Aaand I scratched it. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

InnerDragon10 · 04-28-2014, 01:53 PM

Pulled out of advance auto parts and the dip between the driveway and the street was a bit deeper than anticipated.

I got some minor road rash under the front lip on the left and right sides. You can't see anything at all but damnit I felt it when I ran my hand underneath to see how bad it was.

Trying to resist the urge to buy whatever plastic part I scratched... My poor baby!
Can't believe I did that after being so careful with parking it (i.e. the complete lack of visibility and yet-to-be-mastered feel for the size of the car has kept me cautious, resulting in numerous instances where I park, get out and check space left, and move up a bit more lol)

Duc_Z09 · 04-28-2014, 02:14 PM

For such a small car, it's almost impossible to know where all of the corners are. I've got some curb rash (mostly previous owners but some from me too) that I'm going to get fixed before too much longer. That and the crap paint on the front bumper...

thekinn · 04-28-2014, 02:44 PM

the only way to keep her perfect is to never drive.. and that would just blow. You popped her cherry... gotta happen sooner or later.

it sucks.. but .. that's just how it goes.

Zephon13 · 04-28-2014, 02:45 PM

The feels, bro... all the feels... At least you don't have a dented hood. I'm in the process of getting mine fixed up. I'm still getting over that. That plastic part is like $150 from Nissan, I've already looked into getting mine replaced.

Coming from driving an RSX Type-S it was a big adjustment as far as size. I was able to fit that car through spaces with inches on each side with no problem. No way in hell I'm going to try it with the Nismo though.

Jordo! · 04-28-2014, 03:34 PM

I've done it too. Touch up paint should suffice -- if it's that low on the side skirt it will not be noticeable.

Waiz · 04-28-2014, 04:04 PM

Only gets worse once you're lowered

I still clench my buttocks when I am leaving a steep driveway but have mastered the art of angling to prevent scraping

Limeybastard · 04-28-2014, 04:22 PM

I feel your pain, I backed out of my drive but the dip is pretty grim. I scrapped the lower right corner of my front bumper. I went under to check and I scrapped the paint off. WTF!

F**** floor control ditches and rains, I'd rather my house flood !

kenchan · 04-28-2014, 04:35 PM

ElVee · 04-28-2014, 04:49 PM

At least it's not noticable. But look at it this way: that particular sort of scrape is going to be inevitable.

Luciano13 · 04-28-2014, 05:16 PM

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU if you're upset about one scratch......just wait till the summer is over

Unless you're not planning to drive your Z any more

But yes... the first one hurts the most!!!

axmea? · 04-28-2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Only gets worse once you're lowered

I still clench my buttocks when I am leaving a steep driveway but have mastered the art of angling to prevent scraping

Total muscle control right there.

Seriously though, once you go even lower, you will feel the pain and learn how to clench your buttocks like Wais.

Limeybastard · 04-28-2014, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Total muscle control right there.

Seriously though, once you go even lower, you will feel the pain and learn how to clench your buttocks like Wais.

Which muscle are we talking about. ?

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DavidZ370 · 04-28-2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Which muscle are we talking about. ?

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you know uhhh... that one muscle you dont have

Waiz · 04-28-2014, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Total muscle control right there.

Seriously though, once you go even lower, you will feel the pain and learn how to clench your buttocks like Wais.

Freeway speed + lowered car with full aero + massive bump in road =

Limeybastard · 04-28-2014, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidZ370

you know uhhh... that one muscle you dont have

Anal ones ? :-)

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04-28-2014, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Aaand I scratched it. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Pulled out of advance auto parts and the dip between the driveway and the street was a bit deeper than anticipated. I got some minor road rash under the front lip on the left and right sides. You can't see anything at all but damnit I felt it when I ran my hand underneath to see how bad it was. Trying to resist the urge to buy whatever plastic part I scratched... My poor baby! Can't believe I did that after being so careful with parking it (i.e. the complete lack of visibility and yet-to-be-mastered feel for the size of the car has kept me cautious, resulting in numerous instances where I park, get out and check space left, and move up a bit more lol)

04-28-2014, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	For such a small car, it's almost impossible to know where all of the corners are. I've got some curb rash (mostly previous owners but some from me too) that I'm going to get fixed before too much longer. That and the crap paint on the front bumper... __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

04-28-2014, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 205 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6861	the only way to keep her perfect is to never drive.. and that would just blow. You popped her cherry... gotta happen sooner or later. it sucks.. but .. that's just how it goes. slam1918 and Limeybastard like this. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

04-28-2014, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	I've done it too. Touch up paint should suffice -- if it's that low on the side skirt it will not be noticeable. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

04-28-2014, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Only gets worse once you're lowered I still clench my buttocks when I am leaving a steep driveway but have mastered the art of angling to prevent scraping Zephon13 likes this.

04-28-2014, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zephon13 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 81 Drives: '11 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 11	The feels, bro... all the feels... At least you don't have a dented hood. I'm in the process of getting mine fixed up. I'm still getting over that. That plastic part is like $150 from Nissan, I've already looked into getting mine replaced. Coming from driving an RSX Type-S it was a big adjustment as far as size. I was able to fit that car through spaces with inches on each side with no problem. No way in hell I'm going to try it with the Nismo though.

04-28-2014, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	I feel your pain, I backed out of my drive but the dip is pretty grim. I scrapped the lower right corner of my front bumper. I went under to check and I scrapped the paint off. WTF! F**** floor control ditches and rains, I'd rather my house flood ! Drakonis GTR likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520

04-28-2014, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	At least it's not noticable. But look at it this way: that particular sort of scrape is going to be inevitable.

04-28-2014, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU if you're upset about one scratch......just wait till the summer is over Unless you're not planning to drive your Z any more But yes... the first one hurts the most!!! __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

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