RebekahsZ Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Bro, I just went thru the photos-freakin' awesome! You do beautiful fab work and that car is incredible. If I eventually build my "dream Z" it will be bagged for trailer loading. I want more control of spring rate, but I will have to figure out how to put bags/brackets on the LCAs somehow. Rear will be solid axle, so I'll just do bagged coilovers hanging off the back of the axle or something. But, you've inspired me. I need the air ride to be able to load and unload the car off the trailer when it is super low for landspeed. Loading with a low airdam on an extended nose is a PITA. Thanks for the example and inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sectumsempra Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm definitely in. I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure how I was going to piece together a good system by myself. I would be extra excited if it could use ridetech's shockwave with the internal ride height sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetsaz Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 That car looks great! I actually liked the gold rim on the the wheels haha. And the RB in there looks clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 tide75,any thoughts on weight differences after handling the removal and air strut install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 im surprised this guy hasnt chimed in yet ....maybe hes not a member ....but he used bmw air ride kit i think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide75 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) My car weight went up by 50 lbs. But at the same time I replaced the old r180 with r200 from s14. The actual air struts are a lot lighter than original struts. Edited October 30, 2015 by tide75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Air bags are just another spring. Depending on the internal cone they can be linear or progressive starting from the base pressure. Just be aware that ride height changes have a significant affect on S30 alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm with JC -- I have bagged my second tow vehicle. For the reasons mentioned above it made sense. Adjustable spring rate, and adjustable height. I was VERY hesitant to use bags, until I bought that first dually with the Firestone bag kit that was almost 25 years old. Original bags. Fittings and tubing leaked, but the bags themselves were perfect! That met my longevity question. Researching more, the big semis have done things with them for years, which convert to smaller vehicles really well. They are just a spring in a different format. I am currently talking with someone who makes those "Air Ride" kits for the pickup trucks that basically put a subframe under the back of the truck and eliminate leaf springs. I am developing a kit for my two Jeepneys in the Philippines. The ability to raise and lower the ride height based on road condition is advantageous, and the ability to jack up spring rate when overloaded is also similarly desirable. For a smaller car like the Z, it's just a matter of getting the application designed properly and you have another viable spring option outside coil springs. I was NEVER a bag-believer until I got that first Dually. Crank in 120psi into those bags, and put 2.5 TONS in the bed....didn't change the ride height 1/4 inch (my son sat there with a tape measure because he was curious...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Issue in front is that toe-in changes with ride height. Edited October 31, 2015 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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