What's the Point of Air Cup Suspension?

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

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[@TechniqBB6]

Am a reseller for and also running Stanceparts air cups in my car with 5/3 air valves for stepped drive height application. Vlog to follow on this application...

[@oreohey2568]

I've been using air cups, I am now free to drive anywhere, mall parking lot, steep driveway, etc. I am not worrying my front lips anymore. These cups is pure gold for me.

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

air cups are definitely a great option! 🤘

[@malloy5641]

how hard were they to install?

[@rearwheeldreams8986]

Interesting. So you're basically static except when you need to go up a driveway/speed bump. I think I like these more than bags tbh.

[@ryanh5712]

murrrrrrr.... I'm the complete opposite

[@guichozuniga7385]

Well if u can't drive with them while lifted.

[@ChicaneMedia]

I feel like it's definitely easier to take care compared to bags and more convenient so I prefer it too

[@kiwiguzman7365]

Just bought a 2024 gr86 and I want to install a wide body kit and with these it will be perfect

[@marybuschlen1916]

Who ever designed this is genius! Would definitely consider this for my car 👌

[@Yan1nc]

It's a good thing for static guys but not a replacement for complete air ride

[@spakeschannel]

It wasn't meant to be, though...

[@theniceones1613]

Captain Obvious

[@AlCapone-tr5lb]

I have been a fan of lowered vehicles since high school. Still going strong many years later. All of my current vehicles are lowered on lowering springs for daily driving. I would love to upgrade to complete air ride systems in the future, however price is a major factor. If you look at the price of the Fortune Auto Air Cup system, I don't see the benefit of using the Fortune Auto Air Cup system over a full air ride system offered by other manufacturers. Prices are basically the same. When I am able to upgrade to a complete air ride system, I will definitely save up and get a "fully adjustable" air ride system with full functionality over the Fortune Auto air cup system. Just my thoughts. Thanks.👍🏼

[@Thejordanenthusiast]

There’s a company called Stanceparts based outta the UK; their complete system runs about $1100 USD

[@G89211]

So awesome!!!! A true game changer I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before

[@Declan4253]

My GT4 is low and has lots of overhang in the front for the track. These work for me. A real necessity because I like to drive it on the road and my driveway is super steep.

[@BulliKid]

Bullets garage just Installed some in his Lexus GSF. So sick!!

[@BigBoiBalu]

Just learned something new. Thanks 👍

[@whf3826]

Any update on how well these hold up to daily use?

[@Dexdlysins_]

Definitely intrigued but I’ll keep this in mind

[@eazygfx4815]

What about the reversed? Using the cups to fully air out like airride stance for photo's, parking etc and air the cups up to drive?

[@ChicaneMedia]

The reversed is just air suspension lol

[@notgerardjoseph]

Do you need to stop to use it? Can it be used while rolling? Stopping at every speed bump would be annoying.

[@storm4710]

U can use it while driving

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

so you going over speed bumps at 60 mph ??

[@skarhead7597]

@@MethmalDhananjaya 🤣

[@notgerardjoseph]

@@DylanJonson how do you guys read “stopping” as “slowing”

[@guichozuniga7385]

Who stops at a speed bump?

[@ubacow7109]

Will aircups be able to adjust on the go or do you have to stop and them de-air before going again

[@sporkinstien6571]

On the go. Controled like regular air suspension with a remote

[@ubacow7109]

@@sporkinstien6571 are there any cups that dont feel as bumpy when aired up?

[@sporkinstien6571]

@@ubacow7109 do you have these specific cups?

[@ubacow7109]

@@sporkinstien6571 no but just based on what tests that ive seen done, it seems that aired up doesnt turn out too well comfort wise

[@guichozuniga7385]

@@ubacow7109 maybe it needs lubricant

[@bunzthompson236]

Im looking at installing these when financially able to, so practical

[@killumashotti]

Wondering if these would work with active suspension or cars with spring buckets

[@Diddy_Doodat]

Can you ride with the lift on though?

[@stephensweezey1422]

My thoughts exactly! Summer - use it as talked about. Winter - use it aired up. Would that be possible?

