Being careful where we drive our Z's

Hi-Step'n370Z · 04-11-2010, 02:02 PM

I find that I am more aware of the possibility of scraping the bottom of the front end when pulling in, or especially out, of a driveway/entrance than I ever was before in my life.

Just wondering how many of you are pre-evaluating where you drive your Z as a matter of fact, even if subconsciously because of how low our Z's are, or just drive without thinking about it.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-11-2010, 02:13 PM

i cant stand driving downtown Atlanta because the pot holes

djpathfinder · 04-11-2010, 02:27 PM

Think about it all the time now...approach entrances and driveways very cautiously especially on exiting. The key is to go slow and approach at an angle...as close to 45 degrees as possible if you can. I even do it now with my other 2 cars, even though there are no clearance issues...just a habit now. And, stay well clear of parking blocks!!!!

jtown82 · 04-11-2010, 02:42 PM

yea i having to take every drive way at an angle to try and avoid scraping issues. but ive stil got some scuffs on the front lover bumper and side rails. at the bottom.

kenchan · 04-11-2010, 02:50 PM

ive had lowered cars for over a decade so it's just a part of life.

import111 · 04-11-2010, 03:07 PM

I have had lowered cars all my life, but the Z is the lowest by far. I do have think about where I am going before I actually go. Have scraped a few times.

PapoZalsa · 04-11-2010, 03:11 PM

I have not lowered mine yet, however exiting driveways always sideways and slow!

Also I'm very careful with the blind spots look twice or three times, especially the passenger side.

Better safe than sorry!

fullmonty · 04-11-2010, 03:31 PM

I got used to it with lowered Mustangs and Camaros, so its no big deal. I wouldn't lower this car though

zmyride · 04-11-2010, 03:37 PM

Avoid these parking blocks at all costs, or you will hear your Z screams when you pull out.

gumpy · 04-11-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Avoid these parking blocks at all costs, or you will hear your Z screams when you pull out.

Man i got completely owned by one of them blocks within 2 weeks of taking ownership of the vehicle. So much pain felt.

Z-WHIZ · 04-11-2010, 03:41 PM

Are you talking about scraping the front bumper or the front spoiler?

zmyride · 04-11-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Are you talking about scraping the front bumper or the front spoiler?

both. very badly. i learned my lesson.

import111 · 04-11-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Are you talking about scraping the front bumper or the front spoiler?

I have scraped both...and my F.I. exhaust. Exhaust sits lowest at 3 inches from ground. Front spoiler is not much higher at less than 3.5 inches.

Zsteve · 04-11-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by import111

I have scraped both...and my F.I. exhaust. Exhaust sits lowest at 3 inches from ground. Front spoiler is not much higher at less than 3.5 inches.

Ive yet to scrap my FI and the driveway I use everyday scrapes my front but not the exhaust.

azn370z · 04-11-2010, 05:09 PM

I'm lowered about 1.2 inches and for 3 months I never scraped. Then this past week I scraped 3 times. But I never scrap the same driveway again. If I scrap taking a left going up the enterance, the next time I go the long way and take a right turn up the driveway.

04-11-2010, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	Being careful where we drive our Z's I find that I am more aware of the possibility of scraping the bottom of the front end when pulling in, or especially out, of a driveway/entrance than I ever was before in my life. Just wondering how many of you are pre-evaluating where you drive your Z as a matter of fact, even if subconsciously because of how low our Z's are, or just drive without thinking about it.

04-11-2010, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	i cant stand driving downtown Atlanta because the pot holes __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-11-2010, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Think about it all the time now...approach entrances and driveways very cautiously especially on exiting. The key is to go slow and approach at an angle...as close to 45 degrees as possible if you can. I even do it now with my other 2 cars, even though there are no clearance issues...just a habit now. And, stay well clear of parking blocks!!!! __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-11-2010, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I have not lowered mine yet, however exiting driveways always sideways and slow! Also I'm very careful with the blind spots look twice or three times, especially the passenger side. Better safe than sorry! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

04-11-2010, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I got used to it with lowered Mustangs and Camaros, so its no big deal. I wouldn't lower this car though __________________

04-11-2010, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
jtown82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southern Arkansas Posts: 158 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 16	yea i having to take every drive way at an angle to try and avoid scraping issues. but ive stil got some scuffs on the front lover bumper and side rails. at the bottom.

04-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive had lowered cars for over a decade so it's just a part of life.

04-11-2010, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 192	I have had lowered cars all my life, but the Z is the lowest by far. I do have think about where I am going before I actually go. Have scraped a few times.

04-11-2010, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	Avoid these parking blocks at all costs, or you will hear your Z screams when you pull out.

04-11-2010, 03:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Are you talking about scraping the front bumper or the front spoiler?

04-11-2010, 05:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I'm lowered about 1.2 inches and for 3 months I never scraped. Then this past week I scraped 3 times. But I never scrap the same driveway again. If I scrap taking a left going up the enterance, the next time I go the long way and take a right turn up the driveway. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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