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air ride ride
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:17 pm
by neon_ert3
ive seen alot of complaints about how airbags ride rough and stuff like that. but i actally love my air ride. i dont have my guages hooked up yet but i ride w/ the back tire tuckin and the front w/ 1/2in wheel gap. it feels awesome. but it sucks ass when its all the way up lol. just wanted to know how others felt about there air ride ride.
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:37 pm
by crowd00control
i hate it on 18" rims and a low as body kit.
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:46 pm
by KrackstaR
man im sitting on dubs and I love the ride, if I keep everything at 35psi she rides like a Lincoln and if I stiff it at 100psi she hugs the road like my beamer did, and to protect from tearing up my kit I raise her to 120 and that gets my bumper to stock level.
My only down side is you must keep a rebuild kit with you, meaning you should have hoses and fittings and pluming tape on stand by.
Ohh and a valve stem added to a line just incase you have a pump failure.
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:59 pm
by neon_ert3
KrackstaR wrote:
Ohh and a valve stem added to a line just incase you have a pump failure.
damn, thats a good idea. where can i get one?
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:33 pm
by KrackstaR
neon_ert3 wrote:KrackstaR wrote:
Ohh and a valve stem added to a line just incase you have a pump failure.
damn, thats a good idea. where can i get one?
home depot, lowes....plumming stores. I do a how to if i can get some free time.

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:02 pm
by SlvrACR
We actually did that to my buddies awhile back. We replaced one of his pressure switches with a high pressure valve. We also added a quick connect and he can now take off his wheels with his air tank. His is an old pic.

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:28 pm
by dblsg
i carry a little bag with an adjustable wrench, teflon tape, fittings, 1/2 inch pipe incase i need to cut some hose off, some clamps.... i think thats it.
but all in all, i love my airride... yeah its super dupper ubber stiff all the way inflated, but i just fill the bags all the way when i'm clowning. i love dropping the ass and raising the front when comming to a stop... or do a little side to side when coasting. DAMN!!! i'm getting all excited now

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:13 am
by LaidNeon
i loved my old setup, it road really decent. can't wait to see how the new stuff rides
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:16 am
by yellowpatrol
Anyone got some Neon - Bagging videos?
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:19 am
by Mr Josh Zombie
i'll find out here shortly enough let you know how much i enjoy it.

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:40 am
by dblsg
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:46 am
by Mr Josh Zombie
Question....
For all yee 'ol air ride guru's.
The only thing I'm not aquiring in my transaction is the air compressor. (damn you sam)
Any suggestions on a compressor to buy?
It's only a 5gal tank as well. (which eventually will be upgraded)
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:50 am
by dblsg
^ air zenith are suppose to be top of the line. i like the fact that you can basically rebuild them now with their new kits. fill times are pretty good to, but your looking at like 300 dollars a pop

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:03 pm
by yellowpatrol
Sweet videos!
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:22 pm
by KrackstaR
Opi wrote:Question....
For all yee 'ol air ride guru's.
The only thing I'm not aquiring in my transaction is the air compressor. (damn you sam)
Any suggestions on a compressor to buy?
It's only a 5gal tank as well. (which eventually will be upgraded)
the best air compressor i ever bought.
i also have a 5 gallon tanks too.
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:28 pm
by Mr Josh Zombie
oop, looks like i know what i'm buying monday morning....
thanks KracK!
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:31 pm
by SlvrACR
The 380's are nicer. I was sponsored by Viair and the 380 was given to me because they handle up to 200 PSI without voiding the warrenty. 2 filled my 12 gallon quick as hell. My 450's were junk. I went through 3 leader hoses on them,.
O and Opi if you ever want a 12 gallon tank I have one if you wanna pick it up. It is custom painted.

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:46 pm
by dblsg
^
i don't think theres any way i could fit that in my trunk, other wise i would be all up on it

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:05 pm
by glasswars
That's a nice tank.
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:27 pm
by SlvrACR
dblsg wrote:^
i don't think theres any way i could fit that in my trunk, other wise i would be all up on it

Thats why you use the backseat lol

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:16 am
by Mr Josh Zombie
jesus christ!
i would be ALL over that... but I like the use of my back seat.

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:20 am
by crowd00control
Opi wrote:jesus christ!
i would be ALL over that... but I like the use of my back seat.

pfft, just bolt it to your trunk, would make a great wing
(dropped my car off at sam's last night

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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:05 pm
by Mr Josh Zombie
SlvrACR wrote:O and Opi if you ever want a 12 gallon tank I have one if you wanna pick it up. It is custom painted.

Random question... how much would you want for it?
I was talking to Neon_Driver00 at work today, and I have some ideas....
This the compressor you're talking about as well?
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:26 pm
by neon_ert3
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=260651
thats the new compressor ill be buyin in the next couple of next months. i think ima get 2 of them to pump 10 gallons. its suposed to keep up w/ air zenith all the way up to 170psi. i guess air zenith stayed stronger to 170 idk. but im only gonna run 175psi max.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:57 pm
by SlvrACR
I want $55 for the tank. Ya thats the compressor on Ebay
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:42 pm
by Mr Josh Zombie
let me figure out if i want to rip out my back seat or not... i'll keep in touch
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:21 am
by crowd00control
sam just removed my air ride and re-installed my kyb's and progress springs. the car rides way better now. i think i'm in love with my car again. thanks sam, you're a life saver!!
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:20 pm
by dblsg
^ glad your happy.... i still don't see how, i love my bags
SlvrACR wrote:
Thats why you use the backseat lol
i kinda need my backseat... 2 kids remember

but what are the measurements on it? $55 us a steal

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:58 pm
by Mr Josh Zombie
back off same.
SlvrACR , you have a PM
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:20 pm
by sullygully
I have the Viar 380, and its fine for everyday use, just dont expect to do a lot of stunting with it. If you just want the air ride for practicality, and the odd bouncey bounce here and there, then the 380 and a five gallon tank is all you need. And it still leaves lots of room to spare in your trunk.