM
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I say go with either. Depends on what you really want. Super Slammage or convenience of getting a super low car over obstacles.

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Old 03-01-13, 04:02 PM
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I love my Phantom Cup Kit by Platinum VIP on my 3rd Gen GS430. I set my drive height with no air in the cups and when I see crazy pot holes, speeds bumps, and road works, I am able to air cup and drive at stock height.

check out their websites: www.phantomsuspension.com and www.platinumvipmotors.com
Old 03-01-13, 07:50 PM
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I was in ur same spot in december and it came down to repair time and cost a bag is alot cheaper then a cup and I can also confirm uas did *** the rubbing problem I drive with my plastic drip pan sometimes dragging when slowing down and no I sign of rubbing on my bags at all I dont regret going uas my set up is bags over megan ez street coilovers
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^^Did you have to hack up the rears to fit? I have bcs currently. I kinda want cups seems more simple, I only need low or raise up over bumps but just the cups themselves are 2500
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Originally Posted by AVSRacing
^^Did you have to hack up the rears to fit? I have bcs currently. I kinda want cups seems more simple, I only need low or raise up over bumps but just the cups themselves are 2500
Yup had to chop about 2inches off to bring the bag lower to where oem suspension would sit sounds like a big fuss but its not if u need Info and pics incase u do go bags u can pm me ill be more than gladly to send pics and helpful info
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I also wanted bags just to raise on driveways but who am I kidding I find myself playing with the switches time to time also being able to park and lay the car on the ground and tuck my 19x12s awsome
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I have a full kit. UAS bags with bilstein sport struts and Accuair managment I am looking to sell brand new if you are interested ....
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