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Old 12-04-2007, 06:46 AM
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Curious to see how everyone else has their valves/compressor/tank(s) setup.
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Old 12-04-2007, 06:17 PM
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Here's mine (sorry bout the crappy pics, I only have my camera phone with me today)









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How loud are those valves with them placed inside like that? and why not mount under chassis?
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Old 12-05-2007, 03:57 AM
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It seems like the release valves are plumbed to the outside of the car in those pics. Very clean, wish my setup was that compact..
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Originally Posted by Just1n
How loud are those valves with them placed inside like that? and why not mount under chassis?
They aren't loud at all. As cloin said, the exhaust valves are routed out under the car. You just hear them clicking while they are active. The compressor (which is mounted under the chassis BTW) is about the only thing I hear.

And I didn't mount everything under the chassis because I don't have the distinct advantage of living within driving distance of Randode. It was all I could do to make the false floor and keep it as clean as I did. If only we could all do Randode-quality work...
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Old 12-07-2007, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Just1n
How loud are those valves with them placed inside like that? and why not mount under chassis?
like he said all yo can hear is the solonoid clicking, the exhaust hose is run outside. i have mine set that same way.....for now we cant all be lucky enough to live in the desert and not have to deal with the winter weather and such
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Old 12-08-2007, 03:29 AM
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Dont get me wrong. The install is clean as hell. Im a AZ native and have no idea what its like to live in cold climates. I guess the valves wouldnt do well with snow all over them.
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i have all my stuff under the car and i live in CO and it is snowing here, so that means my valves are frozen right now. but its not bad, yu just have to always remember to leave the car up over night.
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Just got mine done yesterday. This is temporary until I get my subs


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Old 12-08-2007, 10:41 PM
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I used mufflers on my drop valves makes a big difference
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Old 12-08-2007, 10:52 PM
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Cool thread, mine was ghetto when i was on air lol
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here's what mine looks like.
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any others?
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My in-trunk setup. Got a false floor waiting to be installed..
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Originally Posted by cloin54


My in-trunk setup. Got a false floor waiting to be installed..
Thats a damn good idea. I like it
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^ sweet setup
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Originally Posted by cloin54


My in-trunk setup. Got a false floor waiting to be installed..
great idea!!! and you'll keep a usable trunk space!!!
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where are your compressors mounted?
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Originally Posted by cloin54


My in-trunk setup. Got a false floor waiting to be installed..
that from hamads?
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