Hassan. 10 Posted November 15, 2014 Hi Guys, Is anybody running air ride or any air suspension set ups? I just want to see what they are like compared to mid range coilovers and running costs etc, thanks in advance! Hassan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 15, 2014 Quicky1980 does. He's not been on in a while though, but heres a link to his members gallery. May be a mention of it in there. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=32038&page=49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdem 0 Posted November 16, 2014 I'll give him a nudge to check on here :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted November 16, 2014 Hassan if you want any advise on air ride its self give me a shout, where to buy etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted November 16, 2014 Hi guys. Thanks for the nudge Chris. I ran kw v3s and now I'm on air lift. Never really drive my car in anger but find the handling to be fine on air. Similar comfort for both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan. 10 Posted November 16, 2014 Hassan if you want any advise on air ride its self give me a shout, where to buy etc. Thanks Ray I sure will do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan. 10 Posted November 16, 2014 Most set ups I have seen tend to eliminate the spare wheel, is there a way of having it set up but still able to keep the spare wheel as I use my car as a daily, well at least 3 times a week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted November 16, 2014 Most set ups I have seen tend to eliminate the spare wheel, is there a way of having it set up but still able to keep the spare wheel as I use my car as a daily, well at least 3 times a week! TBH The place to locate the air tank is the boot. My son had this Dilema and had to run with a tin of the quick fix foam / gel thingy tyre stuff. I presume it's C your running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 16, 2014 Can you not build a sort of shelf that's hinged at the back (rear seat side) with some flexi pipes to the boot floor, so you can lift it slightly giving you access to the spare? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan. 10 Posted November 16, 2014 TBH The place to locate the air tank is the boot. My son had this Dilema and had to run with a tin of the quick fix foam / gel thingy tyre stuff. I presume it's C your running? Yes I have a 2.0 16v, Im waiting for the right vr6 to come up but really want to get the air either way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan. 10 Posted November 16, 2014 Can you not build a sort of shelf that's hinged at the back (rear seat side) with some flexi pipes to the boot floor, so you can lift it slightly giving you access to the spare? Yes I guess you could fold the seat down and that would give you enough space to pull the spare out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted November 16, 2014 Didn't Volksdevil on here install air ? I'm sure he kept the spare wheel,and made a "hidden"compartment in the boot,he described it as driving on a soft cloud ! Have a look in the members gallery,it was a very detailed fit Or use the search Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted November 16, 2014 i would like air on mine but its just so expensive still. i think i would probably just go for a standard 4 way switching rather than v2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted November 17, 2014 Your original post asks how they compare to mid range coil over's. If you are thinking of budget air suspension then they won't be great... Sorry. You may find something reasonable for little money but make sure the struts are matched for the bags and car. You don't need to lose the spare wheel but your boot space will be reduced due to the tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted November 17, 2014 Let me know if you want a quote we do full supply and fit installs at Oxford Car Audio Check our page! Got a new beetle in this week and a E30 next week! https://www.facebook.com/oxfordcaraudio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
