Alex Raptor Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PaoloMaraziti said: So, summarizing the best setup you’d suggest is 1. apex valves for deflation (don’t have ) 2. twin ARB compressor , maybe with the digital pressure gauge (I have a twin portable now with tank) 2. I am lost about the hoses and all-wheels-at-once … clarification pls ! Hi, the 4 in 1 refers to the ability to deflate or inflate four tires at once, there are several brands available or it is possible to make one yourself with parts from amazon, a picture will explain it better, but 4 tire valves and a central hub to allow air into all 4 at the same time or out at the same time. the device connects directly to your compressor, this is where a powerful compressor is important as it will be working continuously for a longer time. You need to have a 100pc duty compressor such as the ARB mentioned a lot in this post for this work effectively. Duty refers to the amount of time the compressor can run without overheating and cutting off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgear Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 I have been toying with the simultaneous inflation for all 4 tyres. How do you guys manage all the hoses post usage. Even with one hose, I find it difficult to manage 😅 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lorenzo Candelpergher Posted May 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 So, after some thinking, investigation with @Carnity members and reading through this thread, I got my Apex Valves and I must say they are incredibly fast. The engineer in me, however, never rests, so the first thing I did was a proper before / after time comparison with the aid of my professional stopwatch operator, my son Miki, to see how serious were the multiple claims I had read. Here it is.. Test on Apex Valves done on single BFGoodrich 255/75R17 A/T KM2 tire: Deflation time (from 35psi to 9psi including fine pressure tuning and cap removal / reinstatement) - normal valve: 90" - Apex valve: 30" Result: Apex 200% faster Inflation time (from 9 psi to 35psi including cap removal/reinstatement and pressure fine tuning) - normal valve: 95" - Apex valve: 70" Result: Apex 35% faster Conclusions: (i.e. how to justify my next mod to my wife): I will sleep 4 more minutes before every morning drive and get home 1'40" earlier after every drive. Considering I do approx. 100 drives per year, assuming a lifespan of these valves of at least 2 years, I'll be saving in total almost 10h/year, at a cost of 35 AED/h .. That is, of course, unless I get wider tires, which would increase the above benefits proportionally.. 😂😂😂 1 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisham Masaad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said: So, after some thinking, investigation with @Carnity members and reading through this thread, I got my Apex Valves and I must say they are incredibly fast. The engineer in me, however, never rests, so the first thing I did was a proper before / after time comparison with the aid of my professional stopwatch operator, my son Miki, to see how serious were the multiple claims I had read. Here it is.. Test on Apex Valves done on single BFGoodrich 255/75R17 A/T KM2 tire: Deflation time (from 35psi to 9psi including fine pressure tuning and cap removal / reinstatement) - normal valve: 90" - Apex valve: 30" Result: Apex 200% faster Inflation time (from 9 psi to 35psi including cap removal/reinstatement and pressure fine tuning) - normal valve: 95" - Apex valve: 70" Result: Apex 35% faster Conclusions: (i.e. how to justify my next mod to my wife): I will sleep 4 more minutes before every morning drive and get home 1'40" earlier after every drive. Considering I do approx. 100 drives per year, assuming a lifespan of these valves of at least 2 years, I'll be saving in total almost 10h/year, at a cost of 35 AED/h .. That is, of course, unless I get wider tires, which would increase the above benefits proportionally.. 😂😂😂 I didn't know what to say @Lorenzo Candelpergherexcept 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and congratulations 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisham Masaad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, PaoloMaraziti said: Hi @Hisham Masaad, how your piping works ? e.g. I understand that you have valves closer to each tyre so to run short hoses ? Yes @Paolo Pellegriniconnections are made to each tire. With a small hose I connect to the tire. Through the mobile App you put the target pressure. Till target pressure reach, the app will give an alarm...... and that's it😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisham Masaad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 minute ago, PaoloMaraziti said: Thanks @Hisham Masaad (note, I am not Paolo P, but Paolo M ) , can you suggest who did the piping work ? Apologies @PaoloMarazitimade by Ramy Auto Al Qouz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisham Masaad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, PaoloMaraziti said: no worries and many thanks @Hisham Masaad, it looks like a great idea. Net ARB compressor and pressure control system app, piping, 4 short hoses .... and maybe a fridge to sip the cold beverage inside the cool car while the system does its job ! yes, to be honest this is my next project. A fridge. The problem I am not finding small fridge to set between the seats. 🥲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) @Hisham Masaad @PaoloMaraziti I purchased a Dometic Fridge that I have set in the middle seat at the back. It’s easily accessible from the front however I do have disproportionally long arms? It’s designed to be held down by the seat belt and stays nicely in place having driven with it for 4 drives now. It doesn’t cool heavily and my experince is endure the drinks are already cold … then the fridge works great keeping it that way! (Maintains -20 vs interior temp) I have seen online someone install a Prada Centre console fridge but I felt it looked too large and may get in the way when driving (elbows). Edited May 29, 2021 by Niki 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisham Masaad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, Niki said: @Hisham Masaad @PaoloMaraziti I purchased a Dometic Fridge that I have set in the middle seat at the back. It’s easily accessible from the front however I do have disproportionally long arms? It’s designed to be held down by the seat belt and stays nicely in place having driven with it for 4 drives now. It doesn’t cool heavily and my experince is endure the drinks are already cold … then the fridge works great keeping it that way! (Maintains -20 vs interior temp) I have seen online someone install a Prada Centre console fridge but I felt it looked too large and may get in the way when driving (elbows). Many thanks @Nikifor the advise. Yes, Ive seen it in ACE, keeping it as an option, till I check others. Today I saw ARB posting on instagram as well, which I am planning to visit them today 👍🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Candelpergher Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, PaoloMaraziti said: Anybody got issues with APEX valves and TPMS ? I am going install them but my current TPMS is attached to the old valves, so it won’t work anymore (used only to trigger a low pressure warning light on the dashboard) I have a FJ Cruiser It will work. The TPMS sensor is removed from the stock valves and connected to the Apex ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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