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gringoloco · 10-12-2007, 04:49 AM

Anyone have any experience/opinions on any of them? I see three main players in this game:

ART $1300- does it all, pressure and height

Dakota Digital $900- same features as ART but cheaper

Airlift Autopilot $600- Pressure only

I've seen the ART in person and like the idea, but damn, $1300... Dakota's looks a little more reasonable as far as price, but how is it day-to-day? Airlift I don't even think is worth the $$, no level inputs...

Opinions/experience/inputs anyone?

CHYNSPR · 10-12-2007, 09:54 AM

Try Accuair Control Systems, I don't know how the quality or price stands up to the others, but they do offer a similar setup.

Maybe someone has some experience with this company and product?

Kontrol Phreaks · 10-12-2007, 02:08 PM

We carry our own KP Components Digital Height Controller system that is made for us by Dakota Digital. We offer the system on a pressure based, proximity based, or proximity and pressure based together. The system retails for $795.00 (less with supporting member discount) and we do offer a hand held wireless remote seperately.

The thing that's nice about the DHC unit is that it features 3 programable settings that can set by the user. Most people end up with (1) show stance (2) ride heigth (3) custom setting. The system can also be used with an external controller such as a hand held switch box as well. That way you can play around with the truck then send it back to the desired heigth by pushing one of the programmed buttons. The proximity system reads off heigth sensors which will not be effected by the number of people, or cargo added to the vehilce.

Our unit also has a speed controller built into it that lets you select the speed of the output signal going to the valves. This helps tune the speed of the vehicle when opperating the air system. It's perfect for individuals who are looking at running a smooth and classic system that's not super fast.

If you have any questions please post them, or you can PM me and I'll work with you on them.

gringoloco · 10-12-2007, 03:38 PM

I like the idea of pressure and height control together- mostly due to marketing making me think that it is superior

What exactly is the problem with "cross-loading"?

Also, does the control unit have to be hard mounted with the Dakota system? I like the fact that the ART piece can be hard mounted or 'floating'.

Does $795 include both style sensors? What is the discount like?

Thanks for the help -Chris

IvelDesigns · 10-13-2007, 01:23 AM

i'm also interested in hearing more about this. I'd like to replace my switch box with something a little more 21st century.

that, and i get a bit anal about having a level, low ride down the interstate and keep fudging with things until i'm happy. problem is, i never become happy.

Sweet 85 C10 · 10-13-2007, 05:59 PM

Dont mean to jump in this but AUTOLOC also has a pretty nice system utilizing something similar to what Dakota Digital has for much less. Check them out if anyones interested I have them for about $375.00 starting for the plug and play system. Check them at http://www.Autoloc.com and check out Digital Air Managment. I think its worth it. Just E-mail me at Street.Fame.Customs@hotmail.com for price and info if anyones interested in getting themselves one.

Here it is and this system goes all the way up to 8 Presets for less then $600.00

fastbagged68 · 10-14-2007, 05:10 PM

Check out accu air control systems...They are coming out with some great stuff.

n2billet · 10-14-2007, 06:03 PM

I have install Dakota Digital stuff in more than one vehicle and had nothing but trouble with them. In my own opinion they are nothing short of junk I would not even install them in my in-laws cars.

gringoloco · 10-14-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbagged68

Check out accu air control systems...They are coming out with some great stuff.

Looks like nice stuff. $1500 with no pressure sensors though. Any experience with these?

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2billet

I have install Dakota Digital stuff in more than one vehicle and had nothing but trouble with them. In my own opinion they are nothing short of junk I would not even install them in my in-laws cars.

Good to know. What kind of problems?

I really think I'm leaning towards the ART system, I just hate to drop that much coin on it...

los-lowrider · 10-15-2007, 01:20 AM

I personaaly like the new Air Lift system. t's w/o height control but do you realy need this. For 700 you have all you need and it's a fast system. I also like the ART stuff but it's a litte overpriced in my opinion.

fastbagged68 · 10-15-2007, 01:36 PM

[QUOTE=gringoloco;2403720]Looks like nice stuff. $1500 with no pressure sensors though. Any experience with these?

