European Cars

Classic Mini Prices

Classic, Rover, Austin, Leyland Mini Air suspension kits are available from £995.

We offer basic bag and bracket kits to get you on air from £995. These are “boot adjusted” kits which do not include a dash controller and cannot be adjusted whilst you are driving. Dash adjusted kits which can be adjusted whilst you are driving start at £1600 and include manual paddle controller, compressor and tank in addition to the basic bag and bracket kit. Next step up is to solenoids, and it is also possible to add remotes or computers, additional compressors,,,,, The package is very versatile, handles well, rides well, and drops really low. The kit will go lower than the pictures if you have the right setup.

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icar build video

We have a new video showing a very complex air installation on the Humberside Fire and Rescue icar. This vehicle is used to educate young drivers and features multiple controllers including a custom built computer, along with multiple air sources including Fire Brigade BA cylinders for maximum play time and a nice simple ICE install. The install takes up all of the boot and is an example of the most sophisticated end of the scale for air suspension.

 

 

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VW Caddy kit available in the new year

VW Caddy is really low and found on google

We are always receiving inquiries from clients wanting the cult car that is the VW Caddy converted to air. For some time we have wanted to develop a kit. This will be under way shortly and we hope to be able to start deliveries from early February. If you want to be added to the waiting list then please let us know.
Please check back for the latest information.

Posted by Importer in Caddy, European Cars, Kits, Latest News, Low Rider, Pick-up, Ute, VW, 0 comments

Airbag Selection added to Shop to buy

We have just finished adding the bulk of our commonly used airbags (also called air springs or air bags or rubber bellows) to our shop where they can be purchased. These are at the heart of any air suspension conversion. The Airbag supports the weight of the vehicle and is responsible for the great ride and the ability to lift or drop the vehicle.
Almost every day I am approached by someone wanting to replace a worn out airbag. Usual life expectancy is probably greater than a metal coil or leaf spring at about 5-10 years with negligible deterioration is ride quality – its the air that supports the vehicle and not the rubber! Metal springs are softer after only a few years.

If you are replacing an existing spring then our end caps are aluminium to resist rust, and have multiple fittings to assist if you are upgrading from Firestone, Dunlop or other old style airbags. Please email pictures and dimensions if you need advice – its rarely as simple as a part number when replacing airbags.

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Modern Technology

By the wonders of modern technology the main Airride site should be linked to our Facebook Airride Page and also our Twitter feed, and all published remotely from an tiny android Phone!!

Hope its working – just need something worthwhile to say now!

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Classic Mini

We have exciting news on the Classic Mini kit front.  We have been busy redeveloping our air suspension kit for the Classic Rover/Austin Mini and hope to have the new kits available and in stock for the start to middle of September. Although we have been producing air suspension kits for the mini since 2007 they required very expensive billet front dampers.

The new kit uses an alternative solution that gives more lift, more comfort and reduced production costs.

The redevelopment work will hopefully see a very stripped down and basic kit introduced in the sub £1000 bracket. As always a huge number of options ensure that every kit is built to meet an individual clients needs.

Posted by Importer in Classic Mini, European Cars, Latest News

VW Caddy Mk1 installs

VW Caddy is really low and found on googleWe are always receiving inquiries from clients wanting the cult car that is the VW Caddy converted to air. For some time we have wanted to develop a kit. To help the VW community get on air we would be happy to heavily subsidise an install on a road legal road going Caddy.

The deal is that we will basically subsidize the development aspect of the conversion leaving the client to pay for the kit and basic installation. This represents a discount of around £2500-£3000.

Please contact Phil on the numbers below for more information.

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Air suspension for ALL vehicles.

 Mercedes CE fitted with airride air suspension in FBSS configuration 

Here at airride.co.uk we are happy to say that we can fit air suspension to ANY vehicle weather that be a motorcycle, van, minibus, motorhome, or car. Kits can be fitted for load support, stability, disabled access, delicate load protection, height adjustment or customised vehicles in low rider configuration. We are probably the most experienced installers of air suspension to such a wide range that you will be able to find anywhere in the country.

