Air Ride Suspension

Ni55anPat · 09-29-2012, 03:33 PM

I've been looking at the Ksport kit, heard good things about them on other forums (air ride kit).

Who else makes a kit for us?

kellyefields · 09-29-2012, 05:24 PM

I am considering a air ride as well. subscribed to learn more.

Fly1 Motorsports · 09-30-2012, 11:46 PM

I've been considering an air setup as well. My research lead me to this hybrid system by Platinum VIP; which I'm considering:

http://www.phantomsuspension.com/

Two other players are Air Runner (http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/) and Air Lift Performance (http://www.airliftperformance.com/). I believe member 2theextreme has an Air Runner setup...

omm370z · 10-01-2012, 01:36 AM

ain't suposse air suspension f*cks up you stability?

Japanjay · 10-02-2012, 12:58 AM

There is a company a few miles from my place that does custom air ride with lifetime warranty for around $4k. Stopped by and talked with them. They had some really nice high end cars that they were working on, so I trust these guys know what they are doing. They have a really really nice Platinum Armada lifted on like 38"s and really nice wheels. All one off peices for the lift made in house.

Unique_Z · 10-02-2012, 02:51 AM

I'm considering air rides too. Ksports are good and i've just sent an enquiry to phantoms

Ni55anPat · 10-02-2012, 10:43 PM

i should be getting something lined up this week or next...will keep updating!

TheGreatOne · 10-02-2012, 11:35 PM

hmm, with something like the TC-5 could you actually do some lapping or is it what I typically think: nothing more than daily driving and show with air ride?

Ni55anPat · 10-03-2012, 12:16 AM

it depends on what kit you get, some u can run stock suspension or use coil overs....if you do track, obviously buy the coilovers to match up with the bags...

myself, i dont' track, nor do i drive like an ***....i'd probably stick with the OEM suspension + bag combo....but yet still have a better ride!

TheGreatOne · 10-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

it depends on what kit you get, some u can run stock suspension or use coil overs....if you do track, obviously buy the coilovers to match up with the bags...

myself, i dont' track, nor do i drive like an ***....i'd probably stick with the OEM suspension + bag combo....but yet still have a better ride!

hmmm, coilovers and bags eh? Ya I really gotta read up more...very interesting

1cleanZ · 10-03-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

it depends on what kit you get, some u can run stock suspension or use coil overs....if you do track, obviously buy the coilovers to match up with the bags...

myself, i dont' track, nor do i drive like an ***....i'd probably stick with the OEM suspension + bag combo....but yet still have a better ride!

This is a very popular combo that has turned on for the G's as well. There are two different ways of running this setup.

1. Running a true Coilover (ex. KW V3) with a bag replacing the actual coil. When inflated, you control how stiff you want the spring recoil, and the max "height" is reached at full inflation. This is more for "looks" at shows to slam your car.

2. Some have ran the bag setup completely over the coilover setup. What this does it give you the capability of raising your car up for curbs or even steep entrances into a track. Fully releasing the air in the bag lowers the car to down onto the coils(track mode). This is only available by custom setups, but seems to be the best option for our cars to use them to full potential

Theeeen there's a "cup kit". This is quite a bit different, and in its own catigory all together. All this does is put a small extention to expand between the coil of your spring to slightly raise your car for a few moments. This is ideal for very short periods of time and just to get in higher areas without bottoming out.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-03-2012, 08:32 AM

I know Tony (2theextreme) has one installed on his Z and he's had a bunch of problems with it. I don't think he would recommend going this route after the problems he's had, but you can PM him and ask.

keng714 · 10-03-2012, 12:26 PM

I been running Platinum Vip Phantom cups for little while now. love them and definitely worth the money.

Ni55anPat · 10-03-2012, 12:35 PM

there are always the limited few with problems with everything, doesn't mean it will be the same for everybody.

If it's installed correctly, i dont see a problem!

b1adesofcha0s · 10-03-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

there are always the limited few with problems with everything, doesn't mean it will be the same for everybody.

If it's installed correctly, i dont see a problem!

Well he was the only one that I've heard of that has done this to a Z, so I thought maybe it would help. Wish you guys the best of luck with this and hope you don't have any problems

09-29-2012, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	Air Ride Suspension I've been looking at the Ksport kit, heard good things about them on other forums (air ride kit). Who else makes a kit for us?

09-29-2012, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	I am considering a air ride as well. subscribed to learn more. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

10-01-2012, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	ain't suposse air suspension fcks up you stability? __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE!* PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

10-02-2012, 02:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 18	I'm considering air rides too. Ksports are good and i've just sent an enquiry to phantoms __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

10-02-2012, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	hmm, with something like the TC-5 could you actually do some lapping or is it what I typically think: nothing more than daily driving and show with air ride? __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

09-30-2012, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 19	I've been considering an air setup as well. My research lead me to this hybrid system by Platinum VIP; which I'm considering: http://www.phantomsuspension.com/ Two other players are Air Runner (http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/) and Air Lift Performance (http://www.airliftperformance.com/). I believe member 2theextreme has an Air Runner setup...

10-02-2012, 12:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	There is a company a few miles from my place that does custom air ride with lifetime warranty for around $4k. Stopped by and talked with them. They had some really nice high end cars that they were working on, so I trust these guys know what they are doing. They have a really really nice Platinum Armada lifted on like 38"s and really nice wheels. All one off peices for the lift made in house.

10-02-2012, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	i should be getting something lined up this week or next...will keep updating!

10-03-2012, 12:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	it depends on what kit you get, some u can run stock suspension or use coil overs....if you do track, obviously buy the coilovers to match up with the bags... myself, i dont' track, nor do i drive like an ***....i'd probably stick with the OEM suspension + bag combo....but yet still have a better ride!

10-03-2012, 08:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I know Tony (2theextreme) has one installed on his Z and he's had a bunch of problems with it. I don't think he would recommend going this route after the problems he's had, but you can PM him and ask. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

10-03-2012, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
keng714 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 186 Drives: Lexus Is250 Rep Power: 17	I been running Platinum Vip Phantom cups for little while now. love them and definitely worth the money. BadChachi likes this.

10-03-2012, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	there are always the limited few with problems with everything, doesn't mean it will be the same for everybody. If it's installed correctly, i dont see a problem!

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