Mkv Gti Air Ride Build

[DonnMKV]

I’ve been on vortex for about 2 years but never really contributed to posting and what not; so since i will be purchasing air ride this month, i figured this would be the best time to get in with the crowd and start my own thread.


This is how she’s sitting right now, on racelands (unfortunately) they are all the way down all around, no perches or collars in rear and the bump stops are also cut in half

Sorry for the huge picture’s, i’m still a rookie at this.





As you can see it need’s a lot more low so i’m going with the manual management kit from bagrider’s.


AirLift Slam Series Front’s

AirLift Slam Series Rear’s

Air Lift Shocks

VIAR 444c compressor

AVS water trap

8 gauge power kit


Since i’m new to the whole air ride scene i’d appreciate if i can get some opinion’s on the set up i’m getting and also some tip’s on how to get as low as possible on these bag’s. staytuned.

[kevin FaKiN spLits]

You shouldn't have gotten Airlift rear bags.

[DonnMKV]

even with dcups ? which one’s do you recommend ?

[nickbeezy]

even with dcups ? which one’s do you recommend ?

i have been runing AL XL rears with no problems but trimmed things up in the back.
many ppl suggest to get ss5 bags with d cups or bagyard classics

[DonnMKV]

i have been runing AL XL rears with no problems but trimmed things up in the back.
many ppl suggest to get ss5 bags with d cups or bagyard classics

What do you have trimmed ?

[kevin FaKiN spLits]

It's not that they're crap or anything. They just need to be aligned correctly so they don't rub and blow out. Seems to be an impossible task because all the mkv/mk6 guys can't seem to align em Either its hard to get right or we're not that smart.

[DoctorDoctor]

I have the AL rear XL's and I know that my lower control arms were trimmed. With that being said, it ended up being extra work, but I do love how low they get

[nickbeezy]

the control arm is shaved

i really dont see why all these people have issues with air lift, i do not think it is hard to center the bag. but i do know you dont hear as much problems with the ss5 + d cups set up. on a side note air lift is designing a new system that incorporates camber/ dampening control for the front and then double bellow style bags for the rears( similar to the ss5)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq78xaXqcp8

[Minor_Threat]

even with dcups ? which one’s do you recommend ?

airlift slam bags and D cups don't work

D cups are for RE5's SS5's and Air House 2's

I reccomend SS5's or even wait till the new Airlifts to come out they are pretty much SS5's with built in D cups

[GTI Fanboy]

Any reason you have plates over your bottom grille? It's blocking 60% of the airflow to the Intercooler. I love the Orange style though.

[alexj87]

Any reason you have plates over your bottom grille? It's blocking 60% of the airflow to the Intercooler. I love the Orange style though.

i was going to say the exact same thing.

[Minor_Threat]

It's not that they're crap or anything. They just need to be aligned correctly so they don't rub and blow out. Seems to be an impossible task because all the mkv/mk6 guys can't seem to align em Either its hard to get right or we're not that smart.

well if you use the new brackets not the slam brackets they're fine, my friend has been running XLs with the new brackets that don't require trimming of the nipple hes had no issues other than some blown airlift shocks. Recently upgraded to bilstien shocks.

for all those who have trimmed the nipple for the XL brackets, a suitable upgrade is SS5's with D cups, but don't use the top D cup

[DonnMKV]

Any reason you have plates over your bottom grille? It's blocking 60% of the airflow to the Intercooler. I love the Orange style though.

i know lol its very temporary my dad is making me a tow hook plate bracket so i figured i'd try something different for the time being.

[DonnMKV]

Any reason you have plates over your bottom grille? It's blocking 60% of the airflow to the Intercooler. I love the Orange style though.

and thank you its actually a copper metallic color, hard to distinguish in the picture though everyone mistakes it for orange

[bryangb]

The only wa to get low on airlift rears is to run the slam brackets and they suck. Stupid design and require more cutting up of your car than there should be.

Ss5/dcups or wait for the new airlift rear setup. And I'll say this because I've always wanted to:

Why build thread? Because air ride.

[nickbeezy]

lol.

