Electronically adjusted suspension kits, do they exist?

[Skooter]

Alright stick with my guys I know how stupid this might sound.

Are there any adjustable suspension kits out there that can adjust the ride height electronically? In other words having an electronic gauge or switch inside the car that you can use to adjust the ride height while driving/parked. I'm curious as to what a mod like that would be like, I can imagine it'd be very expensive.

If they're common what are some of the brands or manufacturers that sell them or would it take a lot of custom work? If I'm not mistaken some of the newer BMW's and Mercedes have something like this, just wondering if it's possible as an aftermarket mod.

Cheers.

[youngxlos]

no

[CelicaBigginer]

Air bags or air ride suspension :shrugs:

[v3bahumut]

Nothing electronic, but a hydraulic or air ride suspension will do that.

There aren't any Celica specific kits I'm aware of.

[CelicaBigginer]

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/partdetails/K_Sport/Suspension/Suspension_Kits/Airtech_Pro_Air/15005

Scroll down and you'll find the celica kit.

[Skooter]

Yeah I figured air bags or a hydraulic suspension would be about the closest you could get, just curious and figured I'd ask.

[Boosted2.0]

Tein makes electronic dampening control for some of their suspension components.

I'm moving this to suspension and handling.

[c3ll]

but as far as i know those suspensions lack of any performance at all, and are even worse than stock handling,... only looks and some functionality (parking on higher surfaces, going trough big bumps and such .... )IMO

[v3bahumut]

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/part..._Pro_Air/15005

Scroll down and you'll find the celica kit.

....I paid less for my turbo kit :AF:

[Skooter]

....I paid less for my turbo kit :AF:

LOL yeah I saw that link and had to raise my jaw....Thats steep even for a full kit like that.

At the risk of sounding ricey, I'm not really looking for better performing suspension as to a more convenient way to drop my Celica. I want to lower my GT-S but the thing is roads around here are super uneven and some pretty good steep inclines and drops I can easily see scraping the underside if I got it dropped... I was simply curious if there is anything at all that could drop my celica but pick it up when im approaching a big speed bump or drastic change in angle.

I guess its wishful thinking that there would be something like that out there haha. In that case I suppose it'd be better just to leave mine at stock height?:confused:

Thanks for the input so far guys, keep the advice and suggestions coming.

[aprcelica]

Actually, there is an elecronically controlled ride height for JDM items, compatible for performance suspension like C-One, TEIn etc... but as with all things JDM its $$$$$

[DANZZT231]

Air Runner
http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/toyota

Even Prius have one.

[aprcelica]

Hmmmmmmmmmm, it was mentioned earlier that air bags n kits run abound but the question was about electronically controlled kits :bang:

[VVTI1.8]

what about the tein kit? it has the motors on the mounts and it lowers or rises, and stiffens the ride to your like with the control.

[aprcelica]

EDFC for TEIN P/U controls damper, but not RIDE HEIGHT. Thats the trick :eek:

[edg3h_91]

just dont drop it too much.. and might want to invest in a underbody metal thingy (forgot the name) with a decent drop and some good vision and driving scraping can be kept to a minimum

[aprcelica]

Yeah, My APR sits 3/4 off the ground and as much of a challenge as it is to maneuver even speed bumps :o: way worth it!

[Skooter]

Air Runner
http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/toyota

I think I want to avoid having to go to air bag kits and that kind of thing. If I'm not mistaken those kits give you individual suspension and height per wheel which I'm not too comfortable with. Isn't there a good chance even if I raise and lower all 4 wheels at the same time that after awhile the heights could eventually become unbalanced?

Actually, there is an elecronically controlled ride height for JDM items, compatible for performance suspension like C-One, TEIn etc... but as with all things JDM its $$$$$

That's more what I'm looking for, sort of a 3rd party height controller that you install in an aftermarket suspension kit. If i could find one that is convenient enough I'd be willing to pay a pretty penny for it. Any links or brand names to point me in the right direction?

