To drop or not to drop

4r3s · 03-05-2012, 11:19 AM

I'm debating dropping the car on some swift springs. My current dilemma here is how low my exhaust hangs already. I've got about 3" clearance right now. Would you all lower the car or leave it as is considering this is my daily driver? I feel like I'm asking for trouble if I lower it.

Cristobal09 · 03-05-2012, 11:21 AM

I would stay away from it. I have the gemini, and during normal driving I dont scrape, but coming out of my driveway, unless I come in at a weird awkward angle, my exhaust scrapes.

I personally think your money would be better spent on some stillen sway bars, I notcied a LOT more difference in handling compared to the springs.

Masa · 03-05-2012, 02:41 PM

I've been dropped on Swifts and have the F.I. CBE and have never scraped at all even on speed bumps. Your AAM exhaust seems to hang really low though as I still have about 3 inches of clearance from the lowest point of the F.I.

In your case I would hesitate dropping unless you plan to replace your exhaust.

m4a1mustang · 03-05-2012, 02:43 PM

I wouldn't want to drop with that clearance.

Red__Zed · 03-05-2012, 02:48 PM

Drop it like it is hot

ZMan8 · 03-05-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I've been dropped on Swifts and have the F.I. CBE and have never scraped at all even on speed bumps. Your AAM exhaust seems to hang really low though as I still have about 3 inches of clearance from the lowest point of the F.I.

In your case I would hesitate dropping unless you plan to replace your exhaust.

Good to know as that is the combo I plan to have

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wouldn't want to drop with that clearance.

m4a1mustang · 03-05-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Drop it like it is hot

Then rip your exhaust off the car.

Red__Zed · 03-05-2012, 03:05 PM

I dropped my car an inch beyond the swift drop and never scraped anything (exhaust-wise)....

But of course, I had a different exhaust.

m4a1mustang · 03-05-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I dropped my car an inch beyond the swift drop and never scraped anything (exhaust-wise)....

But of course, I had a different exhaust.

Well thar ye go.

4r3s · 03-05-2012, 03:11 PM

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.

eastwest2300 · 03-05-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Drop it like it is hot

sixpax · 03-05-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Drop it like it is hot

I'm waiting for Eastwest to drop his first being that we both have the ARK.

eastwest2300 · 03-05-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

I'm waiting for Eastwest to drop his first being that we both have the ARK.

hahaha... ahh man, thats messed up.

Im waiting on Kirks Garage to open up.. My springs are still sitting in the box.

Masa · 03-05-2012, 04:21 PM

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.

sixpax · 03-05-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

hahaha... ahh man, thats messed up.

Im waiting on Kirks Garage to open up.. My springs are still sitting in the box.

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

03-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3372	I would stay away from it. I have the gemini, and during normal driving I dont scrape, but coming out of my driveway, unless I come in at a weird awkward angle, my exhaust scrapes. I personally think your money would be better spent on some stillen sway bars, I notcied a LOT more difference in handling compared to the springs. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

03-05-2012, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I've been dropped on Swifts and have the F.I. CBE and have never scraped at all even on speed bumps. Your AAM exhaust seems to hang really low though as I still have about 3 inches of clearance from the lowest point of the F.I. In your case I would hesitate dropping unless you plan to replace your exhaust. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

03-05-2012, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I wouldn't want to drop with that clearance. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-05-2012, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	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. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	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.