You might want to look at Air Ride Technologies (ART)
http://www.ridetech.com/toc.htm .
They're supposed to have some of the best air suspension components
available. In fact, they have "bolt in" systems for certain models,
specifically A bodies.
I was/am considering air for my Elky just for the driving
convenience. ART says after the system is installed, figure out where you
want your "normal" ride height to be, note the air pressure, then get it
aligned. That way no matter what you're doing - sitting low at a show or
riding high over speed bumps - you'll always know where the proper driving
alignment/ride height is at.
My biggest dilemma is knowing I can find a lot better things to spend
$2000 on.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 4:03
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] air ride
suspension, non-chevelle related
Clint, the particular unit I'm looking at is made
by CCE Hydraulics in Kentucky. It lets you control all 4 bags independently. I
guess at 28, I'm thinking I should do it now and get it out of my system
before I'm too old to enjoy it. It's either air or hydraulics, but the hydro's
tear a car up bad. The only thing I will destroy by installing the air
suspension is the lower control arms (front and back). These can be
replaced if I ever want to return to stock suspension.
I suppose if you like it, then it's at least cool
to you, right?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 6:44
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] air ride
suspension, non-chevelle related
Any particular system you were
contemplating,Dan? I've heard good things about the Shockwave
units.
Just my opinion only but the reason I decided
not to run an air ride system is because of the suspension geometry changes
that happen every time the ride height is changed. This is kinda hard on
those expensive Max Perf tires I want to run. Besides,my car will have
coilovers at all four corners and the ride height will be set where I want
it and then have a good alignment done. Guess I'm getting too old but seeing
air ride vehicles literally sitting on the ground doesn't do much for me. Is
that supposed to be cool?
Sorry for getting carried
away,Dan.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
Wichita Falls,Tx
(940)
855-6636
'91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody
TX TAGS: USA ZR1
http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El
Camino Pro Street
----- Original Message -----
Fellas,
I'm contemplating installing an
air-suspension kit on my Impala. Has anyone on the list ever used an air
bag setup before? If so, could you let me know your likes and dislikes of
the setup. I appreciate it.
