Ksport?Airrunner?Uas?
11-23-11, 09:52 AM
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Ksport?Airrunner?Uas?
I'm thinking of getting air suspension Air runner looks like the way I would like to go,but Ksport and UAS are a lot less?What's the deal? I'm am getting air suspension on my 08 ES350 all I need is up and down so my 22's slam and tuck without rubbing I'm on coilovers but can not drop all the way I would like because of rubbing! Any input wouldbe appreciaed.
11-23-11, 10:44 AM
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22s on an ES?? ermm.. im not gunna judge lol..
UAS - "cheaper" cuz its universal.
Ksport - "cheaper" cuz its made by ksport.
Air runner - expensive cuz its.. air runner.
they do the same thing. to make UAS like ksport and air runner you need some BC coilovers or so so you can adjust the body to get the preferred ride height at a higher PSI.
youll be looking to spend about $2000 new for air setup with UAS and a little more for Ksport.. and more for Air runner.
UAS - "cheaper" cuz its universal.
Ksport - "cheaper" cuz its made by ksport.
Air runner - expensive cuz its.. air runner.
they do the same thing. to make UAS like ksport and air runner you need some BC coilovers or so so you can adjust the body to get the preferred ride height at a higher PSI.
youll be looking to spend about $2000 new for air setup with UAS and a little more for Ksport.. and more for Air runner.
11-23-11, 02:47 PM
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i have the air runner i love it. works great even though it was more than the other kits. do your research bro the ksport is good but you cant ride with low air in the bag so you have to set it up right. and dont get me started on UAS thats going to take alot of work to get right. \search VSC and CL lots of good info on this subject 
11-23-11, 03:04 PM
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The major difference I see between Air Runner vs our air set up is we have height adjustments along with air adjustments. I see this as an advantage because it allows you to get a great everyday ride height without putting any stress on the airbag and then when you want to raise/lower you can do that at a flick of a button.
Both great systems that is for sure, like 'Mike1970' just do research and pick the best kit for YOU.
GS with our air suspension:
-Jade@KsportUSA
Both great systems that is for sure, like 'Mike1970' just do research and pick the best kit for YOU.
GS with our air suspension:
-Jade@KsportUSA
11-23-11, 04:34 PM
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11-24-11, 01:06 AM
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i have the air runner i love it. works great even though it was more than the other kits. do your research bro the ksport is good but you cant ride with low air in the bag so you have to set it up right. and dont get me started on UAS thats going to take alot of work to get right. \search VSC and CL lots of good info on this subject
11-24-11, 12:56 PM
#9
Sorry, buddy of mine has Airrunner and I saw it before it was installed. Not impressed at all. KYB shocks with sleeves and ALL the other components were garbage (compressor, valves, lines, tank, guage...). We replaced every single additional component with DOT approved pieces where possible and much much better components otherwise.
From my experience, you pay for customer service with Airrunner. They bend over backwards.
My point of view, build quality components and there should be no need for after purchase service.
That being said, my D2 struts & double bellow bags, Dakota digital air mgmt, Viar compressors, 3/8" lines and DOT approved aluminum tank have done me well for over a year now including a Canadian winter.
If you are mechanically inclined or have a dependable shop, I'd say piece a kit together yourself every time.
UAS bags over your choice of coilover strut (BC Racing, Megan, PBM, Tein etc..) and Accuair or Dakota digital mgmt would be the setup I'd recommend.
From my experience, you pay for customer service with Airrunner. They bend over backwards.
My point of view, build quality components and there should be no need for after purchase service.
That being said, my D2 struts & double bellow bags, Dakota digital air mgmt, Viar compressors, 3/8" lines and DOT approved aluminum tank have done me well for over a year now including a Canadian winter.
If you are mechanically inclined or have a dependable shop, I'd say piece a kit together yourself every time.
UAS bags over your choice of coilover strut (BC Racing, Megan, PBM, Tein etc..) and Accuair or Dakota digital mgmt would be the setup I'd recommend.
11-26-11, 03:11 PM
#10
Sorry, buddy of mine has Airrunner and I saw it before it was installed. Not impressed at all. KYB shocks with sleeves and ALL the other components were garbage (compressor, valves, lines, tank, guage...). We replaced every single additional component with DOT approved pieces where possible and much much better components otherwise.
