Air Ride Install Finally Done - Page 6

AaronGTR · 06-25-2005, 06:59 PM

^ I wanna see pics of your car.

I've always thought it looks awesome. Of course you are right, there will always be haters. I have the same problem.

Modders is what keeps this site active though to a large degree, because modders are enthusiasts and they are the ones who keep coming back to the site, so I continue to post what I do with my car. Regardless of what anyone says. Sometimes people don't like what you do and sometimes they love it. I was the first one to put gauges in the center A/C vents. People thought it looked cool and started doing it themselves. A couple even put them in the left side vent. Now someone's put them where the A/C controls were, and it looks sweet. That spot has 3 curves molded into it and it lends itself perfectly to accentuate gauges... same reason I put mine in the A/C vents which are in humps molded into the dash... perfect spot. Only thing that would annoy me is having to reach over to the glove box for the air controls. My arms aren't that long.

It would be cool if someone with some molding skills made a panel underneath the gauges to mount the controls where the storage slot is.

06-27-2005, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroundZero

I think the car looks great ! I know Air-ride can be a pain in the a$$ been there though , im lovin where u put the gauges deff different and a good idea to steal

. I give u mad props dont worry bout the haters they just dont have the extra money to spare like we do....!!

Modded cars do keep this site together but it just gets annoying when youi post the pics up and everyone hates even though it does look bad a$$. I wont even post pics anymore and my car is finnaly finished I would love to but ill get nothing but the haters .I cant waitto see what they say when they find out that I have 18 tv's, 2005 lamroghini white paintjob with a blue pearl ....... I dont know i just hate haters they should have a seperate forum

When you first started talkin' to me, i was like who the f*ck is this kid?? HaHa. I kept thinking, do i know this guy from somewhere?? Then you mentioned the forum and who you were and it all came together

Thanks for the props though!! Made my day

We actually left early because after I showed off for the camera guy, I realized that my compressors never kicked on

*sigh* Thank god I had only fried a wire

because it's an easy fix. I had no air to lift my car up so we had to hold the two together so they just barely touched for my compressors to kick on to get enough air to lift my girl up. Frickin' sh*tty!

oldsy · 07-14-2005, 08:59 PM

nice looking GA, really like the look of the air ride on your car. sweeeeeeeet... how much was the kit installed?? i wanna do that to my car down a the road... keep up the good work.

Mike Jung · 07-17-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldsy

...how much was the kit installed??...

I guess people don't read much

For the 3rd time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GtGoddess

...when it was all said and done, my ending cost was about $2500-2600(US). $2grand (US) for the set up (struts and air management kit) almost $400(US) in fittings and misc. parts. (including breakfast and lunch

), then $200(US) for my alignment because I needed a caliper camber for one of my front wheels...

& she did the install herself with her BF & friends.

oldsy · 07-17-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

I guess people don't read much

For the 3rd time.

& she did the install herself with her BF & friends.

k u dont gotta be a di*k. i never saw it... it is a long thread. thats what i hate about people over at gagt.com

magyver · 07-17-2005, 02:33 PM

^you mean here... cause your already here...

your a dik for not readin..

pyro · 07-17-2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magyver

^you mean here... cause your already here...

your a dik for not readin..

07-17-2005, 05:58 PM

wow guys, relax.

oldsy · 07-17-2005, 07:30 PM

only skimmed throught cuz its long.... so f u c k you buddy

08-05-2005, 04:05 PM

when i get back my 01 will be just like that except on twenties

pyro · 08-05-2005, 04:34 PM

magyver · 08-05-2005, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01gagtguy

when i get back my 01 will be just like that except on twenties

and pitch black tint, w/ some slammin subs that just rattle the truck and keep the stock speakers so its all distorted when your rollin w/ your homi's? its a grand am, keep the rap cleche to the denali's...

pyro · 08-05-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magyver

and pitch black tint, w/ some slammin subs that just rattle the truck and keep the stock speakers so its all distorted when your rollin w/ your homi's? its a grand am, keep the rap cleche to the denali's...

your witty humor never ceases

08-07-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01gagtguy

when i get back my 01 will be just like that except on twenties

Just outta curiousity........how do you plan on fitting 20's on a GA, especially one that is bagged? You will literally have to be cutting out the wheel well in order for that to fit...........I've only got 18's and I barely clear that.

Not to mention, that's a lil' too much work for a Grand Am anyways........

But hey, if that's what floats ur boat......go ahead and attempt it

jordanGT · 08-09-2005, 08:28 AM

The car looks really good. You said Air Lift struts, right? How close is the tranny crossmember in the front to layin' on the ground?

