The Unofficial Aftermarket Air Suspension Thread

[DNAPoPo]

After much reading and mostly lurking here, I finally decided to take the plunge. I placed an order for Air Suspension last night. Air Demand Stuts/Springs and an Airlift 3p, 4gal tank, dual 444c compressors. It has been 2 years since I had a car with air sus.Thanks for all the informative posts on this page.

Sweet, you pretty close to me, Irvine here.

 

[P3James]

Pics or it never happened!

I'll be sure to post some pics once the parts come in. And maybe install process, planning on self install, might take a few months I'm pretty slow when working on personal projects. Install should be easy but making it look nice will be a challenge.

Here's a pic of my last car on air. Unfortunately I test drove a Model 3 Performance 3 months after I had the air suspension installed so I didn't even have a chance to enjoy it before I uninstalled the kit and sold the car.

Sweet, you pretty close to me, Irvine here.

Yea I think you were the first model 3 on air. I think I saw your car at 714tire before.

 

[Trooper2100]

I’m an inch lower, but can adjust the fixed strut higher. I find my sweet spot pressure to be around 60 psi living in NY we have crappier roads so the height is important to me. I’m about 1 finger lower than stock on my level 2 setting. Max pressure around 80 psi put me at stock height. It just depends on how you tune it

Hi,did you notice a significant change on the ride comforts compare to the originals? Live in Quebec much crappier road then N.Y. lol ,,thanks

 

[aznt1217]

Hi,did you notice a significant change on the ride comforts compare to the originals? Live in Quebec much crappier road then N.Y. lol ,,thanks

I think the suspension was more comfortable over dips than stock. There was definitely less impact. Over high speed speedbumps it definitely was bumpier but that's due to having stiffer bags. It's subjective.

 

[Trooper2100]

I think the suspension was more comfortable over dips than stock. There was definitely less impact. Over high speed speedbumps it definitely was bumpier but that's due to having stiffer bags. It's subjective.

Thanks for the answer,

 

[New_Old_Stock]

Well looks like the endo tank is out. Accuair going out of business.

Very sad. I was just starting to research air setups and theirs seemed really well designed. Hope someone buys the designs.

 

[triple5moto]

Quick question, are you guys running leader lines on the front? Doesn’t seem like they will be needed.

Pic for attention. Still waiting on my 3H to show up.

 

[nicefighter80]

Selling my air ride set up. Willing separate management from the air struts.

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/airtekk-air-struts-for-rwd-model-3.194765/

 

[towndrunk]

Selling my air ride set up. Willing separate management from the air struts.

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/airtekk-air-struts-for-rwd-model-3.194765/

Link is broken. Maybe you didn't post it in one of the for sale threads?

 

[nicefighter80]

Link is broken. Maybe you didn't post it in one of the for sale threads?

Yea the server someone posted it, but just for me.

Here is the new link Airtekk Air Struts for RWD Model 3

 

[Thibbi]

Hi everyone, just purchased my first air suspension setup for model 3 LR Dual motor. Was wondering if anyone successfully installed their tank/comp in the rear sub trunk ? I have a dual comp and 2.5 gallon tank.

 

[DNAPoPo]

Hi everyone, just purchased my first air suspension setup for model 3 LR Dual motor. Was wondering if anyone successfully installed their tank/comp in the rear sub trunk ? I have a dual comp and 2.5 gallon tank.

It can be done, I have several friends who have bigger setups than yours installed in the sub trunk

 

[Thibbi]

It can be done, I have several friends who have bigger setups than yours installed in the sub trunk

Nice! any pictures,instagram? do you know if they used the 4 grommets on the bottom of the sub trunk to route the lines or made new holes on the side ? is the compressor noise a lot less by installing in the trunk ?

 

[Toyotabb]

FYI for those looking at airtekk for awd. They have been redesigned and appears all install issues have been resolved.

Thibbi, I'll send you pics as I go with the subfloor install. I'm running the lines to the front in the car. Rear lines might just go through the grommets is there already.

 

[P3James]

Pics or it never happened!

Installed my bags 2 weeks ago. Ended up pulling them out to warranty / service a failed rear drive inverter a week later. Took the chance and converted the bag fittings to DOT PTC fittings. Also picked up some UP Sway Bars. Putting everything back in this weekend.

Installed a lot of stuff this round
AirLift 3P, AirDemand Struts Bags, Viair Compressor, Seamless Tank, An Fittings and hardlines, MPP font upper camber arms, MPP lower bushing, Extended Studs.
100% DIY in my garage.

 

[Thibbi]

FYI for those looking at airtekk for awd. They have been redesigned and appears all install issues have been resolved.

Thibbi, I'll send you pics as I go with the subfloor install. I'm running the lines to the front in the car. Rear lines might just go through the grommets is there already.

Hey, I am already finished my install with air demand and sub trunk setup! There are 4 grommets underneath. @thibztesla

 

[hridge2020]

Installed my bags 2 weeks ago. Ended up pulling them out to warranty / service a failed rear drive inverter a week later. Took the chance and converted the bag fittings to DOT PTC fittings. Also picked up some UP Sway Bars. Putting everything back in this weekend.

Installed a lot of stuff this round
AirLift 3P, AirDemand Struts Bags, Viair Compressor, Seamless Tank, An Fittings and hardlines, MPP font upper camber arms, MPP lower bushing, Extended Studs.
100% DIY in my garage.

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too bad Accuair went out of business, they had a better air suspension setup , self contained.

 

[P3James]

too bad Accuair went out of business, they had a better air suspension setup , self contained.

not 100% on this. I’ve had an endo tank with compressor and 4 valves before on a different car. And compressor failed warrantied the compressor and sold it. There are quite a few cases of failed endo compressors also. But airlift is not without its quirks and plethora of software issues.

 

[i2fat2kidnap]

not 100% on this. I’ve had an endo tank with compressor and 4 valves before on a different car. And compressor failed warrantied the compressor and sold it. There are quite a few cases of failed endo compressors also. But airlift is not without its quirks and plethora of software issues.

How long did the whole air setup take you to do?

 

[P3James]

How long did the whole air setup take you to do?

Couple hours here and there, I really took my time with wiring, routing, layout and hardlines. I also scraped a couple of frunk layouts using a false floor. My tap to the factory harness under the center console looks OEM. I also added the usb port to the center cubbie. Also all my wires are shortened appropriately. Above what most shop will and can do. I'd say about 30 hours of labor total. The bag install was the easy part. I think I uninstalled the bags, lines, wires, and everything else in 4 hours. I estimate a normal install to take 5-6 hours if you've done it before and dont care about tidyness. I'll find out this weekend as I got my car back today. So everything is going back in.