Airbags

[DCVING 6]

I am going to be running airbags next year when I'm at the track. I was just curious if you leave them inflated when your on the street. Does it affect the driveability at all? Stiffer ride?

 

[John Larkin]

Yes, car rides stiffer with them inflated, even 5psi.

 

[salvageV6]

Normally I use 1-2 psi. in the drivers bag and 5psi. in the passenger bag on the street with 275/50/15 tires and they are noticeable on the street.

Now I have 10psi. in both airbags with 275/60/15 to keep them from rubbing on the fenderwell lips. They really suck for the ride but the car stays level in the corners, well the back does anyway.

Can't wait for race day Oct. 11th and then they come off the car in Nov. for the snow tires.

 

[mike85gn]

The car rides stiffer, but feels smoother. It really plushed up my ride with approx. 5psi in both. I jack the passenger side up to ~15psi at the track and it helps plant the rear nicely.