Lexus LS430 - Trunk make over

If you have seen Gio's car you know it's stunning. Pretty much everything down to the small details flows with the car except the trunk.  The initial air set-up was hidden and when shown it looked much like the basement in your house where you kept the door closed and nobody ever went in there, afraid of what they might find.

Well, I had the opportunity to update and make this "basement" shine. The entire system was ripped out and resurfaced with trunk carpet to clean up what was about to go back in. The previous metal floor frame was used to support the 2 new 3 gallon aluminum tanks that were painted and striped to match the interior.  The Accuair management was displayed a little bit more proudly also  on the frame. Most of the airlines and wires were tucked away bringing full focus on the tanks, compressors and management.

The sub box was also updated with discarding the tired 90's look of fleck stone paint and brighten up with the Vanilla paint.

The amp racks were left. The initial install had blue led's to illuminate the plexi glass. The color clashed with the aqua striping used on the car so magic was preformed and viola! We have color matched lighting now that better compliments the car.

The owner has future plans for this car so be on the look out of updated pics and progress.

Before 

Picture of Interior for reference to show you the flow in to the trunk.

Air Bagging Audi S5-Black Pearl ( Accuair + Airlift )

Nothing sexier than a roar of an European V8, now put it on the ground with bags and you have a winning combo.

The car rides amazing and performs out standing with the stance now set using Airlift and Accuair.

Starting off with a Audi B6/B7 Kit from Airlift some slight modifications were made to fit the Audi A5/S5 platform. Thanks To Jesse (Formerly with Airlift, now with Accuair) for the insight on what it would take to get this kit to work.

The height adjustment is controlled using Accuair's E-level. Finished with a nickel plated controller, it fits nicely in the console or the drivers lap allowing to adjust ride height on the fly.

The management, 3 gallon tank, and Viair 400c's was mounted in the spare tire and battery compartment using metal brackets that were fabricated to hold everything in it's place.

•Universal Accuair Control pods

These pods house the Accuair Controller and can be molded or custom mounted in many locations. 

Avalaible in small or large.

 Large

Approx. 10in.x4in.
$35

Small

Approx. 6in.x4.5in.
$25

*Modification required

Air bagging a BMW E46 Vert-(Accuiar+Airlift)

Sacrilegious? Maybe, but who cares.

I am sure the hardcore BMW owners are balling their fist screaming at the monitor right now but I am glad I got the chance to bag this nice E46.

Starting off with Airlift universal struts for the front, brackets and mounts were fabricated making it a complete bolt in.

The rear was a little bit more simple using Airlifts new VW R32 bag.  It fell right into place with no hassles. Once the bags were mounted, the task of mounting the Accuair E-level arms were next. The front was simple but the rear proved to be a challenge with limited mounting points and tire and wheel clearance. Once the determined placement was desired everything else fell into place.

The management is controlled using Accuair's E-level w/ rocker switch. The switch was mounted under the armrest for easy access but discreet visibility. Using a Viair 444c and a 3 gallon black anodized aluminum tank allowed little space to be used in the trunk area.

I can honestly say that this car is the best riding bagged car I have done so far and handles amazing!

Dorbritz Designs-Biggest build yet.

2011 was an incredible year for us at Dorbritz Designs.  With the explosion of the air ride scene, we were afforded the opportunity to work on some of the most influential automobiles.  Needless to say, we are extremely thankful for the support and dedication.  From offering retail products, to simple installs, to over-the-top custom air struts, we had our hands in some incredible cars and it was a truly memorable year with the final tally coming in at 22 air ride builds.  However, with this influx of cars to be built, comes the necessity for increased space.  ENTER: The Kustom Shoppe.

2011 ended on a promising note with Leo's Coffee and Cream Mk4 GTi, but the biggest build of the year was yet to be tackled.  Dorbritz Designs has now moved to a larger location providing us with the opportunity to do more for all of you.  However, this was no simple pack and move ordeal.  The Kustom Shoppe began as a skeleton, to say the least.  Days upon days of hard work allowed us to complete the daunting task of creating a shop environment that screamed "Dorbritz Designs"!  Completing the shop gave us confidence that 2012 will be an even better year.  We're looking forward to bigger and better builds, and to provide you all with the satisfaction and quality service you deserve.  Thank you all for allowing us to reach this point, we could not have completed this without your help.

This was the starting point.  The idea of a finished product was merely a fleeting thought.  After many long days and late nights, the shop turned into a build in itself!

The transformation is complete.  A few simple tasks remain, but for the most part, it feels like our own now.  The teal adds some vibrancy which is intensified by a few tube style lights.  In addition, the floor was coated in epoxy with teal and grey flakes to add traction and provide an easy surface to clean, and lay on!

When you walk in the front door, you're greeted by familiar products.  A Dorbritz Designs D-Cup display accompanied by a Rotiform BLQ, a Vossen Wheels LookBook, and Accuair banner and pamphlets all welcome you. 

The Eos tucks away nicely in the spacious bay.

The workbench was made to accomodate any job.  There's a carpeted space for delicate items, a wooden area for drilling and sanding, and a metal spot for welding, grinding and jobs that require force.  Not to mention storage space allows for organization and quick retrieval.

Drew Dorbritz - Founder and Owner of Dorbritz Designs with his VW Eos which you are probably familiar with.

Thank you all for your continued support as we bring you products and services that we are extremely proud to share with you all.  We'd like to remind you we carry an array of products and provide services, so do not hesitate to contact us with questions.  Maybe your vehicle can be the next great build to come out of the Kustom Shoppe.

Air bagging a MK4 GTI-Coffee and Cream (Accuair E-level+Airlift)

" I like my sugar with coffee and cream! "

I don't think the Beastie Boys could have said it any better.

To know Leo and this car when it was originally Silverstone in color, you knew it was hardcore. Leo drove the GTI lower static than most people aired out and with aggressive offsets.

Well that finally did a number on the paint and Leo felt it was time for a color change. The car was completely resprayed in Quicksand color code from Toyota's FJ line. The paint was sprayed out by Pat of Pats Paint Werks in Baytown Texas, near Houston who did an amazing job with the color change. 

Pat's also treated the Image wheels to a respray as well in a BMW Sepang bronze to compliment the fresh creaminess of the paint. 

Once it was done it was time to prevent the paint from getting burnt. Leo opted for the Accuair E-level w/ control pad and manifold. The black anodized control pad was nestled in an abs molded pod fixated where the armrest use to occupy. The air was supplied by using dual Viair 400c filling the dual 3 gallon tanks painted in Toyota's Sandstorm to compliment the exterior of the car. Holding the tanks in place was Accuair EXO mount color matched to the car. Hardlines were then used to tie the two tanks together and painted Sepang Bronze as well. The AN black anodized fittings were then used to offer a tight seal and add contrast to the creamy colors. 

Airlift XL front struts help bring the fenders closer to the tire as well as Airlift performance bags for the rear. One of the obstacles to overcome was allowing the MK4 to still run the Masontech great plates. To do this the rear nipple was cut off and a nut was welded approx. an inch further away from the original mounting point on the frame. The stud in the top bracket was then replaced with a longer threaded rod to reach the nut allowing the bracket to screw in place. This allowed proper alignment and clearance for the sleeve style bag.

This was the last build of the year and I think it capped off an amazing year of builds.

Photos by D. Tek