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Old Aug 25, 2021 | 09:15 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 06:16 AM
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I'm going to install the compressor kit in my 90. The install video doesn't look too bad. I have a heavy Smittybilt portable that works well with gator clips on the battery but I have limited space in the 90 and have to remember to pack it every time I go off road. The deflate ability sounds useful.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DefXBill
I'm going to install the compressor kit in my 90. The install video doesn't look too bad. I have a heavy Smittybilt portable that works well with gator clips on the battery but I have limited space in the 90 and have to remember to pack it every time I go off road. The deflate ability sounds useful.
What is the best price you have found on one?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 02:54 PM
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$995.53 in stock @ my Grapevine, Tx dealer.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 03:20 PM
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That seems like a lot of money considering a good Viair portable is $150-200. I'd love the convenience of the install, but the $800+ difference plus install effort would make it very hard to justify.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 03:21 PM
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That seems like a lot of money considering a good Viair portable is $150-200. I'd love the convenience of the install, but the $800+ difference plus install effort would make it very hard to justify.
its not a plug and play install either. not worth it for now.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 03:26 PM
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A good thing to find at a pull your own parts place in a few years time
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DefXBill
$995.53 in stock @ my Grapevine, Tx dealer.
FWIW you can search the part number and find it cheaper than the full retail price that your dealer provided. Shipping cost is about $40 due to the size and weight. You might also be able to get your dealer to price match or atleast drop their price some.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sblvro
its not a plug and play install either. not worth it for now.
it’s 1% of my vehicle cost.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Moretti
FWIW you can search the part number and find it cheaper than the full retail price that your dealer provided. Shipping cost is about $40 due to the size and weight. You might also be able to get your dealer to price match or atleast drop their price some.
my Porsche dealer gives me 10% off on parts, not the case with local JLR dealers.
 
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