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"Ray Switch" Now Available! Place your order here!

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Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE CONTACTING ME!

Guys, I've finally finished the design on the new and improved "Ray Switch" and I'm ready to start taking orders.

The first batch is going to take a little while because I'll need to order in all the supplies to build them. I'll need a minimum of 8 orders to cover the initial costs of supplies. I don't have spare money laying around to throw into these. So, I'm doing things exactly like Ray did, see below.

"Ray Switch" Process
Step 1: You place your order and I send you my paypal information.
Step 2: You send me your money through Paypal.
Step 3: I take the money you send me and order the parts to build your kit.
Step 4: I'll notify you of when your kit is done, to get your shipping address.

As of now, (April 18, 2008), the pricing is going to be the same as Ray's price.

$42.00 per kit with a link to installation instructions
$45.00 per kit with printed color installation instructions (ink costs money)

Also, Ray had some problems with people ordering the kits and expecting them to be there in a weeks time. Understand that I am doing this in my spare time, I have a full-time job and personal things that I like to go and do. I would say that you're looking at a minimum of 2-3 week turn around, that depends on availability of parts and ordering and shipping time for the parts to get to me, plus me building the kit and then shipping the kit to you. Notice I said minimum, it may take longer.

I'm not going to put up with much grief from anyone, if you can't wait, then don't order! I can't make it any simpler than that.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Sign me up.

I'm in either way but is this the kit that we have to start the car to raise the car or the one with the switch that will kick the compressor back on. Thanks.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich88LSC

Sign me up.

I'm in either way but is this the kit that we have to start the car to raise the car or the one with the switch that will kick the compressor back on. Thanks.

This kit is Ray's "Upgraded Kit", you just press the reset and the car airs itself back up as long as you're traveling under 35MPH. I will not make a kit that you have to open and close the door.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Nice man.

Where is everybody else?

Posted by: PIMPLINC

Done deal,
shoot me your paypal e-mail address.....
and no rush man
Adrian

Posted by: 98LSC32V

I'm in too, PM me your paypal.

Posted by: seanklsc

If this is the one you can adjust the ride height with, I'm in... if not I don't really have a use for it but I appreciate the effort

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanklsc

If this is the one you can adjust the ride height with, I'm in... if not I don't really have a use for it but I appreciate the effort

No you can drop the car and raise it back up to normal height, no trim adjustments.

Posted by: jbird97

I'm in, whats your paypal? PM it.

1 $42 kit please

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanklsc

If this is the one you can adjust the ride height with, I'm in... if not I don't really have a use for it but I appreciate the effort

Sean, I am planning on designing a kit that will give you manual control over the front and rear height, up and down on both, but it won't be as nice as the ASHAM8. The ASHAM8 gives you a display and adjusts the front and rear the same amount all at once. Mine will just allow you to drop or raise the fronts and drop or raise the rears independently. The ASHAM8 just fools the factory Suspension Control Module into thinking it's too high and the SCM vents air to lower the car or vice versa. My kit will also allow you to overfill the bags, although it would not be recommended. But like I said, I haven't started working on that design yet and it will be more expensive most likely.

Posted by: Ace

Sign me up! Ill take a 42 dollar once since I am cheap! haha

Posted by: jbird97

Bump, come on guys, he needs 8 to pay for initial cost, where did all the people go that said they were in during the development?

Posted by: Russo

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbird97

Bump, come on guys, he needs 8 to pay for initial cost, where did all the people go that said they were in during the development?

ask Geno, he'll tell you how this

works

Posted by: PIMPLINC

I agree..

well like any other run we will see....
or let me know & I will make up the difference and buy the other remaing spots just to get this run happening

Posted by: chickenviii

id buy one, but i got a "original" and i aint getting rid of it

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenviii

id buy one, but i got a "original" and i aint getting rid of it

Well then, you just need to buy another Mark VIII and then buy a kit from me, then you'll have an original and a new kit.

