Date:         Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:02:56 -0700
Reply-To:     "Buettner, Peter" <PGB@DOLBY.COM>
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From:         "Buettner, Peter" <PGB@DOLBY.COM>
Subject:      FW: AirLift group purchase complete?
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I received this feedback and thought is would be interesting to others who
consider this system.

Thanks Budd!

Peter

-----Original Message-----
From: Budd Premack [mailto:bpremack@wavetech.net]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 9:27 PM
To: Buettner, Peter
Subject: Re: AirLift group purchase complete?


Peter,

Just a quick update to tell you that the air springs have been installed on
my Syncro in the simplest fashion, without the compressor and gauge (which
will be added later).
The installation was very direct and fast, taking less than two hours, with
the air hose taps hidden behind the license plate.

The results were literally a seat-of-the-pants improvement when set to 20
psi initially.
A test drive on a curvy road indicated greater sway resistance on curves.
It was harder to determine other improvements in lateral stability.
However, on a 700 mile trip with some strong cross winds, the van seemed
less buffeted, especially when being passed upwind by semis on two lane
roads.

My conclusion is that the improvement in lateral stability is noticeable
under all of the typical troublesome conditions.  I have not yet had any
heavy loads in order to test the load carrying capabilities of the air
springs.  I do know enough to be very happy with the initial results, and
expect to feel even better once I can fine tune on the fly with the onboard
compressor and dual controls.

What responses have you had from any of the others involved in this
purchase?

Budd Premack
86 Syncro (and a host of others)
Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters)