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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Default Gauging interest thread ** GS/IS Coilover-Air Suspension **

Hey guys, I just wanted to post this up here and gauge what the interest was for a coilover setup like this.

Its the AirForce Air/Coilover set up. It's very similiar to the Skipper Air Suspension Add On Kit, with the exception that it won't be near the $3700.00dollar price Skipper charges for their kit.

First note is that this system is for the entire coilover assy + the air bag assy already assembled and ready to install. I am currently waiting for specs on spring rates, and actual cost for the entire coiover plus the compressor and mounting set up. We are working to get a complete GB pricing for the entire kit, and will have pricing up shortly.

Here are the rest important notes of interest direct from the manufacturer

" The spring rate can be offered in any kind of rate you want , so each buyer can have their own spring rate. If the customer do not know about what kind of spring rate they want, we can just have it set at the Tein CS-T rates.

Most the time for small car like the IS , we offer 8/7 , for big cars like the GS we offer 18/13 ( dont need to worry its not hard at all , thats how mine is , ride bit harder then stock , but not so bad)

This kit can raise and lower the car. The cylinder can do a 3.5 finger gap from the lowest drop. So if the car is dropped , you can raise it up to 3.5 finger gap high, which is the same as the stock height.

The coilover is Full Length Adjustable , compared to Tein CS-T, it's way better. As an added plus, all our coilovers come with upper mounts with camber adjustment (F/R). Each cylinder comes with the dust cover to keep the dust out of the cylinder.

The Air valves are optional , for people who want to show off the car. It does not come with the kit, because some dont like the sound of the valve. The good thing about our kit is you dont need to worry about how to mount it in the car , because the tank and compressor and all other wire are all in the sub box, so all you need to is just plug the hose and power , just sit back and watch roll."


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Coilovers work on this principle


So post up , let me know what you think. Im sure if interest is good it will help get the cost even lower.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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i will get a set if they where cheaper
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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would this work for 2nd gens or is there some for 2nd gens?
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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everything depends on price of course. is that the lowest settings already?

also, what kind of shock is that? and if later on need to replace shocks, what to do?
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Luis,

Who manufactures the coilover and the airbag itself?
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Assuming this set-up is for RWD only? Do you have an AWD application?
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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I am in, if the price is reasonable!!!
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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thats nice.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lexgs350
i will get a set if they where cheaper
How do you even know how much they cost?
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Im pretty much on the information stage right now. Im gathering info on materials used, warranty issues, pricing, and eta's. I will have more answers as soon as they become available. I will definitely post pricing as soon as I have it, as it's the most important factor in the decision to actually buy and carry them.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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i am interested in this pending a review and the specs. Now lets start this gb!
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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I think you should go for these. Depending on the price, when I'm in the market fr coilovers again, I'd pick these up if they were only a bit more than FLEX per say.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Hmmm I'm very interested...
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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basically plug in and play kit? let me know the specs, warrenty and price. im interested.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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will these be released for the ls430?



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