Air ride

[Dnuge720]

I wanna do air ride without breaking the bank. and when I see breaking the bank I mean anything over like 3800. What do you guys have and how much was it? and a feedback on it and pictures would be awesome too. thanks.

[KC Jazz]

I wanna do air ride without breaking the bank. and when I see breaking the bank I mean anything over like 3800. What do you guys have and how much was it? and a feedback on it and pictures would be awesome too. thanks.

aka now we know what your tax return is lolol

[eeemolaaa3551]

[-EuroDub-]

ahahhaha well honestly if you can spend up to 3k on a setup you'll have so many options. Look into bagriders or bagyard, airlift, etc. They are all good. Also I would recommend the autopilot v2 controller.

[20thgti187]

Bags are soooooo better in many ways then static

[20thgti187]

I wanna do air ride without breaking the bank. and when I see breaking the bank I mean anything over like 3800. What do you guys have and how much was it? and a feedback on it and pictures would be awesome too. thanks.

Should probably post in the air suspension forum or at least look and read through it Was gonna post a pic but photobucket is **** and not working

[87vr6]

Should probably post in the air suspension forum

Now there's a brilliant idea.

Also, just because you're low, sitting on the ground doesn't mean it looks great or proper. You need a good fitting set of wheels too.

[20thgti187]

Now there's a brilliant idea.

Also, just because you're low, sitting on the ground doesn't mean it looks great or proper. You need a good fitting set of wheels too.

90% of people buying air ride these days don't understand this concept.

[drugfreedan]

I bought this kit from ecs.

(Sorry posted these a lot the last few days but it applies)


IMG_4115 by DrugFreeDan, on Flickr


IMG_4113 by DrugFreeDan, on Flickr

I love it. Rides smooth and is easily adjustable. I daily my car and have zero complaints. Extremely easy install. If you can install coilovers, you can install this kit.

[87vr6]

90% of people buying air ride these days don't understand this concept.

I'd venture to say it's more than that.... And lookie above...

[wagner17]

i heart my set up check my build out in the mkiv fourms. i spent about 3k all said and done but i shopped around caught deals at shows and what not

[drugfreedan]

I'd venture to say it's more than that.... And lookie above...

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[slawny091]

I bought this kit from ecs.

(Sorry posted these a lot the last few days but it applies)


IMG_4115 by DrugFreeDan, on Flickr


IMG_4113 by DrugFreeDan, on Flickr

I love it. Rides smooth and is easily adjustable. I daily my car and have zero complaints. Extremely easy install. If you can install coilovers, you can install this kit.

I bought the same kit, but i'm still working out kinks and getting new tires. How's the tread wear since you drive it daily? Reason I ask is I'm a little concerned with it being +/- 5 psi accuracy and pressure based systems aren't as accurate and I just went through my last set of tires in under 10k. I daily mine as well.

[slawny091]

I wanna do air ride without breaking the bank. and when I see breaking the bank I mean anything over like 3800. What do you guys have and how much was it? and a feedback on it and pictures would be awesome too. thanks.

you should be able to get a really nice set up for under $3800. I would recommend getting two compressors and not manual. I have the manual set up now, I love how everything turned out, but the accuracy isn't great and running the lines to the gauges is a pita, which is why i have a leak Fortunately it is only coming from one ptc fitting behind my dash.

Whatever you buy, don't rush it and call bagriders, those guys are awesome

[Dnuge720]

Now there's a brilliant idea.

Also, just because you're low, sitting on the ground doesn't mean it looks great or proper. You need a good fitting set of wheels too.

I've talked to the guys at ccw and told him what I'm wanting to do and he's gonna make it happen for me.

[20thgti187]

I've talked to the guys at ccw and told him what I'm wanting to do and he's gonna make it happen for me.

If you're getting custom ccw's and air ride with a budget of $3800? You're about $3000 short

[Jazzydub]

For March Bag Riders has a deal going. Free shipping and $250 off a kit with e-Level.

http://bagriders.com/modlab/pages/Deals.html

[President Lincoln]

You will not be disappointed going with e-level. So nice.

[MechEngg]

My recommendations:
Airlift slam series fronts
Airlift performance rears
3 or 5 gallon aluminum tank
e-level digital controller with vu4 manifold
single air zenith ob2 compressor
single 3/8" SMC water trap

$3325 + tax/shipping from bagriders right now

If you want reasoning behind every decision let me know and i can do a full run through

[87vr6]

If you're getting custom ccw's and air ride with a budget of $3800? You're about $3000 short

Lololol

[VR6OOM]

I'd venture to say it's more than that.... And lookie above...

