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nolimt
14-09-2009, 08:33 PM
could anyone steering me to get front an rear airbags for my 3rd gen magna. how, cost etc.

Thanks in advan

Sky-na
14-09-2009, 09:01 PM
I'm going to guess you mean air bag suspension

If not disregard the below, if so read on...

About 12 months ago, Ozzy Tyres that formally operated in Newcastle quoted me $5000 installed and engineered. Fortunately the proposed suspension laws were scrapped which stated that only the back can be dropped for use of loading disabled people in the back. For this system to be engineered (to current laws) you will need an auto level system. This ensures constant PSI is in all corners (generally the same PSI). It is illegal regardless of proposed or current laws to have a switchbox that can operate while the car is driving.

Pricing...well theres the $5000 I got quoted above to run with. Lucky enough, I picked up a second hand unit for $1500 and installed myself. Took us 12 hours (as we didnt have a wiring diagram and it was trial and error). It wouldn't pass engineering but its easily fixed come rego time. Before doing DIY I was quoted $2400 install by Bowers at Merewether just to install the system. This wasnt going to be engineered either. So labour is a big consumer of $.

Seeing as you're in NSW ProBag (as I've posted up a few times) would be the place to go. They are the biggest importer of the stuff in Australia. They have off the shelf kits (or they did) however I think you may require the stock struts (might be wrong). You'll want a big compressor (better than running two 400cc ones) and a 16 litre tank. Also will be helpful to have a pressure gauge which can be hooked up in the cabin (generally if pressure exceeds 140PSI its best to let air out).

Hope that answers your question...

squeaker
15-09-2009, 07:03 PM
i was thing about air bags but pro bag cost was around $6600

LOUD1
19-09-2009, 11:30 PM
i was thing about air bags but pro bag cost was around $6600

Cost me 2500 from air bag suspenion... i'm redoing mine again, so if you need any help, drop a message in my profile