air ride project feature
07-22-2004, 10:02 AM
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I can't believe that place is like 40 miles from me. Just getting into this restoration thing so I am learning all the time. Great car and great article.
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07-22-2004, 12:22 PM
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Car: 84 Firebird Trans Am
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Transmission: 700-R4, 3.73 rear
i heard that if u bag your car u'll get alot of wheel hop during a burnout unless u jack it up all the way and that it's not a performance item but for show. is that all true Kandied?
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07-22-2004, 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by chio987
i heard that if u bag your car u'll get alot of wheel hop during a burnout unless u jack it up all the way and that it's not a performance item but for show. is that all true Kandied?
i heard that if u bag your car u'll get alot of wheel hop during a burnout unless u jack it up all the way and that it's not a performance item but for show. is that all true Kandied?
anyhoo.... Kandied... pics of the strut, and where/how they mounted a tank, compressor and valves in a thirdgen without it lookling like crap.
07-22-2004, 12:47 PM
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anyhoo.... Kandied... pics of the strut, and where/how they mounted a tank, compressor and valves in a thirdgen without it lookling like crap.
07-22-2004, 01:29 PM
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even with the valves in the back, i doubt you want a quicker rise time with the big red valves.. right?
the quicker it is, the more touchy....
the quicker it is, the more touchy....
07-22-2004, 01:34 PM
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just curious when you say pricey, how much did it go for? perhaps i'll do it next.
07-22-2004, 01:43 PM
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Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
Axle/Gears: 3.23 For Now
man..the stance is amazing....
This is definently something I'm really insterested in getting done....Kandied...do you know who I could contact to get something set up?....I'd just like to get some more information on it...and who would be able to install the system...
This is definently something I'm really insterested in getting done....Kandied...do you know who I could contact to get something set up?....I'd just like to get some more information on it...and who would be able to install the system...
07-22-2004, 05:05 PM
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Car: 82' Z28 IROC Clone (SOLD)
Engine: 355
Transmission: Built TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Moser 12 bolt
We bagged my brothers truck, it had some wheel hop during burnouts when he had his 2 link setup, We fabbed our own 4 link setup and no wheel hop even all the way layed out, Hes laying it on rockers right now, His setup has 10 switches, can control each corner individually and side to side, front to back, etc.
::Edit:: Also I would recomend atleast a 3/8 line setup, a 1/4 inch line setup is hella slow in my opinion. My brother is running 1/2 inch lines on his now, and thinking of upgrading to dual port bags
::Edit:: Also I would recomend atleast a 3/8 line setup, a 1/4 inch line setup is hella slow in my opinion. My brother is running 1/2 inch lines on his now, and thinking of upgrading to dual port bags
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07-22-2004, 06:56 PM
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Good point, If you just want adjustable height 1/4 would be good... My brother has pressure switches on each corner for height adjustment. When he turns them on, it will only raise to the exact ride height he wants...With the pressure switches off he can drop it to the ground or to full height at the flip of a switch
really clean
07-23-2004, 12:56 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
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Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
Axle/Gears: 3.23 For Now
if and when I go with an air ride system...I don't want anything fancy....just something to set my ride height at shows...so I can lower it and raise it up....are there systems like that available? I really don't need one that goes side to side or anything like that....
07-23-2004, 02:17 PM
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Car: 1987 iroc-z custom
Engine: 355 tuned port
Transmission: 5spd baby, only way to go
Axle/Gears: 3.45
if anyone in ontario canada is interested, i spoke to a guy in peterborough at darknights that will do our cars (bagged) for a decent price...
if my motor doesnt kill my funds the airbags will be done before the camaro nationals next year..
i love the stance jeff although it looks like you are a tad higher...
whats the height adjustment that you have?
the one im goin with drops the car 6 inches/... from stock height..
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if my motor doesnt kill my funds the airbags will be done before the camaro nationals next year..
i love the stance jeff although it looks like you are a tad higher...
whats the height adjustment that you have?
the one im goin with drops the car 6 inches/... from stock height..
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07-23-2004, 07:41 PM
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if and when I go with an air ride system...I don't want anything fancy....just something to set my ride height at shows...so I can lower it and raise it up....are there systems like that available? I really don't need one that goes side to side or anything like that....
07-26-2004, 02:23 AM
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I know a guy locally that wanted the fastest possible change for his bagged truck so he upgraded his lines and converted to Nitrogen. Man I swear his truck is nuts, goes up and down WAY fast. But hey this guy is also crazy, he runs dual 12 gal tanks and sets it to dance in the parking lot for like 10 minutes while everyone trips out.
about the ride quality it's funny b/c this is the compay i've been emailing and gathering info from......
07-26-2004, 07:44 PM
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Car: 82' Z28 IROC Clone (SOLD)
Engine: 355
Transmission: Built TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Moser 12 bolt
Yeah Im goin to a show like that this weekend, East Coast Nationals car and truck show, we're convoying there with about 30 vehicles on air, 15 not..Once truck has 19 inches of lift from his bags in the fron in the front...CRAZY!! 19 inches in the air to the ground in secs...They have dragging contests and air dancing contests etc too...Goin to this show is what made me fall in love with air suspension...Had it on my bug a month after this show 3 years ago!!
07-27-2004, 05:35 AM
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Car: 82' Z28 IROC Clone (SOLD)
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Transmission: Built TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Moser 12 bolt
What does a truck on hydros have to do with bags or air suspension?
07-27-2004, 08:52 AM
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what does anything really have to do with anything on this forum
i just thought it was funny
anyone have hydros? =D
i just thought it was funny
anyone have hydros? =D
07-29-2004, 03:54 PM
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Kandied,
Do you have any pics of your car with the rockers on the ground? I will try to take one of mine.
Do you have any pics of your car with the rockers on the ground? I will try to take one of mine.
07-29-2004, 07:43 PM
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sometimes going fast has it's disadvantages.
sometimes going fast has it's disadvantages.
07-30-2004, 11:47 AM
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oh yea! i saw that mag! congrats i cant beleive you painted it 4 times!!!!!
08-02-2004, 03:39 PM
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hey kandied can you take a pic of your car with it sitting all the way down....im kinda curious to see how low it will sit when all the air is let out...
08-02-2004, 08:31 PM
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pimp flip
pimp flip
thats gotta be the funniest **** I've ever seen. And they cheered. But yes, hydraulics is another subject man. That's why we dont refer to wheels on TGO as "Bling Bling."
08-03-2004, 09:46 AM
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I got one of mine on rockers. I know it isn't a third gen.
