Aftermarket Springs and AAS?

djmtsu · 01-24-2010, 08:26 PM

The stock AAS is not crap. It was good for what it was, remember this is 20+ year old technology.

FWIW my AAS still works on a 140K chassis. The motors turn the valves, and the suspension firms up. Hit the button, and it feels a little smoother over bumps.

Sorry Max, but you seem to have a hatred for what it essentially an AGX or Tokico that only has 2 positions. It isn't that crappy. The AAS on my 626 worked great too, and it was 3 position!!

Regardless, you should replace the struts and springs at the same time. No reason to take it apart twice.

All you have to do is remove the assemblies as a whole. Buy new struts mounts, and put together the new struts/springs, then bolt them back into the chassis.

Then, go get an alignment.

infernosg · 01-24-2010, 08:31 PM

^^^ Yep, leaning more towards removing it now as I'm going to have to replace the struts anyway, and the stock replacements are all $200+ new. I could go with the Tokico Illumina's and still pay less and probably have a better suspension feel.

I figured the removal/intall would be the same as with any car, but what all is involved with removing the AAS system as a whole? IE, the ECU, wiring, switches, etc?

Max777 · 01-24-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

The stock AAS is not crap.

It's crap.

djmtsu · 01-24-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Max777

It's crap.

Alright, but all things being equal, I can hang with any combination of suspension on the Dragon.

Max777 · 01-25-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Alright, but all things being equal, I can hang with any combination of suspension on the Dragon.

That just means you might be a decent driver and can use the car better than a lesser driver with better suspension. Tires also play a big part in it, some Toyos will make any relic handle like it's new again, while a guy with stiff suspension and worn out all seasons wont be as fast.

01-24-2010, 08:26 PM	#1
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	The stock AAS is not crap. It was good for what it was, remember this is 20+ year old technology. FWIW my AAS still works on a 140K chassis. The motors turn the valves, and the suspension firms up. Hit the button, and it feels a little smoother over bumps. Sorry Max, but you seem to have a hatred for what it essentially an AGX or Tokico that only has 2 positions. It isn't that crappy. The AAS on my 626 worked great too, and it was 3 position!! Regardless, you should replace the struts and springs at the same time. No reason to take it apart twice. All you have to do is remove the assemblies as a whole. Buy new struts mounts, and put together the new struts/springs, then bolt them back into the chassis. Then, go get an alignment. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-24-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
infernosg IT'S ALIVE! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 811 Rep Power: 16	^^^ Yep, leaning more towards removing it now as I'm going to have to replace the struts anyway, and the stock replacements are all $200+ new. I could go with the Tokico Illumina's and still pay less and probably have a better suspension feel. I figured the removal/intall would be the same as with any car, but what all is involved with removing the AAS system as a whole? IE, the ECU, wiring, switches, etc? __________________ '86 Mazda RX-7 Base '79 Mazda RX-7 GS