Doesnt matter tho.. looks like Ill be pulling it out and re installing it under the psngr seat fairly soon..
as long as something prohibitive doesnt jump up, I think Im going to bite the bullet and star buying parts for a very basic air bags system.
3/8 valves or at most 1/2 valves w slow downs installed... 3 gal air tank and a simple 2 compressor set up. No auto leveling or remote controls etc lol. Im grown.. its either low-ish for driving.. slammed parked, or up to avoid stuff or get a jack under it.
i wavered as i wanted adjustable dampening.. but do i really? Probably not. I think if it becomes necessary, ill do it later, but for now, im going to buy parts and start installing things i can do myself w out the car on lifts, like the tanks, pumps, relays, basic wiring etc. I think Ill be picking up some replacement shocks while Im at it, so i can start working on getting the bags on to the fr shocks in my spare time. Thers no reason to pay a grand to have an install done when youre capable to do most of it yourself.
oh, and i just ordered up the seamless vent shades someone earlier had suggested as well. I think its high time for that. Hopefully they will be an upgrade .
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i wavered as i wanted adjustable dampening.. but do i really? Probably not. I think if it becomes necessary, ill do it later, but for now, im going to buy parts and start installing things i can do myself w out the car on lifts, like the tanks, pumps, relays, basic wiring etc. I think Ill be picking up some replacement shocks while Im at it, so i can start working on getting the bags on to the fr shocks in my spare time. Thers no reason to pay a grand to have an install done when youre capable to do most of it yourself.
There's a few options available for adjustable dampening to go along with the bags, although I'm not too sure if the Koni Yellow's are still available (check with Zack at UAS). Regardless, you could always pick up a set of BC coilovers to utilize the struts. In the meantime, as you've already mentioned, going with new struts (even Koni Oranges) will get you by. Having said that, riding around on non adjustable struts was a nightmare for me. I had the Koni Yellows on my last two LX's, and having adjustable dampening will totally change your opinion on the overall quality/ride comfort of your air setup.
If you're not into hitting switches and bouncing your car I highly recommend the accuair elevel. I have the rocker switch which just has 3 presets that you choose for height adjustment and also pancake. I have a setting for really low, ride height and all up for driveways. It's just one rocker switch that you hit for the height you want. It also stays at your chosen height reguardless of weight you may add or take away from your car like gas, passengers, audio etc. With a switch box you have to use gauges or guess to get your car to the height you want and make it level. Just something to think about.
If you're not into hitting switches and bouncing your car I highly recommend the accuair elevel. I have the rocker switch which just has 3 presets that you choose for height adjustment and also pancake. I have a setting for really low, ride height and all up for driveways. It's just one rocker switch that you hit for the height you want. It also stays at your chosen height reguardless of weight you may add or take away from your car like gas, passengers, audio etc. With a switch box you have to use gauges or guess to get your car to the height you want and make it level. Just something to think about.
eLevel's the only reason I went with air ride again on my 2nd gen. Amazing setup!
For sure... its just going to happen in baby steps tho.. no credit card action here..only pay as I go lol.
So if Adj dampers seem to be a must..that involves a large added cost up front.
I'll have to hit up those first ... I'll likely do an electronic valve simple set up after that... like u say...getting out to look, reading gauges etc..
When I'm.tired of that.. I'll add a pressure sensing system like what you guys have recommended.
Looks like there's a lot of options for that out there....and while doing it all at once would be nice..its simply cost prohibitive..and working on it is part of the fun anyways.
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