What's the difference between "coils before wheels" and "air before wheels"? Maybe the blue 20th dude is rocking winter mode? Or maybe.....he is saving for wheels? Good job.

I swear to god you kids who are one side or the other need to grow up.

[onepointeightdub]

well said!

[Dnuge720]

If you're getting custom ccw's and air ride with a budget of $3800? You're about $3000 short

the wheels will be 2800... I wasn't including the price of the wheels

[20thgti187]

Excellent man, can't wait to see pics

[87vr6]

What's the difference between "coils before wheels" and "air before wheels"? Maybe the blue 20th dude is rocking winter mode? Or maybe.....he is saving for wheels? Good job.

I swear to god you kids who are one side or the other need to grow up.

Maybe he is. I don't know. It could very well be all of the above. A huge drop is nothing special without a complete package and that picture perfectly illustrated what me and the other poster said... And I swear to god, you "kids" need to stop getting butt hurt when people post honest things rather than jumping in line to congratulate someone for something basic. And ftr, I'm no kid.

[drugfreedan]

Maybe he is. I don't know. It could very well be all of the above. A huge drop is nothing special without a complete package and that picture perfectly illustrated what me and the other poster said... And I swear to god, you "kids" need to stop getting butt hurt when people post honest things rather than jumping in line to congratulate someone for something basic. And ftr, I'm no kid.

Never said my car was "special". It's a daily and I spend a lot of money between this and my other project which you can see in my garage in the one picture. Wheels aren't the biggest priority when you have multiple projects at the same time. That being said, I'm glad I didn't spend 2 grand on wheels and be at stock height before I bought air.

[eurorice]

just buy my setup and you'll be good to go

[87vr6]

Never said my car was "special". It's a daily and I spend a lot of money between this and my other project which you can see in my garage in the one picture. Wheels aren't the biggest priority when you have multiple projects at the same time. That being said, I'm glad I didn't spend 2 grand on wheels and be at stock height before I bought air.

And sorry if you thought I was implying you specifically, as I wasn't, your picture just appeared at the right time. I mean, I was just using your photo as "stock", or example, as plenty of people do think that that look is "sick tight yo". I fully understand the deal, believe me, better that than the IY in that thread with the rota's that looks donked out.

[drugfreedan]

It's all good man. Everything is a work in progress around here so no offense taken.

[ZLaSalle]

Will@Bagriders is awesome.

[Jigga Jay]

[Jigga Jay]

My recommendations:
Airlift slam series fronts
Airlift performance rears
3 or 5 gallon aluminum tank
e-level digital controller with vu4 manifold
single air zenith ob2 compressor
single 3/8" SMC water trap

$3325 + tax/shipping from bagriders right now

If you want reasoning behind every decision let me know and i can do a full run through

id like to know....

[Markg813]

My brother, myself, and a friend just bought Autopilot v2 system for our mk4's. I recommend that you go with firestone rear bags over air lift bags. The autopilot system is super easy to install! You can go much lower and higher with them. This is my setup.

Management: Autopilot V2
Front bags: Air Lift slam series XL's
Rear Bags: Firestone Sleeves
Compressor: 444cc
Lines: 3/8"
Tank: 5 gallon skinny (don't recommend it)
1 Water trap
1 Flow Control

Total: $2331 shipped.
Got everything from bagriders except for the rear bags. Got rear bags off of AirAssisted.ca

[MechEngg]

id like to know....

My recommendations:
Airlift slam series fronts Very easy to replace and get rebuilt. Made in the US so fast service
Airlift performance rears Good sleeve bags, higher pressure required for lift due to skinnier nature, better for driving low without being at a ridiculously low pressure. Also very cheap if you need to replace one. Never rub on anything
3 or 5 gallon aluminum tank Aluminum because it won't rust. 5 gallon is a good size for many lifts without the compressor going on
e-level digital controller with vu4 manifold By far the best set it and forget it system. Great if anyone else is going to be driving the car, just unplug the controller with the preset height raised up and it cannot be lowered and even if one bag has a small leak in it it will repressurize automatically. The VU4 manifold is straight forward to pipe and wire in, makes for an easy clean install
single air zenith ob2 compressor By far the best compressor on the market these days, very very fast fill time, extremely reliable, best fill rate for the amperage draw on your charging system, runs super cool compared to the viairs so it won't wreck piston rings in the compressor
single 3/8" SMC water trap Recommended so that water doesn't get into your manifold

$3325 + tax/shipping from bagriders right now

If you want reasoning behind every decision let me know and i can do a full run through

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[Dnuge720]

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that sounds awesome.... I think I'm gonna go with that.