Air Ride Has Arrived

[matt.russell]

These bad boys came through the post the other day .. going to start fitting it this tuesday.. i will uploads pics of the set up later

 

[Zafi]

Cool. Take lots of photos, looking forward to a comprehensive report

 

[jaceyq]

Nice but good luck with those as previously own air and currently still on my other car which is b7 model I will not go back air . Collies are the best for me and runs and handle much better on my b8 ... Less hassle ..

 

[Brennan]

Subscribed, cant wait to see them in

 

[SI-W85]

Awsome, looking forward to seeing your motor on bags I've been put on a tight leash lately otherwise id be all over the air ride scene lol

 

[matt.russell]

haha yeah i was on a leash but because i've been saving up so much money for the wedding she let me off for a bit haha!

 

[antowens]

haha yeah i was on a leash but because i've been saving up so much money for the wedding she let me off for a bit haha!

How much did it set you back mate if you don't mind me asking

 

[matt.russell]

V2 setup with twin compressors and all pipes and plugs ect ect cost me in total .... £3120 inc shipping ... that was from plush automotive

they wanted £1000 for fitting but I thought meh I can do it me self so I saved a grand there I will upload pics now

 

[antowens]

V2 setup with twin compressors and all pipes and plugs ect ect cost me in total .... £3120 inc shipping ... that was from plush automotive

they wanted £1000 for fitting but I thought meh I can do it me self so I saved a grand there I will upload pics now

Not cheap then is it haha

 

[matt.russell]

Nothing good in life is cheap

 

[antowens]

Nothing good in life is cheap

Thats a good point hahaha

 

[matt.russell]

My Daily and show car

Get stripping down lads !

In the air ready to be put on air

rear is in

Front is in

Some of the interior had to get stripped to

looks very messy now but will be my winter project to tidy it up

on the Ground..

so after 2 days of hard work i'm happy to say it works !

Still needs few bits and bobs doing but when it perfect i will take some good photos

 

[Jambo26]

on rear whats been cut off? and why has it been opened up?

just interested and nosey lol

 

[matt.russell]

Basically you have to cut a hole in the rear to get the nut onto the bag.. Because the standard suspension isn't bolted in ..

 

[Jambo26]

i see sounds a silly question now lol, never fitted or read anything on fitting until now.

thanks

 

[matt.russell]

Not a silly question at all ! .. I knew nothing about air ride last week lol

 

[evans1089]

Great job there mate. Looks impressive!

 

[Tony0305]

Just started my truck build for air ride...is that your final install or more to ho??

 

[Tony0305]

Not a silly question at all ! .. I knew nothing about air ride last week lol

I was the same way about 3 weeks ago but lots of reading and talking to other members bow I'm on this so far

Vw vortex forum has a great section you should read if you still need some more info..

http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?5003-Technical-(VW-Audi)

 

[matt.russell]

Well I'm thinking now hard line pipes .. Sort the boot out because there is wires everywhere but I need to adjust the rear because she drives very bouncy ! But air is amazing !

Thinking of getting it for my golf now to lol

If you get stuck with ya truck tho give me a shout and I will try and help you out

 

[Tony0305]

Well I'm thinking now hard line pipes .. Sort the boot out because there is wires everywhere but I need to adjust the rear because she drives very bouncy ! But air is amazing !

Thinking of getting it for my golf now to lol

If you get stuck with ya truck tho give me a shout and I will try and help you out

Thanks I am currently half way done with the hardwood floor that the tanks and compressors will be sitting on....then onto hardline using aluminum with AN fittings

 

[matt.russell]

Arh nice! What air ride you gone for buddy ?

 

[Tony0305]

Arh nice! What air ride you gone for buddy ?

I went with airride bags/shocks and struts and for management system went with E-Level

 

[Jambo26]

why did you go with that?

 

[Tony0305]

I went with that setup because I wanted to try out airride bags their performance shocks and struts...but didn't want to have a pressure based system wanted to be able to let ppl drive it without hassel...also if I pick up a few ppl and I'm on a pressure based system then it could be lower in one corner than the other as with a height based system it is always at the desired height I want it no matter the weight I put in any corner of the car

 

[RS5 JON]

Nice job Matt.

 

[jaceyq]

Can it go any lower .. Reason I ask because this is my ride and it sitting like if it's on air already plus I can go way lower if I can as well.. My other Audi is currently on air but good luck with changing top mounts regular and arms unless u go for upgrade ones and poly arms ..

 

[Point_Audi]

Looks really well mate, good job!

 

[matt.russell]

Cheers lads.. It can go lower but if I'm honest its sitting nice where it is.. and when the shows start up again next year I will drop it to the floor only problem I'm having is its super bouncy at the moment but thats the joys of air im guessing lol

 

[Brennan]

Looks great, lots of people on here getting air now, love the rims on your car @jaceyq

 

[Tony0305]

So far