E30 with custom air suspension (broken)

[Byron]

I think you should go back to the second title of this "build" thread

[Alexander]

Good work sir.

[SeanDub]

Giggity

[Average_Jerk]

So I just popped the passenger side wheel off to see if there was any damage to that side when the drivers side aired out. Everything looks solid. As far as i can see, there was no damage to that side at all. well, not to the suspension at least. The fender looks like it took a hit from the sudden change in height (because I was turning when it happened). But the fenders were going to be worked on anyway to fit the wheels. I do think it needs a wheel bearing, but Ive thought that for a little while now. totally unrelated lol. I'll be doing some money math and hopefully ordering the replacement sleeve and line for the drivers side in the next day or so.

[Average_Jerk]

Where did Get that air system for the rear and front? tell me tell me

I bought the bags from Bag Riders. Its all custom though, nobody makes anything for the E30

[Maddafakka]

Where did Get that air system for the rear and front? tell me tell me

[Average_Jerk]

So, last weekend I wanted to take everything apart and wee exactly what needed to be replaced. but it was hurricaning all weekend. my car is at my condo, and working on the car in the pouring rain? fuck that. I'm shooting for this sunday now. Pull both fronts off to see what (if anything) on the passenger side needs to be dealt with.

[benz88]

^^^ The minitrucker way LOL

Yezzir hahaha. Anybody with a Bagged or Juiced car should carry some chunks of 2x4 for it in thier car.

[White325is]

I think Im gonna have to look into them or something else to get that extra drop that I need.
Thanks for the help.

[Average_Jerk]

For them front air lift bags. Can you make the housings shorter? are the shocks built in to the set?
I really need to get my car sitting lower in the front by atleast 1 inch. 1.5 would be awesome.
Can you measure from the ground to the bottom of your fender when your aird out?

the struts are built into the bag-over system. I could probably get like an extra 2" of low in the front if I had the right machining tools. Im not using any of the OEM front strut housing, so Im only limited by the dimensions on the suspension. I'll measure that for you in the next couple days. I think aired out was about 8" lower than stock by my measurements, but I forget.

[White325is]

For them front air lift bags. Can you make the housings shorter? are the shocks built in to the set?
I really need to get my car sitting lower in the front by atleast 1 inch. 1.5 would be awesome.
Can you measure from the ground to the bottom of your fender when your aird out?

[Average_Jerk]

updates?

Havent pulled off the passenger side wheel off to inspect it yet. Already talked to Mike at AccuAir and Will at Bag Riders about all the replacement parts I need. Both are great guys. Im kinda broke right now, so it might be a week or so before I buy everything that I need and get back into the car.

[White325is]

updates?

[AccuMike]

^^^ The minitrucker way LOL

[Average_Jerk]

Dave, jack it up and stick a piece of 2x4 in between the lower control arm and the frame. that way your not riding on the strut.

Good idea, didnt even think of that lol