What if I could have a lowered car, but still be able to get up my driveway?
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What if I could have a lowered car, but still be able to get up my driveway?
OK, I am not a big fan of LowRiders. I've always cringed when I see videos of cars hopping, but I can definitely see a plus side to this. So discuss with me the pros and cons of going with a well engineered air-ride type suspension.
This is the one I'm considering.
http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/air_suspension.asp
This is the one I'm considering.
http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/air_suspension.asp
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The price alone doesn't scare you off? 
Other cons:
Difficulty of installation
Constantly worrying about rubbing/camber when it's at different heights
Possible reliability issues with more complex system
Loss of trunk space
Additional weight to a car that's already way too heavy
Having to remember to reset height for places you may need more clearance
Pros:
Adjustability
Mucho High Blingness
Other cons:
Difficulty of installation
Constantly worrying about rubbing/camber when it's at different heights
Possible reliability issues with more complex system
Loss of trunk space
Additional weight to a car that's already way too heavy
Having to remember to reset height for places you may need more clearance
Pros:
Adjustability
Mucho High Blingness
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No, the price is reasonable IF the versatility is really there.
If it's made for the vehicle, how much harder it it going to be to install this than a regular coil over suspension, and a subwoofer amp?
You are absolutely right about the loss of trunk space (goodbye golf clubs), and possible reliability issues. However if I do a programable system, then I won't have to worry about rubbing or camber because they will be set at driving height.
Also, your last con I put in the pros area.
The ABILITY to reset ride height for places that I need more clearance i.e. my driveway.
If it's made for the vehicle, how much harder it it going to be to install this than a regular coil over suspension, and a subwoofer amp?
You are absolutely right about the loss of trunk space (goodbye golf clubs), and possible reliability issues. However if I do a programable system, then I won't have to worry about rubbing or camber because they will be set at driving height.
Also, your last con I put in the pros area.
The ABILITY to reset ride height for places that I need more clearance i.e. my driveway.
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I'm not yet convinced of that Matt. The only Con that I can really think of being completely legitimate yet is the complexity of the system causing issue. Other than that I'm not sure I care about the weight difference (less than 100lbs) or the loss of trunk space (my golf clubs just won't have a home in my trunk all the time)
All things being equal, wouldn't you rather have the adjust-ability?
All things being equal, wouldn't you rather have the adjust-ability?
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The price of the basic is $3k (not sure if that's a street price as well, so you'd probably get a discount on that).
An Eibach kit is about $750.
A decent C/O setup is $1200-1800.
Even on the lowest differential, C/Os vs. the basic air kit, you're talking about a lot of lost lapdances.
It's your money, but I don't see the practicality on a non-showcar.
An Eibach kit is about $750.
A decent C/O setup is $1200-1800.
Even on the lowest differential, C/Os vs. the basic air kit, you're talking about a lot of lost lapdances.
It's your money, but I don't see the practicality on a non-showcar.
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Yes, it is absolutely twice the price or more, no argument here. For the last month I've been in East Texas where the roads are horrible, and have been wishing I had more ground clearance in a few instances. Check out this video, it's the same setup on a Nissan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=DE&hl=de&v=sz8xrycE0H8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=DE&hl=de&v=sz8xrycE0H8
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Don't throw so much money at a car with so little value tbh. The C240 is a bit old to throw a major about of money at it.. Search up the value of your car and the cost of the kit.
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I have to admit, it is intriguing on a certain level. There's also an implicit logic to it.
Something that would be a happy middle ground would be to get a Tein c/o kit with their EDFC, but of course we can't get that on our cars.
Do it then, and let us know how it goes.
Something that would be a happy middle ground would be to get a Tein c/o kit with their EDFC, but of course we can't get that on our cars.
Do it then, and let us know how it goes.
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It is absolutely not a financially responsible play! Tommy it will be at least a couple of months before I can afford to do it, but I am really interested in it. You know this because I don't start a lot of threads ;-)
Why is it that I always buy cars that don't have a tons of aftermarket?
Why is it that I always buy cars that don't have a tons of aftermarket?
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So you want your car to be like this? Look at what your trunk will turn into, no space at all!
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...benz-w203.aspx
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...benz-w203.aspx
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Hate the rims, but OMG that is ridiculous! Ralph Nader never killed anything, read the history of the Corvair, they were going to discontinue it on '67 and let the Camaro replace it, but kept producing them through '69 just to **** off (on) Nader. Alas, the Corvair aftermarket is very small. Most of the modifications available are custom, and I've been doing those for a couple of years and getting nowhere. Mostly it's because I have to many hobbies, but partially because I have less talent than time.
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and that still doesn't solve the driveway entry issue.
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So you want your car to be like this? Look at what your trunk will turn into, no space at all!
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...benz-w203.aspx
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...benz-w203.aspx
I was going to post that url when I saw this post.
Honestly,
I thought about baggin' the Benz, but then I started thinking that that's the reason why I have the truck, I’ve done some research and there a lot cheaper alternatives but the car is going to suffer in various areas. The amount of compressors this guy installed in the Benz is just not needed. he could have gone with a EDC instead and not loose all that trunk space.........he probably has a pimp switch sticker somewhere inside the car.
the truck:
http://s884.photobucket.com/albums/a...XEDPICS194.flv
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Not to be rude, but mini trucks are what have always come to mind when I think of air bags. I really don't want that!
The thing that got me interested was when I went to dinner with a friend if mine a couple of months ago. He has a Lamborghini, and when we got 50ft from the parking lot he hit a switch that raised the whole thing a few inches. I thought that was brilliant, and started looking around.
Btw, if I use a pancake compressor I can get away without poising any of my trunk, just my spare tire (my wife's been trying to get me to loose that in the gum anyway!)
The thing that got me interested was when I went to dinner with a friend if mine a couple of months ago. He has a Lamborghini, and when we got 50ft from the parking lot he hit a switch that raised the whole thing a few inches. I thought that was brilliant, and started looking around.
Btw, if I use a pancake compressor I can get away without poising any of my trunk, just my spare tire (my wife's been trying to get me to loose that in the gum anyway!)
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please do not buy anything KSPORT. their product is crap. my friend had a set of coilovers from them that collapsed while he was driving on the freeway. the top had collapsed all the way down and left his car limping on the fwy. he called ksport and explained what happened. he submitted their warranty paperwork with photos and all their simple response was "this is a race use product only, not for street use". i can understand that, but thats pretty much their disclaimer on ALL their products. mind you he has a very light scion xb. if you were to go air, talk to autofashion in san diego CA about air ride. Fred there has a great amount of experience in terms of air ride and can help you come up with a solution to what you want in terms of a kit.
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Wow! Thanks for the info quad! I figured since Vivid racing carried their brakes they had to be at least kinda reputable, but I won't risk that!