Yes!!! You don't want your system to be off of pressure. You want it to be based off of suspension location. These are the same systems ran on Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escaldes, Lincoln Towncars. These are ran in many cars stock. Accu Air has taken it to the next level. Call them up and talk to Dustin or Reno. They are suppose to be coming out with a new system that is suppose to be cheaper priced. I have installed 2 of there newest system and it is sweet. Blow's Air Ride away. I installed one in a 68 burb and a 99 tahoe. Both cars have lift on command start feature. You don't need to touch a thing when you start the car/truck. It will go right to your ride height and be with in a 1/8" every time. See if a pressure based system will do that.

azfab · 10-17-2007, 09:40 AM

i purchased the new one from fbi and its sweet! only 150.00 you cant beet that!

jkade · 10-18-2007, 09:53 AM

http://www.*****************/DigitalA...entSystems.php

What does the one for $476 do?

gringoloco · 10-18-2007, 11:14 AM

Dunno. I get an error when I click on it...

jkade · 10-18-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Dunno. I get an error when I click on it...

Me Too

IvelDesigns · 10-18-2007, 12:39 PM

third

gringoloco · 10-18-2007, 01:00 PM

Looks like it's the same as the $799 one next to it minus the valves. It is meant as an upgrade to an existing system. Here is the linky. Good deal it looks like from suicide doors. It's $625 directly from Airlift. Just gotta decide if I can live without height sensors...

jkade · 10-18-2007, 03:06 PM

Seems like a good deal if you could live without them.

los-lowrider · 10-18-2007, 04:45 PM

That's what I mentioned above. All I can say is that I use this system and I love it. Additional features are leak test, voltmeter, button for pancake, button for saved ride height, button to raise all four corners, manual or autoatic use and so on. Here's a link of mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA7lSpPhuxI

10-12-2007, 04:49 AM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Digital Air Management Anyone have any experience/opinions on any of them? I see three main players in this game: ART $1300- does it all, pressure and height Dakota Digital $900- same features as ART but cheaper Airlift Autopilot $600- Pressure only I've seen the ART in person and like the idea, but damn, $1300... Dakota's looks a little more reasonable as far as price, but how is it day-to-day? Airlift I don't even think is worth the $$, no level inputs... Opinions/experience/inputs anyone? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-12-2007, 09:54 AM	#2
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: Digital Air Management Try Accuair Control Systems, I don't know how the quality or price stands up to the others, but they do offer a similar setup. Maybe someone has some experience with this company and product? Last edited by CHYNSPR; 10-12-2007 at 09:55 AM.

10-12-2007, 02:08 PM	#3
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: Digital Air Management We carry our own KP Components Digital Height Controller system that is made for us by Dakota Digital. We offer the system on a pressure based, proximity based, or proximity and pressure based together. The system retails for $795.00 (less with supporting member discount) and we do offer a hand held wireless remote seperately. The thing that's nice about the DHC unit is that it features 3 programable settings that can set by the user. Most people end up with (1) show stance (2) ride heigth (3) custom setting. The system can also be used with an external controller such as a hand held switch box as well. That way you can play around with the truck then send it back to the desired heigth by pushing one of the programmed buttons. The proximity system reads off heigth sensors which will not be effected by the number of people, or cargo added to the vehilce. Our unit also has a speed controller built into it that lets you select the speed of the output signal going to the valves. This helps tune the speed of the vehicle when opperating the air system. It's perfect for individuals who are looking at running a smooth and classic system that's not super fast. If you have any questions please post them, or you can PM me and I'll work with you on them. __________________ - Clint -

10-12-2007, 03:38 PM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Digital Air Management I like the idea of pressure and height control together- mostly due to marketing making me think that it is superior What exactly is the problem with "cross-loading"? Also, does the control unit have to be hard mounted with the Dakota system? I like the fact that the ART piece can be hard mounted or 'floating'. Does $795 include both style sensors? What is the discount like? Thanks for the help -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 10-12-2007 at 03:39 PM.

