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10-14-2008, 05:51 PM
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Got any pics of your setup?
I'm curious, you'd have to go with a telescoping halfshaft or solid axle or you'd pull the halfshaft clip right out when you went to raise the car.
I appreciate what you're doing. I appreciate when anyone is willing to put some elbow greese into something to get what they want. Would love to see some pics of your setup underneath.
I'm curious, you'd have to go with a telescoping halfshaft or solid axle or you'd pull the halfshaft clip right out when you went to raise the car.
I appreciate what you're doing. I appreciate when anyone is willing to put some elbow greese into something to get what they want. Would love to see some pics of your setup underneath.
if that was the case everytime you hit a good sized pothole, they'd fall out...
thanks for the positive feedback tho
10-14-2008, 09:06 PM
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I'm diggin it bro, keep the pics coming, I can apppreciate the effort and work it takes to create something different and unique.
10-14-2008, 10:05 PM
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3 lined up already? really??? do tell! Who?
10-14-2008, 10:39 PM
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10-15-2008, 02:09 AM
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To run the car lower than stock have you adjusted the height of the differential to correct your halfshaft angles? Meaning with your car dropped to the heigh you want it, are your halfshafts still parallel to the ground? When those halfshafts go to funky angles it puts major stress on the Ujoints which could give you a premature suprise when a broken halfshaft comes to visit your battery/storage tray. I've been battling the halfshaft angle/ride height issue to the point that I have the ride heigh a little higher than I prefer b/c I want my halfshafts at the proper angle. Eventually i will look into raising the differential to get my desired ride height. I assume pics of your setup are privledged information for the time being?
10-15-2008, 05:31 PM
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Yeah but you have some serious travel there. I would estimate close to or over 4 inches from drop to 4x4 height. I can't imagine the stock halfshaft having that much play in it.
To run the car lower than stock have you adjusted the height of the differential to correct your halfshaft angles? Meaning with your car dropped to the heigh you want it, are your halfshafts still parallel to the ground? When those halfshafts go to funky angles it puts major stress on the Ujoints which could give you a premature suprise when a broken halfshaft comes to visit your battery/storage tray. I've been battling the halfshaft angle/ride height issue to the point that I have the ride heigh a little higher than I prefer b/c I want my halfshafts at the proper angle. Eventually i will look into raising the differential to get my desired ride height. I assume pics of your setup are privledged information for the time being?
To run the car lower than stock have you adjusted the height of the differential to correct your halfshaft angles? Meaning with your car dropped to the heigh you want it, are your halfshafts still parallel to the ground? When those halfshafts go to funky angles it puts major stress on the Ujoints which could give you a premature suprise when a broken halfshaft comes to visit your battery/storage tray. I've been battling the halfshaft angle/ride height issue to the point that I have the ride heigh a little higher than I prefer b/c I want my halfshafts at the proper angle. Eventually i will look into raising the differential to get my desired ride height. I assume pics of your setup are privledged information for the time being?
yes the rear and front bag setups are classified info at the moment
10-15-2008, 05:32 PM
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And it will drag on every bump in the road. I know, my side pipes sat that low and I had to remove them after a few days. It will take a lot more to change that one back.
10-15-2008, 05:37 PM
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So the entire air and bag system is for sitting still only? Like sitting in traffic? Car shows? Can the car raise and lower itself if you are not in it? Like maybe with a remote fob?
10-15-2008, 05:41 PM
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most airbag setups are used for shows...... unless you really want to drag/sparks/etc ....most riders will adjust to ride height when cruising and might slam it at a light or when parked....
theres different air management setups...... fronts/back/side/ full corners..... all depends on the use and how much you want to do with it....
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theres different air management setups...... fronts/back/side/ full corners..... all depends on the use and how much you want to do with it....
b
10-15-2008, 05:45 PM
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most airbag setups are used for shows...... unless you really want to drag/sparks/etc ....most riders will adjust to ride height when cruising and might slam it at a light or when parked....
theres different air management setups...... fronts/back/side/ full corners..... all depends on the use and how much you want to do with it....
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theres different air management setups...... fronts/back/side/ full corners..... all depends on the use and how much you want to do with it....
b
How much does an average bag setup cost? Assuming the OPs is better than average, how much would someone pay if they wanted to bag their Vette and still did some of the work themselves?
10-15-2008, 05:56 PM
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i'm guess around 1500...... tank/compressors/gauges/etc..... then some fabrication on your end..
i was gonna bag mine...then was thinking of just doing the front.....
i was gonna bag mine...then was thinking of just doing the front.....
10-15-2008, 06:49 PM
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yeah...then you can get away with a simple setup then......
you just need 2 airbags/small tank/1 compressor/1 valve/gauge/1 switch...easy
you might even be able to order that setup for cheap too...... check craigslist
you just need 2 airbags/small tank/1 compressor/1 valve/gauge/1 switch...easy
you might even be able to order that setup for cheap too...... check craigslist
10-15-2008, 06:53 PM
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Looks like you've done a heck of a lot of work...looks great! Can't wait to see the final deal with new paint and wheels...I did a custom interior for my '77, so I know the gratifying feeling of accomplishment...besides you did it for yourself...right!
So...Enjoy the fruits of your own labour!
Domer.
So...Enjoy the fruits of your own labour!
Domer.
10-15-2008, 07:33 PM
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Air bag setups can range by alot! I have designed and installed several setups and I can tell you most of them were in the 8k range for a full on custon setup. The cheapest setup was on a thunderbird and it was still 2500.