[@william-131]

I own a house only reachable from the main road via a 2 mile gravel road. Is your system capable to raise the front and drive a 2 mile gravel road while it remains raised?

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

Yes you can

[@guichozuniga7385]

What is the highest speed you can drive while the ride is lifted?

[@Dginny865]

So when someone asks you if you’re static or bagged, is this where you say “I’m both”?

[@mohamadkhan9899]

I feel like this isn’t a pure static platform. Essentially it’s still a coilover, you can adjust your ride height how you want it no like a typical coil no? Or is this plug and play with no adjustments on where you want your ride height?

[@ChicaneMedia]

No it is pure static just more convenient, it's just that those times you don't want to fuck up your whole bumper you can just get over

[@mohamadkhan9899]

@@ChicaneMedia Can you drop a link to where I can buy one? Also do You need a management system like a true air suspension setup? Cause this is a GREAT idea but I’m still confused on how this works.

[@denttime]

I checked and says it won’t fit my my Dodge Challenger Redeye. Any updates about this being available for Dodge?

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Could we drive like 100km/hr while it is lifted?

[@ericwatler23]

What is the ride quality? I’m looking to lower my car and get away from lowering springs it’s toooo harsh!!! It’s got to be a way of lowering your car and keep stock ride quality. 59 years old I love my car low, but I don’t want the bumpy ride. I want stock ride.

[@ryanh5712]

pin this. I only would love to put air cups on with out question if you were able to drive aired up all the time and low as you can comfortably drive in your streets crusing around without a compensating feeling since youre on coilovers..... then park it some where and air out.

[@sp69]

Is it somehow possible to ride the car in the "up" position and only have it down when you are at a car meet/show so to speak?

[@erikmodzelewski8405]

Do you make this for the 97-02 Porsche Boxster? If so, when it's aired out how much drop is it from stock?

[@philspaghet]

You drive with it aired out, you don't drive it when it's lifted

[@theexpert7390]

Can i put this on my lower truck ?? So i can go lower and still clear speed bump??

[@johngarcia9237]

So you can’t drive at all with it aired up? Like not on the highway or past 30mph?

[@Kerwyn204]

how does the preload work since the strut needs to be extended

[@matk22]

What about the rear?

[@TheKingsGambitShorts]

Best of both worlds

[@smokeymcpot851]

What about a combination of these struts and different management though? Hmm 🤔

[@GodzUnit01]

Has anyone had success installing air cups on GC+Koni combo? Which brand air cups did you go with?

[@ItzBlunt]

Can it be lifted up at high speeds or only when stopped?

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

I wouldn’t recommend doing it, but you can!

[@RichieMoto]

@@fitmentindustriesgarage5583 good to know this was what I was wondering

[@guichozuniga7385]

Well since you can? Can you use them while driving slow

[@lathanpankey2173]

@@guichozuniga7385 yea like when you slow down to approach a speed bump that’s when it’ll seem most useful

[@ChicaneMedia]

But why. If you wanna go fast speeds just get bags. This is just a temporary avoidance from driveways and speed bumps

[@fadedndrunk]

Do you recommend cup kit on "track" cars? I don't want the suspension to be too soft. When I had bags on coilovers on one of my cars, it was still too "bouncy/soft". That car was a fast turbo'd sedan, so I didn't want to be bouncy, I wanted it to be solid planted to the floor. So I ditched the whole airbag/coilovers 3 months after I installed it.

[@philspaghet]

Probably not a good idea tbh because it looks like the setup severely reduces spring travel since it makes it use a much smaller spring. If your car needs more travel probably not a good idea

[@esack408]

Does this set up shorten shock travel when aired out?

[@brianlopez8196]

best of both worlds although looks too expensive

[@Hi_Doctor_Nick]

It's alot cheaper then a hydraulic setup

[@guichozuniga7385]

Plus you can't drive with them been lifted..

[@Onspot8865]

Why not make the most affordable air cup suspension?

[@joshderish5909]

Can u drive with Air up .

[@gottireyes5506]

Can you drive with them aired up? I have a show car and won't have to worry about it failing.

[@storm4710]

nope not designed for that

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

That's what Bags designed for. This is not for Ricing.

