Stance Works Air Lift Bagged FRS
 

Air Lift, a leader in the industry, is taking huge steps in bringing us a technology that is both innovative, and light years ahead of where it was a just a few years ago. This is NOT your bagged draggin' ass S10 suspension of the 90's.

I'm would like to do some pretty extensive testing on this all new suspension option for the BRZ/FRS. These are not yet released to the public for sale, and pricing is not yet available, but I will update as I get more info.

There was another thread started about the pros and cons of air ride suspension set ups but I think we need to take this technology seriously and consider it as an option for people looking to build a multi purpose car that can perform at the track yet still be driven daily.

I'd like to update this thread with more info as these systems become available for purchase and as customers provide real world experience and feedback.

I am working directly with Air Lift Engineers and would be more than happy to hear your thoughts, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Steve

KEY FEATURES

• 30-level damping adjustable monotube struts

• Pillowball camber plates all 4 corners

• Double bellows springs Front

• Sleeve style spring Rear

• Anodized red aluminum accents

• Threaded lower mounts

• Front drop: 4"+

• Rear drop: 4"+

• Struts 17 lbs lighter than coil-overs

• High rate progressive air springs

• Large range of damping adjustment

• Racetrack tuned handling

• All struts dyno tested and matched

• Easy installation

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ScCHuaCLrM]Ultimate Track Car Challenge - Air Lift Performance Bagged Subaru STi @ 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

Air Lift Performance.....Track testing: Segment 1 on Vimeo

A look inside Air Lift on Vimeo

From: http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/10/b...ed-scion-fr-s/

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Thank you for showing a proper way to slam your ride to the ground...

That frs is sexy as hell!

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There is more to this than simply slamming a car, or "stance". I'm sure you haven't seen a bagged car at your first track experience. Have you ever ridden in an X5 M either? 100K BMW...on air suspension. Air ride has been around for years, but is just now becoming refined, and affordable for cars like the STi, and now BRZ and FRS. I hope in coming months you may not be so quick to judge technology that may in fact improve the ride quality, or track times these great cars are capable of.

Steve

what Lip is that ?

I think you added another suspension for me to look at... While I come from the mini truckin, big bodied SUV scene, I've had more then one bagged truck, and they handled way better after the bags with the right shocks.. I'd love to see a car with stock suspension go around the track, have the bags put on then go around the same track with conditions as close to the first test.. Then that would give us a great idea on the performance of these kits

Well... I'm glad I didn't coilovers yet. :)

This comparison is exactly what I intend to do.

I'll find out and let you know.

Steve

is there any ball park priceing on just the struts ? i have tank valves 480c comps etc left over from my past trucks

You could likely get components or struts on their own, but I would think the savings may not be worth while. In most cases buying the whole system will be most cost effective and easiest to install as a complete out of box set up.

My detailer has a bagged GTI and loves it. Rides pretty good. I'd consider it depending on price and reliability.

I don't think I've seen an X5 M at the track either.

This is something I'm definitely leaning towards in my car's future. Haters gonna hate but I am all for having more options available. Short-term I'm looking at a simple lowering spring setup, but I like the adjustability that air-ride suspensions offer for the long term.