10-13-2007, 01:23 AM	#5
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Digital Air Management i'm also interested in hearing more about this. I'd like to replace my switch box with something a little more 21st century. that, and i get a bit anal about having a level, low ride down the interstate and keep fudging with things until i'm happy. problem is, i never become happy. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

10-13-2007, 05:59 PM	#6
Sweet 85 C10 OG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 146	Re: Digital Air Management Dont mean to jump in this but AUTOLOC also has a pretty nice system utilizing something similar to what Dakota Digital has for much less. Check them out if anyones interested I have them for about $375.00 starting for the plug and play system. Check them at http://www.Autoloc.com and check out Digital Air Managment. I think its worth it. Just E-mail me at Street.Fame.Customs@hotmail.com for price and info if anyones interested in getting themselves one. Here it is and this system goes all the way up to 8 Presets for less then $600.00 Last edited by Sweet 85 C10; 10-13-2007 at 06:02 PM.

10-14-2007, 05:10 PM	#7
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Digital Air Management Check out accu air control systems...They are coming out with some great stuff.

10-14-2007, 06:03 PM	#8
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Digital Air Management I have install Dakota Digital stuff in more than one vehicle and had nothing but trouble with them. In my own opinion they are nothing short of junk I would not even install them in my in-laws cars.

10-15-2007, 01:20 AM	#10
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: Digital Air Management I personaaly like the new Air Lift system. t's w/o height control but do you realy need this. For 700 you have all you need and it's a fast system. I also like the ART stuff but it's a litte overpriced in my opinion. __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*

10-15-2007, 01:36 PM	#11
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Digital Air Management [QUOTE=gringoloco;2403720]Looks like nice stuff. $1500 with no pressure sensors though. Any experience with these? Yes!!! You don't want your system to be off of pressure. You want it to be based off of suspension location. These are the same systems ran on Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escaldes, Lincoln Towncars. These are ran in many cars stock. Accu Air has taken it to the next level. Call them up and talk to Dustin or Reno. They are suppose to be coming out with a new system that is suppose to be cheaper priced. I have installed 2 of there newest system and it is sweet. Blow's Air Ride away. I installed one in a 68 burb and a 99 tahoe. Both cars have lift on command start feature. You don't need to touch a thing when you start the car/truck. It will go right to your ride height and be with in a 1/8" every time. See if a pressure based system will do that.

10-17-2007, 09:40 AM	#12
azfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lodi ca Posts: 251	Re: Digital Air Management i purchased the new one from fbi and its sweet! only 150.00 you cant beet that!

10-18-2007, 09:53 AM	#13
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Digital Air Management http://www.*****************/DigitalA...entSystems.php What does the one for $476 do?

10-18-2007, 11:14 AM	#14
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Digital Air Management Dunno. I get an error when I click on it... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-18-2007, 12:39 PM	#16
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Digital Air Management third __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

10-18-2007, 01:00 PM	#17
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Digital Air Management Looks like it's the same as the $799 one next to it minus the valves. It is meant as an upgrade to an existing system. Here is the linky. Good deal it looks like from suicide doors. It's $625 directly from Airlift. Just gotta decide if I can live without height sensors... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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10-18-2007, 03:06 PM	#18
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Digital Air Management Seems like a good deal if you could live without them.

10-18-2007, 04:45 PM	#19
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: Digital Air Management That's what I mentioned above. All I can say is that I use this system and I love it. Additional features are leak test, voltmeter, button for pancake, button for saved ride height, button to raise all four corners, manual or autoatic use and so on. Here's a link of mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA7lSpPhuxI __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*

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