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post May 24, 2005 - 3:50 AM
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Illyont

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Could anyone with air bags or knowledge about these tell me the pros and cons from using bags?

Do you have to refill the air tank from time to time or does that in some magical kind of way refill itself or something? How does a car on bags handle versus stock or coils, regular springs etc?

How much weight can you put in the car and still be able to raise/lower the car on the fly?

How hard is the install?

Any useful info you think I should know before getting bags. Thanks in advance!


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post May 24, 2005 - 5:21 AM
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Here are some things you need to think about:

Bags are for show, NOT performance. If you're looking for any kind of performance then go with a nice spring/strut combo.

Most bag systems come with a small compressor. That's your "magic" way of filling the tank back up.

The install isn't too hard... about the same as installing springs/struts except you need to run some hoses and wiring.

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post May 24, 2005 - 7:10 AM
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QUOTE(raven_101 @ May 24, 2005 - 5:21 AM)
Here are some things you need to think about:

Bags are for show, NOT performance. If you're looking for any kind of performance then go with a nice spring/strut combo.

Most bag systems come with a small compressor. That's your "magic" way of filling the tank back up.

The install isn't too hard... about the same as installing springs/struts except you need to run some hoses and wiring.

-Doc
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I'm not gonna race anyone with my AT200 anyway, so as long as the car will handle/drive good enough for daily use I'm fine. It might be a problem with the government, but I'll work something out. Thanks for your reply Raven smile.gif

Any special brands or models to look out for? Anything better or worse than everyone else?

I guess you can raise or lower the car as much as you want (use common sense of course), or do you either raise it, or lower it? Like, is it either raised or lowered, or can you have like 10 settings between to choose from? 2 inch drop, 1.75 inch drop, 1.5 inch drop...?


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- Illyont   Want information about air bags   May 24, 2005 - 3:50 AM
- - Dr_Tweak   Here are some things you need to think about: Bag...   May 24, 2005 - 5:21 AM
|- - Illyont   QUOTE(raven_101 @ May 24, 2005 - 5:21 AM)Here...   May 24, 2005 - 7:10 AM
- - Hanyo   i thought you need some custom brackets made for t...   May 24, 2005 - 5:30 AM
- - Hanyo   you adjust the height by psi levels.. the right h...   May 24, 2005 - 10:08 AM
|- - Illyont   QUOTE(Hanyo @ May 24, 2005 - 10:08 AM)you adj...   May 24, 2005 - 10:34 AM
- - darksecret   You could go with an air strut system and get the ...   May 24, 2005 - 10:49 AM
- - SoundSlut_dotcom   yes they have a set i got them   May 24, 2005 - 2:35 PM
- - yarik83   Wooooh woooh woooh hold your horses. What do you m...   May 29, 2005 - 12:15 AM
- - Phat_99CeliGT   i think he meant air cylinders. i have bags. my bu...   May 30, 2005 - 12:09 AM
- - Clipsetuner   Wow some misleading information here. I am not a b...   May 30, 2005 - 1:28 AM
|- - Illyont   QUOTE(Clipsetuner @ May 30, 2005 - 1:28 AM)Wo...   Jun 1, 2005 - 6:00 AM
- - yarik83   Air suspension costs (for a good kit) $1995.9...   Jun 1, 2005 - 3:12 PM
- - SoundSlut_dotcom   got the fast II kit   Jun 1, 2005 - 3:24 PM
- - yarik83   well.. elaborate.. dont tease me. How was installa...   Jun 1, 2005 - 9:27 PM
- - Clipsetuner   2k for a whole setup your gettin screwed. My setup...   Jun 1, 2005 - 9:28 PM
|- - Jaws4God   QUOTE(Clipsetuner @ Jun 2, 2005 - 2:28 AM)2k ...   Oct 22, 2005 - 10:35 AM
- - SoundSlut_dotcom   i paid 1550... ??   Jun 3, 2005 - 2:00 PM


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