Front end clearance issues

Figtuna · 04-13-2015, 01:19 PM

Is there a "work-around" for the low clearance of the front facia? I have a driveway that is angled a little too steep and occasionally I'll scrape.

Has anyone found a doable solution...I know there are air suspensions that can increase a cars clearance, has anyone used such a system for the 370Z

Regards
Stephen

DEpointfive0 · 04-13-2015, 01:51 PM

You can buy a $3-5k air setup... Or buy a curb thingy... I forgot the name

DEpointfive0 · 04-13-2015, 01:52 PM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042HOE5O/..._Fialvb0MSEJRC

Zbrah · 04-13-2015, 03:19 PM

Dude...Brigjit Curb Ramp

Spooler · 04-13-2015, 08:26 PM

Go at a 45 deg. angle. Been doing it so long, I just do it not even thinking about it.

Figtuna · 04-14-2015, 11:10 AM

I knew I'd get a few work-around ideas from the forum participants. A curb ramp sounds like the most workable solution and I don't have to invest thousands to customize the car. I'm hoping that the curb ramp can be secured to prevent someone else from stealing it and that the HOA will allow me to install it.

Currently I am approaching the curb at an angle as suggested and that does well too.

Thanks again to all

Figtuna

JARblue · 04-14-2015, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Figtuna

I'm hoping that the curb ramp can be secured to prevent someone else from stealing it and that the HOA will allow me to install it.

Ask Mr. Onzedge, but I believe it bolts together and weighs several hundred pounds. I wouldn't be too concerned with someone walking off with it. HOA is another matter, though

Spooler · 04-14-2015, 11:49 AM

HOA.... Ugg.

Chuy · 04-14-2015, 08:02 PM

I scraped mine and felt shetty after wards

YzGyz · 04-15-2015, 01:10 AM

I automatically pull in and out of my driveway at a angle. I try and angle it as much as possible both in and out. The curbs in my development are the angled ones. I even run over the grass that's between the sidewalk and curb to get a bigger angle. I don't care if the grass dies, protect the car!

YzGyz

jwick · 04-15-2015, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Ask Mr. Onzedge, but I believe it bolts together and weighs several hundred pounds. I wouldn't be too concerned with someone walking off with it. HOA is another matter, though

Amazon lists it as 150lbs

YzGyz · 04-15-2015, 03:59 PM

No way in hell would I buy those things for that $$$ I's rather bold down a 2x8 in the gutter/curb connection for $15. Then again, I rather ride stock height so I don't scrape and slam everything on the craptastic rounds in Houston. Yes I still scrap here and there, but it's not too bad.

YzGyz

Hotrodz · 04-15-2015, 06:36 PM

Buy a Zspeed under tray and call it a day. If you are not hitting your lip directly it's scraping the under tray. I wore a hole in my oem tray, but now I don't even worry about it!

04-13-2015, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Front end clearance issues Is there a "work-around" for the low clearance of the front facia? I have a driveway that is angled a little too steep and occasionally I'll scrape. Has anyone found a doable solution...I know there are air suspensions that can increase a cars clearance, has anyone used such a system for the 370Z Regards Stephen

04-13-2015, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	You can buy a $3-5k air setup... Or buy a curb thingy... I forgot the name __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-13-2015, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042HOE5O/..._Fialvb0MSEJRC __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-13-2015, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Dude...Brigjit Curb Ramp __________________

04-14-2015, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys I knew I'd get a few work-around ideas from the forum participants. A curb ramp sounds like the most workable solution and I don't have to invest thousands to customize the car. I'm hoping that the curb ramp can be secured to prevent someone else from stealing it and that the HOA will allow me to install it. Currently I am approaching the curb at an angle as suggested and that does well too. Thanks again to all Figtuna Last edited by Figtuna; 04-14-2015 at 11:15 AM.

04-13-2015, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Go at a 45 deg. angle. Been doing it so long, I just do it not even thinking about it.

04-14-2015, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	HOA.... Ugg.

04-14-2015, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	I scraped mine and felt shetty after wards __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

04-15-2015, 01:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I automatically pull in and out of my driveway at a angle. I try and angle it as much as possible both in and out. The curbs in my development are the angled ones. I even run over the grass that's between the sidewalk and curb to get a bigger angle. I don't care if the grass dies, protect the car! YzGyz need4speed255 likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

04-15-2015, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	No way in hell would I buy those things for that $$$ I's rather bold down a 2x8 in the gutter/curb connection for $15. Then again, I rather ride stock height so I don't scrape and slam everything on the craptastic rounds in Houston. Yes I still scrap here and there, but it's not too bad. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

04-15-2015, 06:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Buy a Zspeed under tray and call it a day. If you are not hitting your lip directly it's scraping the under tray. I wore a hole in my oem tray, but now I don't even worry about it! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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