We are happy to supply kits for almost any vehicle (Ambulance spec is usually fitted by us only and not supplied) or to carry out the full install at our Norfolk premises.

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Air for Any vehicle

Air suspension offers huge benefits to a wide range of vehicles. we are proud to say that we can fit air to almost any vehicle including motorcycles, cars, vans, minibuses, and motorhomes to name but the most common.

Air rides really well, can offer additional support where needed, can handle really well, and offers the desirable ability to lift or drop the vehicle at the touch of a button.

If you are interested in having air fitted to your vehicle then please contact us to discuss your requirements as our diary for the year is filling up fast once again. Contact by email is ideal but if you need to speak to us then we have listed 3 phone numbers including a mobile to ensure that you can always get in contact as we move between 3 premises.

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I-car with airride suspension on TV

The I-Car is the Humberside Fire and Rescue Services project designed to educate drivers as to the horrors of road crashes by giving a small experience of one, is a miniature simulation of a road crash.

The project is the brain child of Steve Harrison of Humberside Fire and Rescue. We have been heavily involved in the air suspension aspect of the project, and have designed and developed many new parts for this extreme conversion, which has been featured on both BBC and ITV news.

I hope to bring pictures shortly but in the meantime the car can be viewed at the following links, although they may expire over time.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/8591581.stm 

http://www.humbersidesafetycameras.com/icar/ 

http://itv.com/yorkshire/

www.icar-experience.com

If you see the video on a computer, it does not look that special, but feel it in the car – the actual car from the video, and it takes on a whole new meaning, and with suspension movements in time with the video, smoke and blue lights, its an emotional experience!

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ALKO Chassis now able to have air suspension

We have often been asked about the ALKO Chassis which forms the basis of so many Motor Homes, and is in such desperate need of air assistance from new in most cases. In the past the questions of identification, and the unusual torsion bar set-up have made things difficult, but we have a lot of experience on Citroen, Peugeot and Renault car conversions which also have torsion bars on the rear end.

We are now able to offer conversions for many of the ALKO Chassis, which can be fitted if required. Fitting time is around 3 times that of the conventional kits, but the difference made to the ride, handling, and general comfort on the vehicle makes it all worth while.

If you want to enjoy your Motorhome without worrying about getting on ferries, getting into camp site, or just suffering ona  long run then please call as an air assistance kit could be just what you need.

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Classic Beetle Air

We now have in stock front air suspension units for classic beetles. The core unit can be used with our onboard compressors, or set and left with remote inflation.

There are many alternatives with these parts, and we will have pictures shortly.

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Lower cost Classic Mini air suspension under development.

I am pleased to say that we are in final testing of a new design of higher spec, lower cost, and lower weight air suspension for the Classic Mini.

The Mini is crying out for air – the bouncy ride of the rather crude rubber cones on the original unmodified cars, can be improved by fitting coil spring conversions, but only at the expense of ride quality. Air gives the great handling of the coil spring set-up, a smooth ride that Mini owners have always dreamt of, and oh – it can be adjusted in a  few seconds!

No need to get your hand dirty, under the car adjusting your adjustrides – just press the dash mounted switch and you have any setting you want.

The new design will be pictured on here soon, and features a lighter smaller install with the same great quality of ride that only air can achieve.

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Dimension chart added

I often get calls asking for bags of varying sizes, and when I am doing an install I have my own reference chart that I use to decide the best bag for the application.

I have added that chart onto the site, so if you are doing a unique install it is easy to see the best bag for your purpose.

Click here for Airbag price list and dimensions.

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VW T5 Information Updated

We have now updated the VW T5 Air suspension kit information, with pictures and up to date prices.

Rear of a VW T5 T30 Van - Full Lift and Full Drop

This kit offers superb lift at the rear to cope with any load, and can be dropped for easy loading or really cool looks. The rear of this kit is by far the most effective, and most popular.

Click here for more info.

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