[DonnMKV]

the control arm is shaved

i really dont see why all these people have issues with air lift, i do not think it is hard to center the bag. but i do know you dont hear as much problems with the ss5 + d cups set up. on a side note air lift is designing a new system that incorporates camber/ dampening control for the front and then double bellow style bags for the rears( similar to the ss5)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq78xaXqcp8

Appreciate the input, I might go with the ss5's, I need to see some pics on how low the airlifts/ss5s go!

[DonnMKV]

airlift slam bags and D cups don't work

D cups are for RE5's SS5's and Air House 2's

I reccomend SS5's or even wait till the new Airlifts to come out they are pretty much SS5's with built in D cups

Worst case is I get the airlifts for now than upgrade to some ss5's or bagyards this is just the beginning saying farewell to the static lifestyle

[GOLfAh]

The only wa to get low on airlift rears is to run the slam brackets and they suck. Stupid design and require more cutting up of your car than there should be.

Ss5/dcups or wait for the new airlift rear setup. And I'll say this because I've always wanted to:

Why build thread? Because air ride.

When is the new airlift setup coming out?

[fabiancuc]

real nice

[TeamZleep]

Appreciate the input, I might go with the ss5's, I need to see some pics on how low the airlifts/ss5s go!

Airlift XL fronts, SS5 rears with top and bottom dcups, nipples untouched. I need to sort all that jazz out.

[ClydeandBonnie23]

I would just go ahead and get the ss5s and the dcups. Less problems to worry about.

[WaWaMKVDub]

Here is xl fronts with re5 rears and bottom dcups. The top brackets were pulled and the nipples were grinded down completely.

[Sammyscenepoints]

I run Air House IIs in the rear and have never had a problem.

[DonnMKV]

Airlift XL fronts, SS5 rears with top and bottom dcups, nipples untouched. I need to sort all that jazz out.

looks amazing i’ve seen your car on vortex and instagram, love that rabbit front end

[DonnMKV]

this is the look im going for, need to have that lip touching the ground i believe this is ACEDubs GTI saw it around the forum’s. Thing is beautiful

[tuddy]

if you need a frame notch on LI pm me.

[DonnMKV]

if you need a frame notch on LI pm me.

i might be getting one during install but if that doesn’t work out ill let you know, thanks man

[DonnMKV]

ok so little update here, i will be ordering my setup next week and since i’m in new york and bag riders is located in vermont i should be getting it the next day. i’m going with the Airhouse II’s with dcup’s. ditching the top cup shaving the nipple and probaly thread in a rod to connect to the bag so it doesn’t shift when i air up/down etc. i will also be having the front passenger side notched. oh and ill be purchasing a windshield decal and shirt also

[bryangb]

No need to thread the rod into the spring plate. Pointless and a waste of time. Just drill a hole big enough for the rod to slide up into it.

Threading it into the spring plate will cause the bag's seals to be potentially pulled on if air is released from the bag when the car is jacked up.

[DonnMKV]

so just drill a hole and guide the rod that comes with the upper dcup bracket into the hole and the other end screwed into the top of the bag and it will stay?

[bryangb]

so just drill a hole and guide the rod that comes with the upper dcup bracket into the hole and the other end screwed into the top of the bag and it will stay?

Well, sort of. The Top dcup will NOT be used with this technique. You will need to buy a piece of 3/8" all-thread from home depot. Cut it down to length and thread it into the top of the bag. Then guide that into the hole as you raise the control arm up.

Yes it will stay. I made my rod long enough so that if the car is in the air with no air in the bag the rod will not fall out so you don't haven't worry about it ever unless you are disconnecting the control arm.

[Minor_Threat]

you didn't tap the hole and thread the bag in?

[DonnMKV]

alright thank’s a lot man i appreciate it, i’m ordering my kit at the end of the week and i’m going crazy trying to make sure i get everything perfect lol and also because i’m exicted to not be static anymore also do you remember what the length of the rod you put in was by any chance ?

[bryangb]

you didn't tap the hole and thread the bag in?

No. Why would you? Serves no purpose