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Old 08-26-10, 03:19 PM
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Question I'm lost! Coilovers or Bags?

Hey guys I would really like some help picking between these two.
Please only stick to topic & don't name other brands
If you had to pick, please only pick the things I name.
Thanks

So here is my problem,
I really want bags, but not sure they will last on my every day driving.
The bags I have had in mind is the K-Sport "Airtech Pro Suspension System" which looks like a full kit.
But not sure I want to spend that kind of cash + install.
The other thing I had in mind was to go with the K-Sport Coilovers "Kontrol Pro Damper System" or the "Version RR Damper System"

So if you guys had to pick between these what would you go with?
Also if you have picture's of the K-Sport bags or coilovers could you please post them
so maybe I could pick on my own.

Thanks alot CL
Old 08-26-10, 04:38 PM
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Bags all the way! its an easy install... if u know what u are doing of course :]
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Originally Posted by vwynn
Bags all the way! its an easy install... if u know what u are doing of course :]
That's my problem I don't know how to install them
& I don't want to pay 1k for install lol
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Bags... DONE! Ive had mine for 2years+ and still going, I just recently got new bags due to me riding too low other than that they would have lasted forever the K-sports though, you wont have that problem. And yea, if you can install struts and a stereo system, then you can install it yourself. Its quite simple.
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Bags... DONE! Ive had mine for 2years+ and still going, I just recently got new bags due to me riding too low other than that they would have lasted forever the K-sports though, you wont have that problem. And yea, if you can install struts and a stereo system, then you can install it yourself. Its quite simple.
Thanks Alot
I think it looks like bags it is
Just hope there on by "THE PURSUIT"
Only reason I thought about coilovers
is so I have extra cash to to other mods
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im at the same problem ... just wondering how much are those ksport bags going for now ??
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Originally Posted by etmoron
im at the same problem ... just wondering how much are those ksport bags going for now ??
There are two kits
one is basic kit $2,700
1. 1 – 5gal air tank 9 port
2. 1 – Viair 380c compressor, 200psi 100% duty cycle
3. 1 – 200psi pressure switch
4. 1 – Silencing base plate
5. 2 – paddle valve switch
6. 1 – 200psi dual needle gauge
7. 1 – Bracket for gauge and switches
8. ¼” high pressure air line
9. Power Wire
10. 4 – Full Struts with adjustable lower mount, aluminum top mounts, and 36 levels of damping adjustment
11. 4 – High pressure airbags

the other is a pro kit $3,350
1. 1 – 5gal air tank 9 port
2. 2 – Viair 380c compressor, 200psi 100% duty cycle
3. 1 – 200psi pressure switch
4. 1 – Silencing base plate
5. 2 – electronic switches
6. 1 – 200psi dual needle gauge
7. 1 – Bracket for gauge and switches
8. ¼” high pressure air line
9. Power Wire
10. 1 – Fuse Box
11. 4 – Full Struts with adjustable lower mount, aluminum top mounts, and 36 levels of damping adjustment
12. 4 – High pressure airbags
13. 4 – electric Solenoids
14. 2 – ¼” Valves
15. Wireless remote control


If you want to wait like a few weeks(it takes time to ship)
I'm getting the Pro kit
I'll post up pictures & a video
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the ksport sucks cuz its manual valves. u gotta run all the airlines into the cabin and behind the paddle valves. electric valves is the way to go
also, it looks like its Front and back adjustments only
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Does k-sport make you buy the whole kit like air runners do? Or do they sell the air struts seperate. Their front air struts look similar to the ones from airlift. Sleeve bags require more pressure to lift the car.


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Originally Posted by 5t341th
the ksport sucks cuz its manual valves. u gotta run all the airlines into the cabin and behind the paddle valves. electric valves is the way to go
also, it looks like its Front and back adjustments only
what other adjustments would you need ? side to side ?
also what kit would have these electric valves then ?

sorry im a total noob when it comes to air suspension
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let me know if you need help installing them but like he said i would go with electric valves
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Bags is the way to go.

Has anyone installed bags on a awd 3rd gen gs ?
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uas uses electric valves and the bags look like there built better. you can see the valves on the sides and here a pic of the bags
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
the ksport sucks cuz its manual valves. u gotta run all the airlines into the cabin and behind the paddle valves. electric valves is the way to go
also, it looks like its Front and back adjustments only
That's fine with me, I just want Front & back
not one for Left & right
This is not hydro

Originally Posted by rgarjr
Does k-sport make you buy the whole kit like air runners do? Or do they sell the air struts seperate. Their front air struts look similar to the ones from airlift. Sleeve bags require more pressure to lift the car.
I'm not sure I'll let you know when I ask

Originally Posted by tom steele
let me know if you need help installing them but like he said i would go with electric valves
I could use some help
PM me a price & where you are in Cali.

Originally Posted by tom steele
uas uses electric valves and the bags look like there built better. you can see the valves on the sides and here a pic of the bags
That looks clean
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wow damn there so much good info in here... i gota keep reading up! lolz


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