Re: (b5VduB)
| Quote, originally posted by b5VduB » |
| how much is the project costing you so far? |
Funny you should ask:
Sorry this is kinda hard to read, I can't embed spreadsheets or anything:
Qty Item Cost
2 Aero Sport front bags and brackets $190 (Usually 180 each, found a slightly used set for sale on the cheap)
https://www.universalairsuspen...8a06f
2 Strut bag mounting brackets $0 (should have been around $45, but came with the front bags)
https://www.universalairsuspen...b10f0
2 Slam Specialties 5" rear bags $150
http://www.suicidedoors.com/Sl...t.php
1 Rear brackets $20 (had custom drilled to work with the Slam Specialties bags)
http://www.suicidedoors.com/BagAdapterPlates.php#
1 S10 upper cups $45 (modified to be only one inch tall and the bolt location was moved)
http://suicidedoors.com/S10Sin...s.php#
1 Bilstein Sport shocks $325 (usually around $500 a set)
Bought used in the classifieds
1 5 gallon air tank $55
http://www.suicidedoors.com/Black5Gallon8Port.php
1 Viair 480c Compressor $220
ebay
1 110/150psi Pressure Switch Came with compressor
1 AFC valve block set $175
http://airbagit.com/product_in...=1672
1 50ft. Red 3/8" DOT airline $20
http://www.suicidedoors.com/50...e.php
1 Misc air line fittings $86
Sourced locally
3 LocTite 545 (red) (or liquid teflon) $6
http://suicidedoors.com/Loctit...t.php
1 7 switch box $50
Excentrix Automotive Innovations (on ebay)
1 Digital 5 sender pressure gauge $127
ebay (or
http://www.fbirides.com)
1 SMC Water separator $30
http://www.suicidedoors.com/SMCWaterTrap38.php
2 30 amp inline fuse $0
Aleady had
1 30/40 amp relay $7
http://www.suicidedoors.com/30...t.php
1 Shipping/misc $150
TOTAL $1656
The "misc" stuff on the last line includes things like MDF to make the trunk setup with, carpet for it, random nuts and bolts needed to mount things, several spools of wire and connectors, and other things of that nature. Since I got the front bags and shocks used, I saved about $450, so if you were to buy all-new components, expect to plunk down about two grand.
I also actually purchased my valves from a company called JP Kustoms (www.jpkustoms.com). However, they ripped me off by charging me $370 and then sending me the AFC valves (which wasn't even what I ordered!) that are actually only $175 from ChassisTech and then refused to refund my money. They are a joke and I highly recommend that you never do any business with them. I wouldn't even mention their name or website in this post, but I want this thread to come up in Google searches so potential customers can know how much they suck. They were so unhelpful that I finally had to report the purchase to Mastercard and now they're taking care of it for me. http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
However, the actual valves are GREAT, I really like them. They're super fast and work perfect.
If you're looking for other valve options, here are a few other good deals I found:
ASCO FBSS manifold
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/3diacvamapob.html
FBI Blitzluft 1/2" valves
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=8289
SMC 3/8" valve 8-pack
http://www.suicidedoors.com/38...).php
I still have one more thing to buy and that is the Fab-Lab Ride height controller (www.fab-labcustoms.com/info.htm). This will make it easy to set (and maintain) my ride height without having to fine-tune it by messing with my switches everytime I get in the car. I have a couple friends with bagged cars that have this and they highly recommend it. It was designed by a local guy who is an airride guru, so I trust this product.
Modified by Capt. Obvious at 10:00 PM 11-27-2007
Modified by Capt. Obvious at 8:47 AM 11-30-2007
