*Official B8 Air Ride thread*

**Slick_B8** · 01-07-2020 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Phil.Lmbrt

Hi !

Here's my s4 on Airlift Performance 3H and an ENDO CT tank !

Anyone else uses an ENDO?
That thing is literally silent

Beautiful ride and good to know it’s silent AF. My dual 444c are louder than my exhaust lmao

**Phil.Lmbrt** · 01-08-2020 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Slick_B8

Beautiful ride and good to know it’s silent AF. My dual 444c are louder than my exhaust lmao

I have it mounted to an inch thick hardwood floor, basically directly next to the backseat and I would describe the noise in the cabin as a light hum. To hear it properly I have to close all windows, shut the radio and ventilation

**ALRAUDI** · 01-13-2020 09:53 AM

I am currently in process of wiring airlift 3p/h and instead of running pink wire for ignition source all the way to the front of the car, have any of you used rear fuses in the right luggage compartment? for example FUSE PANEL C, fuse #2 12-volt socket, cigarette lighter, or maybe FUSE PANEL B, fuse #11 vehicle electrical system module? Both are at 20amps.

Thank you in advance.

**RLwantsS5** · 01-13-2020 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Phil.Lmbrt

Hi !

Here's my s4 on Airlift Performance 3H and an ENDO CT tank !

Anyone else uses an ENDO?
That thing is literally silent

These have to be some of the sickest wheels i ever seen.

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**Nguyenmn55127** · 02-22-2020 05:34 AM

Anyone here bagged and running an aftermarket rear sway bar? And if so, did you have any clearance issues? I just installed the 034 rear sway bar today with moog end links but its hitting against the lower control arm when I lower the car. I've tried looking at options like adjustable rear end links but only see adjustable fronts. Anyone have the same experience? If so, please share. Thanks!

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**S4b8.5black** · 02-22-2020 10:38 AM

I have that exact same set up and never notice anything when lowering my car I will have to take a look.

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**Nguyenmn55127** · 02-22-2020 02:56 PM

Yes, that would be greatly appreciated!! I had a shop install my sway bar for me and then when I aired down to ride height on Accuair e level, it was giving an error that there wasn't enough travel on the height sensors. So they put the car back on the lift to check and it's from the bar scraping against the lower control arms. I would hate to go back to stock sway bar

Originally Posted by S4b8.5black

I have that exact same set up and never notice anything when lowering my car I will have to take a look.

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**Wagoon** · 02-26-2020 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Nguyenmn55127

Anyone here bagged and running an aftermarket rear sway bar? And if so, did you have any clearance issues? I just installed the 034 rear sway bar today with moog end links but its hitting against the lower control arm when I lower the car. I've tried looking at options like adjustable rear end links but only see adjustable fronts. Anyone have the same experience? If so, please share. Thanks!

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I have the rear ST Swaybar and Moog End Links with no issues.

**Remusn** · 02-27-2020 01:49 AM

Hello everybody, i just got my S5 B8.5 bagged and have a EDC error, i did have the adaptive dampers. I would like to know how you got rid of this. I do have vagcom so that would be best for me as i know KW does a set of EDC delete kit but 350...
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**planekiller1** · 02-28-2020 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by ALRAUDI

I am currently in process of wiring airlift 3p/h and instead of running pink wire for ignition source all the way to the front of the car, have any of you used rear fuses in the right luggage compartment? for example FUSE PANEL C, fuse #2 12-volt socket, cigarette lighter, or maybe FUSE PANEL B, fuse #11 vehicle electrical system module? Both are at 20amps.

Thank you in advance.

I used the rear cigarette lighter, but there is a relay you can use that is only when the engine is running, luckily I didn't care enough because I hop in my car and throw the engine on anyway.
-Kurt

**planekiller1** · 02-28-2020 09:50 AM

Here's a pic of my Avant. Running custom bags on ST Coil over struts, Alzor 084. I had to change the front ride height because I was running 140 in the front bags and I knew that was going to blow a bag sooner or later. So this is the last pic of the front end matching fender to lip. Got the whole kit 2x 444C, 5 gal, 4 bags and shocks, with V2 management for $600 so I'm ok working out some kinks.
-Kurt
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**ShellShock** · 02-29-2020 03:53 PM

2011 Audi B4 B8

Accuair E-level, I-level complete package

**ALRAUDI** · 03-13-2020 12:50 AM

Finished the install last week.
Airlift 3H/P (height sensors not installed yet)
2.5 gallon tank
1 444cc Viair compressor
So far so good. Love how the car handles and ability to go up and down at the press of a button 😈
The idea behind install is to make it as Clean and Stealthy as possible without sacrificing full trunk space.

