I have an e28 right now and want to know the cost difference between coilovers and air. If done right the first time, how much have you guys spent and was it worth it?
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there is no specific cost difference because it all depends on the type of setup and if you fabbed up your own mounts or bought prebuilt assemblies. you can build a setup for the price range of coilovers to 2x thier price.Originally posted by KielanI've had a lot more fun in my Dad's Prius than I care to admit.
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I've been looking at coilovers for the E24 (so same as your E28), and decided that I could throw an extra few hundred and be sitting on a decent air install so going down that route. I know no figures there so quite unhelpful but kind of the same position as yourself.
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I have about 4.5k in full accuair e-level gear and installation by a shop also including bags, custom brackets, remote and exo-mount, plus you might need to update your car's charging system (battery/alternator etc)
You can do basic manual air installs for a lot less i'm sure but i have no experience in that
having owned the e-level I would struggle not knowing what height my car was at so manual would seem rather odd to me.
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I'm probably on the edge of going into the $2,800 mark with my setup, including all the fittings, welding gas, misc. BS, and materials to build the false floor in the trunk. It all depends on what parts you decide to go with. Did the install myself with the help of a friend of mine,
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Originally posted by D Unit View PostI have an e28 right now and want to know the cost difference between coilovers and air. If done right the first time, how much have you guys spent and was it worth it?
http://www.dorbritzdesigns.com/2011/...-5-series.html
Or PM uvebeenrobd on here. He's the owner of that car. He could also probably give you an idea on parts/labor and pricing.
I hope that helps.
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Oh and as for pricing on setups, mine isn't installed yet, but I can give you an idea on cost.
AirLift XL struts, UA Air House 2 rear bags, D-cups, AVS switch controller, 5 gallon tank, 2x dual needle gauges, 1x tank gauge, dual Viair 400c compressors, Accuair VU4 manifold, airlines, fittings, wiring, etc. after taxes/shipping came out to around $2100-2265.
I say $2100-2265 because there are some good deals you can get on parts if you take your time piecing it together. Bag Riders runs monthly specials which can save you big money. fifteen52 and Open Road Tuning also run some good sales from time to time too. But for all the basic hardware needed for it, that's all mine cost. I'm also paying for the installation and custom paint work and hardlines, but even with that I'm just under $3k.
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