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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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at ride height the front tire is even with the fender. the rear is tucking about 1/2". the only time you can't turn is when you are parked or dragging so it doesn't matter. all the way down it sits on the ground in front. for what you will spend on good coilovers you can get airstruts, and if the back is bagged you will already have the airsupply. if you dont mind a stiff ride and you really want it to handle well air is the best choice. you have to remeber also that with air you can alter your caster, camber, center of gravity, rake, and stiffness with the flip of a switch. but who races an hhr anyway.... oh yeah the SS guys
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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thanks,

Originally Posted by garagebuilt
at ride height the front tire is even with the fender. the rear is tucking about 1/2". the only time you can't turn is when you are parked or dragging so it doesn't matter. all the way down it sits on the ground in front. for what you will spend on good coilovers you can get airstruts, and if the back is bagged you will already have the airsupply. if you dont mind a stiff ride and you really want it to handle well air is the best choice. you have to remeber also that with air you can alter your caster, camber, center of gravity, rake, and stiffness with the flip of a switch. but who races an hhr anyway.... oh yeah the SS guys
those are good points. do you know how long the bags can be expected to last??? isn't that what some of the lincolns come with , and have to be replaced after a few years???
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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i know someone that has had bags on a daily for about 4 years with no problems and heard stories of 8-10 years if they are set up right. the front strut bags may be a different story. the ones i got are cheap, which is why i recommend the easystreet kit. the lincolns have trouble cause the are "sleeve" bags. everytime the lose pressure the bag rolls over itself.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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hey guys, whats happenin? long time listener, first time caller, ha. but anyways, i just ordered my bags for the rear ( front still stock). i went with the DeNominator II from airbagit, picked up 4 for the rear, 2 for replacements. i'm piecing together a nitrogen system cus i really dont want a compressor inside my ride. just gotta find a refill station close by, cus it is a daily driver. so, garagebuilt, with your ride as inspiration, i'm probly gonna have a few questions for ya in the near future. thanks for the info
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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i picked up some 2x4 square tubing to redo the rear and make it lay out. should start this weekend. i was messing too much up draggin the front so ill make the rear drag.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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here is what the easy street kit looks like. i have been talking to a guy who put this on a saturn ion. im waiting to hear back on how it rides. it only tucks about an inch of tire but gets about 4-5" of lift. i dont really like that they use "sleeve" bags


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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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forgot to post this pic. i got one side done. some people had said it looked ugly so here is what it was supposed to look like

Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Thumbs up Much gooder

[QUOTE=garagebuilt;371001]forgot to post this pic. i got one side done. some people had said it looked ugly so here is what it was supposed to look like

dat looks much gooder . so , you mean that that kit will only lower the front 1 inch???
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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so, the bags for the rear just came in!!! switch box too!! just waitin on my solenoid block and a nitrogen tank... and a weekend off. cant wait to get em installed so i can take my ride to a whole new low. hopefully i'l get some pics up, and keep y'all posted
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lunchbox_mafioso
hey guys, whats happenin? long time listener, first time caller, ha. but anyways, i just ordered my bags for the rear ( front still stock). i went with the DeNominator II from airbagit, picked up 4 for the rear, 2 for replacements.
What kind of cups or Brackets are you going with and what size bags did you get ........

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