Hks Coilovers worth it with Universal Air?

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Hks Coilovers worth it with Universal Air?

is it worth it to keep my hks coilovers when im getting universal air. i dont plan on tracking the car either.

universal air goes takes place of your springs and goes over whatever struts you have.

any input? i could use the xtra cash.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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no not worth it...i was talking with them and decided to put my stock struts and use tokico dspec shocks.

the only useful part of the coilovers would be the shocks. sell the coilovers and buy a set of shocks.

when/where are you getting the air suspension from?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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how much is the air suspension anyways? my roberuta kit is the biggest hassle ever.. i kid you not! im still determined to make it work.. but sometimes... $&#*#*!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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your handling is going to completely change for the worse! mine is not even half as good as it was with my Tein Flex.

it actually scares me when i drive fast so i just don't drive fast or make sharp turns anymore!

BIRU said he almost crashed his car because of the air suspension and went back to coilovers. It just doesn't feel sturdy
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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sounds like just what i need!! I cant afford anymore speeding tickets.. haha!
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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ahh ok.. im glad i went w/ the roberuta then.. haha
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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im going with universal air. i juss dont think the coils are worth for me to have there for show. i do still plan on going over 140 at least once.

is it safe? so jay, u reccomend me juss getting tokico shocks and put my stock setup on?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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going that fast is not safe in my opinion....i do not feel safe going fast with my universal. i will not go over 100 especially if i need to turn

go with the stock setup and some aftermarket shocks...don't necessarily need to be tokico though.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Air ride and 140mph plus is a disaster waiting to happen. Be careful bro we aint trying to see another totalled G. Air rides sometimes have a mind of their own. My friend had one on his Beamer and he was driving and the system lifted his car up without warning. Thank God he was in the slow lane when it happened.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Doesn't Air Ride have adjustable shocks also?

How can you run the AirRide and coilovers? Especially in the front?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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so whats the best thing i can do viet without keeping my hks coilovers. especially if im going through universal air?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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FXCK DUDE, im completely lost lol. having a bad day. i dont plan on driving it too high or too low. juss mainly wanna use it for parking so its dumped to the ground. and thats all. i guess ill juss contact zack at universal and see whats up....
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JdM_G35
is it worth it to keep my hks coilovers when im getting universal air. i dont plan on tracking the car either.

universal air goes takes place of your springs and goes over whatever struts you have.

any input? i could use the xtra cash.
you will be adding a ton of weight for the tanks right? Not a great idea me thinks
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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1 tank, weighs maybe 10lbs max. 2 compressors, weigh maybe 10-15lbs each.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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You can also contact "THE SHOP" in Lomita..Or Air Runner in AZ..good to get different quotes and knowledge..
 
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