D2 Air Suspension Kit

RoadZter · 01-05-2012, 09:44 AM

Just curious about these. Anyone know anything about them? I like the idea of being able to control ride height based on road and weather conditions. Thoughts?

D2 Racing NA - Products - Basic Air Suspension

fonZie · 01-05-2012, 10:19 AM

i like!

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 11:54 AM

Sweet. Only $3700 for D2 suspension... lol

RoadZter · 01-05-2012, 12:01 PM

I saw it for 2400 on another website. Just wondering if it's worth it for that price or is there another alternative that allows the driver to adjust ride height from the driver seat? My wife's car has that feature (gl450). I'm thinking about doing this so I can increase my ride height if I need to and likewise, decrease it. Being air, I'd hate for one of those "balloons" to pop and the azz of my z drag on the street like our dog cleaning his rear on the carpet! Just thought I'd throw that visual in there.

Ksport · 01-05-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadZter

I saw it for 2400 on another website. Just wondering if it's worth it for that price or is there another alternative that allows the driver to adjust ride height from the driver seat? My wife's car has that feature (gl450). I'm thinking about doing this so I can increase my ride height if I need to and likewise, decrease it. Being air, I'd hate for one of those "balloons" to pop and the azz of my z drag on the street like our dog cleaning his rear on the carpet! Just thought I'd throw that visual in there.

hahaha wish I could post up the picture I had for this comment!

RoadZter · 01-05-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksport

hahaha wish I could post up the picture I had for this comment!

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 12:56 PM

K-sport Air Suspension system?

There is another thread about the Ksport kit... I'd probably use theirs over this one. You get what you pay for, ya know.

vividracing · 01-05-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

K-sport Air Suspension system?

There is another thread about the Ksport kit... I'd probably use theirs over this one. You get what you pay for, ya know.

After seeing a few of the Ksport/D2 air kits in person, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one if I were looking for air suspension. The only feature I wish they had, that's available elsewhere, is the ability to control your ride height from your smart phone. Much more convenient than carrying around a remote imo. In terms of quality, I've seen a few failures with the Ksport kit but most of them were related to improper installation.

-Matt

RoadZter · 01-05-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Well, they are the exact same thing.

After seeing a few of the Ksport/D2 air kits in person, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one if I were looking for air suspension. The only feature I wish they had, that's available elsewhere, is the ability to control your ride height from your smart phone. Much more convenient than carrying around a remote imo. In terms of quality, I've seen a few failures with the Ksport kit but most of them were related to improper installation. I think only 1 of the 4 or 5 that I saw was an actual product failure due to manufacturing.

-Matt

Hey Matt. So in your opinion and experience, what's the ride quality like? Is comparable to stock? better or worse? I'm mainly looking at this system for aesthetics and use when going up my steep driveway but am concerned about reliability and everyday use. Thanks!

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Well, they are the exact same thing.

After seeing a few of the Ksport/D2 air kits in person, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one if I were looking for air suspension. The only feature I wish they had, that's available elsewhere, is the ability to control your ride height from your smart phone. Much more convenient than carrying around a remote imo. In terms of quality, I've seen a few failures with the Ksport kit but most of them were related to improper installation. I think only 1 of the 4 or 5 that I saw was an actual product failure due to manufacturing.

-Matt

Define exact.

They don't look... exactly the same, and the prices aren't exactly the same either. With that said, I bet the support you get from either company isn't going to be exactly the same either... considering the times I have tried to contact D2 fell on deaf ears.

How many of these kits have you installed?

Have you had any first hand, or direct experience with installing and/or using either of these kits?

4r3s · 01-05-2012, 02:06 PM

you should talk to Tony, 2theextreme, about how he feels about his air suspension. He has had nothing but headaches with it from what I understand. Leaky bags...

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

you should talk to Tony, 2theextreme, about how he feels about his air suspension. He has had nothing but headaches with it from what I understand. Leaky bags...

What brand is he using?

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 05:13 PM

So...

If 2 companies sell the same part.

#1 is more expensive and doesn't offer good service or support.

#2 is competitively priced and is willing to help, lend information and stand behind their parts.

Who is the obvious winner there? And honestly, #2 should charge more than #1, and I promise people will pay for it.

Them being the same, means that I will get the same results... right? Well if they aren't willing to help me when I need them, I'm not going to be interested in buying anything from them so the end result won't be exactly the same.

Therefor, Ksport would have the advantage in this realm.

vividracing · 01-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

So...

If 2 companies sell the same part.

#1 is more expensive and doesn't offer good service or support.

#2 is competitively priced and is willing to help, lend information and stand behind their parts.

Who is the obvious winner there? And honestly, #2 should charge more than #1, and I promise people will pay for it.

Them being the same, means that I will get the same results... right? Well if they aren't willing to help me when I need them, I'm not going to be interested in buying anything from them so the end result won't be exactly the same.

Therefor, Ksport would have the advantage in this realm.

The majority of the people buying coil overs don't look at the equation like you do. They just want the lowest possible price.

Ksport · 01-05-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

So...

If 2 companies sell the same part.

#1 is more expensive and doesn't offer good service or support.

#2 is competitively priced and is willing to help, lend information and stand behind their parts.

Who is the obvious winner there? And honestly, #2 should charge more than #1, and I promise people will pay for it.

Them being the same, means that I will get the same results... right? Well if they aren't willing to help me when I need them, I'm not going to be interested in buying anything from them so the end result won't be exactly the same.

Therefor, Ksport would have the advantage in this realm.

01-05-2012, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	D2 Air Suspension Kit Just curious about these. Anyone know anything about them? I like the idea of being able to control ride height based on road and weather conditions. Thoughts? D2 Racing NA - Products - Basic Air Suspension __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

01-05-2012, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	I saw it for 2400 on another website. Just wondering if it's worth it for that price or is there another alternative that allows the driver to adjust ride height from the driver seat? My wife's car has that feature (gl450). I'm thinking about doing this so I can increase my ride height if I need to and likewise, decrease it. Being air, I'd hate for one of those "balloons" to pop and the azz of my z drag on the street like our dog cleaning his rear on the carpet! Just thought I'd throw that visual in there. __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

01-05-2012, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	K-sport Air Suspension system? There is another thread about the Ksport kit... I'd probably use theirs over this one. You get what you pay for, ya know. ashrafrjm likes this.

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fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 14	i like!

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TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Sweet. Only $3700 for D2 suspension... lol

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4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	you should talk to Tony, 2theextreme, about how he feels about his air suspension. He has had nothing but headaches with it from what I understand. Leaky bags...

01-05-2012, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	So... If 2 companies sell the same part. #1 is more expensive and doesn't offer good service or support. #2 is competitively priced and is willing to help, lend information and stand behind their parts. Who is the obvious winner there? And honestly, #2 should charge more than #1, and I promise people will pay for it. Them being the same, means that I will get the same results... right? Well if they aren't willing to help me when I need them, I'm not going to be interested in buying anything from them so the end result won't be exactly the same. Therefor, Ksport would have the advantage in this realm.