Posted by: Scorpio1118_2000

So let me get this rihgt, you can adjust the front and rear without restarting the car or doing the open/close thing with the doors?
how hard is it to install?

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpio1118_2000

So let me get this rihgt, you can adjust the front and rear without restarting the car or doing the open/close thing with the doors?
how hard is it to install?

No, you can bleed all of the air out of the system, slams the car on the ground and then you can reset the switch and the car goes back to normal factory stance. There is no in between adjustments, but yes this is all done without opening and closing the doors.

The other kit that I'm looking at building, will allow for front and rear adjustments without opening or closing the doors, but I haven't even started working on this one yet. It is has been thought up and should work in theory. But will need to be built and then tested.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

bump

Posted by: PIMPLINC

Yeah Double BUMP.... Where are all the people???

I feel the need to start investigating

Posted by: Dmaup

Man I really want one of these but, I lost my job and moneys kind of tight now

If i find something else in the next week or so I will order one.

Posted by: htrdlincoln98

Alright I'm in send me your info and I'll pay. BTW what kind and how big is the switch. I've got a lot already with everything else. Lookin to move what I got around shortly any info will help with the location.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by htrdlincoln98

Alright I'm in send me your info and I'll pay. BTW what kind and how big is the switch. I've got a lot already with everything else. Lookin to move what I got around shortly any info will help with the location.

Here are some pictures of the switch to give you an idea. This is the switch that is mounted near you, the actual "Ray Switch" itself is easily concealed to the right of the glove box under the dash. I've included a pic of that location also, it's the clear box in the middle.

That makes six orders guys, I might be able to get it going with that but one more would probably help. I'll let you guys know soon.

Posted by: PIMPLINC

ohh crap do you figure this will work with the asham8??? I can't see why not....
Either way I am buying one but yeah I gots to know now

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIMPLINC

ohh crap do you figure this will work with the asham8??? I can't see why not....
Either way I am buying one but yeah I gots to know now

Yes, it will work in conjunction with the asham8, the asham8 just tricks the factory system into thinking it is too high or too low, the "Ray Switch", completely bypasses the factory system. But why would you need it if you have an asham8, you should be able to lower the car with the asham8. But according to my reading of the asham8 install instructions, it says that the car will not respond to adjustments made while the car is moving. I'll do some research on that though. It says that it just takes a little while for the computer to respond to the adjustments, the reset function on the "Ray Switch" may speed up the process with the asham8.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Ok guys

Here is the list as of today of people wanting kits:

Rich88LSC
98LSC32V
jbird97
Ace
PIMPLINC
htrdlincoln98
Gambler

I have a couple other members that expressed interest in one of the other posts and I have PMed them to see if they're still interested. I will wait to hear back from them and then I will contact you all to start the ordering process.

If I missed someone, PM me and let me know!

Thanks alot guys

Posted by: PIMPLINC

no the ASHAM8 does not "DROP" the car it's lowest setting is like my sig pic even adjusting the pot switches..so that is why I wanted the switch to totally vent the bags, but my asham8 reacts instantly regardless of speed doing 140 on the highway it still adjusts so I dunno!
I was getting fed up with the bags & leaks so I bought the coil conversion, but sold it and bought new struts again! just to use Ray's switch and keep the asham8, but now I noticed that it is really nice to have the air ride when I am towing the bike trailer levels out nice!

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Took a cruise tonight, out of respect if you will, first cruise since I installed the kit. RIP Ray

Posted by: chickenviii

looks good!!!!

Posted by: Ace

alright sounds like a good plan! Ill be here waiting for it haha. I almost got the ASHAM8 kit but realized that it did not drop it all the way and I would never need to go higher then stock so whats the sense?

Posted by: Dmaup

Well things are all good so, I'll take one. PM me with your info and I will send over payment. I want the $45 one, feeling good today. lol

Posted by: jbird97

Yes that makes 8!

Looks really good, I'm excited now.

Posted by: nsjuice

I'm in all the way,

i'll be hitting adam up at the end of the week when i get paid.

thanks for the effort in contacting me.