[@maxima332005]

They need to make 1 for the mk7 gti

[@Matt-lf1ik]

Do theses fit on bc racing coilovers?

[@treefiddyzz3381]

Yup

[@pelias4293]

Can you keep the car up when driving and just lower it when parked?

[@hoonicycle5830]

If you're staying comfortably under 50mph yes

[@ChicaneMedia]

If you want that get bags. This is essential for static

[@Dginny865]

So, in order, it goes like this. Lifted Stock Lowering springs Coilovers Coilovers with air cups Air bags

[@josecasado7511]

$4K for air Cups? Somebody is smoking air ROCKS

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture8817]

Their 1.1k where I'm at

[@jesusloveyou9523]

Think this is better that air lol

[@joma4499]

Why can't you drive with them up Also would they Improve the ride quality?

[@gabmax1013]

They literally explain that in the video... It's literally just meant to "air up for you to get over stuff" That's all it is for 😂

[@vaporsheep9330]

​@@gabmax1013 but for example, my city is full of very deeps pot holes, i can't drive with it lift till i got to the highway?

[@TechniqBB6]

I resell Stanceparts air cup kits, and also have it installed in my Honda Prelude. I've driven with them aired up for 3 years straight as I fitted bigger wheels and needed the clearance between my fenders and tyres as I had my coilovers turned down super low, so driving static low was not an option or I would have ripped my fenders off a long time ago. The reason you can't drive them aired up (or it is advised not to) is because the air cup piston compresses your springs in order to lift the weight of the body. In doing so your spring rate changes and becomes so stiff that going over the smallest of bumps (even a pebble or stone in the road) causes the car to hop in an unstable manner which is very unsafe, not to mention possible strain on other suspension components. If the road surface is smooth you can get away with driving aired up. Anyway, to combat this I've been experimenting with 5 way 3 position air valves which allows you to step the air cup piston movement, which means you can determine how much air pressure is in the cups at any given time. Quarter to three quarters of lift gives you a comfortable drive (obviously within reason). I'll be uploading an upcoming vlog sometime soon where I document the installation of these 5/3 valves in one of my customer car's. Check out my channel and hit subscribe to view once it goes live ;-)

[@E82N55]

Vapor Sheep you could eventually end up damaging the seal/surface between the two cups if you drive with it up

[@stuartcoopalnd6975]

@@TechniqBB6 you the man. Sounds intriguing. I want tein flex z coilies on an elgrand that’s getting kitted out and these looks mega. Ride with them up. Park up and slam it 😎🙌

[@danitrujillo2208]

I wish these were made for Lexus is350😓

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

🥺🥺🥺

[@Honja999]

Sad that I can't ride with it air up

[@fitmentindustriesgarage5583]

😥😥😥

[@Honja999]

@@fitmentindustriesgarage5583 still getting it tho, for my ls430 and rcf 😝

[@adolfomelendez1786]

if air ride is done correct, you should NOT have any problems with air line or bags popping. with bags you can drive low and smooth. i have air bags on my G35 for 5 years now. and I've never had any issues. bags are way better.

[@enriqueramos2554]

How's it do in the winter?

[@wadeowen2710]

Is it your daily?

[@Thejordanenthusiast]

Or maybe some people don’t want to go through the phase of transitioning from coils to bags, so this is a viable option for them. Bags are not always better. That’s your opinion, but that’s NOT a fact.

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

@@Thejordanenthusiast bags work on coils though right?

[@Thejordanenthusiast]

@@FOURTEEFIVE When it’s done right, yes.

[@sirhcmi3]

A great idea but $4 grand great? No! I'll just continue with angles and 2x4's.

[@Hi_Doctor_Nick]

Where did you get 4k from? I only paid a few hundred for a complete kit to fit on my coilovers.

[@sopretty43vr]

two words. bc extreme low coils, aircups

[@Matt-lf1ik]

I want to add these on bc coils

[@blankfaceman9694]

This is for the static bois

[@19lol19]

Man just saw the price its $5000 nope im good

[@sporkinstien6571]

Btw these are 4k

[@Hi_Doctor_Nick]

Wtf 😯 I was looking last night at air cups. Full kit (front only) for 900 usd

[@DGFISHZ]

Never