From my experience, you pay for customer service with Airrunner. They bend over backwards.
My point of view, build quality components and there should be no need for after purchase service.
That being said, my D2 struts & double bellow bags, Dakota digital air mgmt, Viar compressors, 3/8" lines and DOT approved aluminum tank have done me well for over a year now including a Canadian winter.
If you are mechanically inclined or have a dependable shop, I'd say piece a kit together yourself every time.
UAS bags over your choice of coilover strut (BC Racing, Megan, PBM, Tein etc..) and Accuair or Dakota digital mgmt would be the setup I'd recommend.
From my experience, you pay for customer service with Airrunner. They bend over backwards.
My point of view, build quality components and there should be no need for after purchase service.
That being said, my D2 struts & double bellow bags, Dakota digital air mgmt, Viar compressors, 3/8" lines and DOT approved aluminum tank have done me well for over a year now including a Canadian winter.
If you are mechanically inclined or have a dependable shop, I'd say piece a kit together yourself every time.
UAS bags over your choice of coilover strut (BC Racing, Megan, PBM, Tein etc..) and Accuair or Dakota digital mgmt would be the setup I'd recommend.
11-26-11, 05:59 PM
#11
I personally run Ksport bags on my GS400. I originally had the double bellow when it came with the kit originally which road super sporty... which i like however the bag rubbed and i was pretty much forced to buy the newer sleeve bags to eliminate the rubs. i dont drive low what so ever (2 finger gap lol) but it rubs when you air out.
currently i have sleeve bags + DOT 5 Gallon Aluminum tank + 95% DOT Fittings + Easystreet autopilot manifold + Digi gauge.
it rides fine to me long as you done drive it slammed... if you do itll feel like a boat.
but yea buy once so u dont have to do it again.
currently i have sleeve bags + DOT 5 Gallon Aluminum tank + 95% DOT Fittings + Easystreet autopilot manifold + Digi gauge.
it rides fine to me long as you done drive it slammed... if you do itll feel like a boat.
but yea buy once so u dont have to do it again.
11-27-11, 11:01 AM
#13
Hmm even though everyone says the air runner parts are crap. lol for some crappy products they sure do work well. my kit went together perfect no leaks, bolted right on. I have had it for about 1 month now and I DD my car 100 miles a day
everything is going good so far
and everyone who has air runner never said anything bad about it yet. The only thing I hear is how bad the air lines and the switches are, etc.. But it's usually by people who don't own the kit. I did a lot of research the struts on the air runner are very nice. I have not seen the Ksport up close is it a sleeve bag or bellow? Bellow bags don't work on some cars. air runner FTW!!!!!
everything is going good so far and everyone who has air runner never said anything bad about it yet. The only thing I hear is how bad the air lines and the switches are, etc.. But it's usually by people who don't own the kit. I did a lot of research the struts on the air runner are very nice. I have not seen the Ksport up close is it a sleeve bag or bellow? Bellow bags don't work on some cars. air runner FTW!!!!!
Last edited by Mike1970; 11-27-11 at 11:36 AM.
11-28-11, 09:06 AM
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Hmm even though everyone says the air runner parts are crap. lol for some crappy products they sure do work well. my kit went together perfect no leaks, bolted right on. I have had it for about 1 month now and I DD my car 100 miles a day everything is going good so far and everyone who has air runner never said anything bad about it yet. The only thing I hear is how bad the air lines and the switches are, etc.. But it's usually by people who don't own the kit. I did a lot of research the struts on the air runner are very nice. I have not seen the Ksport up close is it a sleeve bag or bellow? Bellow bags don't work on some cars. air runner FTW!!!!!
everything is going good so far and everyone who has air runner never said anything bad about it yet. The only thing I hear is how bad the air lines and the switches are, etc.. But it's usually by people who don't own the kit. I did a lot of research the struts on the air runner are very nice. I have not seen the Ksport up close is it a sleeve bag or bellow? Bellow bags don't work on some cars. air runner FTW!!!!!I ask these questions only to point the quality or lack thereof of the components they supply and charge more than everyone else for.
Not to mention UAS kit plus BC Racing coilovers come in at $3300 giving you the best ride control possible. Or you could go the Accuair route and have even better no nonsense control as well.
There's just too many equal and better options out there for less dough than Airrunner.
Last edited by Schnitz; 11-28-11 at 11:38 AM.