Posted by: lincolnboy

who here talks to ray. i need to get ahold of him. i cant pm him.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

My friend, I'm sorry to tell you, but Ray passed away back in January.

Posted by: nsjuice

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Posted by: slickemhoundd

okay okay okay...... i know its irratating but i must ask personally.... the switch you have now only drops it completly and goes to stock. no stopping it midway? sorry for being irratating but im just a lil dumb when coming to comprehending things

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickemhoundd

okay okay okay...... i know its irratating but i must ask personally.... the switch you have now only drops it completly and goes to stock. no stopping it midway? sorry for being irratating but im just a lil dumb when coming to comprehending things

Two positions, either slammed or stock, no in between.

Posted by: PuReAnGeR

Is this easy to install for the non skilled? Just got a clean 95 MKIII that i want to drop...

Posted by: Goddard-MarkVIII

So if you drop it your pretty much letting all the air out of your shocks? Does it make the ride much stiffer and harsh over bumps?

Posted by: rays brother

I wouldnt recomend driving it lowered like that. But when I used to have my 93 mark viii I used to drive it lowered all the time. It seemed every time it came around for inspection i had to pay. The whole front end had to be replaced. Ill still do it once i get barney back cause i like the looks I get from people.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goddard-MarkVIII

So if you drop it your pretty much letting all the air out of your shocks? Does it make the ride much stiffer and harsh over bumps?

It lets all the air out of the air springs. Shocks are normal shocks. Like Rays bro said you shouldnt really be driving around like that. But if you did it would be much harsher because the suspension is completely compressed and the springs and shocks are not able to cushion the car from bumps.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuReAnGeR

Is this easy to install for the non skilled? Just got a clean 95 MKIII that i want to drop...

The Kit comes with a 15 page installation instructions, I've pretty much made it so a complete idiot could install it. All you need is basic hand tools to remove a couple panels, a pair of pliers, pair of wire cutters, and a crimping tool. Nothing too difficult about it.

Posted by: napoleon1072

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96hotrodlincoln

Is this for Mark 8s only?

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by napoleon1072

Is this for Mark 8s only?

As of now, yes, only for the Mark VIII's. What did you have in mind? I heard Ray was working on something similiar for the Conti's but I don't know if he ever produced it. We might be able to come up with something if that's what you're looking for. Just let me know.

Posted by: poniesviii

For some reason your teaser pics don't portray the car as being fully vented. That's about where mine vents upon shut off, or while I'm on the freeway. .. ?

Posted by: poniesviii

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

My friend, I don't know what to tell you, that's as low as it goes, I'm running all stock wheels and tires. The pictures were taken at night so it was hard to get a good one, I'll take some more once I get the car cleaned up a little. I'll also get some points of reference.

Posted by: napoleon1072

Quote:

Originally Posted by napoleon1072

Is this for Mark 8s only?

I have a 97 Conti, and I think having the car slammed when it's parked looks pretty sweet. I'd be kinda scared to mess up the bags or anything though

Posted by: jbird97

Got my switch in the mail, I'm looking to get it installed and get some pics up within the next few days.

Thanks again Adam.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Got mine too. Hoping to have time over the weekend to install it.

Posted by: tda13

To you guys installing the kit.

If your car is not sensor lowered do it. It is not required, but it takes some of the strain off the pump when raising the car back up and plus it looks really cool. This is something that Ray recommended as well. Believe me, once you have the kit installed, you will be raising it and lowering all time.

Do not drive the car slammed. I dont care what people say. Its hard on the car and repairs are big $$$.

Lets see some pics of your cars after the kit is installed.

T

Posted by: jbird97

Update, just got the switch installed, it took me 2 hours but thats because I didn't actually have a crimping tool, and ended up having to hard wire a couple wires instead of using the provided spades. It looks awesome, I'm gonna get it all put back together and head out to the local park and get some pictures.

