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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Hey guys I been thinking about going air. Im on coils right now but I want the convenience of bags. Which setup do you recommend? How does it ride? Is it reliable? Thanks!
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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I recommend selling current LS and getting another with airsus stock.
It rides magnificent, it is reliable and it is full blown active suspension with computer controlled struts + option to adjust height.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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I recommend selling current LS and getting another with airsus stock.
It rides magnificent, it is reliable and it is full blown active suspension with computer controlled struts + option to adjust height.

worng, running OEM air struts and slammed does not balance out. the shocks will blow and hes going to have to run a aftermarket system in the end. basiclly you have two choices AIRUNNER. or UAS.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BiggVinh
worng, running OEM air struts and slammed does not balance out. the shocks will blow and hes going to have to run a aftermarket system in the end. basiclly you have two choices AIRUNNER. or UAS.
those were the 2 i was planning on going with but my concern really is just the reliability of them. i drive my car daily pretty low i just want to know if the bags can handle daily driving and how long they would last. i assume since those 2 brands are quality and pretty much everyone uses them they should be ok.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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i know plenty of people who are rolling there cars as dailys with air. (air runner and UAS) as long as its installed correctly and you know what youre doing it should last forever.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Ksport's air suspension looks pretty decent. It has a threaded collar to go with the air bags, so you can fine tune your bag pressure and ride height.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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There are a few makers of air..

Airrunner
UAS
Ksport
D2
Airrex
AirForce
Bagyard( Not made, but there are prototypes they are willing to put into production)

Then you could do Air Cups, which would be installed in addition to your coilovers, allowing for the ability to go over obstacles, while maintaining the ride of a coilover.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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thanks for the responses guys! yeah im just worried about the bag going out on me while im driving. ill probably end up going with the 2 that i mentioned.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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pic of my car incase you guys wanted to see what i was working with.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Not a huge fan of riding low (but I respect it). That looks nice, like the wheels also
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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AirREX makes an awsome kit. Coil over style that I like very much. cheaper than other kit on the market and you can just buy the struts.

http://www.facebook.com/AirRexAirSuspension
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mrxeb38
pic of my car incase you guys wanted to see what i was working with.
Looks good man.. some air and youll be all good
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Cups would be your best option if you like riding low all the time.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Thanks guys I actually got a really good deal on a UAS kit. Right now im using the bags on my megan coilovers and im really happy with the ride. Ill post pics later
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrxeb38
Thanks guys I actually got a really good deal on a UAS kit. Right now im using the bags on my megan coilovers and im really happy with the ride. Ill post pics later
Thats a nice set up megans and UAS .. did you use the threaded megan mounts for the the UAS bags by forjworks.

http://www.forjworks.com/Air-Over-Th...ear-P125.aspx#

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