***UPDATE*** Custom Airbag/Strut system complete
04-18-07, 11:17 PM
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***UPDATE*** Custom Airbag/Strut system complete
hey guys,
thanks to all the locals for your help. this system is complete for the time being. Fine tuning is next along with dakota goodies.
Poyet, i may need those air reducer fittings soon.
My impression after 1 week and 700 miles:
Car drives very well. With the adjustable CST dampening struts, it actually feels like my old HKS. The CST struts are 2 inches shorter than the HKS, so suspension travel is less. The front went on without any issues. The rears were confussing b/c of the upsidedown setup, etc. There is a noticable "clunking" in the rear passenger side. Sounds like a loose bolt. Checked everything, reinstalled several times, no resolve. (Poyet.. alittle help. =D) Other side, no noise at all. The car feels nothing close to soft or floaty. The combo works every well together. I give the UAS bags a solid 9 out of 10.
Tank, compressors:
The system came with 2 compressors and a 5 gallon tank. Install was very smooth. Compressors are louder than hoped. But it has to do with the solid steel brackets it sits on. I will replace the brackets with a wood version to help dampen the noise and vibration. Compressors kick on fairly quickly. The pressure switch provided is a 200 psi stop and 165 psi to turn on. I would say, it kicks on after twice all the way up and down. Overall no issues here.
Valves/switches/lines:
1/2 lines are very fast. Up is incredible. I guess thats good and bad. If you see a bump or a pot hole approaching, the faster up can be beneficial. But I must agree, i feel lowRider with the fast setup. And Poyet is gonna make fun of my hoping Altezza. =P The valves are all brass. Rear valves were mounted behind rear bumper. Front valves underneath car. No issues or leaks after a week. The standard switch box that came with the system is a 9 button chrome box that fits nicely in your hand. Since I plan on going digital, this controller will be replaced. But for now, it works just fine.
Overall Impression of UAS system:
Very good. So far im happy with the service and the quality of the product. FYI, UAS supply their bags for Fabulous and Job Design.
So with the system working, I am now able to fine tune the setup. The rear could go way lower. B/C of the shorter strut and the set length of the spacer, that is the lowest the rears can go. The spacer has to push the bag 7.5 inches down to clear from any rubbing issues. if not the bag will inflat and rub the chassis and soon pop. the only possible solution is to section out more of the last lower nut that threads into the shock and bolts into the lower control arm. That will be the next step to slamming to car lower.
Thanks! I hope my experience can be benificial to everyone.
thanks to all the locals for your help. this system is complete for the time being. Fine tuning is next along with dakota goodies.
Poyet, i may need those air reducer fittings soon.
My impression after 1 week and 700 miles:
Car drives very well. With the adjustable CST dampening struts, it actually feels like my old HKS. The CST struts are 2 inches shorter than the HKS, so suspension travel is less. The front went on without any issues. The rears were confussing b/c of the upsidedown setup, etc. There is a noticable "clunking" in the rear passenger side. Sounds like a loose bolt. Checked everything, reinstalled several times, no resolve. (Poyet.. alittle help. =D) Other side, no noise at all. The car feels nothing close to soft or floaty. The combo works every well together. I give the UAS bags a solid 9 out of 10.
Tank, compressors:
The system came with 2 compressors and a 5 gallon tank. Install was very smooth. Compressors are louder than hoped. But it has to do with the solid steel brackets it sits on. I will replace the brackets with a wood version to help dampen the noise and vibration. Compressors kick on fairly quickly. The pressure switch provided is a 200 psi stop and 165 psi to turn on. I would say, it kicks on after twice all the way up and down. Overall no issues here.
Valves/switches/lines:
1/2 lines are very fast. Up is incredible. I guess thats good and bad. If you see a bump or a pot hole approaching, the faster up can be beneficial. But I must agree, i feel lowRider with the fast setup. And Poyet is gonna make fun of my hoping Altezza. =P The valves are all brass. Rear valves were mounted behind rear bumper. Front valves underneath car. No issues or leaks after a week. The standard switch box that came with the system is a 9 button chrome box that fits nicely in your hand. Since I plan on going digital, this controller will be replaced. But for now, it works just fine.
Overall Impression of UAS system:
Very good. So far im happy with the service and the quality of the product. FYI, UAS supply their bags for Fabulous and Job Design.
So with the system working, I am now able to fine tune the setup. The rear could go way lower. B/C of the shorter strut and the set length of the spacer, that is the lowest the rears can go. The spacer has to push the bag 7.5 inches down to clear from any rubbing issues. if not the bag will inflat and rub the chassis and soon pop. the only possible solution is to section out more of the last lower nut that threads into the shock and bolts into the lower control arm. That will be the next step to slamming to car lower.
Thanks! I hope my experience can be benificial to everyone.
Last edited by solo; 05-18-07 at 10:44 AM.
04-19-07, 10:09 AM
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I've always used Easy Street's Auto Pilot system to all the projects I have done. Not only is it digital, but if you buy it as an air management package, everything comes prewired for easy installation.
A pic of a recent system I did.
A pic of a recent system I did.
04-19-07, 11:32 AM
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see u next month.
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