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Old 06-06-12, 02:06 AM
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Default Need Air Ride Guru's. Piecing System Together?

Had my mind set on just ordering the extreme drop BC coilovers on a 20k/18k set up next week from a vendor here, but am intrigued by going air.

Literally know nothing about going on air, but am just starting my research and have been looking through a few topics on here. UAS, Air Runner, and the K-Sport Kit(s), seem to be the most popular, although Air Runner is probably too expensive for me at this time.

Anyways, is there anyway I can somewhat "build/piece" my own system together? Say using a Ride Tech system, and adding bags and lines from another set up? Came across an ad on my local craigslist for a Ride Tech set up, but it's missing those components, and am wondering if I could make it work for the GS. From what I've been seeing I think most people run 1/4" valves, and I think these are 1/2", not sure if that would be a problem, but to be honest, I don't know what I'm talking about. Lol.

Not sure if I'm allowed, but I'll post up the craigslist post below, and hopefully you guru's can help me out.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/3016655975.html

Appreciate it guys, thanks.

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Old 06-06-12, 06:19 AM
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its an OK start, but that valve manifold looks like the one from airbagit. if it is, i wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole.
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anybody have any info on how good the d2 air ride is?
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Originally Posted by excluesive
its an OK start, but that valve manifold looks like the one from airbagit. if it is, i wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole.
Yeah those valves don't look like there from ride tech as he states.
Old 06-06-12, 10:26 AM
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you can certainly piece together your kit if you like. IMO thats the best way.
Old 06-06-12, 10:44 AM
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For the valves, a lot of people are running Accuair VU4 manifold.
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
For the valves, a lot of people are running Accuair VU4 manifold.
It's my understanding this is 3/8 so one must run 3/8 lines aswell correct?
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Originally Posted by excluesive
its an OK start, but that valve manifold looks like the one from airbagit. if it is, i wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole.
Just looked it up, that does look like the airbagit manifold. I'll be sure to stay away. Lol. I'll be researching some more stuff today; any recommendations for best budget friendly/bang for your buck set up? Looking at spending like $1800 MAX, I know for the most part a good set up is around $2500-3000, but I'm just a young dude trying to ball on a budget. I'll be sure to look in the classifieds here too.
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UAS kit w/ the upgrade to the accuair vu4 manifold... itll be a little over budget but you'll be happy you did it. save a couple of pennies and do it right or you will not like your suspension
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Originally Posted by gs400rpg
It's my understanding this is 3/8 so one must run 3/8 lines aswell correct?
Yeah, it comes with built-in 3/8 PTC fittings to run 3/8 lines.
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I'd recommend the Air Lift V2 system. You can get the management and everything needed (minus the bags and coilovers) for as little as $1150.00 shipped.

All you will need to do is find some coilovers. Add Aero Sport bags and you're good to go. (Atleast it was that simple on my Audi)
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Originally Posted by excluesive
UAS kit w/ the upgrade to the accuair vu4 manifold... itll be a little over budget but you'll be happy you did it. save a couple of pennies and do it right or you will not like your suspension
Exactly what i did! Got the VU4 manifold and added the switchspeed for the controller. Works great.
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do it right the first . u will save a lot money in the long run.
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Originally Posted by 7speed
I'd recommend the Air Lift V2 system. You can get the management and everything needed (minus the bags and coilovers) for as little as $1150.00 shipped.

All you will need to do is find some coilovers. Add Aero Sport bags and you're good to go. (Atleast it was that simple on my Audi)
Does airlift even make a kit for our cars? I can't seem to find it on their website.
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Originally Posted by tianh
Does airlift even make a kit for our cars? I can't seem to find it on their website.
No they don't make any air struts for Lexus.


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