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    Been having my Acura TSX for a while but just recently started my new project with it and im new to the air game so all info and opinions are welcome!

    Just purchased a set of Airruner struts and got them refurbished at airrunner and now im looking for a good air management system to pair it with. Im torn between the airlift autopilot v2, accuair elevel, or running manual/analog switches. If anyone knows any deals right now on the autopilot or elevel please let me know!!

    Also what do you guys think, still debating to put rims on my car or not, if I do im looking to put some 19x10 19x11 +30 offset range. Currently im running Work Elbe 18x8 18x9 +36 offet and im on coilovers, but since im upgrading to air I think its time to go big or go home.

    Along with rims and a drop I need to find a shop to paint/attach a kenstyle kit to my car along with headlights and fogs.

    So my last question is.. Whats a good shop in San Diego / SoCal area to do work on air systems / rims / body work and might be able to give me a great deal if i come to them for all these things.

    Heres a random picture of my car right now..



    Thanks stance homies
    Last edited by CaliCL9; 03-01-2014, 01:53 PM.

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    Welcome man, car looks great, as far as air management options my previous car and my current I am using just manual switches. Yea its not as ballin as e-level or v2 but it works for me. Less things to go wrong I suppose but they both have pros and cons, it just really depends on your budget and what your trying to accomplish.

    Those wheels look good but might not fit as well when you are on air maybe if you decide to stay with them and re-lip them, but if you are going to go with a "vip" themed build maybe a work euroline or some ordens would look awesome. Otherwise good start on the car man.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by tyler589 View Post
      Welcome man, car looks great, as far as air management options my previous car and my current I am using just manual switches. Yea its not as ballin as e-level or v2 but it works for me. Less things to go wrong I suppose but they both have pros and cons, it just really depends on your budget and what your trying to accomplish.

      Those wheels look good but might not fit as well when you are on air maybe if you decide to stay with them and re-lip them, but if you are going to go with a "vip" themed build maybe a work euroline or some ordens would look awesome. Otherwise good start on the car man.
      Thanks mayne, yeah if i find a good deal on big face rims ill def consider swapping these out. What manual setup are you running and where did u purchase it from?

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      • #4
        Go V2 man it's the most simplistic to install. Only 3 wires to run; power, ground and ignition. DONE


        I have it and its awesome, the car raises on start has leveling feature, leak warning and 8 presets with LED color changing led screen. Hit up Bagriders and ask for Rali. Tell him Eugene sent you and he'll take care of you. Before my car i had never installed a system before and we did it in 2.5 long days, but mine was full on custom bags not bolt-on.

        Your car system is all bolt on, minus drilling for the airlines. If you can install coils you can install the air with a little research, know-how and patience.


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        • #5
          Originally posted by 244Brick View Post
          Go V2 man it's the most simplistic to install. Only 3 wires to run; power, ground and ignition. DONE


          I have it and its awesome, the car raises on start has leveling feature, leak warning and 8 presets with LED color changing led screen. Hit up Bagriders and ask for Rali. Tell him Eugene sent you and he'll take care of you. Before my car i had never installed a system before and we did it in 2.5 long days, but mine was full on custom bags not bolt-on.

          Your car system is all bolt on, minus drilling for the airlines. If you can install coils you can install the air with a little research, know-how and patience.
          Appreciate the advice, I just emailed bagriders right now hopefully they get back to me soon! People always tell me to go accuair elevel, but that v2 looks like its a better system to manage since its based off of PSI and the interface/install looks alot simpler. I could probably install the struts myself but when it comes to adjusting the camber and alligning everything perfect I lose my patience lol.

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          • #6
            yeah, it really is. No added sensors or crazy wiring just simple! I'd consider it. Since, it'll probably cost 1k to install from a shop!


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            • #7
              Yeah i got quoted for $2000 to install my airruner struts and purchase/install a brand new v2 management system. But thinking I could just do it myself.

              Question though, if I got a audio system/sub installed would I need to install anything for more juice or should my stock battery be able to handle eveerything

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              • #8
                Yea, I was contemplating v2 but didnt have the cash at the time and am on a deadline but deff do the install yourself

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                • #9
                  Well i'd invest into a deep cycle battery anyway!


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                  • #10
                    Whats a deep cycle battery? I got a wal mart battery right now lol

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                      Lol


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                      • #12
                        yeah im definately buying one now.. lol

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                        • #13
                          Ok so i just purchased a compressor, looking for a tank.. and just need to know what lines/wires ill be needing! Heres a pic of what I purchased... thought it was a good deal for $150 shipped !

                          Single Viair 444C Air Compressor
                          Compressor Kit Includes:
                          One - Viair 444C Chrome Compressor
                          One - Remote Air Intake Filter Mounting Kits
                          One - Replacement Air Filter Elements
                          One - 1/4" Stainless Steel Braided Leader Hoses
                          One - 1/4"NPT Check Valves

                          Free Pressure Switch 165 on - 200 off
                          Free Premium 40amp Relay

                          Viair 444C Compressor Specs:
                          12-Volt
                          Permanent Magnetic Motor
                          Duty Cycle: 100% @ 100 PSI
                          Max. Working Pressure: 200 PSI
                          Max. Amp Draw: 19 Amps
                          CFM @ 0psi: 1.77
                          Last edited by CaliCL9; 03-01-2014, 03:02 PM.

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                          • #14
                            Keep in mind there are important differences between how a height-based air management system like e-Level and how a pressure-based system like the V2 setup operate in daily use. Yeah, mounting height sensors and running some additional wiring is not super fun (though if you're running air tubing anyway, it's no big thing to just run the wiring alongside) and e-Level is a few hundred more than V2, but I really like a height-based system for a car that is going to have passengers from time to time, simply because it can appropriately respond to variable load in a way that a pressure-based system cannot.

                            EDIT: You ninja-updated with that compressor. Since that compressor can push 200 PSI (and you bought a 200 psi pressure switch), make sure to get a tank that can handle the same. It'll essentially give you 1/3 again more air to work with for the same volume versus a standard 150 PSI tank. I use a Viair 2.5 gallon 200 psi with my 444c, and they play nicely together.
                            Last edited by Oh Damn, it's Sam; 03-01-2014, 03:07 PM.



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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Oh Damn, it's Sam View Post
                              Keep in mind there are important differences between how a height-based air management system like e-Level and how a pressure-based system like the V2 setup operate in daily use. Yeah, mounting height sensors and running some additional wiring is not super fun (though if you're running air tubing anyway, it's no big thing to just run the wiring alongside) and e-Level is a few hundred more than V2, but I really like a height-based system for a car that is going to have passengers from time to time, simply because it can appropriately respond to variable load in a way that a pressure-based system cannot.

                              EDIT: You ninja-updated with that compressor. Since that compressor can push 200 PSI (and you bought a 200 psi pressure switch), make sure to get a tank that can handle the same. It'll essentially give you 1/3 again more air to work with for the same volume versus a standard 150 PSI tank. I use a Viair 2.5 gallon 200 psi with my 444c, and they play nicely together.
                              I agree for passengers/ridability but just purchased the Airlift Autopilot Digital Controller v2 management kit for $550 shipped.. had to jump on it..

                              So currently my air build looks like this..

                              Airruner Struts 1/4"
                              Airlift Autopilot Digital Controller v2 management kit 1/4"
                              444c viair compressor w/ some extra parts rated at 200 psi

                              Im guessing the v2 when it comes in wont have the lines/wires he had to cut/fit to his car so ill also need those...
                              Last edited by CaliCL9; 03-01-2014, 03:19 PM.

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