Air management picture thread

**Plain** · 03-04-2008 09:19 AM

VEry nice!

Basi:
http://www.universalairsuspension.com has them.

https://www.universalairsuspen...aced8

**autobahmer** · 03-08-2008 06:54 PM

Quote, originally posted by sirswank »

it's only a schematic, but for a simple up/down system, would this work?

may i add that no one should do this set-up EVER. pay the extra few bucks and do it somewhat right. you need 8 valves, so each line has it's own pressure and it's adjustable. if you don't believe me, i hope you don't get sea-sick. ever been in a boat? that's what this set up entails and it's DANGEROUS.

you can also get away with 4 check valves if you want to run 6 valves.

Modified by rustslanga at 4:03 PM 3-8-2008

**basti-FSI** · 03-10-2008 08:55 AM

just found an old pic of my trunk

**tivs31** · 03-10-2008 11:41 AM

great thread, I really LOVE those copper lines from the valves to the tank, they look absolutley amazing....

I gotta think about that for my next setup in the audi for sure

**Santi** · 03-13-2008 10:57 PM

Quote, originally posted by sirswank »

it's only a schematic, but for a simple up/down system, would this work?

no it wont, unless the bag as 2 lines going to it one in and one out which would be stupid.

do mroe research before you try to go a 'simple' set-up...

you definitely should do an 8 valve set-up. Idk if your drawing is just lacking details and thats what you plan on doing, but thats definitely not gonna work.

Here is mine: I used the suicide doors set-up and added my extra parts.

**passat_98** · 03-15-2008 03:06 AM

did a little more work to it

**candela** · 03-15-2008 10:52 AM

Quote, originally posted by joezeeuw »

what kind/size is that compressor? looks bad ass

**Retromini** · 03-16-2008 10:13 AM

MKV

**joezeeuw** · 03-16-2008 11:50 AM

Quote, originally posted by candela »

what kind/size is that compressor? looks bad ass

El cheapo Airbagit. I clocked it so it would lay flat.

**Kevin@AAC** · 03-17-2008 02:54 PM

Here is one I forgot about. Did this 3 years ago I think.

**Kevin@AAC** · 03-17-2008 03:24 PM

**Starion88esir** · 03-17-2008 03:31 PM

What's that plumbed into the compressor on the left on eithor side?

**Kevin@AAC** · 03-17-2008 03:34 PM

Thats Robs hydraulic set up. On the left pump are accumulators for ride quality.

**Starion88esir** · 03-17-2008 03:37 PM

Ok, those have to be the smallest accumulators I've ever seen. I've only seen ones that are a 2 or 3 gallon long tanks. I like that much bette. You custom make those or is there a supplier?

**CapeGLS** · 07-04-2008 01:43 PM

The Setup

Front
Koni Coilovers (soon to be replaced by my rebuild FK highsports)
UVAIR Aero Sport Front Bags

Rear
Firestone bags with the bolt in kit

Management
2 400 Viars
5 gallon 9 port tank (I could have done a 5 port)
Autopilot Digital Controller

**PAULITO** · 07-04-2008 02:09 PM

Quote, originally posted by jason@bda-felgen »

cleaned is the name of the game

clean

**Fat Jon** · 07-04-2008 09:16 PM

Quote, originally posted by Shurls »

It doesn't look like it would be that hard to make, just some 120 Aluminium Tube, cap the ends using a tig, and then drill and tap for fittings. Probably took about 2hrs to make.

much better to use a solid block of billet, drill through all the way, drill in the 4 ports and thread all the holes... what size holes would you guys want.. and what kind of spacing between the holes... i could make these fairly easily.

**michaelmark5** · 07-06-2008 02:11 PM

Quote, originally posted by Kevin@AAC »

Of course, the caddy CTS.

Kevin this is how I want my R32 done up...I can't wait.

**Synclo** · 07-06-2008 02:22 PM

here's mine

**MBounds@SOWO** · 07-26-2008 10:39 AM

Quote, originally posted by Kevin@AAC »

Incase you aren't quite sure what you're looking at.

2008 Cadillac SRX with the tank and compressor mounted underneath the car. It's in a void above the spare tire. The spare tire mounts right back in it's stock location hiding what you see now. Valves are mounted inside the vehicle.

This is exactly what I want to do with my tank and compressor on my Eurovan! Any problems with grime messing up the compressor? How about vibrations on the body when the compressor kicks in?

**Kevin@AAC** · 07-26-2008 01:22 PM

Yes, when you mount the compressor under, it tends to resinate through the whole car. But it is a sealed pump so it can be done with no problems.

**MBounds@SOWO** · 07-26-2008 01:50 PM

Quote, originally posted by Kevin@AAC »

Yes, when you mount the compressor under, it tends to resinate through the whole car. But it is a sealed pump so it can be done with no problems.

Noobie question: What pumps are sealed....Viair?

**baggedbox707** · 09-12-2008 02:47 AM

Yea, my setup is loud as hell cuz everything is installed underneath, but in all reality, is it any quiter in the cabin for all you wagons/hatchbacks?

**Santi** · 09-12-2008 11:10 AM

Quote, originally posted by SMOOTH »

Noobie question: What pumps are sealed....Viair?

as far as i know only the big series, 450s, 480s.

Quote, originally posted by baggedbox707 »

Yea, my setup is loud as hell cuz everything is installed underneath, but in all reality, is it any quiter in the cabin for all you wagons/hatchbacks?

what compressor do u have?? its easier to make it quiet on the inside of the car than the outside cause u fan put foam, or padding or dynamat to contain the vibrations and noise inside, outside the car the compressors have to be very secure otherwise they are gonna make bumper, and w/e else its close to them vibrate and make it even louder.

**rafiki2** · 09-12-2008 11:52 AM

Quote, originally posted by Kevin@AAC »

this is my favorite

**baggedbox707** · 11-06-2008 04:39 AM

Quote, originally posted by Santi »

what compressor do u have?? its easier to make it quiet on the inside of the car than the outside cause u fan put foam, or padding or dynamat to contain the vibrations and noise inside, outside the car the compressors have to be very secure otherwise they are gonna make bumper, and w/e else its close to them vibrate and make it even louder.

The compressor is mounted securely to the exterior, but let's just say it's a suttle difference between the manufacturing of my toyota body and your vw body So everything outside the car is loud. I'm prolly going to move my compressor inside and dynamat around it with a vent line under the chassis. Compressor is a P.O.S. right now, but I have $300 to decide what my next compressor will be...

**Matt Crooke** · 11-06-2008 05:02 PM

Quote, originally posted by jason@bda-felgen »

cleaned is the name of the game

Dang...

Anyone got any photos of the exterior of this car?

Thanks,

Matt

**ForVWLife** · 11-06-2008 07:12 PM

dakota digital mgmt

**2.0fsiwagon** · 12-12-2008 04:15 PM

is that the Dakota Digital MGMT that Masontech sells on their site?

**f_399** · 12-12-2008 07:25 PM

Simple to install
Trunk space with access to full spare tire

**2.0fsiwagon** · 12-12-2008 07:50 PM

Thats pretty badass...
looks very clean

**absoluturq** · 12-16-2008 11:42 PM

arent the airpods $$$$$$$$$$

**f_399** · 12-17-2008 09:16 AM

it is a bit pricey

**Kevin@AAC** · 01-08-2009 05:17 PM

TTT

**rollininstyle2004** · 01-08-2009 06:43 PM

2 2.5 Gallon Tanks
2 400c compressors
Easy Street Auto Pilot manifolds and management

Everything else is in the back of the spare tire well (both compressors, manifolds, ecu, etc.)

VWVortex

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