P.s. nylon nuts for rear bags suck big time, it’s been 1 week and left side nylon nut already stripped.
Anyone tried making custom aluminum nuts to replace nylon?

**justinss4** · 03-13-2020 04:03 PM

Hi I installed airlift 3h and am trying to calibrate the system so when I lower the car all the way and go in the settings it says range low and when I raise it all the way it still says range low ...does it need to make a bigger sweep or do I just have to move my sensors up a little

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**cybernet99** · 03-14-2020 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by ALRAUDI

Finished the install last week.
Airlift 3H/P (height sensors not installed yet)
2.5 gallon tank
1 444cc Viair compressor
So far so good. Love how the car handles and ability to go up and down at the press of a button 😈
The idea behind install is to make it as Clean and Stealthy as possible without sacrificing full trunk space.

P.s. nylon nuts for rear bags suck big time, it’s been 1 week and left side nylon nut already stripped.
Anyone tried making custom aluminum nuts to replace nylon?

Damn nice job!

Very clean install, ... custom air tank inside the rear bumper? Cool! Also really nice job flushing the controller inside the ashtray area in the centre console!

**MMMB00ST_A4** · 03-18-2020 09:23 AM

Anyone selling a 3p/3h system? Back in the market for another.

**young_euroB7** · 03-23-2020 08:29 PM

Anyone selling a 3P full kit plus management? PM me ASAP

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**JDMSi92** · 03-31-2020 07:59 PM

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Just installed my 3p setup the other day. Found this 645 relay in right rear of the trunk to add 12v ign on power (pink wire).

I don’t care for the flex lines so far. What are you guys using for hardline setups?

**Joey9** · 04-01-2020 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by ALRAUDI

Finished the install last week.

Absolutely love the exterior mounted tank! Great idea!

**planekiller1** · 04-01-2020 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by ALRAUDI

I am currently in process of wiring airlift 3p/h and instead of running pink wire for ignition source all the way to the front of the car, have any of you used rear fuses in the right luggage compartment? for example FUSE PANEL C, fuse #2 12-volt socket, cigarette lighter, or maybe FUSE PANEL B, fuse #11 vehicle electrical system module? Both are at 20amps.

Thank you in advance.

I run the accessory to the 12v outlet but I'm an avant works wonders there is a relay that's only on when the car is turned on but I just fire the car up since I know the tank will be low as it's not a full proof leak proof system I have it has some small leaks at the tank, but I'm not that worried as its only after a day or two it's lower than 100psi.

-Kurt

**runnin-low** · 05-07-2020 07:15 AM

alrighty, just joined the airlift club got everything installed and working, but i have a few questions. what is everyone's driving air height at so that you guys dont rub your tires. i am currently running 19x9.5 and when i turn or go up or down a cloverleaf on the freeway im rubbing (tires).

driving air height is 73 all around (fender is about 1 finger from tire), front struts are adjust to stock strut height, dampening is 2 clicks from hard.
here is what im looking for in the airlift: comfort and track ability.

How would i get this 3p set up to track ability without rubbing my tires and not ruin the smooth cruising ability.

**08ISF** · 05-19-2020 02:38 PM

Has anyone shifted the frame after maxing out the camber? I've maxed camber and pulled my rears but the driver side sticks out a few mm more than the passenger side making it so I can't air out. I'm on basic 19x10 +35 with 245/35 and wanted to avoid stretching more, plus I'm ocd about one side poking out further.

**Joey9** · 05-24-2020 09:37 AM

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**JD.RS5** · 06-18-2020 10:16 PM

Anyone got photos of an empty spare tire/battery area before compressors and tank got set up? I wanna know what size tank fits there before i order my kit.

**Ras_lion** · 07-11-2020 02:20 AM

Car: 2017 Allroad Prestige with most of the options
I bought Accuair Endo VT tank before Accuair went out of business .
now I am trying to use it and I am not sure how or if that,the Endo VT tank will work with Air lift Performance 3H.
Anyone here if this or similar experience with this setup?
I have sent emails to Airlift and yet to get a response
any information will be greatly appreciated

**planekiller1** · 07-11-2020 09:59 AM

If you have the input harness into the Endo you should be ok to splice, you'll have to figure out what to splice in order to get each function working however.
Might be simpler to sell what you have and start fresh sadly.

