Low Clearance problems

azn370z · 08-09-2011, 04:29 PM

I would use something like this if I was scrapping. But there are other variations of the ramp.

J and K Curb Ramps Home Page

doublea2527 · 08-09-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I would use something like this if I was scrapping. But there are other variations of the ramp.

J and K Curb Ramps Home Page

I am about to get those. **** yeah! My driveway is raised 6 inches higher than the street.

yaheard · 08-09-2011, 04:33 PM

I will look into those curb ramps. I dont know why we have a steep driveway. its ours and one other that is like that on the culdisac. I already go really really slow and hit it at an angle for in and back up. Makes me think it was there before and somehow on the look around I missed it

6MT · 08-09-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yaheard

Just looking at my Z and the driveway and no matter how I work it still scrapes the black plastic underneath. One wrong way and I would assume paint scuffs are coming. I was wondering if there is anyway to combat this other than parking on the street *gasp*, or if it has happened anything you can do to fix it?

Looking to see what you guys do with the low clearance!

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Nissan 370z! That scrape on the black plastic air dam is a right of passage. If you don't have a scrape, you shouldn't be driving the car

onzedge · 08-09-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Nissan 370z! That scrape on the black plastic air dam is a right of passage. If you don't have a scrape, you shouldn't be driving the car

vividracing · 08-09-2011, 04:50 PM

Angles are very important. If you absolutely can't take it at an angle, just grit your teeth and go slow. There's also rubber ramps like someone posted. I talked to the people from Bridjit at SEMA last year and they assured me that they've never heard of an HOA complaint because of their product, if that matters to you.

Bridjit Curb Ramps - The No Jar To Your Car Curb Solution

Until you're as low as Calvin, you're not havin' problems!

More photos here: Calvin's 370z Journal

BeachZTT · 08-09-2011, 04:54 PM

Yep, Calvin is loooow. Friend of mine has the Bridjit and bolted them down so they don't walk away. They work to fill in gutter dip but may not be as effective with a driveway like mine that is just steep off of the street.

vividracing · 08-09-2011, 04:56 PM

Oh, and watch this video. This kid has some serious tactics for dealing with his driveway.

Codys 92 Miata - drift plus more on Vimeo

tjlazer · 08-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Got tired of scraping my new Nismo fascia! It sits lower than base, and I am dropped on Swifts, so there was no other way. Was using some 2X6's before...

Bridjit rolling curb ramps! Picked them up in person since they are local. Saved on shipping.

onzedge · 08-09-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Got tired of scraping my new Nismo fascia! It sits lower than base, and I am dropped on Swifts, so there was no other way. Was using some 2X6's before...

Bridjit rolling curb ramps! Picked them up in person since they are local. Saved on shipping.

I am thinking about getting these. Do you worry about people stealing them?

BeachZTT · 08-09-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am thinking about getting these. Do you worry about people stealing them?

edge- my buddy drilled holes in the concrete and used anchors to bolt his down so they didn't get "lost".

onzedge · 08-10-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

edge- my buddy drilled holes in the concrete and used anchors to bolt his down so they didn't get "lost".

That is what I figured I would have to do. Thanks for validating.

hdskull · 08-09-2011, 06:31 PM

The black plastic scrapes because it's there to tell you when you might actually scrape the bumper. I've scraped that multiple times, but never the actual painted parts. I'm lowered on swifts as well.

and LOL @ the miata hahaha

yaheard · 08-09-2011, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah I have scraped the black but just noticed the paint was scraped about 6 inches to the right of the black thing. Ill have to check into one of those things for the end of the driveway

tjlazer · 08-09-2011, 11:05 PM

Nope, they weight like 150 lbs and are bolted together. The company told me to date nobody has stolen them.

08-09-2011, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I would use something like this if I was scrapping. But there are other variations of the ramp. J and K Curb Ramps Home Page __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 40	Angles are very important. If you absolutely can't take it at an angle, just grit your teeth and go slow. There's also rubber ramps like someone posted. I talked to the people from Bridjit at SEMA last year and they assured me that they've never heard of an HOA complaint because of their product, if that matters to you. Bridjit Curb Ramps - The No Jar To Your Car Curb Solution Until you're as low as Calvin, you're not havin' problems! More photos here: Calvin's 370z Journal __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-09-2011, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Yep, Calvin is loooow. Friend of mine has the Bridjit and bolted them down so they don't walk away. They work to fill in gutter dip but may not be as effective with a driveway like mine that is just steep off of the street. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-09-2011, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 40	Oh, and watch this video. This kid has some serious tactics for dealing with his driveway. Codys 92 Miata - drift plus more on Vimeo __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-09-2011, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Got tired of scraping my new Nismo fascia! It sits lower than base, and I am dropped on Swifts, so there was no other way. Was using some 2X6's before... Bridjit rolling curb ramps! Picked them up in person since they are local. Saved on shipping. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

08-09-2011, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	I will look into those curb ramps. I dont know why we have a steep driveway. its ours and one other that is like that on the culdisac. I already go really really slow and hit it at an angle for in and back up. Makes me think it was there before and somehow on the look around I missed it

08-09-2011, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	The black plastic scrapes because it's there to tell you when you might actually scrape the bumper. I've scraped that multiple times, but never the actual painted parts. I'm lowered on swifts as well. and LOL @ the miata hahaha __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3 Last edited by hdskull; 08-09-2011 at 06:33 PM.

08-09-2011, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys. Yeah I have scraped the black but just noticed the paint was scraped about 6 inches to the right of the black thing. Ill have to check into one of those things for the end of the driveway

08-09-2011, 11:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Nope, they weight like 150 lbs and are bolted together. The company told me to date nobody has stolen them. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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