Sorry guys, I didn't realize there were so many replies to this thread and sorry again it is taking so long to come together. Honestly, the extra time has allowed me to rethink/tweak a few things to make a great design even better.
I'll try to answer everyones questions:
Cant wait to see it!!! How soon?
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find all the parts I want at the same place, so I've had to get parts from 5 different places so far. It has taken much more time finding the right parts than I had figured. Could get allot of the parts at one place, but the overall price would suffer! Shouldn't be but another week or so. I'm hoping to have the new design compressor and Spider Ultimate prototype done by mid week next week.
eddie have a compressor that is about to go so let me know the price. and i'll test one for you. need it for the 95 i just bought about a month ago. jds353
The Adrenaline compressor/dryer with adjustable vent system, gauge and emergency fill valve will be $250+shipping. The Spider Ultimate should be approx. $150 more.(haven't crunched the numbers yet)
Eddie, that's fantastic!!! I don't mean to be pushy, but you mentioned other products as well. What might those goodies be???
Yes, several things around the corner. Some won't be released until after I make American Air Suspension an LLC.
1) One of the coolest things on my list to do is a
Suspension Alarm called the "COPPERHEAD".
"When you want it to hurt to steal your car!" If someone breaks into the car(even if they have a key), ALL the air will be quickly vented out of the system and after a certain amount of time has passed, the system will be shut down until the system is turned back on by the remote. In other words, no matter how hard they try, the system won't air back up. Owners that have driven a Mark VIII with no air in the system will know how much it hurts to drive it this way! BTW, the system could also be slammed BY REMOTE anytime.
2) After the Adrenaline compressor is done, and any/all bugs worked out, I'll start on a experimental version where the motor runs about double the speed of the a "Stock Adrenaline." I've played with this for awhile and honestly don't know if the piston & rod can handle the extra rpm's. (we'll find out) This design WILL REQUIRE more amps and must also have the next idea to function correctly.
3) Tougher, "old school" double relay system that doesn't require a PHD to diagnose. (can also be used with a stock Mark VIII compressor) With this design, you no longer are relying on the solid state relay to power the compressor. Haven’t worked all the bugs out yet, but the worst case scenario is that it MAY still require a good relay to "trigger" the new design relays, but the compressor would be supplied voltage by the new relays. My goal is to make it where the old relay is not needed....but I'll have to see how it works out.
4) This next toy could be combined with the suspension alarm, but also on the drawing board is a similar design to the Ray switch but only its operated by remote and can be easily disabled by the push of a button so the system works normally and height adjusted by the cars suspension module
Hurry Up I need a new Compressor! will it be Plug in Play in place of the Old Setup? I Really would Like my Ray Switch to Work, I cant Use it because of the Moisture Problem, it started to go down in the Front then Stops and the back Stays up High, Cant wait to See the outcome of the New Setup!
Yes, it'll be plug & play so to speak. The new designed Adrenaline compressor is to be mounted inverted, where the vent solenoid is higher, rather than the stock Mk 8 compressor that is the lowest point. The Adrenaline will come complete with the brackets and everything to bolt up with little to no modifications. The Spider Ultimate will also come with everything needed to install....as well as full color picture instructions.
The compressor itself shouldn't be any louder than the stock design. As far as how loud it is when it’s venting......that really depends on the owner. You can adjust it where it vents really fast/loud....or make it vent really slow and quiet.
BTW#1, even though I do know the Adrenaline is a tougher compressor with a tougher, more durable venting system, I do recommend using a Spider system to keep things clean & dry. I would be interested in finding someone with a known "really bad moisture" problem, so I'll know the Adrenalines' moisture limits.
BTW#2, the Spider Ultimate can ONLY be used with the Adrenaline compressor/dryer. It cannot be used on a stock Mark VIII compressor -OR- any other aftermarket compressor.
