How often you guys scrape your front bumper?

kenchan · 08-23-2011, 01:59 PM

havent scraped my ings lip at all either.

98intrigue · 08-23-2011, 02:04 PM

I scrape the OEM sport lip on a daily basis. I scraps my Evo-R lip on occasion. I scrape my uppipe to my turbo and my exhaust on a daily basis. Lowered has it's negatives

LT419 · 08-23-2011, 02:13 PM

I'VE never scraped any painted areas (probably the chin spoiler a few times though), but I think someone else may have. I took it to the dealer I bought it from for a free oil change, and as the tech was backing it out of the spot (I parked the nose downhill), he didn't let the clutch out fast enough and the car rolled forward a couple feet toward the curb. Then he stalled it.

After a few attempts he finally got it out of the spot but not before I had a heart attack and wept like a little girl...

There didn't appear to be any damage and he seemed like a nice guy so I didn't say anything.

kenchan · 08-23-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LT419

I'VE never scraped any painted areas (probably the chin spoiler a few times though), but I think someone else may have. I took it to the dealer I bought it from for a free oil change, and as the tech was backing it out of the spot (I parked the nose downhill), he didn't let the clutch out fast enough and the car rolled forward a couple feet toward the curb. Then he stalled it.

After a few attempts he finally got it out of the spot but not before I had a heart attack and wept like a little girl...

There didn't appear to be any damage and he seemed like a nice guy so I didn't say anything.

i would've at least made fun of his driving.

hahaha.

TheGreatOne · 08-23-2011, 02:18 PM

I scrape that OEM lip spoiler every single day coming out of my condo parking...taking extreme angles on the way in, often I can avoid it but I think that lip is good for being there, good indicator

I want the Stillen Splitter for next year. Once I put my Tein's and the Stillen on, I might be complaining more

kenchan · 08-23-2011, 02:19 PM

greatone- i hear the stillen splitter is pretty flimsy. i'd check with typeone cause he's on his 3rd or 4th unit. lol

DJ-of-E · 08-23-2011, 02:28 PM

Once a week. So Cal has too many super deep dips, even on regular streets.

mantella87 · 08-23-2011, 02:35 PM

Haven't done it yet. But a raccoon did eat some of my paint on the bottom and like 15% of my right air dam.

christian370z · 08-23-2011, 02:43 PM

I have not scraped the bumper, but regularly scrape the two flaps that are just ahead of the front wheels. I don't mind them being there to be honest, I treat them as a warning for the actual bumper. Now, I'm not sure what it will be like with the INGS lip though.

TheGreatOne · 08-23-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

greatone- i hear the stillen splitter is pretty flimsy. i'd check with typeone cause he's on his 3rd or 4th unit. lol

lol, thanks for the tip Mr. Kenchan. I think I saw his post about that...might need to double or tripe up on the screws!

FromG2Z · 08-23-2011, 03:01 PM

And remember based on mantellas experience, don't feed them after midnight or get them wet!!!!!

mantella87 · 08-23-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

And remember based on mantellas experience, don't feed them after midnight or get them wet!!!!!

Haha yeah don't make my mistake!

Red__Zed · 08-23-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

lol, thanks for the tip Mr. Kenchan. I think I saw his post about that...might need to double or tripe up on the screws!

You just need real screws. The ones that come with are pathetic.

mantella87 · 08-23-2011, 04:02 PM

Yeah I have the Stillen splitter right next to me and the screws are not ideal. I'm going to do a no-**** nuts and bolts install on this lip.

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-23-2011, 04:26 PM

Haven't hit the bumper, but occasionally scrape the sports pkg deflector. It'll probably eventually shave down to the point where it's no longer an issue.

08-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	I scrape the OEM sport lip on a daily basis. I scraps my Evo-R lip on occasion. I scrape my uppipe to my turbo and my exhaust on a daily basis. Lowered has it's negatives __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

08-23-2011, 02:18 PM	#35 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I scrape that OEM lip spoiler every single day coming out of my condo parking...taking extreme angles on the way in, often I can avoid it but I think that lip is good for being there, good indicator I want the Stillen Splitter for next year. Once I put my Tein's and the Stillen on, I might be complaining more __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

08-23-2011, 02:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	Once a week. So Cal has too many super deep dips, even on regular streets. __________________

08-23-2011, 02:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I have not scraped the bumper, but regularly scrape the two flaps that are just ahead of the front wheels. I don't mind them being there to be honest, I treat them as a warning for the actual bumper. Now, I'm not sure what it will be like with the INGS lip though. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-23-2011, 03:01 PM	#41 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 17	And remember based on mantellas experience, don't feed them after midnight or get them wet!!!!! __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

08-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#31 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	havent scraped my ings lip at all either.

08-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
LT419 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 76 Drives: 11 370Z GM 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	I'VE never scraped any painted areas (probably the chin spoiler a few times though), but I think someone else may have. I took it to the dealer I bought it from for a free oil change, and as the tech was backing it out of the spot (I parked the nose downhill), he didn't let the clutch out fast enough and the car rolled forward a couple feet toward the curb. Then he stalled it. After a few attempts he finally got it out of the spot but not before I had a heart attack and wept like a little girl... There didn't appear to be any damage and he seemed like a nice guy so I didn't say anything.

08-23-2011, 02:19 PM	#36 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	greatone- i hear the stillen splitter is pretty flimsy. i'd check with typeone cause he's on his 3rd or 4th unit. lol

08-23-2011, 02:35 PM	#38 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Haven't done it yet. But a raccoon did eat some of my paint on the bottom and like 15% of my right air dam.

08-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#44 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Yeah I have the Stillen splitter right next to me and the screws are not ideal. I'm going to do a no-**** nuts and bolts install on this lip.

08-23-2011, 04:26 PM	#45 (permalink)
pL4tiNumfi5t Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 520, AZ Posts: 120 Drives: 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro Rep Power: 14	Haven't hit the bumper, but occasionally scrape the sports pkg deflector. It'll probably eventually shave down to the point where it's no longer an issue.

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