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Old 12-01-2002, 04:32 PM
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I have a friend that is thinking about getting of getting an air bag set up. I was wondering how his car will handle with airbags? I would assume it will absorb bumps real well but how will it handle the corners? Any help you guys can give me would help.

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Old 12-01-2002, 04:37 PM
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it will handle like shit cause of the loss of shocks
Old 12-01-2002, 06:14 PM
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hondas dont use airbags, they use air cylinders, handling, well just dont go autoXing w/ them...
Old 12-01-2002, 06:31 PM
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Default Re: Airbag suspension question

Originally posted by Ronin
I have a friend that is thinking about getting of getting an air bag set up. I was wondering how his car will handle with airbags? I would assume it will absorb bumps real well but how will it handle the corners? Any help you guys can give me would help.

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The handling will be horrible. The transfer of weight will be abnormal, and too much bumping is bad for a civic's frame. Airbags are soo cool. :thumbup:
Old 12-01-2002, 06:38 PM
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Default Re: Re: Airbag suspension question

Originally posted by 1999civicEX
Airbags are soo cool. :thumbup:
everyone is different.
Old 12-01-2002, 07:18 PM
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Airbags are pretty fun when cruising up and down the strip but they definitely won't make his handling any better.
Old 12-01-2002, 07:20 PM
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Bags are for show not go.
It will be a bouncy ride
Old 12-01-2002, 09:52 PM
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Old 12-01-2002, 10:08 PM
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they arent made to handle corners. i wouldnt even try. they are just built for show purposes, with the money spent on a system you can get a decent suspension setup.
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Old 12-02-2002, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I will advise him against them cause he is not really building a show car.

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