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Air bags/Cylinders...

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by Zach, Nov 18, 2004.

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    Zach New Member

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    Just remember you need air struts or cylinders, not plain bags. You can't use just bags by themselves since your car is a front wheel drive.
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    Prizmatic Guest

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    Air bags/Cylinders...

    I plan to purchase an airbag complete set for my 95 prizm soon. can anyone give me some information on manufacturers with a complete airbag or cylinder set deal.
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    CivicEater Guest

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    please please please spend your money on something a little more intelligent!

    please!

    but if you must....

    use google like the rest of us heheheh

    yeah, i'm back..

    oh, and ;) ;) ;) :) :):)
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    bags are awesome, a friend of mine has them on his s-10 and it is sweet......first thing you have to think of is the air pump. Do you want to mount it to your engine for very fast inflation or do you want a air compressor in your trunk which takes some time and is noisy. Then you have to think of the lines, gauges, what type of bag (what it is made out of). the bags range from 200.00 for a set of 4 to around 1200 for a set of 4. Then you have to think about the controls in which you are going to control by. If you buy a mini truck magazine they have a company that sells a pretty good kit. For an extra 500.00 you can get a 7inch touch screen with 5 diff viewing modes (awesome) and it also lets you do 4 corners. Thats another thing, are you going to do 4 corner bag/cylinder, or you just going to do front and rear?......there are many things you must decide on before looking for a kit............the best thing to do is get it individually because if you buy a kit, some of the parts are really cheap....and if u do it yourself you can make sure everything is good brand stuff.
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    i am looking for a basic kit for a cheap price
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    mmmmmmm, 4 corners or just front/back?
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    Prizmatic Guest

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    what is the price difference between the 2
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    the different between the corners and front/rear is the controls when it dills with money.....front/rear is cheaper.....but corners is more for show, if you do front/rear you will only have to worry about the level of your car front to back when you air up and down.....with corners you must make sure all the corners have the same pressure in the front and rear.

    when ever i do my car in about 2 years I am doing corners, but I am using a 7 1/2 touch screen to interface the air pressure...much nicer and easier (but more money)
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    Prizmatic Guest

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    im sure that i will just stick to front to rear,and side to side
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    Prizmatic Guest

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    whats the cheapest price i can get for the set?
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    If you are going to do it, do it right!! Dont go cheap man.....and are you planning on getting some rims? And are you planning on never doing any engine mods, because youre going to be weighing down your car a lot.
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    what kind of price range am i looking at to do it right, what kind of extra weight will i be adding?
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    well I wouldnt go about getting a kit, I would go about buying the stuff individually......oh yeah my friends compressor just took a dump so to be forwarned, when your compressor dies you can't move your car because the vehicle is on your rims
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    I don't know about the weight factor, prob around 50 pounds( i dunno), depends if you get the compressor or engine mount compressor, he spent arouns 1,200 for his....you will be looking at around 800.00- 1500.00...........I will ask the friend how much it would be for my cra then I will tell.....now he did it all hiimself so he didnt have to pay someone to do it, if you are looking to go that way be prepared to shell out some cash
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    where are the best place to buy the parts? Can i get a direct bolt on application, or do i need a welder. what sort of uncommon tools will I need to install. I plan to purchase the bags etc., within 3 months.
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    ok I just looked at the magazine when I was at work...you will prob need to weld brackets depending on the kit you purchase. They have complete new rear and front ends though if you are willing to go that way. I would advise you to goto the store and look at lowrider magazine, there will be some good price, then look on the internet to see if you can get them cheeper. I talked to my friend and he said shipping is what kills you though so good luck.

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