CHRISPY

What are you guys using for airbags in your right rear spring?
What pressure do you find works best?
Also any part numbers would be appreciated as well <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris

Nine Ball

iTrader: (38)

They are called "Airlift 1000" or something like that. Sold in pairs thru Jegs, and are red in color.

PSI depends on the track that day. 15psi if the track is slick, 20psi if it is hooking. That is what works for me.

Tony

ChrisB

Had the same one as tony. As far as setting it, the best way is to get a video from the dead rear of your car on launch - you want it perfectly level. The more "hook" you have, the mroe psi you need (since the "squat" to one side will be more pronounced). I have run as high as 30. If you can't get a video get someone to squat and watch your car as it launches.


Chris

JDC LS1

how does the air bag in the rear spring work?? and what is the reasons for the throttle body coolant bypass?? just 2 lil questions i'm not too familiar on...thanks
JOSH

[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: JDC LS1 ]</p>

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

JDC, an inflated airbag in the spring will limit how much the car will squat. Basically the airbag will then be between the body of the car and the rearend.

TA2SLOW

The whole reason you use a bag in the spring is because when you launch the right rear side of the suspention collapes and thus pulling the right rear tire off the ground. It looks as if the car is transfering weight to the rear....but what is really happening is the right rear is coming off the ground per say. So your basicly pre loading the rear suspention on that side.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

What do you have to do to install this bag? Remove the spring I’d guess? Or can you get in in the spring while uninflated with the spring still on the car?

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

Ryan, the best way is to remove the spring, it's really easy. I actually squished it in between the coils once and I will never do it that way again it took forever.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

[quote]Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>Ryan, the best way is to remove the spring, it's really easy. I actually squished it in between the coils once and I will never do it that way again it took forever.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thanks PSJ <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">

I think I'll be trying one of these next year. The rear springs do come out very easy once the car is off the ground.

StreetStalkerZ

iTrader: (1)

Ok guys here is deal with my RR airbag and track times. I run from 12 to 15psi in mine and my 60fts. get slower at times Vs. running without any psi in the bag. Whats the deal? What am i doing wrong lol

Here is a run down on what i do: Drop the ET Streets to 15psi. (cold),air the bag to about 15psi to 16psi and run a few then drop down little by little until i get my best 60ft. but i always seem to hook better with no air in the bag. My car squats big time also if the car plants. HELP ME! lol

Trans Am WS6 420

iTrader: (14)

Ok, question: How do you change the amount of pressure in the bag? <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">

- Matt

BADZ

iTrader: (5)

Depends on track condition's like Tony said. I set mine between 15-20 psi....

Colonel

[quote]Originally posted by Trans Am WS6 420:
<strong>Ok, question: How do you change the amount of pressure in the bag? <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">

- Matt</strong><hr></blockquote>

The same way you change the pressure in your tires. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">

Trans Am WS6 420

iTrader: (14)

Ok, cool. Meaning to increase pressure, I would have to drag my fat *** all the way over to the air pumps at the track... <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

- Matt

BADZ

iTrader: (5)

Good answer Steve.....
<img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">


[quote]Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>

The same way you change the pressure in your tires. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>

GeorgeC

[quote]Originally posted by Trans Am WS6 420:
<strong>Ok, cool. Meaning to increase pressure, I would have to drag my fat *** all the way over to the air pumps at the track... <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

- Matt</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's why you buy a $30 compressed air tank to take to the track with you <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">