Air Ride Suspension

dvo · 10-03-2012, 02:25 PM

+1 on a cup kit.

Fly1 Motorsports · 10-03-2012, 02:32 PM

If I remember correctly 2thextreme's problems surfaced after he had an accident. With any air ride system, an accident would definitely cause chaos w/ the air lines, etc.

Glad to hear some positive things about Platinum VIPs Phantom Cup Kit

1cleanZ · 10-03-2012, 04:03 PM

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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.

Ni55anPat · 10-03-2012, 07:58 PM

Good info!

Ni55anPat · 10-04-2012, 08:20 PM

Just ordered a UAS kit for a SICK deal....installing next weekend, i'll post up pics and review in a few weeks

bx_superior · 10-04-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

Just ordered a UAS kit for a SICK deal....installing next weekend, i'll post up pics and review in a few weeks

Are you doing the install yourself?

Ni55anPat · 10-04-2012, 08:51 PM

Yes, myself and a buddy...should be about a 6-8 hour job

bx_superior · 10-04-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

Yes, myself and a buddy...should be about a 6-8 hour job

Can you do a DIY for it?

Unique_Z · 10-05-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

Just ordered a UAS kit for a SICK deal....installing next weekend, i'll post up pics and review in a few weeks

Mind PM-ing me the price? Thanks

rAiN · 10-05-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

Just ordered a UAS kit for a SICK deal....installing next weekend, i'll post up pics and review in a few weeks

how much did you get it for?

Nut_N_Much · 10-05-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bx_superior

Can you do a DIY for it?

Subscribed ! Nice thread, would love to see the DIY for this.. Good luck brother, this is going to be a cool build.

Ni55anPat · 10-05-2012, 02:59 PM

I cannot discuss the pricing, sorry guys.

I believe they sell the kit for $2200-2400 online.

I will try my best with a DIY

simota1 · 10-06-2012, 09:24 AM

subscribed.... i want to not have to suffer with the damn roads out here

it sucks driving her.... and too make her sit on the floor... that would be a dream....

simota1 · 10-06-2012, 09:33 AM

one quick question... so can the cup kit hold up ur car for a drive or its meant to just lift your car up for a couple of seconds only?

Ni55anPat · 10-06-2012, 10:16 AM

good question, i'd have to research more about that kit.

I would THINK that it would stay up then drop whenever you want?

10-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
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10-06-2012, 09:24 AM	#28 (permalink)
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10-06-2012, 09:33 AM	#29 (permalink)
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10-03-2012, 02:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	If I remember correctly 2thextreme's problems surfaced after he had an accident. With any air ride system, an accident would definitely cause chaos w/ the air lines, etc. Glad to hear some positive things about Platinum VIPs Phantom Cup Kit

10-03-2012, 07:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	Good info!

10-04-2012, 08:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	Just ordered a UAS kit for a SICK deal....installing next weekend, i'll post up pics and review in a few weeks

10-04-2012, 08:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	Yes, myself and a buddy...should be about a 6-8 hour job

10-05-2012, 02:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	I cannot discuss the pricing, sorry guys. I believe they sell the kit for $2200-2400 online. I will try my best with a DIY

10-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	good question, i'd have to research more about that kit. I would THINK that it would stay up then drop whenever you want?