Bag info

[TheFOSS]

So i have finally got the Eibach Prokit Springs and Dampers, but haven't put them on. My question is how good is the bag system.. I use my car everyday and i mean like 20k to 30K miles a year for work. Will the bag kit like BigAl, Mol and Steve have hold up to those conditions? If so.. how long.. what kind of maintenance am i looking at?

I'm trying to get some ammo for the wife.. lol she has friends that are bagged and said their are all kind of problems with the bags blowing and loosing air.. and me being stuck somewhere with now way home..

Thanks for the input..

[Greg]

Bags are, from what I hear pretty much the best suspension you can buy. I don't know first hand, but no one ever complains about the UAS system.

[BigAl470]

i drive my car at least 40 miles a day with no problems... bag away!

[Mrs. MagWag]

Chris and I have lowering Springs (thanks to a certain awesome someone :) ) and riding on those things are almost like riding in a go-cart, luckily the seats are nice and cushy. Chris is really wanting to get bags...Maybe at Spring-fling. Good luck with the ammo for convincing of the wifey!

[Gomojo31]

no problems with my bags, I use the the Airlift kit unlike the above guys that i think all are using UAS. The ride is perfect

[Cappadocious]

Well, from my time on the forums over at CustomMagnums I haven't heard anyone complain about their bags.

[TheFOSS]

so i wouldn't have to worry about a bag busting while i'm 1000 miles from the house? I think the ride would be better no doubt.. just wanted to make sure the parts would hold up under a LOT of miles.. like i said.. 20K to 30K a year...

[Gomojo31]

so i wouldn't have to worry about a bag busting while i'm 1000 miles from the house? I think the ride would be better no doubt.. just wanted to make sure the parts would hold up under a LOT of miles.. like i said.. 20K to 30K a year...

you shouldn't have any issues at all man. the only thing that I anticipate, I "MIGHT" have to replace the rear bags in a few years, and that's a big might

[QuickSilver08]

As long as you run everything the right way, you will have no problem. For the valves, tank, lines...you got to make sure you use teflon or the "goo" on all of the threads to ensure air doesnt leak. The bags are made of rubber....very durable, shouldnt have any problems. I used AirLift in the past and it was great. The guys with UAS say it runs just fine....I think where the problems come from are piecing together your own kit and making your own brackets and things of that nature (not an attack to any of the mini truckers! Just saying...) If you have the funds, do it brother!

[BigAl470]

so i wouldn't have to worry about a bag busting while i'm 1000 miles from the house? I think the ride would be better no doubt.. just wanted to make sure the parts would hold up under a LOT of miles.. like i said.. 20K to 30K a year...big part of air is the install if you have a good installer do it or do it yourself and take the time you will have no problems Zack over at UAS has the kit on his 300 with well over 100,000 miles on it. If your really worried about it you can put together a road side repair kit..

[Gomojo31]

^ "road side repair kit" i.e. number for Towing company with your AAA membership card in hand lmao j/k

[Cappadocious]

^ "road side repair kit" i.e. number for Towing company with your AAA membership card in hand lmao j/k

heh, used the crap out of my membership with the GTi.

[BigAl470]

^ "road side repair kit" i.e. number for Towing company with your AAA membership card in hand lmao j/kha ha! no more like spare line spare bag all tools needed to change out bag...changing the bag is pretty easy with the right tools can be done in no time without racking up crazy tow charges plus how are they gona tow if your car is slammed in the weeds

[TheFOSS]

^^^ Good point.. thanks all.. i may have a case!@

Upon reading the Toomy website, do i keep the struts on the car? or are they replaced with the bag? I know nothing..

[Baggedakota]

I have slam bags on my truck and although it is not as big as your car it rides great. I am going to be upgrading to airlift 2600's soon.

But for the most part if the bags and air lines are all installed correctly you will have 0 problems with the system. So get that thing bagged and post up pics of the progress.

[Gomojo31]

ha ha! no more like spare line spare bag all tools needed to change out bag...changing the bag is pretty easy with the right tools can be done in no time without racking up crazy tow charges plus how are they gona tow if your car is slammed in the weeds

I'm gonna lift the side that's blown..yea that's right, I said lift....i eat my veggies!! lol

[Gomojo31]

^^^ Good point.. thanks all.. i may have a case!@

Upon reading the Toomy website, do i keep the struts on the car? or are they replaced with the bag? I know nothing..

the front struts are replaced by airstruts, and that's all for the front. in the back you have the 2 airbags BUT keep your springs.

[BigAl470]

I'm gonna lift the side that's blown..yea that's right, I said lift....i eat my veggies!! lolsmart azz! :)



uas kit you use the stock struts or any after market....I have the eibach pro dampers

[TheFOSS]

^^^ that was going to be my question.. did i need to sell what i have (Eibach Prokit and Dampers) or keep and just add the system later?

[TheFOSS]

So i got the approval of the bags.. only problem is i have to put a 7" touch screen navi in the Is300 first!@ lol Not a problem... wanted to do that anyway..

Maybe sometime next year i can join the bagged club!@

[Gomojo31]

sounds awesome man! You're gonna absolutely love em!Make sure you get a whole kit instead of piecing one yourself, more issues that way. Best options are Airlift EasyStreet, comes with a superb digital controller, keeps you informed on EVERYTHING goin on with the system OR UAS and upgrade to the Dakota Digital Controller (kinda pricey), imo. Either way its gonna look ssiiiicccckkkk !!!!!

[BigAl470]

So i got the approval of the bags.. only problem is i have to put a 7" touch screen navi in the Is300 first!@ lol Not a problem... wanted to do that anyway..

Maybe sometime next year i can join the bagged club!@right on brother 7" for bags no problem

[TheFOSS]

sounds awesome man! You're gonna absolutely love em!Make sure you get a whole kit instead of piecing one yourself, more issues that way. Best options are Airlift EasyStreet, comes with a superb digital controller, keeps you informed on EVERYTHING goin on with the system OR UAS and upgrade to the Dakota Digital Controller (kinda pricey), imo. Either way its gonna look ssiiiicccckkkk !!!!!

I'll check better on them when i get some more money lined up.. i just want it to raise all 4 and lower all 4 and ride smooth.. i think the DDC is what i want.. but maybe the price will come down..


right on brother 7" for bags no problem

heck no..

[BigAl470]

s*** i would buy the 7" screen if it meant bags any day!

[TheFOSS]

^^ i wish i knew what you really put there!@ lol The IS300 is my original car.. so i think it's going to be sweet with a 7" screen in it.. anyone had any problem with the Avic D3's?