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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 05:17 AM
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thanks guys.. in san jose most of the time but head to San Mateo pretty often.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Your setup looks like the guys over at the http://www.300cforums.com/forums/sus...uspension.html 300C forums. There's a lot of pics on there as well. There's lots of different ways of plumbing the valves. I have mine mounted on the tank.


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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
I did cut the slot for the air port. I also cut 2 slots for the 2 bolts. I dont know if you can mount the bag upside down, you probably can call UAS and ask them. Here is a pic UAS sent me on how they did one of their setups for the GS.

i don't think those are for the 2nd GS. they seem to look different than the one i purchase from tein.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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rgarjr: thanks for the link to the 300C forum. i go so much information from that page. i found out what some of the extra parts are for.

GSing430: i think those might be for the IS300, looks kinda like Solo's (from what i remember)

but here is some updates-

i got the rear struts (bilstein sports) and the bags fit very nicely over the strut. only thing i need to do is trim the bottom aluminum peice to allow the bag to sit flat. OR (i need to call UAS to see if i can) remove the bottom plate that bolts on to the Bag.



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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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dude that is sweet ***!!!
mad props!
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Can you take off that aluminum seat off? What is holding it in place?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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after looking at the bags again i understand what you mean. i don't think i can run it with out the aluminum seat, it centers the bottom section of the bag.





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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Jesus, that's insane!
I run TEIN CS and I'm not even familiar with this stuff....
Good luck with it though.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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Awesome info guys! Keep it up! I defently plan on going air in the future, and have been looking at UAS's stuff.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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ShaneC, Did that pipe that you have over the top of the struts come from UAS or did you fabricate that? Are you gonna use the OEM top mount or try something else?

I also pieced up my air ride setup, took a couple of months in gathering all the stuff.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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the peice came from UAS. i do plan on using stock top mount. i will get everything installed and then see how low it is and modify from there.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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new update!

- painted metal parts
- controller is going to sit in the arm rest. Brain of the controller is going to sit under the armrest (see pic)
- made room for the bolt clearence on the lower strut mount and vlaves.
- mount some of the valves in the trunk.
- picture of the bags on the bilstein sports struts


















plan to run lines and install everything Saturday. if we finish, i will post up more pics.

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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Looking good so far... have fun on the install.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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alright. the rears are installed and the ride is very nice. around 27-33 psi the ride is very nice, smooth with a sporty feel. 45-52 psi is super stiff. but keep in mind the rears are on UAS bags and the fronts are still on Tein HA.

got to fix a few leaks and then install the fronts. i cant wait.

is there any specific pictures you guys are looking for?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Awesome! Just take a lot of pics and describe where you run lines and wires. This makes me want to order some stuff.

Do you think the Bilsteins will hold up better than the KYB's? How much did you get them for?
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