satoacs

what do you guys think about putting an air bag suspension in on an FD. anyone know how hard it is to get custom-fab brackets?

TT_Rex_7

I think you'll totally destroy the essence of what the rx7 is all about. To each their own though. But about the custom brackets, wouldn't imagine it being to hard.

-Alex

JaNusSolSumnus

It would negate the handling of the car and would not follow the idea of the car at all. Please for everyone here and the FD itself, dont do it.

On that note, I'm unaware of any brackets or kits for it -- I'm sure that some of the shops in your area that specialize in airbag setups would be able to tell you more.

~Kris

the_glass_man

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Man, I'm really beginning to like that smilie.

diablone

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Here it comes again.

TT_Rex_7

Well come to think about it, he could lower his center of gravity at any given time. That has to count for something in handling.

-Alex

satoacs

yeah, this is what i was preparing for, the three times before i pressed the "submit" button

but yes i knew that it would take away from what the rx7 is really about, but i was wanting to get to the point where i would ask the pros and cons of doing something such as this.

the center of gravity thing. that really isnt a factor for the rx7. stock it is already good, its no SUV , but it could make it lower. they do take away from or add to the ride quality with the different air pressure settings. but the i was coming from a strictly style sence not performance because im not sure what "performance" pros/cons would come from a big air tank and air bags put on your car.

i just thught it would look nice to be able to lower it to the ground, like a lowrider, when parked

maxcooper

I think Tom Ngo has an air bag suspension on his trailer-queen show car.

-Max

satoacs

i like the interior minus the big nos tanks, but the outside is kinda ugly

TT_Rex_7

The center of gravity was a joke. lol

-Alex

satoacs

oh ok, i wasnt sure
it does make sence though....to some extent

Crusader_9x

airbags would handle like **** but ride pretty good. if you put air cylinders on your car they would probably handle pretty well cuz there really stiff! My frineds that have rode in cars with cylinders says its like riding on hydralics, almost no give whatsoever.

satoacs

now explain these air cylinders u speak of

rynberg

I know this is against the forum rules, but you sir, are a tool.

Please go play "pimp my ride" on something else.

satoacs

how is this against forum rules?

what are you talking about "go play "pimp my ride" on something else"?
i asked a legitimate question...whats wrong with that?

Sled Driver

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What's your definition of a legitimate question?

Anything stupid that comes out of your mouth?

If you don't like the answers, don't ask the question.

"pimp my ride" LMAO. good one rynberg

satoacs

wtf, i asked a question that isnt "stupid". i already knew that some people wouldnt like the idea, and some people might. i just wanted your opinions. who said i didnt like the answer?

omochi

i think what rynberg meant was his response.

i dont think satoacs question is in any violation of forum rules?

it's a valid question concerning brackets for air suspension.

satoacs

i was asking peoples opinion on the subject of air bags on an rx7. i also asked if anyone knew where or how ti could get a hold of custom-fabricated brackets. what is all this crap that im getting, if you dont like the idea say that instead of insulting me

NorCal90

I hate your idea with the fire of one thousands suns. Is that better? Why would you want to air-bag a sports car? You said that when you park it you want it to be slammed. Now I don't know about you but I sure like my car better when its not parked. 7s are a lot more fun when they are actually moving, trust me.

satoacs

yes thats better. im not saying im doing that, im asking who likes that idea and who doesnt. i also wanted to know if someone were to do this to their car, where would you get the brackets.

rynberg

Fine, I think the idea is a terrible one. What really got me was your reason for wanting to do this -- so it looks cool slammed when it's parked. Give me a break.

This is highly unlikely some "bracket" affair. It's most likely going to require some pretty extensive custom work by people who know what they're doing. Then, of course, you get into limitations of the wheel hitting the fender liner and all that.

It's a dumb, dumb idea for a car that deserves better.

satoacs

i got that, i was just saying hypothetically what if....

diablone

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In that case, how long until you post asking about putting on some huge off-road truck tires?

CarmonColvin

Really Stiff does not make a car handle. Discussion on why would open a can of worms that have been covered 100x in other threads.

There is a company that claims to sell a performance air suspension kit. It uses air cylinders. The compariason I saw was on a late 90's Camaro. The air suspension kit was around $1500 and gave "about" the same performance increase as a set of eibach lowering springs. And the well area of the trunk was taken up with a 10gal air tank and the pump which had to be wired in. It was pretty much advertising propiganda for the company that sold the kit because actual performance before/after times were not given.

If you want true handling performance spend the money on a coilover it and a set of properly valved shocks. If you want a show car that can raise and lower itself like a camel the by all means get the air suspension.