Underbody Scratches?

Z-WHIZ · 10-13-2009, 12:01 PM

Hey guys, it seems that no matter how careful I drive, I'm always scraping the bottom of the Z, especially the sport package front spoiler. Does anyone else experience this or have any driving tips to avoid it?

kannibul · 10-13-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Hey guys, it seems that no matter how careful I drive, I'm always scraping the bottom of the Z, especially the sport package front spoiler. Does anyone else experience this or have any driving tips to avoid it?

Don't drive it?

Second to that, don't drive it fast on bumps

Third to that, the spoiler is replaceable...something like $125 gets you a brand new, scrape-free one.

That said, for those instances where I know I could scrape, I'll get the lift-kit for a set of KW Variant 3's, when I get the money for both - lol...unlikely anytime soon, but, I'm pretty much done driving mine until March...save for a few times I'll drive it just because....which is the same as I've done since I bought in June...lol

kenchan · 10-13-2009, 01:03 PM

slow down over dips and bumps, entrance ramps take it on an angle... that's about all you can do.

and just replace it down the road.

Premo34WV · 10-13-2009, 01:13 PM

I live in WV where there are hills everywhere. It's nearly impossible to avoid scraping the front spoiler. My spoiler is scraped up but the only person who can notice it is me.
You really need to get down to it and look close to see scratches. Ive even scraped the bottom of the front bumper. It left a few scrapes but its underneath the edge so it isn't a concern.

My advise is to be careful around entrances and bumps like posts above say, other than that dont worry about it. You'll go crazy since it does scrape quite often.

datsunguy · 10-13-2009, 05:17 PM

Definitely the most scraping front spoiler I've ever owned and much worse than my old 350. I try to angle in and out over ramps which helps some.

When it starts looking a little frayed I'm going to use a couple of tricks that helped my old Z spoiler. Trim the rough frayed edge with a razor blade and brush it over with a bottle of Kiwi scuff coat black liquid shoe polish, the kind in the squeeze bottle with the built in sponge applicator. Not perfect but better than constantly shelling out $$$ for a new one.

spearfish25 · 10-13-2009, 08:49 PM

All I can say is that trying to NOT scrape my front spoiler probably saves my front fascia. If I didn't have the spoiler to keep me from being cavalier over bumps, I'd probably have caught my front fascia on a curb or bump by now.

stan618 · 10-13-2009, 10:16 PM

happens so much its no big deal to me now. at least is not a painted part that scrapes, just black plastic

edeeZee · 10-13-2009, 10:26 PM

You ever drove a lowered car before? If not, you take the incline at an angle, not straight on. And if that's not possible, then approach the "steep" grade slowly. If grade is too steep, then avoid the incline.

The front bottom lip is meant to be replaced anyways.

MeetJoeAsian · 10-14-2009, 12:07 AM

welcome to owning a 370Z...I slightly scrape mine every time I pull up and back out of my drive way, impossible for me not to...

Forrest · 10-14-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

All I can say is that trying to NOT scrape my front spoiler probably saves my front fascia. If I didn't have the spoiler to keep me from being cavalier over bumps, I'd probably have caught my front fascia on a curb or bump by now.

+1 same here. you become extra sensitive due to the chin spoiler so you avoid damaging your real fascia.

Benibiker · 10-15-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

You ever drove a lowered car before? If not, you take the incline at an angle, not straight on. And if that's not possible, then approach the "steep" grade slowly. If grade is too steep, then avoid the incline.

The front bottom lip is meant to be replaced anyways.

This is the best advise right here

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1st · 08-08-2012, 02:35 PM

Has anybody just completely removed the sport package front spoiler. Do to always scratching or use it as protection and a guide from hitting the real bumper and just roll with the punches.

whoady4shoady · 08-08-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Hey guys, it seems that no matter how careful I drive, I'm always scraping the bottom of the Z, especially the sport package front spoiler. Does anyone else experience this or have any driving tips to avoid it?

Are you dropped at all? if not, you really shouldnt be having much trouble as long as you are taking moderate angles.

Cmike2780 · 08-08-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Has anybody just completely removed the sport package front spoiler. Do to always scratching or use it as protection and a guide from hitting the real bumper and just roll with the punches.

whoady4shoady · 08-08-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Has anybody just completely removed the sport package front spoiler. Do to always scratching or use it as protection and a guide from hitting the real bumper and just roll with the punches.

Why would you do that, when it gives you an indicator, plus you cant see the scratches unless you lay down under the car.

10-13-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Underbody Scratches? Hey guys, it seems that no matter how careful I drive, I'm always scraping the bottom of the Z, especially the sport package front spoiler. Does anyone else experience this or have any driving tips to avoid it?

10-13-2009, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
datsunguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 27 Drives: 09 370Z PG/B 7AT Rep Power: 17	Definitely the most scraping front spoiler I've ever owned and much worse than my old 350. I try to angle in and out over ramps which helps some. When it starts looking a little frayed I'm going to use a couple of tricks that helped my old Z spoiler. Trim the rough frayed edge with a razor blade and brush it over with a bottle of Kiwi scuff coat black liquid shoe polish, the kind in the squeeze bottle with the built in sponge applicator. Not perfect but better than constantly shelling out $$$ for a new one. __________________ 09 370Z Platinum Graphite/Black Touring Sport 7AT 93 Pathfinder SE V6 4x4 winter driver

10-13-2009, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
stan618 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 09 370z manual sport Rep Power: 16	happens so much its no big deal to me now. at least is not a painted part that scrapes, just black plastic __________________ 2009 370z pearl white 6 speed sport pkg

10-14-2009, 12:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	welcome to owning a 370Z...I slightly scrape mine every time I pull up and back out of my drive way, impossible for me not to... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	slow down over dips and bumps, entrance ramps take it on an angle... that's about all you can do. and just replace it down the road.

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Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	I live in WV where there are hills everywhere. It's nearly impossible to avoid scraping the front spoiler. My spoiler is scraped up but the only person who can notice it is me. You really need to get down to it and look close to see scratches. Ive even scraped the bottom of the front bumper. It left a few scrapes but its underneath the edge so it isn't a concern. My advise is to be careful around entrances and bumps like posts above say, other than that dont worry about it. You'll go crazy since it does scrape quite often.

10-13-2009, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	All I can say is that trying to NOT scrape my front spoiler probably saves my front fascia. If I didn't have the spoiler to keep me from being cavalier over bumps, I'd probably have caught my front fascia on a curb or bump by now.

10-13-2009, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	You ever drove a lowered car before? If not, you take the incline at an angle, not straight on. And if that's not possible, then approach the "steep" grade slowly. If grade is too steep, then avoid the incline. The front bottom lip is meant to be replaced anyways.

08-08-2012, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Has anybody just completely removed the sport package front spoiler. Do to always scratching or use it as protection and a guide from hitting the real bumper and just roll with the punches.