Tein makes electronic dampening control for some of their suspension components.
what about the tein kit? it has the motors on the mounts and it lowers or rises, and stiffens the ride to your like with the control.
EDFC for TEIN P/U controls damper, but not RIDE HEIGHT. Thats the trick

So far the TEIN kit I was looking at only had electronic control over the dampening, stiffness and not the ride height. Are we all pretty much thinking of the same kit or are there multiple TEIN kits with electronic interfaces?
Like I said I know very little about suspension so I'm trying to sponge as much knowledge as I can get.

just dont drop it too much.. and might want to invest in a underbody metal thingy (forgot the name) with a decent drop and some good vision and driving scraping can be kept to a minimum
Yeah, My APR sits 3/4 off the ground and as much of a challenge as it is to maneuver even speed bumps way worth it!

Yeah If all else fails I might just give it a slight drop with some kind of reinforcement underneath. I'm sure I could eventually get the feel of it and know where and how to get to places, just don't really want to have to limit the amount of places my celica can go.

Keep the suggestions coming, any links or brand names will help a lot with my research. Regardless of the price tag I just want to search my options and take it from there. Thanks guys!
Cheers.

[aprcelica]

http://www.topsecretjpn.com/products/roberuta.jpg

Front starts at $3500, does not fit all aftermarkets but for the JDM fan, it does fit C-One and TEIN :gap:

[WakeRider]

what the hell kit is that????

also I have the TEIN EDFC and it is only compatiable with the Tein SS w/ pillow ball mounts.. It will only adjust ride stiffness and ride height. I would be interested in the ride height adjustment aftermarket attachement that will fit the Tein... Frank care to explain more about that kit you posted a pic to or atleast a link =)

[c3ll]

WakeRider look at the properties of the image posted by him:
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/products/roberuta.jpg ...

[aprcelica]

WakeRider look at the properties of the image posted by him:
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/products/roberuta.jpg ...

:laughs: ^ You still just got the pic. Those are Roberuta Cup Kits. They are Fully Electronic Height Adjustable Kits for Many JDM Suspension (including TEIN). For the fron, its $3500, Rear $2500 and the key fob $1500. What else you want to know :shrugs: Hand Built by top secret, the source of all magic in and out of Japan :thumbup:

[Dragon Racing]

KW automotive has something like that for their suspension kits.

They call it KW HLS (Hydraulic Lift System)

http://kw-suspension.com/en/30_Products/21_KW_HLS/index.php

Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u92ucshOEVw

[Soo__Fuego]

not sure about the kw kit but the roberuta is only made to raise the car for a while to clear bumps and what not, after about an hour they dont hold the air and will drop back down, not made to drive around like that, just to lift the car to clear things, but its too expensive

[aprcelica]

not sure about the kw kit but the roberuta is only made to raise the car for a while to clear bumps and what not, after about an hour they dont hold the air and will drop back down, not made to drive around like that, just to lift the car to clear things, but its too expensive

:confused: Air, Its advertised as electronic... and yes it is expensive.

[Soo__Fuego]

yes, how else do u think these type of kits work?:laugh: .... even in the pic u posted the tank and compressor are right there :faint:

if u look closely u can see the air line on the side
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/252000-252999/252370_186_full.jpg

i have a drawing some where if u wanna see, lemme know if u want it so i can look for my usb card

[Skooter]

Yeah the options that are available seem to be very expensive but my ears are still open... I'm up in the west coast of Canada so god knows how accessible any of this **** is to begin with. Definitely be doing some more research so anything you guys can suggest it's appreciated. I'm noting and bookmarking all the stuff mentioned, keep it coming.

Cheers.

[WakeRider]

that KW looks promising. Would like to see a price for it though. also looks like it can be mated to just about any suspension

[Skooter]

that KW looks promising. Would like to see a price for it though. also looks like it can be mated to just about any suspension

Yeah I looked through the site and couldn't see a price tag anywhere:shrugs:
Seeing as they advertise it with Porsche's and R8's..... I doubt it'll be reasonably priced....

Here's a question. If I'm wanting to have a kit to adjust the height of my car momentarily for speed bumps or sharp inclines, would I need to get it set up on the front and rear suspension? or could it work with just the front?

[WakeRider]

Here's a question. If I'm wanting to have a kit to adjust the height of my car momentarily for speed bumps or sharp inclines, would I need to get it set up on the front and rear suspension? or could it work with just the front?

I would do both...

[Skooter]

Yeah thats what I figured, thanks WakeRider.