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I really love air suspension. I think it's perfect because you can have the best of both worlds, stance and function. It's a shame that I live in canada where it snows because I'd install some on my car and lower it on summer and raise it in winter. I've heard many people say that the bags will blow up because of the cold...
Basic science tells us that air expands if it gets warmer - so why should the bags blow up if it's cold ? The bigger problem for the Rubber in the bags is the cold weather itself, because rubber starts getting rough and brittle at low tempratures. I would probably get myself to sets of coilovers, one for winter and one for summer, even if that means suspension rework every 6 or so months. I hope this is helpful :)
@@benewagner9212 that's what I meant. The whole thing about the rubber in cold weather. English is not my first language so maybe it wasn't as clear as I tought 😂
@@benewagner9212 you don’t need a set for each season you can just raise and lower the 1 set. Takes all of 20 minutes to raise or lower all 4 sides of your car on coils
Kaisuhina that were the old bags there is a subaru time attack car which uses bags the driver bought the bags himself before he got the sponsor he said that he couldn't notice the difference so its the best of both worlds
Seems good for show cars or just some fun. I don't want to destroy my subframe and exhaust and oil pan by hitting a small bump just to be low all the time.
Yeah thats exactly why i'm looking for Air Suspension. I want low suspension for just a sick look but i don't want to need to rebuild my car by just hitting a roadbump
Some Lexus models have factory air suspension. Instead of a cylinder they have a compressor so no boot space is taken up. Also less parts to go wrong. More reliable
Air suspension is very reliable. I've had it for 3 years. As long as you use common sense when installing, you'll never be stranded. Things that can go wrong is strongly based on the installation. 1: Air leaks. Installation. Cut the airhose straight with the tool provided. Don't run the lines alongside moving parts or near the exhaust. I ran mine under my interior carpet. Electrical management: nearly 3 years and no electrical issue at all. It runs off a 12 volt system. Its actually more simple than installing audio equipment. You don't need a high-performance battery, don't need an upgraded alternator, you don't need thick gauge cables or capacitors. Compressors: Buy two. If one goes out, you have a backup. When it fails, it doesn't just stop all together. You have warning signs. I've replaced one of my two compressors after nearly 3 years of daily driving. The bags very durable. As long as you don't install wheels with the wrong offset and width, causing it to rub a hole in your bag, you're good.
Tomorrow (friday) at the main car throttle channel Alex will be working with weight reduction on Gareth the BMW. I think that he will install a racing seat then. (Look at the end in the last video about Gareth and he gives you a sneakpeek)
Is it not as easy as unbolting the 4 bolts on the rails at the bottom of the seat and removing any cables if necessary. I've done a few seat installations on Bentaygas before and its as easy as that. The hardest part is carrying a heavy seat and angling it in to get it into position because of the door.
My question is why do people who usually go on tracks prefer coilovers than airbags? Why are cars with aftermarket air suspensions considered not good for track use or spirited driving? Do they lack stability or what? Just curious
@kingbojack they are just as durable. As long as someone doesn't install wheels with the wrong offset and width. Wrong wheel size with bags will rub a hole in them . Wrong wheel size with springs will rub a hole in the tire. I've had airlift suspension for 3 years on my 2SS Camaro. I do a lot of spirited driving and no issues with the bags.
What about daily in bad conditions? Like salt and sand and - degrees? How long air suspension will last? And... Its not cheap! As i presume, its cheaper to by coilovers than air suspension, but more difficult and time consuming to configurate to your curent moment desires. Just spitballing here. Help me out to figure it out!
@@jurisstrods91 Airsuspension is a good thing, but not to a vehicle that doesn't have it as standard. Except if you only have the hight like the factory settings
Airlift has a controller you can control during driving. There are 5 presets you can assign to a button. You can also raise and lower each corner manually. My setup. Button one: manually lift all 4 corners super high (higher than stock and clearing obstacles) Button two: preset high ride height (similar to my stock vehicle height) Button 3: Labeled preset height. Slightly lower than stock. Button 4: very low height for familiar roads and nice look Button 5: air out completely. Lay frame (requires pressing and holding for safety reasons ) It defeats one of the benefits if you couldn't control while driving. Such as raising your car to clear a steep incline or large speed bump.
I've driven on air for 3 years and counting on my daily driver. It's seen summer weather and icey winters. Aside from the road dirt, my struts and bags look brand new. As in the bags, they don't have any creaks, cracks, or brittleness to them.
I think Audi is mostly electromagnetic, air suspension is easier, but probably too slow for use in action. You would need 8 pre-pressurized tanks to raise each wheel on command. One can be used while the previous one refills. Possibly 12 for high performance.
I've had it for 3 years this July. Airlift performance series struts/bags. They are on my daily driven 2SS Camaro. I've had to replace 1 viair compressor ($170) in the 3 years I've owned it.
This is not air suspension. This is hydrolic suspension . The bullet train of Japan has air suspension. I just redesigned automobiles to have electromagnetic air suspension ... Got rid of shocks...got rid of air bags... Air suspension with electromagnetism actually floats .. Found a smother ride on air through magnets...repulsing each other ..
I've had them for 3 years on a daily driver. They don't randomly pop. As long as you don't rub holes in the bag by putting wheels with the wrong offset and width on your car you're fine.
Well if they act like normal springs under load they're fine. If they make the car have slot of body roll no matter what, there's no point unless it's for your just for lols modded Toyota. Which looks extremely rice for shits and giggles.
