Ultimate Air is on its way!
06-24-2009, 06:21 PM
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Cool Slag, thanks.
redrockin7, if you go to the company site and click on 'Specs' at the top of the home page, you'll see a spreadsheet that approximates the practical lifespan of a bottle. The table is based on pounds change. Taking a 33x12.50 from 25 psi to 35 psi takes only ~20 seconds with a 10# bottle and I'll be able to do it on the order of 35 times(!) before needing a refill.
Translation: that's airing down (to where I'm comfortable) and going back to normal street pressure nine times on my 33x11.50-shod JK, or four times each x two vehicles. Good stuff for ten or twelve bucks a fill locally.
There are guys here on the board with far more ingenuity than I possess, successfully building their own systems. It's possible to source this stuff yourself and save a little money, but for such a nice, turn-key kit with a lifetime warranty, I don't think you're going to do a lot better than Ultimate Air.
redrockin7, if you go to the company site and click on 'Specs' at the top of the home page, you'll see a spreadsheet that approximates the practical lifespan of a bottle. The table is based on pounds change. Taking a 33x12.50 from 25 psi to 35 psi takes only ~20 seconds with a 10# bottle and I'll be able to do it on the order of 35 times(!) before needing a refill.
Translation: that's airing down (to where I'm comfortable) and going back to normal street pressure nine times on my 33x11.50-shod JK, or four times each x two vehicles. Good stuff for ten or twelve bucks a fill locally.
There are guys here on the board with far more ingenuity than I possess, successfully building their own systems. It's possible to source this stuff yourself and save a little money, but for such a nice, turn-key kit with a lifetime warranty, I don't think you're going to do a lot better than Ultimate Air.
06-27-2009, 01:48 PM
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I do like the Ultimate Air systems but my only concern is the temp. The site says "This product is not to be stored or used at temperatures above 120°F"
It easily reaches that here every day in the summer inside a vehicle. Has anyone with experience with these onboard C02 systems had any issues with the pressure relief valve in really hot weather?
It easily reaches that here every day in the summer inside a vehicle. Has anyone with experience with these onboard C02 systems had any issues with the pressure relief valve in really hot weather?
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06-28-2009, 06:16 AM
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I do like the Ultimate Air systems but my only concern is the temp. The site says "This product is not to be stored or used at temperatures above 120°F"
It easily reaches that here every day in the summer inside a vehicle. Has anyone with experience with these onboard C02 systems had any issues with the pressure relief valve in really hot weather?
It easily reaches that here every day in the summer inside a vehicle. Has anyone with experience with these onboard C02 systems had any issues with the pressure relief valve in really hot weather?
I would think some Moab masters would have some info about this,...?
07-01-2009, 10:42 AM
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UPDATE w/pics
Got my Ultimate-Air ten pound CO2 system installed today. Took a little monkeying around to find the right position for the bottle; it's a tight fit on a 2-door JK and there is a bend in the sport bar unlike the straight bar on the UnLtd. (I wanted to avoid taking up valuable storage space behind the rear seats so I opted for UA's aluminum bar clamps.)
I added a 24" piece of vinyl covered cable and a padlock to prevent an enterprising thief from walking away with my bottle. I intended on getting the pressed on cable ends for loops that would be more difficult to defeat, but these clamps with a dab of green Locktite on the screws will serve my purposes well enough. No, I won't be bombing around town with my bottle mounted all the time, but security is an issue I always consider.
I'm very happy with the product. I'm looking forward to using it on the trail, and I can't comment enough about the product knowledge and excellent after sale care I received from Ultimate-Air.
Got my Ultimate-Air ten pound CO2 system installed today. Took a little monkeying around to find the right position for the bottle; it's a tight fit on a 2-door JK and there is a bend in the sport bar unlike the straight bar on the UnLtd. (I wanted to avoid taking up valuable storage space behind the rear seats so I opted for UA's aluminum bar clamps.)
I added a 24" piece of vinyl covered cable and a padlock to prevent an enterprising thief from walking away with my bottle. I intended on getting the pressed on cable ends for loops that would be more difficult to defeat, but these clamps with a dab of green Locktite on the screws will serve my purposes well enough. No, I won't be bombing around town with my bottle mounted all the time, but security is an issue I always consider.
I'm very happy with the product. I'm looking forward to using it on the trail, and I can't comment enough about the product knowledge and excellent after sale care I received from Ultimate-Air.