Currently working on the design of my air management once I sort it out and get some movement it'll be in crowd funding phase. Trying to be in the 500 region on pressure management and 800 w/ ride height sensors some ideas in my mind about using optical sensors since the plastic arm ones are very prone to breaking. There needs to be more companies in the market or one will skyrocket prices.
-Kurt

**ChoppaShoppa** · 07-11-2020 10:46 AM

Curious if anyone else is having issues with their Endo CVT system. I had it installed on my SQ5 when the system first came out and had a ton of issues with it randomly airing out or not airing up when starting the car. They had to replace pretty much every Accuair piece on the car. Of course the week when Accuair said they were out of business the car would not air up and the controller was flashing at me with error codes. Then two days later it started working again and I haven't had an issue since. Just seems like not all of the bugs were worked out to begin with and it works great for a while then will throw a random issue here and there

**ChoppaShoppa** · 07-11-2020 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by dropshadow

I have been searching for quite some time and cannot find one, does anyone know if they made this for the Accuair E-level controller?

I know they used to make a mount that would fit in the coin slot on the shifter but I cannot find those either.

**s4vage_b8** · 07-31-2020 12:43 PM

Hello everyone, I'm just installing Airlift 3p system on my Audi A4 B8.5 right now. Just wondering do I really have to cut a hole for the rear bags just to tight that nylon nut? Is it possible to not use it or cutting?

Thanks for the advice.

**Joey9** · 08-01-2020 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by s4vage_b8

Hello everyone, I'm just installing Airlift 3p system on my Audi A4 B8.5 right now. Just wondering do I really have to cut a hole for the rear bags just to tight that nylon nut? Is it possible to not use it or cutting?

Thanks for the advice.

Yes you really do have to cut a hole to tighten the nut...

**mini64** · 09-21-2020 03:30 PM

I'm looking into bags for a different reason. Please dont tell me to go buy a truck, but I was the guy that used to have a lifted WRX with the right tires to go play around Big Bend state park and the like. It came time to get a more civilized car and now i have a beautiful Audi. If I wanted to bag it only so that a few times a year I could give it a few more inches of ground clearance would just a manual control be ok? Or would i eventually want an electronic controller as between trips down a dirt road i'd find myself needing to make adjustments due to leaks or temperature changes or other reasons.

**Peter.dupuis** · 10-10-2020 10:17 AM

Scrolled through all 76 pages figuring out which way to go. Posting the kit I’m planning to order from bagriders for my 14 allroad. Let me know what you guys think and if I should have any issues with fitting everything in the spare wheel area or any suggestions.

Air lift 3p, airlift performance front/rear struts, 3/8 lines, dual 444c compressors, seamless 4 gal tank, airlift second compressor harness.

As for the tank, I would prefer the 4 gal but because of fit if I decide on the 2.5 gal, how will that affect operation? Also, could I fit (2) 2.5 gal tanks?

Outside of that I would like to get the because bags bracket and the ash tray delete for the controller.

Currently running VMR 710 19x9.5 et 33 with 275/35/19 tires.

Thanks to everyone that’s posted already. Been a huge help in figuring this all out.

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**djnuge** · 11-08-2020 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Gusman1

More camber or trimming the plastic fender lip with a dremel.

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Has anyone actually trimmed the allroad fender flares with a dremel? That's what I'm thinking about doing.

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**Allthea** · 11-08-2020 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by djnuge

Has anyone actually trimmed the allroad fender flares with a dremel? That's what I'm thinking about doing.

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The shop that installed my air lift kit did. I know more than a few others who have had it done on theirs as well

**djnuge** · 11-08-2020 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Allthea

The shop that installed my air lift kit did. I know more than a few others who have had it done on theirs as well

Do you have any or can you take some pictures of what it looks like?

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**Peter.dupuis** · 11-18-2020 08:07 AM

Almost done with the install... should have some nice rainy pics this afternoon

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**cybernet99** · 11-18-2020 09:11 AM

Has anyone heard anything about ACCUAIR coming back? Someone buying their tech out and getting it on the market again? I really wished I had bought their CVT solution ... :(

**Peter.dupuis** · 11-18-2020 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by cybernet99

Has anyone heard anything about ACCUAIR coming back? Someone buying their tech out and getting it on the market again? I really wished I had bought their CVT solution ... :(

They were picked up by some company. I’ve never heard of them but I think they make oem air applications. There’s an article posted on bagriders

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**Peter.dupuis** · 11-21-2020 08:57 AM

Can someone post a pic of their rear bags? My installer said they didn’t need to cut a hole but everywhere I’m reading it’s needed

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**dogwagn** · 11-23-2020 07:10 AM

What is everyone running for PSI at ride height? I ride at basically 0 finger gap, 80 PSI in the fronts 74 in the rears. Damping in the middle

Back when my Jetta was bagged, i ran at 40/45 psi all around. While the ride in my allroad isn't awful, I feel like i should be running a lower psi and take away the bit of bounciness. Basically raise the struts, to run less PSI and maintain ride height.