Questions about the Z

370zcoupe · 07-01-2009, 04:51 PM

I currently drive an 04 G35 coupe and im in the market for a new 370. I have driven the 370 a few times and love it. However, I have been looking everywhere to try and find the height of the vehicle from the ground to the front chin spoiler.

The reason im looking is because my drive way is elevated and has a 4-8 inch lip at the front. My G goes up perfectly without any problems. I dont want to buy the car if its going to scrape every time I go up. I was just wondering if anyone knew the difference between the two cars in height....

Thanks

FricFrac · 07-01-2009, 06:36 PM

Sorry not the greatest pic but here is my friend's '07 G35 beside my 370Z. I'd have to take the measuring tape to both of them. I really don't have to much grief at all - in fact I'm not worried about dropping it an inch - it probably better than my old 280ZX was.... I don't drag my rear pipes either... on top of that the front lip is abs plastic or something and very forgiving...

Oh and here is a pic with the front lip...

370zcoupe · 07-01-2009, 07:15 PM

thanks for the pics. By looking at the pics it is easy to see that the 370 is lower than the G but its difficult to tell by how much. I also know the car is alot shorter than the G too. I dont know if that will make any difference.

I will probably have to try and pull it up at an angle....

azn370z · 07-01-2009, 07:16 PM

You really shouldn't have any problems if you remove the black spoiler and thing infront of the wheels.

370zcoupe · 07-01-2009, 07:20 PM

ya true but I really dont want to have to do that. Looks like I will just have to take one of the test drives home to put it to the test

import111 · 07-01-2009, 07:21 PM

My 370Z is lowered probably more than 1 inch. You just need to go up and down curbs and an extreme angle and you will be fine.

Silhouette · 07-01-2009, 07:22 PM

The 370z's minimum ground clearance is 4.84". I had a similar problem as well. We have a Jaguar XK convertible in the garage, with our high angled driveway. It BARELY makes it in (entering the driveway at an extreme angle), as its minimum clearance is 4.7". If that Jag can get in, the 370z has to be able to, too. Good luck with yours.

FricFrac · 07-01-2009, 07:25 PM

I just measured mine - its 5" at the lowest part of the black lip (which is only on the Sports IIRC) and the forward mud flaps are 3.5" but they are back quite a bit and while I have touched in a very steap driveway with the front lip the mud flaps didn't appear to touch....

FricFrac · 07-01-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

You really shouldn't have any problems if you remove the black spoiler and thing infront of the wheels.

There really is no need to remove the front lip.... if its that extreme you need a 4x4

370zcoupe · 07-01-2009, 08:05 PM

hahah thanks for all the help!!!! I think if I do take a good angle I will be fine. Either that or Im just going to have to park in the street.

SoCal 370Z · 07-01-2009, 08:15 PM

If you order the Sport package you receive an additional chin spoiler that makes it lower. On the 370Zs I have seen nearly everyone scrape the additional chin spoiler, and some owners have even reported pulling out the end piece of the additional spoiler (it has two tabs on each end that pop into place). I didn't install the additional chin spoiler as a standard parking bumper just barely clears when parking if you happen to misjudge how close you are to the parking bumper, and it will even catch a bit on some parking bumpers.

Mike · 07-01-2009, 08:54 PM

you really need to know the ground clearance and the distance from the low point to the front wheels to compare to the G. its the angle, not the actual height, or at least both that will be a factor. I would measure mine for you, but its lowered.

07-01-2009, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
370zcoupe Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 4 Drives: 04 G35 coupe Rep Power: 15	Questions about the Z I currently drive an 04 G35 coupe and im in the market for a new 370. I have driven the 370 a few times and love it. However, I have been looking everywhere to try and find the height of the vehicle from the ground to the front chin spoiler. The reason im looking is because my drive way is elevated and has a 4-8 inch lip at the front. My G goes up perfectly without any problems. I dont want to buy the car if its going to scrape every time I go up. I was just wondering if anyone knew the difference between the two cars in height.... Thanks

07-01-2009, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Sorry not the greatest pic but here is my friend's '07 G35 beside my 370Z. I'd have to take the measuring tape to both of them. I really don't have to much grief at all - in fact I'm not worried about dropping it an inch - it probably better than my old 280ZX was.... I don't drag my rear pipes either... on top of that the front lip is abs plastic or something and very forgiving... Oh and here is a pic with the front lip... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	You really shouldn't have any problems if you remove the black spoiler and thing infront of the wheels. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-01-2009, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I just measured mine - its 5" at the lowest part of the black lip (which is only on the Sports IIRC) and the forward mud flaps are 3.5" but they are back quite a bit and while I have touched in a very steap driveway with the front lip the mud flaps didn't appear to touch.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-01-2009, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	If you order the Sport package you receive an additional chin spoiler that makes it lower. On the 370Zs I have seen nearly everyone scrape the additional chin spoiler, and some owners have even reported pulling out the end piece of the additional spoiler (it has two tabs on each end that pop into place). I didn't install the additional chin spoiler as a standard parking bumper just barely clears when parking if you happen to misjudge how close you are to the parking bumper, and it will even catch a bit on some parking bumpers. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

07-01-2009, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zcoupe Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 4 Drives: 04 G35 coupe Rep Power: 15	thanks for the pics. By looking at the pics it is easy to see that the 370 is lower than the G but its difficult to tell by how much. I also know the car is alot shorter than the G too. I dont know if that will make any difference. I will probably have to try and pull it up at an angle....

07-01-2009, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
370zcoupe Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 4 Drives: 04 G35 coupe Rep Power: 15	ya true but I really dont want to have to do that. Looks like I will just have to take one of the test drives home to put it to the test

07-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	My 370Z is lowered probably more than 1 inch. You just need to go up and down curbs and an extreme angle and you will be fine.

07-01-2009, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Silhouette Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the fastlane Posts: 36 Drives: BMW 330xi Rep Power: 15	The 370z's minimum ground clearance is 4.84". I had a similar problem as well. We have a Jaguar XK convertible in the garage, with our high angled driveway. It BARELY makes it in (entering the driveway at an extreme angle), as its minimum clearance is 4.7". If that Jag can get in, the 370z has to be able to, too. Good luck with yours.

07-01-2009, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zcoupe Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 4 Drives: 04 G35 coupe Rep Power: 15	hahah thanks for all the help!!!! I think if I do take a good angle I will be fine. Either that or Im just going to have to park in the street.

07-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	you really need to know the ground clearance and the distance from the low point to the front wheels to compare to the G. its the angle, not the actual height, or at least both that will be a factor. I would measure mine for you, but its lowered. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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