To drop or not to drop

eastwest2300 · 03-05-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I think the Ark has pretty low clearance as well... I remember Eastwest complaining about scraping on stock height on his way to one of the meets.

Dude, usually theres no problems scraping, its the damn roads more than anything else, Im just really cautious with the potholes and the unevenness of the roads.

eastwest2300 · 03-05-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

Just kidding ! I am only worried about my driveway ... it be fairly steep.

Its all good dude.. I'll be the guinea pig.

ZCarMan · 03-05-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Coworker had a decent idea, attach an aluminum can to simulate the lowest point and drive around for a week or two and should be able to gauge the results from that. Will look silly with the can for a bit but it should give me a decent idea of scraping or not. Also thought about going back to AAM to see if they can raise the exhaust up a bit.

Thats the first thought that came to my mind, to call AAM and ask them if they can raise it any. That might be a potential solution.

PapoZalsa · 03-05-2012, 08:12 PM

I did a suttle drop with the TEIN'S a got from Masa and I have the F.I. CBE that hangs low. Just have to be careful.

eastwest2300 · 03-05-2012, 10:47 PM

Careful is definitely the key word..

Cristobal09 · 03-06-2012, 07:34 AM

I look at it this way, is it really worth it to slow down to 5-10 mph over a train track or speed bump? Make extreme angles to get into driveways or inclines, and always be constantly worrying about a pothole or deviance in the road? Fortunately I have the Gemini which has 3 more inches of clearance so I dont have to worry about it as much. But with that exhaust, id spend your money on something else.

andre12031948 · 03-06-2012, 08:14 AM

Trouble free life?

Masa · 03-06-2012, 08:16 AM

I've honestly never had any issues yet. The stupid front black splitter scrapes on anything but my F.I. has yet to touch the ground lol.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-06-2012, 09:10 AM

I guess it depends on how the roads are on your daily commute and how your driveway is. My car is even lower than just the swift drop because I got lower profile tires and I only have scraping issues with driveways and it's always the bottom of my front bumper (and now my front lip) that gets scraped. My exhaust does have more clearance than yours though. I'm definitely going to get some taller tires next time so I can get some more ground clearance.

PapoZalsa · 03-06-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I've honestly never had any issues yet. The stupid front black splitter scrapes on anything but my F.I. has yet to touch the ground lol.

eastwest2300 · 03-06-2012, 08:39 PM

man, just drive it dude, if it scrapes, it scrapes, its a done deal..you cant take it back.. haha. Just keep on rolling.. and let it ride.

4r3s · 03-07-2012, 08:28 AM

I think I'm going to wait on this one. I ordered the 40th anniversary Z's BBK for my car the other day so I'm going to install those and see how I feel about the wheel gap at that point with my advans. 3" clearance and going lower is asking for trouble I think.

4r3s · 03-07-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

man, just drive it dude, if it scrapes, it scrapes, its a done deal..you cant take it back.. haha. Just keep on rolling.. and let it ride.

I just have fears of the exhaust can catching a pot hole or some debris and me driving off without any exhaust anymore. that would be a mess I don't want to deal with.

eastwest2300 · 03-07-2012, 08:34 AM

I hear ya on that bro..good luck man. keep us posted.

supersic58 · 03-07-2012, 04:19 PM

The more times we mention Maryland's road conditions the more we give Owe Malley another reason to put his hand in our pockets.

shhhhhh. wink wink. the roads are fine (nevermind I don't take my bike out on them because the suspension can't keep the tires on the roads).

03-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I did a suttle drop with the TEIN'S a got from Masa and I have the F.I. CBE that hangs low. Just have to be careful. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-05-2012, 10:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Careful is definitely the key word.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

03-06-2012, 07:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3371	I look at it this way, is it really worth it to slow down to 5-10 mph over a train track or speed bump? Make extreme angles to get into driveways or inclines, and always be constantly worrying about a pothole or deviance in the road? Fortunately I have the Gemini which has 3 more inches of clearance so I dont have to worry about it as much. But with that exhaust, id spend your money on something else. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

03-06-2012, 08:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I've honestly never had any issues yet. The stupid front black splitter scrapes on anything but my F.I. has yet to touch the ground lol. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

03-06-2012, 09:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I guess it depends on how the roads are on your daily commute and how your driveway is. My car is even lower than just the swift drop because I got lower profile tires and I only have scraping issues with driveways and it's always the bottom of my front bumper (and now my front lip) that gets scraped. My exhaust does have more clearance than yours though. I'm definitely going to get some taller tires next time so I can get some more ground clearance. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

03-06-2012, 08:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	Trouble free life?

03-06-2012, 08:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	man, just drive it dude, if it scrapes, it scrapes, its a done deal..you cant take it back.. haha. Just keep on rolling.. and let it ride. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

03-07-2012, 08:28 AM	#27 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	I think I'm going to wait on this one. I ordered the 40th anniversary Z's BBK for my car the other day so I'm going to install those and see how I feel about the wheel gap at that point with my advans. 3" clearance and going lower is asking for trouble I think.

03-07-2012, 08:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I hear ya on that bro..good luck man. keep us posted. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

03-07-2012, 04:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
supersic58 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Owe Malley, MD Posts: 79 Drives: MB 370z 6MT Rep Power: 13	The more times we mention Maryland's road conditions the more we give Owe Malley another reason to put his hand in our pockets. shhhhhh. wink wink. the roads are fine (nevermind I don't take my bike out on them because the suspension can't keep the tires on the roads). __________________ RIP Marco Simoncelli #58

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