08-21-2005, 09:08 PM

thanks i was never told to do side to side. i am in the final stages of installing air in my 01 alero. i have 2 viar 450 smc valves 1/2 in up 3/8 down 5 gallon direct port tank easy street digital controller and struts. i still have to install the struts and drill the holes to get the air lines out of the car.

Hodge · 12-16-2005, 06:43 PM

Hey Gtgoddess hows the air ride treating you?

This is for anyone. How does the air struts last? Like will they blow just like other bags. How reliable are they?

boost21 · 12-16-2005, 06:45 PM

i can speak for the goddess cuz i asked her the same Q n her car is in hybernation cuz of the cold..... i wish i had a winter beater

99GApunk · 12-16-2005, 09:15 PM

is she not a member anymore?

Rich · 12-16-2005, 09:17 PM

she is. she has a new screename spelled differently.

06-25-2005, 06:59 PM	#101
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	^ I wanna see pics of your car. I've always thought it looks awesome. Of course you are right, there will always be haters. I have the same problem. Modders is what keeps this site active though to a large degree, because modders are enthusiasts and they are the ones who keep coming back to the site, so I continue to post what I do with my car. Regardless of what anyone says. Sometimes people don't like what you do and sometimes they love it. I was the first one to put gauges in the center A/C vents. People thought it looked cool and started doing it themselves. A couple even put them in the left side vent. Now someone's put them where the A/C controls were, and it looks sweet. That spot has 3 curves molded into it and it lends itself perfectly to accentuate gauges... same reason I put mine in the A/C vents which are in humps molded into the dash... perfect spot. Only thing that would annoy me is having to reach over to the glove box for the air controls. My arms aren't that long. It would be cool if someone with some molding skills made a panel underneath the gauges to mount the controls where the storage slot is. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

07-14-2005, 08:59 PM	#103
oldsy GAGT AKA: Jeff Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Age: 40 Posts: 351 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT1 30th	nice looking GA, really like the look of the air ride on your car. sweeeeeeeet... how much was the kit installed?? i wanna do that to my car down a the road... keep up the good work. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/oldsy 6500K HID head lights 3000K HID fogs Custom LED brake light

07-17-2005, 02:33 PM	#106
magyver Blue Light Special Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: midwest Age: 39 Posts: 1,575 Vehicle: 00 ga gt coupe black	^you mean here... cause your already here... your a dik for not readin.. __________________ Giggity

07-17-2005, 07:30 PM	#109
oldsy GAGT AKA: Jeff Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Age: 40 Posts: 351 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT1 30th	only skimmed throught cuz its long.... so f u c k you buddy __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/oldsy 6500K HID head lights 3000K HID fogs Custom LED brake light

08-05-2005, 04:05 PM	#110
01gagtguy Guest Posts: n/a	iraq when i get back my 01 will be just like that except on twenties

07-17-2005, 05:58 PM	#108
GtGoddess Guest Posts: n/a	wow guys, relax.

08-05-2005, 04:34 PM	#111
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08-09-2005, 08:28 AM	#115
jordanGT Look what I can do. AKA: Jordan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsburg, IN Age: 36 Posts: 675 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am on 18s	The car looks really good. You said Air Lift struts, right? How close is the tranny crossmember in the front to layin' on the ground? __________________ "Diamonds: that'll shut her up...For a minute."

08-21-2005, 09:08 PM	#116
alero01 Guest Posts: n/a	thanks i was never told to do side to side. i am in the final stages of installing air in my 01 alero. i have 2 viar 450 smc valves 1/2 in up 3/8 down 5 gallon direct port tank easy street digital controller and struts. i still have to install the struts and drill the holes to get the air lines out of the car.

12-16-2005, 06:43 PM	#117
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	Hey Gtgoddess hows the air ride treating you? This is for anyone. How does the air struts last? Like will they blow just like other bags. How reliable are they? __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

12-16-2005, 06:45 PM	#118
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	i can speak for the goddess cuz i asked her the same Q n her car is in hybernation cuz of the cold..... i wish i had a winter beater

12-16-2005, 09:15 PM	#119
99GApunk hockey? yes please AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2004 Location: franklin massachusetts Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle: 04 gtp/compG	is she not a member anymore? __________________ grand am: OUT! GTP.... IN! (check it out) Wizair cold air intake 235/50/18 BFG G-Force KDWS on 18" enkei zr1's in hyperblack front and rear STBs

12-16-2005, 09:17 PM	#120
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	she is. she has a new screename spelled differently. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick