Airbags on 2.5 cvt? Opinions? Comments? Advise?

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LonewolfGPs
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Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:08 pm
Car: 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 CVT

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Hey gang,
Quick background of location and Car.

i'm located in NYC so you know potholes a plenty.
Daily driver, like almost every single day.
Car '12 Altima Coupe 2.5 CVT "no speed for me :("
Upgrades/mods, Borla Catback exhaust, debadged, 20% tint on all window except the front.
Wheels 18x8.5/9.5 with 235/35-18 tires( I think that's right, just got them installed three days ago). stock height.

Ok so i got a 2.5 CVT coupe as a graduation present. (bye old hand me down jeep)
but again it's a cvt so being a fast "sport" car is out of the question so l said lets try to make this look like a nice luxury car like for car show and such.
Sooooooo i'm thinking airbags. I know the community is mostly for coilovers but i don't got the foundation (2.5 cvt) to try to make a performance car.

but what do you guys think? also, i have a few questions?
Anyone got experience with airbags in the northeast or anywhere? please share your experiences with them.
what are good brands? and what type of systems?
prices for the kits?
how much space did the tank take up in the trunk? is it better to have tank in the spare wheel well?

Any help would be great.
Thanks


seldomseen
Posts: 1308
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:40 am
Car: '12 Nissan Altima Coupe SR 3.5
'15 Lexus GS350 F Sport

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Go with the air suspension if you have the money to purchase and maintain a quality setup. An air setup is better suited to vehicles that are kept in warmer climates, but will function normally in the northeast as well. However, may experience some issues when the temperature drops to low teens and below zero. Coilovers are "okay" but will make your car drive rough/stiff, in addition to the common suspension noises that are associated with coilovers. Whereas, the air suspension will provide you a better balance in ride comfort and "performance", and simplified height management.


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