Reinstate SLS

**Tins** · 19th March 2021, 10:14 AM

As a part of my project to bring my D2 back to life I am considering reinstating the SLS. I really regret removing it in the first place, but I was sick of returning to the car and finding it on it's bump stops, and I didn't know about forums back then.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure I can get the springs from Mario, and I'll find the 2" spacers somewhere, but I have two questions:
Can someone remind me of the person who does compressor kits? Mine is still there, but it has done nothing for ten years.
And, is it possible to use the remote from the higher end models on my car?
I know I'll need a Nanocom to switch it back on.
TIA

**shack** · 19th March 2021, 11:27 AM

Bagpipingandy is one

**Tins** · 19th March 2021, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by shack

Bagpipingandy is one

He's the one I was looking for. Thanks.

**simonmelb** · 19th March 2021, 12:10 PM

Make sure you extend the air inlet from behind the LH tail light I think, to inside the vehicle to keep dust and water from entering the compressor.

And only use Genuine or OEM air springs which are Contitech.

**Tins** · 19th March 2021, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by simonmelb

Make sure you extend the air inlet from behind the LH tail light I think, to inside the vehicle to keep dust and water from entering the compressor.

Thanks. The rear interior is currently out, so I'll do that now, wether I go ahead or not.

Originally Posted by simonmelb

And only use Genuine or OEM air springs which are Contitech.

Pretty sure they are what Mario sells.

**V8Ian** · 19th March 2021, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Tins

Thanks. The rear interior is currently out, so I'll do that now, wether I go ahead or not.

Pretty sure they are what Mario sells.

IIRC, Mario sells them and Dunlop, another quality product.

**Lemo** · 20th March 2021, 06:04 AM

If you go ahead get this kit Air suspension compressor cylinder repair kit - wabco compressor | eBay it has the cylinder head part of the compressor as well....
Won't regret going back to bags...
Lemo

**Tins** · 20th March 2021, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Lemo

Won't regret going back to bags...
Lemo

Yeah. In hindsight it was the second worst decision I've made about this car.

Not talking about the worst one

**gofer** · 20th March 2021, 11:49 AM

rebuilt mine a few years back using " bagpipingandy " works well. while doing rebuild i fitted isolating valves and "t" pieces to the rear airlines. ran extra lines to back bumper. "in theory " if compressor dies , i can isolate it and fill airbags from bumper fittings. haven't had to use it yet , touch wood :-))) pete .

**Tins** · 20th March 2021, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by gofer

rebuilt mine a few years back using " bagpipingandy " works well. while doing rebuild i fitted isolating valves and "t" pieces to the rear airlines. ran extra lines to back bumper. "in theory " if compressor dies , i can isolate it and fill airbags from bumper fittings. haven't had to use it yet , touch wood :-))) pete .

Hmm. I have two Schrader valves next to the tow bar to inflate/deflate the helper airbags I installed when I fitted the coils. Perhaps I should leave them there...

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