Basic Air Ride Questions - Noob

[thesull]

Hey guys! I am about to make a fairly large investment in a full 3H setup for my F30 335i. I had a coouple noob questions but wanted to make sure I am getting everything I need.

My Parts List:

• 1x AirDynamiks F30 RWD Strut / Bag Kit
• 1x 1/4" ALP 3H
• 1x Viair 400c Dual / 150psi Compressors
• 1x Air Lift Performance 3H 2nd Compressor Harness
• 1x Seamless 24" Tank (4) 1/4" ports / (1) 1/8" Port 1
• 1x DOT Fitting Kit 1
• 2x SMC 1/4" Check Valve 2
• 1x SMC 1/4" Water Trap w/metal bowl

Questions:

• What do I need to prepare myself for with this setup?
• Any catches anyone can forsee or things I am leaving out?
• What are the normal setups for an F30?

I have not been able to find many trunk layouts for an F30 so I plan on taking plenty of pictures for others. I have an under trunk space that is 27" 3/4 L x 13" 1/2 W x 7" 3/4 H that I would love to use for the tank... I just think it wouldn't be enough room?

Was thinking of making a shelf bracket to hold everything in the far left of the trunk just wanting ideas and input.

Any help or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

[seniorsix]

It's not as scary and as complicated as it sounds, just get to it and you'll figure it all out. As long as you're mechanically inclined, you'll be fine.

[irishguy0224]

i agree ^ i had done many coilover installs in the past and have done all the work on my car on my own in my garage. When i tackled my air install i stared at everything at first... kind of a what the hell moment, but once you get to it, it all falls into place. The hardest part for me was the management and getting everything set up. I ended up doing 3 air installs in 3 days that weekend lol

[beachbum718]

Add a drain cock on the bottom.ot all water is caught in water traps.always drain before cold temps.and add two caps of air brake antifreeze to tank if you live in a cold climate.

[Statik7]

I didnt see a air pressure cut off switch. Unless thats included or somethin.

[kipaenbe]

well,ended up doing 3 air installs in 3 days that weekend lol

[thesull]

It's not as scary and as complicated as it sounds, just get to it and you'll figure it all out. As long as you're mechanically inclined, you'll be fine.

I was told the 3H takes a while to setup due to the ride height leveling? Any truth to that?

i agree ^ i had done many coilover installs in the past and have done all the work on my car on my own in my garage. When i tackled my air install i stared at everything at first... kind of a what the hell moment, but once you get to it, it all falls into place. The hardest part for me was the management and getting everything set up. I ended up doing 3 air installs in 3 days that weekend lol

Yea... I may end up getting someone to help me!

Add a drain cock on the bottom.ot all water is caught in water traps.always drain before cold temps.and add two caps of air brake antifreeze to tank if you live in a cold climate.

Drain cock? Link or explanation please. Also, the "air brake antifreeze"; I can pick this up locally or something online only?

I didnt see a air pressure cut off switch. Unless thats included or somethin.

Air cut off switch? I will be running the 3H system... Is this something I need/should to pickup? Not going to even act like I know what I am doing here ha!

Thanks for the responses guys! Really appreciate it!
Parts should be here next week!

[pmendoza502]

I think by air cut off switch, he means pressure switch, check to see if its included with the compressors...
if you bought everything as a kit, it should be there.