Need feedback on air bags suspension

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

I haven't heard much about Penske, or Öhlins TTX.

Nobody wants to pay 10k for suspension...it has been inquired already...LOL

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Nobody wants to pay 10k for suspension...it has been inquired already...LOL

Holy mother of god this car can't make use of suspension of that calibre lol and I thought my budget was high -_- I would need tangible noticeable evidence to even consider that kind of jump. I mean I know it goes like Ohlins R&T<JRZ RS<air suspension<something<probably something else<idk where Penske or Ohlins TTX or JRZ RS Pros go. Probably the cost of my kidney.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Holy mother of god this car can't make use of suspension of that calibre lol and I thought my budget was high -_-

Yes it can.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Yes it can.

The bad thing is, I would not be able to tell the difference between the Ohlins R&T or the Penske 8300 or JRZ RS Pros or the Ohlins TTX40's

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

The bad thing is, I would not be able to tell the difference between the Ohlins R&T or the Penske 8300 or JRZ RS Pros or the Ohlins TTX40's

There is a difference.

[cdrazic93]

ALRIGHT so OP, if you want bags, be prepared to spend more than 6k for them. You want quality so it won't break, well ya gotta pay for it. If you can't swing that, then a nice set of coilovers from KW, RCE & Bilstein will suit your needs fine.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by CSG David

There is a difference.

Oh there definitely is, I just wouldn't be able to drive the car to the limit to find where the difference is.

There is a small silver lining in the fact that they cost a lot, it will allow me to learn how to drive the car to it's limits, so I will be better equipped to discern the difference, aiding me in my ultimate suspension choice.

[AdamBomb518]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

ALRIGHT so OP, if you want bags, be prepared to spend more than 6k for them. You want quality so it won't break, well ya gotta pay for it. If you can't swing that, then a nice set of coilovers from KW, RCE & Bilstein will suit your needs fine.

$6,000?! Either you're paying 25% over retail or you want him buying a set for you too, lol.

My entire air lift performer digital v2 setup with upgraded 444c compressor, chec valve, compressor isolator kit, and water trap was under $3,100 including shipping.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by AdamBomb518

$6,000?! Either you're paying 25% over retail or you want him buying a set for you too, lol.

My entire air lift performer digital v2 setup with upgraded 444c compressor, chec valve, compressor isolator kit, and water trap was under $3,100 including shipping.

I was probably looking at top of the line stuff then...I mean I can always use a free air ride suspension lol jk. But still, the quality coilovers will come in at a grand less.

[AdamBomb518]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

I was probably looking at top of the line stuff then...I mean I can always use a free air ride suspension lol jk. But still, the quality coilovers will come in at a grand less.

It really depends on the OP's needs.

For daily driving/show/light track use/around town fun - I'd say go with air ride. There are several companies such as Air Lift Performance, Air Rex, and others. I'd personally go with Air Lift (that's what I have) and it's extremely well built.

If you plan on tracking the car more than daily driving it, go coilovers. You can get a SERIOUSLY good set of coilovers and still have about $1,000 left over.

There are still pros and cons of both. Pros of coilovers would be ease of installation, no additional wiring, tanks, compressors, generally better suited for track use (compared to air ride as a 1:1 comparison). Cons would be that you're stuck at one height until you jack up your car, and readjust them.

Pros for air ride is that you can get as low as you possibly want, still drive at an aggressive height, and raise it up above stock heights for steep dips/speed bumps/inclines - all with hitting 1 button. It's always funny seeing peoples faces when you raise/lower the car. It puts a smile on your own face.

Cons - More to potentially fail (but if you take your time installing it right, it's 99.99% fail proof - in my personal opinion for owning it on my BRZ). It's $1,000 more expensive than a high end coil over kit (if you go with the digital which I highly recommend for several other reasons). It takes double the time to install.

So it really depends on your ultimate wants/needs for the car. I live in speed bump central Virginia and they like to put random steep inclines everywhere so it was a no brainer for me to go air. I'm familiar with it and the process. If I lived in a state where the roads were perfect and I was doing a lot of track work, I'd probably go coilovers.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Oh there definitely is, I just wouldn't be able to drive the car to the limit to find where the difference is.

There is a small silver lining in the fact that they cost a lot, it will allow me to learn how to drive the car to it's limits, so I will be better equipped to discern the difference, aiding me in my ultimate suspension choice.

You don't need to drive "at the limit" to know the difference. Here's one fine example of incredibly high end coilovers besides doing what suspension is supposed to do: driver fatigue is reduced.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Here's one fine example of incredibly high end coilovers besides doing what suspension is supposed to do: driver fatigue is reduced.

Oh yay, trying to make me spend away my inheritance are we? I feel like I'm just going to do coilovers and engine work last, rather do it right and make my mouth drop instead of just smile. I'll just sell myself into slavery for some JRZ RS from you guys lol

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Oh yay, trying to make me spend away my inheritance are we? I feel like I'm just going to do coilovers and engine work last, rather do it right and make my mouth drop instead of just smile. I'll just sell myself into slavery for some JRZ RS from you guys lol

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