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AIRBAG SUSPENSION !!

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:28 am
by bootyman
After 2 shows and everyone saying i'd win a prize but not walking away with anything but the goodwill of the general public, i decided to ask one of the judges at the Extreme Show why i didn't win anything and the answer was simple "GET AIRBAG SUSPENSION" Apparently it's the thing to have at the moment and the 2 cars that walked away with all the prizes were slammed to the ground on them. I must admit they were a big crowd pleazer when they strarted to demonstrate it to people and i was enviouss (Just a little :wink: ) Anyway, i'm in the hunt for one now, so if anyone knows a Company that does them or anyone selling one then please let me know. I remember someone trying to sell one on the old forum and someone else suggested i bought, but i wasn't ready at the time. Anyone remember who was selling it? I have to do this to win some shows and give the Zone even more exposure

Cheers in advance for any help folks :thumb:

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:33 am
by Jimbob
Put 'E30zone.co.uk' down the side of your car :wink:

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:13 pm
by bootyman
Then i think the zone should get the airbag for me then. Only Ԛ£1850 fitted :wink:

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:38 pm
by e30_Turbo
Rayvern Hydrualics do that sort of thing...

http://rayvern.bigfathead.com/air.php

and I've heard they are pretty good at it too.

Hope this helps...

P.s Bootyman, did you have coilovers on yours at the mo? :D
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:34 pm
by bootyman
Nice one Fozzy. I'll give them a ding. Yes to your question mate. I have the fully height and dampning adjustable FK's at the mo. They've only been on the car for a couple of months and have done about 200 miles on them, but they will be up for grabs when/if i get the airbag

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:16 pm
by e30_Turbo
Any chance of first refusal? Buddy/pal/mate/bestest bud? :D

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:37 pm
by popupstands
I'am doing a bit of homework on this at moment the kit you are looking at is also sold cheaper at

http://www.autofashion.co.uk/air_ride_suspension.htm

But its not the best kit in world from what I been told

If you want "cheapest" it would be 1/4" pipes with manual valves and a120psi
compressor that just switches on when you want pressure. Front would be coil
replacement bags.............. installed, about Ԛ£1500...............BUT it
will roll a lot on corners and be very slow [about 2 mins] in lift and drop
and minimum height will be around 1" lower than standard.
Personally I would go for a four corner [maintains handling] system with
solenoid valves [keeps the dumped air and moisture out of the cab area], a 5
gallon tank with auto pressure switch [so you always have pressure ready to
lift], 3/8" lines for reasonable lift and drop speed [about 10 seconds],
150 psi compressor [for long life as it will be running within limits al the
time], replacement struts to allow 4" drop from standard [if your tyres
allow it]............ installed, about Ԛ£2200.00
OR
The same but with 1/2" pipes for fast [about 2 sec] lift. About Ԛ£2800.00

All inc VAT and are road tested and setup.
You will find all the info at www.lowriderforums.com

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:42 pm
by radback
Try http://www.maxhydraulics.com/

I bought a hydraulic kit few years ago for my old VVW there, they're very kind.

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:47 pm
by Jesus325iTouring
radback wrote:Try http://www.maxhydraulics.com/

I bought a hydraulic kit few years ago for my old VVW there, they're very kind.
Completly off topic (please accept my apologies Booty).

Radback,thats one cool Avatar you got :cool: :cool: :cool:

Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:22 am
by bootyman
Thanks guys. I'm going to have a look at all the sites you've provided and make some inquiries :thumb:

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 5:25 pm
by BaggedE30
:) it was me selling the air bags a while back...i used to have those manual valves and there CRAP dont bother with em youll be sitting there ofr like 2 mins to drop it
i got that installed by Rayvernhydraulics which i was to later regret..his kits are overpriced and there all slow and crap
now ive upgraded to fast valves which i got done by Mr Chillis Drop Shop..drops from max height to the floor in about 1 second:)
His site is at http://www.mrchillis.com/
your looking at about Ԛ£2500ish for fast bags with twin compressors etc although youll need to make a bit o space in your boot first the air tanks aint small

Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:40 am
by bootyman
Cheers BaggedE30. I will have a look at their site and see what they can do for me.