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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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I know nothing about air suspension, so excuse my ignorance. I have AWD on NFs and can't stand the wobble...If I was to go air in the future, do you think I would have the same issue? I know guys that have installed F-Sport springs are having the same issue.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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the 'wobble' when u r turning?
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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no, when accelerating from 0-20, almost feels like a flat tire. All the lowered AWD guys know what i mean.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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from what i know theres very few awd guys runnin air and the ones that are say they dont have any wobbles. keep in mind going air is not a simple swap unless you go with air runner i believe. if you go uas then you need your rear struts modified
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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how much do you think i'm looking at with airrunner and install?
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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air runner is expensive. the kit alone is 4500 which is why people go with uas which is approx 1/2 the cost. install is simple, you can do it yourself.

if you want to wait, im working with PPE on resolving the awd problem.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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wobbles usually mean low pressure in the bag creating a soft bag right? and if they are T'ed off they will cause pressure to bounce from left to right to left. .. to right
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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I would go air runner for sure if I was going to do air, but there are other adjustible suspenisons out there beside air you can go with a compnay called http://www.Hydroholics.net/. They have done some New Gen IS lexus and ride realy good talk to Aaron he is the man in charge and will make sure any question you he can answer. check out some videos I have posted herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrW9vOerhXo
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As the video and pictures will show what I'm talking about. I also have had several hydro set up and can tell you if done right there ar not like or mess to clean. These are set up that they have doen for myself over the years they do know what they are doing.
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^^ for the price though id go air. lot less headaches then hydros plus you dont have to worry about batteries or accumulators
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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how much is air 3-5k for a good set up a hydro set is 2k for the best set up around plus you have to worry about a huge tank and compressors burning up along with the annoying humming noise.
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Thanks guys, i'm very interested in the fix, let me know about the PPE.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by swtjlsy
how much is air 3-5k for a good set up a hydro set is 2k for the best set up around plus you have to worry about a huge tank and compressors burning up along with the annoying humming noise.
the noise isnt that loud especially if its in the trunk its barely noticable. the only downfall to hydros for me is if you spring a leak, you got oil all over the place and whatever size tank you have for air, the batteries and accumulators make up for.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
air runner is expensive. the kit alone is 4500 which is why people go with uas which is approx 1/2 the cost. install is simple, you can do it yourself.

if you want to wait, im working with PPE on resolving the awd problem.
which springs are you working on?
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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not working on any springs just a solution to the problem
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mikedozz
Thanks guys, i'm very interested in the fix, let me know about the PPE.
talked to PPE yesterday. Part is designed and waiting to be milled.
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