Vip air runner questions
02-05-09, 08:45 AM
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Vip air runner questions
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I drive a lexus Gs (2nd gen.), would you recommend air runner, or universal air...
Can you tell me what I should go with in terms of setup, like loudness (I do not want to hear the sound) ?
Also with ride quality... bags or sleeves the best ride quality possible but can also handle speeds of
120 km/h ?
What would have the least amount of maintenance bags, or sleeves ?
Any other info. would also be really appreciated
But thanks really really appreciate it
would you happen to know any body shops in Ottawa that would be able to install the air ride
thanks again
I drive a lexus Gs (2nd gen.), would you recommend air runner, or universal air...
Can you tell me what I should go with in terms of setup, like loudness (I do not want to hear the sound) ?
Also with ride quality... bags or sleeves the best ride quality possible but can also handle speeds of
120 km/h ?
What would have the least amount of maintenance bags, or sleeves ?
Any other info. would also be really appreciated
But thanks really really appreciate it
would you happen to know any body shops in Ottawa that would be able to install the air ride
thanks again
02-05-09, 12:18 PM
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I haven't taken pics yet because my bumper is still messed up, just waiting for a slot to open up at the bodyshop.
As far as ride quality bags are the way to go. Good luck with whatever one you decide to go with. It will be hard to wipe the smile off your face
As far as ride quality bags are the way to go. Good luck with whatever one you decide to go with. It will be hard to wipe the smile off your face
02-05-09, 05:07 PM
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thanks i'll definately be going with Air Runner, the money you put in is what you will get.
Any info. on the optional parts like pressure based sensors, air management etc...
Any info. on the optional parts like pressure based sensors, air management etc...
02-05-09, 07:59 PM
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The money that you will spend on UAS and coilovers. You might as well spend the extra to get AirRunners that are direct bolt on and comes with everything you need. So when you get it, it can be installed 
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the two things that i dont like about Air Runner is that the base model is exspensive and it comes with manual valves.with that price,i would've figure it come with electric ones.
02-06-09, 07:01 PM
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Air runner is bolt on but the tank ,controller and pump are basic and cheap.
They make the best struts but you need to spend atleast 1500 to get a total perfect KIT .
Since you have no local installers in Ottawa i would pick air runner for ease of install alone.
I have never driven in either air runner or UAS but uas needs more work to select teh right parts .
Noise is easy to over come by adding mufflers as it only pssshs when dropped , other wise it is queit. Problem is adding mufflers will cause water to build up in the lines and valve because of the reduction in velocity from the mufflers. You live in Canada , like me this caused my lines to freeze the first winter . I drain my trap once a week and this year i am perfect as i daily my car and no longer have the mufflers.
Bags use more air to fill than sleeves , I find sleeves to be stiffer but i have my streched at 120 pounds for my rear shocks. My front is at 80 and are bags.
First can you afford the space in your trunk ?
THen figure out a budget. Are you able to install things yourself Turn wrenches or able to weld.
Minimum is 2500 for parts plus $500-1000 for install unless you do it yourself.
Do you want to park low (lay frame ), drive low , bounce , have it go really high? This will establish the parts you will need.
They make the best struts but you need to spend atleast 1500 to get a total perfect KIT .
Since you have no local installers in Ottawa i would pick air runner for ease of install alone.
I have never driven in either air runner or UAS but uas needs more work to select teh right parts .
Noise is easy to over come by adding mufflers as it only pssshs when dropped , other wise it is queit. Problem is adding mufflers will cause water to build up in the lines and valve because of the reduction in velocity from the mufflers. You live in Canada , like me this caused my lines to freeze the first winter . I drain my trap once a week and this year i am perfect as i daily my car and no longer have the mufflers.
Bags use more air to fill than sleeves , I find sleeves to be stiffer but i have my streched at 120 pounds for my rear shocks. My front is at 80 and are bags.
First can you afford the space in your trunk ?
THen figure out a budget. Are you able to install things yourself Turn wrenches or able to weld.
Minimum is 2500 for parts plus $500-1000 for install unless you do it yourself.
Do you want to park low (lay frame ), drive low , bounce , have it go really high? This will establish the parts you will need.
02-06-09, 09:22 PM
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Air runner is bolt on but the tank ,controller and pump are basic and cheap.
They make the best struts but you need to spend atleast 1500 to get a total perfect KIT .
Since you have no local installers in Ottawa i would pick air runner for ease of install alone.
I have never driven in either air runner or UAS but uas needs more work to select teh right parts .
Noise is easy to over come by adding mufflers as it only pssshs when dropped , other wise it is queit. Problem is adding mufflers will cause water to build up in the lines and valve because of the reduction in velocity from the mufflers. You live in Canada , like me this caused my lines to freeze the first winter . I drain my trap once a week and this year i am perfect as i daily my car and no longer have the mufflers.
Bags use more air to fill than sleeves , I find sleeves to be stiffer but i have my streched at 120 pounds for my rear shocks. My front is at 80 and are bags.
First can you afford the space in your trunk ?
THen figure out a budget. Are you able to install things yourself Turn wrenches or able to weld.
Minimum is 2500 for parts plus $500-1000 for install unless you do it yourself.
Do you want to park low (lay frame ), drive low , bounce , have it go really high? This will establish the parts you will need.
They make the best struts but you need to spend atleast 1500 to get a total perfect KIT .
Since you have no local installers in Ottawa i would pick air runner for ease of install alone.
I have never driven in either air runner or UAS but uas needs more work to select teh right parts .
Noise is easy to over come by adding mufflers as it only pssshs when dropped , other wise it is queit. Problem is adding mufflers will cause water to build up in the lines and valve because of the reduction in velocity from the mufflers. You live in Canada , like me this caused my lines to freeze the first winter . I drain my trap once a week and this year i am perfect as i daily my car and no longer have the mufflers.
Bags use more air to fill than sleeves , I find sleeves to be stiffer but i have my streched at 120 pounds for my rear shocks. My front is at 80 and are bags.
First can you afford the space in your trunk ?
THen figure out a budget. Are you able to install things yourself Turn wrenches or able to weld.
Minimum is 2500 for parts plus $500-1000 for install unless you do it yourself.
Do you want to park low (lay frame ), drive low , bounce , have it go really high? This will establish the parts you will need.
Yes, I can afford the trunk space, the air runner will be installed at a body shop.
I will park low, but sometimes drive low also but rarely. I would also like it to go really high. What do you mean by bounce ? (ride quality )
I thought the basic kit for the Lexus Gs was $4600 give or take depending on the vendors ?
I will most probably be spending close to $6000 on the Air runner kit.
Also in winter what must I do to keep the lines from freezing ?
thanks again
02-07-09, 05:32 AM
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They should install a water trap somewhere, mine is just behind my rear bumper, so you just open that valve and let whatever water is trapped in there out, so it doesnt freeze. I do mine once a week as well but just to get rid of the excess water, not because its going to freeze here in FL
02-07-09, 06:51 AM
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They should install a water trap somewhere, mine is just behind my rear bumper, so you just open that valve and let whatever water is trapped in there out, so it doesnt freeze. I do mine once a week as well but just to get rid of the excess water, not because its going to freeze here in FL
What is the water build up dependent on ?
