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Old 09-20-12, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AFryan
Yeah, these kits are pricey, but this is the setup he asked for and we were able to achieve exactly what he wanted. I'm assuming the added cost is for the r&d. Each kit is made exactly for the particular vehicle so the finish and fitment is spot on, and as stated, the ride quality is excellent.

And it is true, you do gotta pay to play haha. Can't be building a VIP car on a shoestring budget and running poor quality parts! (not saying anyone here is, but just stating it in general)
So then the money you spend it well worth the cost
Old 09-21-12, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AFryan
Getting the front lower to match the rear was one of the big factors into deciding to upgrading his air at all. He has done extensive research into various suspension options, and this system is what he wanted and what got the job done successfully.
I could have spent the extra money on the OG setup but it wouldnt have made the front of my car slam any lower then it does now. Like I stated you have to take into account the suspension as a whole and not just one component like the bag/strut. Just as you stated each cars suspension is different.
Old 09-21-12, 11:01 AM
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nothing works as good as airrunner as far as air ride goes. you get what you pay for looking good bro
Old 09-21-12, 12:03 PM
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really? 6k and you get manual paddles? cmon!
Old 09-21-12, 01:04 PM
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If you guys think the Air Runner OG kit is pricey try pricing out a Bold World system. Bold World gets up into the 5 digits for a kit. Advantage of the OG vs regular Air Runner is you can roll low with a good amount of air in the bags still to keep the ride comfy. @Hilo you could get your front lower if you notch the towers for the upper control arm to go up higher. The reason for Air Runner being pricey is for all the r&d and the parts they use. Majority of the shocks and struts are made by KYB except for the TC-5 system which are Cusco shocks and struts.
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yeah man l love my airrunner. i DD my car 100 miles every day and it works great if you want perfection get it with the accuair e-level. i had UAS and it was to much work to get it right.. im not saying you cant get it right but the blown bags and bull to get it to work cost about the same as a airrunner setup lol
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Originally Posted by RAMPAGEsd
If you guys think the Air Runner OG kit is pricey try pricing out a Bold World system. Bold World gets up into the 5 digits for a kit. Advantage of the OG vs regular Air Runner is you can roll low with a good amount of air in the bags still to keep the ride comfy. @Hilo you could get your front lower if you notch the towers for the upper control arm to go up higher. The reason for Air Runner being pricey is for all the r&d and the parts they use. Majority of the shocks and struts are made by KYB except for the TC-5 system which are Cusco shocks and struts.
Already knew that. My point was that just going with the kit won't necessarily put your car "on the ground" you need to look at all aspects of the suspension.

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Old 09-24-12, 04:28 AM
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This is funny.
Old 09-24-12, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Schnitz
This is funny.
True story. So much for just trying to show everyone what one person's car looks like
Old 09-24-12, 03:46 PM
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Haha, well ive seen debates start from less on some of these car forums. It is still a freakin nice *** car though, akd thanks for sharing it.
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Sorry. Nothing bad to say about the car. Car is sick.
Kit is ridiculously priced though.
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that's is one of the best q in sd.....pancake car always been sick to me
Old 09-26-12, 07:13 PM
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the car is for sure sick I love door laying cars I think most people can't afford to drop 5-6k on air that's all. air runner does do a ton of R&D for each and every kit just wish they would sell struts on there own.
Old 09-26-12, 09:27 PM
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This thread makes me want to reconsider air.........
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Originally Posted by msgs350
This thread makes me want to reconsider air.........
I think you should do it


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