S8 Air suspension build

[71camaro]

Well, the plates are punched and cut, so here they are:



In the meantime I decided to build my trunk setup. I cut out a piece of medium density fibreboard first to fit the spare tire well. I then carpeted both sides in an effort to quiet it and to make it somewhat attractive:



Note that the center bore is cut at an angle to match the taper of the spare tire well.

Now I'm placing everything where the spare would normally be in order to keep most of the setup hidden. The tank will be partially visible in the trunk. I initially placed everything like this:




Now that looked good but I realized that it would require running air lines directly into the dual exhaust I'm building. That's no good. I settled on this:



Before everyone asks about all the wiring run all over the place, I'll be taping it or running it through conduit and using some sort of straps or something to keep it professional looking. But, other than grounds and power off the battery, the trunk portion is completely wired. I have to run the controller harness to the front and I have to run the level sensors, But I'll wait to have them placed to do that.

Here is the manual that includes wiring diagrams. I won't begin to think I can explain it here. I can give suggestions as to where to wire in the portions of the harness that need to go to existing wiring in the car. Page 4 in particular.

http://www.accuairsuspension.com/pro...S4-TPAD_25.pdf

Switched power (labeled IGN_12V) I ran to switched power for my amp, which itself is run from switched power on the Bose amplifier.

Headlights (labeled Headlights) I ran to the grey w/red stripe wire running to the right side tail lamp. That is on the headlight switch. It allows dimming of the controller pad when headlights illuminate.

Grounds I am grouping and running to the negative battery terminal.

I look to have the rear brackets welded tomorrow, and front struts arrive tomorrow as well. I MIGHT have the bags on tomorrow, with level sensors following. I will have the wiring more presentable tomorrow. I'll also need to build a platform to mount the tank onto. I'll paint it black for now, but I plan on having a cover sewn in the same leather as my seats (caramel).