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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Does anyone have these on their Z or know someone that has them
<a href="https://www.universalairsuspension.com/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=91&osCsid=9723b937d165 be89151eab2aea07fee0/" target="_blank">UniversalAirSuspension 350z</a></span></div>

I found this post from about a year ago and not sure if anyone bought them
<a href="https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209619&highlight=air+suspension" target="_blank">Air Suspension Question</a></span></div>

I've been looking into the air suspension set up because my Z is a daily driver but I want to lower it, only problem is the roads out here suck bawls and I drive over those parking lot retractable spike strips every day from work, with the Z scraping along them.
<img src="http://www.feelsafer.com/moto%20sabre.jpg">
Thats not the strip, just wanted to show an example, with my camoflauged Z lookin like a camry! The strip I drive over is much more menacing!

The thing is I dont want to lose too much of my handling/performance. The post says the handling stays the same with stock or aftermarket suspension but thats from the company so...

I've also seen the Roberuta Cup Kit which would accomplish the height adjustment but doesnt seem to performance oriented.

Any input?

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Do a search for Ubantacticz I think is his SN, guy named Prashant. Real cool guy and I'm pretty sure he runs an Air Runner set-up on his DOPE Vertex Z. Good luck man.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Nope, I'm actually running UAS

I don't have any issues with handling at all even with my crazy camber on the streets. The only real "issue" that I have is during city speeds where the suspension is a bit harsh. But I drive my car really low so thats why. Plus combined with the stock struts, yeah you get the picture. But on the highway or faster speeds (above 40ish) it's fine even with my crazy low car. At stock height, everything feels stock. You would expect a ride that you would get with springs on stock shocks with anything lower than stock.

I am actually thinking about building my own kit and have some spare parts for sale if you are interested. PM me if you are interested in the parts.

If you have general questions, post up here so everyone can benefit, ask away!

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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Ooops I stand corrected! Either way, it's still a dope ride!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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If you drive with too little pressure or too much pressure, the ride will be bad. You have to find a "sweet spot" and it'll ride like stock. I actually just pieced together my air suspension kit for my G35.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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I would like to see some pics of Z's on an air ride setup.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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here's a Z I saw in NorCal for the J's Brother JDM Theory meet
Z was dumped to the ground
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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That's urbantacticz's Z. VERTEX FTMFW!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MartyG35
here's a Z I saw in NorCal for the J's Brother JDM Theory meet
Z was dumped to the ground



That is sick Urban!!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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yeah that would be my piece of crap
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Way to step outside the box P. Love the setup.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Thanks!

I need to work on my brakes now. I have yet to notice any real braking difference after adding the new wheels and the crazy rear camber but is slightly worse than stock.

Plus stock brakes behind big wheels is a huge no no in my book, looks like ****!

And before anyone flames me about having "heavy" wheels on stock brakes, they weigh the same as stock, possibly a few pounds more (if that).

Gotta love REAL Japanese chrome wheels, not the cheap **** you get from the hood.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Z looks sick dropped with those 19's... Im also using the same Dakota Digital air/height controller with the wire-less remote, but have the Airrunner set-up. Man, no regrets at all, love it!
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GXCLUSIV
Z looks sick dropped with those 19's... Im also using the same Dakota Digital air/height controller with the wire-less remote, but have the Airrunner set-up. Man, no regrets at all, love it!
Nice! You didn't happen to do the install yourself did you? I have a few questions if you did
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Sorry, did not do the install. Autofasion an authorized Airrunner dealer did the suspension and audio installation.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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thanks for the input. now i got some things to think about (and save up for)
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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I heard the universal air setup is more " trackable " than the air runner..basically just more stable and predictable during corners - any of you guys heard of this..?
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