Posted by: jbird97

Ok, got some pics. The car is dirty, I just got home from vacation yesterday and the switch was here waiting for me.

First are at normal height.

And dropped.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Muahahahahahahaha!

I've done it! I've created a monster!

Ok, so I recreated it, but it looks good man, real good!

Posted by: jbird97

Thanks, I love it. I don't know how you or Ray ever got this thing made. Electrical stuff confuses the crap out of me.

Oh by the way, the colors of my wires ended up all being the same as in your directions. Mines a 98.

Posted by: chickenviii

looks good jbird, good follow through 96, ill shoot you some diag's for a 97 conti.
*edit* ok well i cant attach photos in pm's so heres the diagrams

Posted by: Lux

I would like to purchase one of these kits, where do i send the money?

Thanks.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lux

I would like to purchase one of these kits, where do i send the money?

Thanks.

Send it to me with a $100 handling fee and I will get you one.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

Send 96hotrodlsc a pm and he will give you payment info

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich88LSC

Send 96hotrodlsc a pm and he will give you payment info

It's 96hotrodlincoln, thank you very much. I'm the one making these kits, I've been pretty slow getting these out so far because it's been a busy two months for me. I've been working on a couple here recently, not far from having them finished. So hang in there guys, they're coming, I promise.

Posted by: Rich88LSC

sorry I was close

Posted by: mark007

dont know if this has been asked or not, but can the ray's sswitched be used on a mark vii? and if so, can it be used to lower itself after an alarm has been set? down here we have alil problem of wrecker driver picking up cars for their thieving friends. just trying to make it alil more difficult to just roll in a winch a car up.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark007

dont know if this has been asked or not, but can the ray's sswitched be used on a mark vii? and if so, can it be used to lower itself after an alarm has been set? down here we have alil problem of wrecker driver picking up cars for their thieving friends. just trying to make it alil more difficult to just roll in a winch a car up.

Well, I can honestly say for sure, I suppose it would work but I would need to see some info regarding the air suspension on the Mark VII's. Probably need a wiring diagram of the suspension to know for sure how it would have to be wired up.

If anyone has this information and could provide me with it, I'd be more than happy to look into it for you.

Posted by: BigWaveDave

please send me your paypal info...My other email is davepenajr@yahoo.com if you need it

Posted by: warthog5

Somewhere I read that Ray's Brother was having a problem with dropping the rear. The nose would drop easy.

It was suggested that the switch had to be hit again for the rear but to no avail to Ray's Brother.

With that said he is my point. Can the car be just nosed down?

I did read where you said "Slammed or Raised".

I happen to like the rake look. I have a leak in the RF strut right now. New ones are on the way from American Air.

Here what she looks like after about 40min of sitting.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

you got one hell of a leak, yes it could be wired to just drop the nose, but it would take some adjusting to get it to not completely slam the nose on the ground.

Posted by: warthog5

Quote:

you got one hell of a leak

Yes I do. My fault too. Not thinking I put a wrench on the center stud on the strut on RF when I was changing the Upper control arm.

Don't do that!

I talked to Eddie at American Air about it and he suggested I pull it off and see if I can match up the outter most "O" ring and see if it will seal, but said if it's the lower "O" ring, then good luck with that.

So I just decided to replace them, as I've replaced everything else under the front end already.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

good looking car by the way, it's my cars twin, except for the sunroof and mud flaps.

Posted by: warthog5

Thank You. I'm trying to get her in shape. Mines a '98.

Mine will not stay looking like that all Pearl White. I kinda have a theme going with my stuff.

I like Black, but in Florida they just get Sooooo hot in the summer. So I do the sides in Black and the upper surfaces in White.

It started with my Custom Mako I built.
http://www.classicmako.com/projects/xshark/

So then I wanted my '94 F-150 to match.

Before: [Don't really have any good pix's from before]

After:

So I'm figuring on painting the Lincoln to match.

I didn't mean to derail the thread.

Email is warthog521@cox.net to make a order please.

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