2theextreme's Yellow & Blue 370Z

dropped1 · 11-08-2010, 05:28 PM

Just thought about some things since you said you use this sometimes as a daily driver...

-Need to make sure they are putting a water separator (aka water trap) in the system to keep the valves from getting frozen. Also should have them put a half a bottle of air brake anti-freeze in the tank so you can avoid valve freezing issues during the winter months.

-Also want to have them put in-line check valves so that if you lose an airline/bag etc. you will maintain you're current ride height. Valves require back pressure to stay closed, if you lose one line you would lose ALL air in you're system causing you're entire car to lay out.

-Are they wiring you to have FBSS? (Front,Back,Side to Side) I see eight valves (4 fills, 4 dumps) so you will have that capability.What type of switch box?

As far as coil overs -- you're bags are going to replace them. Usually they will fab up some shock brackets for some "normal shocks" to damper the bounciness.

Sorry for all the advice, I see air ride systems and I get excited.

Drag it
http://www.the370z.com/members/dropp...ging-frame.jpg

2theextreme · 11-08-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dropped1

Just thought about some things since you said you use this sometimes as a daily driver...

-Need to make sure they are putting a water separator (aka water trap) in the system to keep the valves from getting frozen. Also should have them put a half a bottle of air brake anti-freeze in the tank so you can avoid valve freezing issues during the winter months.

-Also want to have them put in-line check valves so that if you lose an airline/bag etc. you will maintain you're current ride height. Valves require back pressure to stay closed, if you lose one line you would lose ALL air in you're system causing you're entire car to lay out.

-Are they wiring you to have FBSS? (Front,Back,Side to Side) I see eight valves (4 fills, 4 dumps) so you will have that capability.What type of switch box?

As far as coil overs -- you're bags are going to replace them. Usually they will fab up some shock brackets for some "normal shocks" to damper the bounciness.

Sorry for all the advice, I see air ride systems and I get excited.

Drag it
http://www.the370z.com/members/dropp...ging-frame.jpg

No problem....thanks for the info!

The answers I can def give at the moment for sure are:

Yes to FBSS and the switch box can be seen here:

e-Level Controller w/ Touchpad

All the other stuff I am going to copy and paste to the body shop tomorrow and then give them a call to verify if these things are going to happen (I can honestly say they've never mentioned any of this) and see where we go from there.

ilive2win · 11-19-2010, 12:22 PM

any updates??? the lip looks awsome, and is going to look great molded. im trying to get my hands on this sunline kit so i can mold the lip to my stock bumper haha. i have to sell my ssr's first, grrrrr. cant wait to see yours done

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ilive2win

any updates??? the lip looks awsome, and is going to look great molded. im trying to get my hands on this sunline kit so i can mold the lip to my stock bumper haha. i have to sell my ssr's first, grrrrr. cant wait to see yours done

I just got a little bit of bad news......they need until Tuesday at the latest to finish the car. The front lip is on and the rear wing is on. The air ride suspension is installed and working, however they haven't had a chance to test drive the car and they don't feel safe delivering the car back to me without doing that (making sure there are no leaks, problems, etc) so I can't really be too disappointed.

Once the suspension is all checked out, they just need to finish up the trunk area (fiberglass enclosure for the sub) and it should be good to go.

I think I'll take a ride down to the body shop this evening and snap some more photos, tho.

daisuke149 · 11-19-2010, 12:55 PM

Tony, how about combining your photoshop thread and your car journal.

Get one of your faces painted onto the hood of your car!

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

Tony, how about combining your photoshop thread and your car journal.

Get one of your faces painted onto the hood of your car!

Do I dare admit that I've considered this?

daisuke149 · 11-19-2010, 01:17 PM

get a new bumper. that has the front middle part solid, with vents on the sides of it. that way you can put your face on that spot.. with your "hair" flowing up and down the sides of the car.

that would be like the scariest thing in the world.

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 01:31 PM

For those who can't wait.....like myself.....it seems someone already designed almost the exact Z I'm going for!! (just not in Monterey Blue.....this is even better than a photoshop)

AbFlug rear bumper and Mine's rear spoiler CF add-on (no lambo doors for mine, tho)

Varis hood

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 09:14 PM

So the Z isn't ready (needs to be road tested) but I did go to the body shop and got some photos of the Z.....

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 09:19 PM

Short and sweet video of the air ride suspension in action:

kevr6 · 11-19-2010, 09:24 PM

Awesome Tony!! Keep the toys coming! You keep me motivated!

Sorry about the LED fiasco!

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

Awesome Tony!! Keep the toys coming! You keep me motivated!

Sorry about the LED fiasco!

No problem.....looking forward to seeing you and the other GA guys again!

EazyD · 11-19-2010, 09:32 PM

Funny, found your air ride video on YouTube and then I found this thread

2theextreme · 11-19-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Funny, found your air ride video on YouTube and then I found this thread

Nice!

Jamaica · 11-20-2010, 01:07 AM

Dude wtf? looks awesome. Hopefully the ride quality is good also. Wonder if you can take it for a track day or canyon run

11-08-2010, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	Just thought about some things since you said you use this sometimes as a daily driver... -Need to make sure they are putting a water separator (aka water trap) in the system to keep the valves from getting frozen. Also should have them put a half a bottle of air brake anti-freeze in the tank so you can avoid valve freezing issues during the winter months. -Also want to have them put in-line check valves so that if you lose an airline/bag etc. you will maintain you're current ride height. Valves require back pressure to stay closed, if you lose one line you would lose ALL air in you're system causing you're entire car to lay out. -Are they wiring you to have FBSS? (Front,Back,Side to Side) I see eight valves (4 fills, 4 dumps) so you will have that capability.What type of switch box? As far as coil overs -- you're bags are going to replace them. Usually they will fab up some shock brackets for some "normal shocks" to damper the bounciness. Sorry for all the advice, I see air ride systems and I get excited. Drag it http://www.the370z.com/members/dropp...ging-frame.jpg __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club! Last edited by dropped1; 11-08-2010 at 05:35 PM.

11-19-2010, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	For those who can't wait.....like myself.....it seems someone already designed almost the exact Z I'm going for!! (just not in Monterey Blue.....this is even better than a photoshop) AbFlug rear bumper and Mine's rear spoiler CF add-on (no lambo doors for mine, tho) Varis hood __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

11-19-2010, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	Short and sweet video of the air ride suspension in action: __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

11-19-2010, 09:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 667	Awesome Tony!! Keep the toys coming! You keep me motivated! Sorry about the LED fiasco! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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11-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 17	any updates??? the lip looks awsome, and is going to look great molded. im trying to get my hands on this sunline kit so i can mold the lip to my stock bumper haha. i have to sell my ssr's first, grrrrr. cant wait to see yours done

11-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	Tony, how about combining your photoshop thread and your car journal. Get one of your faces painted onto the hood of your car!

11-19-2010, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	get a new bumper. that has the front middle part solid, with vents on the sides of it. that way you can put your face on that spot.. with your "hair" flowing up and down the sides of the car. that would be like the scariest thing in the world.

11-19-2010, 09:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Funny, found your air ride video on YouTube and then I found this thread

11-20-2010, 01:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Dude wtf? looks awesome. Hopefully the ride quality is good also. Wonder if you can take it for a track day or canyon run