Airlift BMW E30 3-Series Performance Air Ride System : 75573 / 75673 AP Manual/3S/3P/3H

Since its first release in 1982, the world’s automotive press and aficionados alike have been celebrating the classic BMW. Ever since then, the E30 has seen all kinds of modifications: everything from V8 swaps to full-on custom builds…this platform has pretty much seen it all. After all, it’s hard to beat a small, lightweight rear wheel drive car for the ultimate fun factor!

You know your Bimmer was born to succeed everywhere, from idling in the executive parking lot to shredding curves on back roads—but instead of shredding curves, you’re shedding tears over the factory stock height. The E30?s love of wheel gap makes all the wrong first impressions. Since we believe wheel gap is one of those things that you can get too much of, our ALP engineers took on the task of putting the E30 chassis way closer to the pavement than any BMW engineer would have ever thought possible.

You know your BMW corners the market in luxury performance…but how would you like to corner the turns on the racetrack just as well?

Air Lift Performance has the very solution you need, with an adjustable performance air spring suspension kit—available now for your BMW E30 3-Series.

Before you think this kit is just about going low, you should know we test all of our kits on the track, with the goal of delivering the best most versatile way to lower your BMW without compromise. We realize there are several different ways to slam your E30 to get the look and performance you crave, but do you really want to give up ride quality or scrape everywhere you drive?

For the front kit, we mated a smooth-riding, double-bellows air spring to our 30-level damping adjustable, monotube, threaded body strut, giving you 5.1 inches of drop. The look is topped off with adjustable camber plates made of T6061 red anodized aluminum that utilize a high-quality spherical bearing. Since Bimmer engineers never thought their executive car would see this kind of drop, they didn’t leave the suspension very mod-friendly…so some fabrication work is required. Similar to most aftermarket suspension systems, this is a weld-in kit that requires high-quality welding capabilities. This kit asks that you weld the outside perimeter of the lower mount to the hub. Unless you are highly confident in your welding skills, we recommend turning the installation over to a professional.

The rear is a much more install-friendly design. We simply replace the factory coil spring with a double-bellows air spring, giving you a 5.6-inch drop. To keep the rear from bouncing down the road, we use 30-level damping adjustable, monotube, threaded body shocks. With black chromed shock bodies and bright red accents, these shocks look just as sharp as they function. And there’s no welding necessary for this kit—just check out the Air Lift Performance instruction manuals and have basic hand tools nearby to complete installation.

Altogether, what you’re getting is a suspension that you can enjoy on a daily basis, with the ability to hit the track or your favorite twisty road with just a push of a button and twist of the damping knob. Don’t let the thought of air suspension scare you—not only is our suspension 14 pounds lighter than OEM, but our proven technology delivers a suspension that performs on par with high end coil-overs. We provide you with detailed instruction manuals, to help you with a smooth install. If you do happen to have any questions during your install, our tech department is one of the best in the business!

As the leader in air suspension products for over 60 years, Air Lift is committed to delivering quality parts that last. To ensure longevity for the customer, the key suspension components have been tested on a durability rig for over one million cycles, which equates to 100,000 miles. With a one-year, unlimited- mileage warranty—not to mention the Air Lift Performance reputation for great customer service and technical support— you can purchase this kit with peace of mind. Ditch those coils and get to a new level of low.

Model Fitment:

1982-1993 BMW 3-Series (E30) Models with 51mm diameter front struts (except 325ix)

***NOTE: Weld-in front application, No front swaybar mount for M3 models.

Installation Details:

*Modifications Req. Front: Weld front strut lower mount to factory hub assembly
*Modifications Req. Rear: Minor trimming of coil spring locator

Kit Features FRONT: *Drop = 129mm/5.1?

*Compact double bellows air springs

*30-way damping adjustment

*Threaded body struts

*Monotube construction

Kit Features REAR:

*Drop = 142mm/5.6?
*Compact double bellows air springs
*30-way damping adjustment
*Threaded body shocks
*Monotube construction
Included with Each Kit:

*Pair of threaded body air-over struts with 30-level damping adjustment
*1/4? & 3/8? PTC fittings
*All mounting hardware
*Detailed instruction manual
*Air Lift’s 1-year warranty and excellent customer support

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Air Lift Performance 4-Way Manual Air Management System

Economical, simple and accurate control for all 4 wheels
Great for use with gauge and pillar pods
The system provides a maximum pressure of 200 psi
Features a VIAIR 100% duty cycle 16444 Compressor
1/4 air line for accurate and smooth adjustment
Attractive stainless steel switch plate

This Kit Includes:

Viair 444C Chrome Continuous Duty Compressor (200psi)
4 Gallon Raw Aluminum Tank
Air Line
Two Dual-Needle Pressure Gauges
4 Paddle Valves
Air Fittings
Air Line Cutter
Everything needed for installation!

AIRLIFT 3S ENTRY LEVEL DIGITAL

The Airlift Performance 3S is a standalone, customizable air management system is built on the same foundation and tested with the same rigor as our premium 3H and 3P systems. Designed at the intersection of on point pricing, quality and customization, 3S is the optimal entry-level air management system for everything from tuner cars to hot rods. You the builder can get low, on YOUR terms, by rolling with the FREE APP ANDROID / IOSfor customizing 3S with YOUR choice of compatible controller.

These Kits Include:

3S Valve Block

Basic Wire Harness

Standard APP for IOS / Android

Choice of Tank w/ Fittings kit

Viair 444 Compressor

Air Lines

1/4th or 3/8th line Choice

Self Purge Water Trap

Optional Hand Controller Port

READ MORE HERE!

AIRLIFT 3S FUNCTIONS

Airlift 3P:

We asked ourselves: what would the ultimate air suspension be like? How would it combine an easy-to-use, reliable, and feature-rich system with powerful technology and beautiful design? Air Lift Performance 3P is the result of three years of development and testing. It is the most advanced product we have ever created.

Air Lift Performance 3P combines pressure-based control with the ability to add ride-height sensing technology with the upgrade to height sensors. While both types of air management have been utilized before, this is the first product to harness the benefits of both systems – instantly improving suspension control, performance, and vehicle ride flexibility.

This Kit Includes:

3H/3P digital controller
Integrated ECU + manifold
Advanced electrical wiring harness
60 ft. of 1/4th or 3/8th
Auto-draining inline water filter
All wiring, fuses, hardware, etc. required for installation
Your choice of lightweight aluminum air tank in raw or polished finish
All required tank fittings for installation
VIAIR 444C Air Compressor

2 YEAR WARRANTY 

Airlift 3H:

We asked ourselves: what would the ultimate air suspension be like? How would it combine an easy-to-use, reliable, and feature-rich system with powerful technology and beautiful design? Air Lift Performance 3H is the result of three years of development and testing. It is the most advanced product we have ever created.

Air Lift Performance 3H combines pressure-based control with ride-height sensing technology. While both types of air management have been utilized before, this is the first product to harness the benefits of both systems – instantly improving suspension control, performance, and vehicle ride flexibility.

This Kit Includes:

3H/3P digital controller
Integrated ECU + manifold
Advanced electrical wiring harness
4 height sensors with wiring and mounting hardware
60 ft. of 1/4th or 3/8th air line
Auto-draining inline water filter
All wiring, fuses, hardware, etc. required for installation
Your choice of lightweight aluminum air tank in raw or polished finish
All required tank fittings for installation
VIAIR 444C Air Compressor

2 YEAR WARRANTY