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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Curious to see how everyone else has their valves/compressor/tank(s) setup.
Old Dec 4, 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)









Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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How loud are those valves with them placed inside like that? and why not mount under chassis?
Old Dec 5, 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..
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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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...
Old Dec 7, 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
Old Dec 8, 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.
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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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.
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Just got mine done yesterday. This is temporary until I get my subs


Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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I used mufflers on my drop valves makes a big difference
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Cool thread, mine was ghetto when i was on air lol
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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here's what mine looks like.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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any others?
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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My in-trunk setup. Got a false floor waiting to be installed..
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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*watches*
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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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
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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^ sweet setup
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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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!!!
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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where are your compressors mounted?
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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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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