Praxis pix
Praxis pix
Been a while since I attached any pix, here are a few showing the Praxis installation
ok ... they are too big, give me a couple minutes
ok ... they are too big, give me a couple minutes
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 22, 2003 at 09:08 AM.
Right front damper with air line & height sensor in bottom left of photo.
The red **** at the bottom of the strut is the damper adjustmen.
The red **** at the bottom of the strut is the damper adjustmen.
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 22, 2003 at 09:29 AM.
ok, here is a pic of the air lines going to the valve block that isn't all blotchy. The exhaust filter (the coil with the white-ish **** at the end in the fore ground) is pulled out of the fender well so it can be seen a lttle easier.
You can also see the air line connectors. They are a quick connect & are not mounted on the air lines. The air lines are cut square with a sharp knife & are just pushed into the the connector ... very convenient & quick. To remove the air line, a ring is pushed on & then the line can be easily pulled out unless there is pressure in the line. If the line is pressurized, then it takes a great deal more force to push the ring & pulling on the tubing to remove it.
You can also see the air line connectors. They are a quick connect & are not mounted on the air lines. The air lines are cut square with a sharp knife & are just pushed into the the connector ... very convenient & quick. To remove the air line, a ring is pushed on & then the line can be easily pulled out unless there is pressure in the line. If the line is pressurized, then it takes a great deal more force to push the ring & pulling on the tubing to remove it.
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 22, 2003 at 09:48 AM.
The 7 gallon air tank at the suggested location ... begging to be relocated to the spare tire wheel wheel. Although it doesn't quite fit with out raising the spare wheel well cover ~ 1/2".
Maybe something smaller, rounder, & aluminum ... haven't been able to find all 3 features in a different tank as yet. Smaller would cause the Praxis air compressor to run more often which should be considered. With the air compressor mounted in the left front wheel well, it can only be heard when the driver's door is open so noise is not such a big deal. The compressor is high quality, but I don't know if the Praxis warranty would cover it due to the extra cycling.
I have found an aluminum 7 gal. air tank.
Maybe something smaller, rounder, & aluminum ... haven't been able to find all 3 features in a different tank as yet. Smaller would cause the Praxis air compressor to run more often which should be considered. With the air compressor mounted in the left front wheel well, it can only be heard when the driver's door is open so noise is not such a big deal. The compressor is high quality, but I don't know if the Praxis warranty would cover it due to the extra cycling.
I have found an aluminum 7 gal. air tank.
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 22, 2003 at 01:11 PM.
The control unit is tucked into the right rear fender well. It actually shares the mount with the existing antenna amp (didn't know the car had one until this actually).
lol ... just seeing if anyone was interested.
Today is a pretty cloudy day, but the camera has a flash so the close-in shots weren't affected much. Tomorrow is suppose to be sunny so I can show the 3 hts & stand a yard stick up next to the car. Someplace I have a remote flash. I'll get that out tonight & it will help fill in light like in the wheel wells so you have something a little better than black tires against dark backgrounds ... on a black car.
Changing levels takes only a few seconds. If I can get coordinated enough I will try to get a couple of short videos of the car changing heights. It is so-o-o much fun.
The dampers definitely absorb road noise. As far as handling, I put a Stoptech BBK on at the same time & had to "bed" the brakes in. Nosing down when slamming on the new bakes, especially at track height was just about gone. That was done at Track Ht., but still with the Touring stiffness. Since the dampers are progressinve, the difference in ride is readily apparent when just dropping the car from Touring Ht. to Track Ht. while keeping the dampers set to Touring, in other words.
Adjusting to Track stiffness ... be on a smooth road ... you are glued to curves. I have been able to play only a little as it has been raining here lately all the time.
It is pretty easy to recalibrate the system to other heights or setups. I priced 2 ton hydraulic jacks at Advance Auto Parts at about $10 each. Normally I would never consider such puny jacks, but since you are using 3, need to set the height pretty close, & don't get under the car at all while calibrating they ought to do well.
During calibration you push a button switch, that is on a short length of cable off the Praxis ECU, after you have adjusted the jacks for each of the 3 setups.
Today is a pretty cloudy day, but the camera has a flash so the close-in shots weren't affected much. Tomorrow is suppose to be sunny so I can show the 3 hts & stand a yard stick up next to the car. Someplace I have a remote flash. I'll get that out tonight & it will help fill in light like in the wheel wells so you have something a little better than black tires against dark backgrounds ... on a black car.
Changing levels takes only a few seconds. If I can get coordinated enough I will try to get a couple of short videos of the car changing heights. It is so-o-o much fun.
The dampers definitely absorb road noise. As far as handling, I put a Stoptech BBK on at the same time & had to "bed" the brakes in. Nosing down when slamming on the new bakes, especially at track height was just about gone. That was done at Track Ht., but still with the Touring stiffness. Since the dampers are progressinve, the difference in ride is readily apparent when just dropping the car from Touring Ht. to Track Ht. while keeping the dampers set to Touring, in other words.
Adjusting to Track stiffness ... be on a smooth road ... you are glued to curves. I have been able to play only a little as it has been raining here lately all the time.
It is pretty easy to recalibrate the system to other heights or setups. I priced 2 ton hydraulic jacks at Advance Auto Parts at about $10 each. Normally I would never consider such puny jacks, but since you are using 3, need to set the height pretty close, & don't get under the car at all while calibrating they ought to do well.
During calibration you push a button switch, that is on a short length of cable off the Praxis ECU, after you have adjusted the jacks for each of the 3 setups.
Originally posted by djerickd
slam that thing down and take some pics!
slam that thing down and take some pics!
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 25, 2003 at 08:23 AM.
... and for reference, what we all started with. At least the height, those are Stoptechs tucked in there & Enkei Senecas
Last edited by PsiStar; Sep 25, 2003 at 08:38 AM.
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Looks like you're ready for the One Lap of America race! Any luck finding another air tank? I'm thinking a 7-10 gallon capacity "donut" would be perfect.
What suspension mode to you drive in?
What suspension mode to you drive in?