Should I reconsider lowering my car?

Arrvaxx · 07-26-2013, 03:01 PM

I was planning on lowering my 40th 1" with Swift springs and putting on a new front end (probably Nismo). However, it seems like every day I am scraping the skirt in the front. I have not scraped the actual bumper but I am concerned that lowering and adding a new bumper will result in just that. And yes...I am trying to be careful. Feel like a freaking granny!

Has anyone had to undo a lower and bumper because of this?

speedfreek · 07-26-2013, 03:05 PM

I daily my Z lowered on Swifts at least for the time being. I rub the chin spoiler time to time on steep inclines or driveways, etc. Your approach is key and angles are your friend. I would not unlower my car. IMO this is how it should of came from the factory.

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I was planning on lowering my 40th 1" with Swift springs and putting on a new front end (probably Nismo). However, it seems like every day I am scraping the skirt in the front. I have not scraped the actual bumper but I am concerned that lowering and adding a new bumper will result in just that. And yes...I am trying to be careful. Feel like a freaking granny!

Has anyone had to undo a lower and bumper because of this?

yah, ask mr. gurney for actual experience....

Felix 808 · 07-26-2013, 03:08 PM

Personally the advantages to Swift springs far out weight the occasional scrap. The car will handle amazingly better in the twist & turns & steer a lot flatter. Drive with caution & you should be fine, unless you drive in pot hole alley all the time.

Driftomodachi · 07-26-2013, 03:09 PM

If it's too low you better know the roads you drive on. If you go to unfamiliar territory expect the unexpected like potholes and lowered car unfriendly driveways

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 03:10 PM

oh, and avoid hub caps. oh wait, that was on my lowered G...

Arrvaxx · 07-26-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix 808

Personally the advantages to Swift springs far out weight the occasional scrap. The car will handle amazingly better in the twist & turns & steer a lot flatter. Drive with caution & you should be fine, unless you drive in pot hole alley all the time.

I live in Minnesota...where only the mosquitos are larger than the pot holes!

Huck · 07-26-2013, 03:33 PM

I love my swifts, but I can't comment on your predicament since I live in Florida. The biggest hill we have is about 5 feet tall.

I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely)

LostSol · 07-26-2013, 03:35 PM

I have a 40th. With a big a$$ CF lip. And im on swifts. I scrape ALL THE TIME. But its totally worth it! Honestly the only thing on your stock car youre gonna scrape up is the sport chin spoiler which is cheap plastic and only $100-$120 to replace. I say do it.

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LostSol

I have a 40th. With a big a$$ CF lip. And im on swifts. I scrape ALL THE TIME. But its totally worth it!

Grindkiezer · 07-26-2013, 03:59 PM

Do it!

axmea? · 07-26-2013, 04:07 PM

Lots of great advice on lowering. Once you experience this, you'll never go back.

onzedge · 07-26-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreek

I daily my Z lowered on Swifts at least for the time being. I rub the chin spoiler time to time on steep inclines or driveways, etc. Your approach is key and angles are your friend. I would not unlower my car. IMO this is how it should of came from the factory.

w0rM · 07-26-2013, 07:51 PM

That front thing is pointless anyway. Scrap that sh!t. Who cares?

scope22 · 07-26-2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I was planning on lowering my 40th 1" with Swift springs and putting on a new front end (probably Nismo). However, it seems like every day I am scraping the skirt in the front. I have not scraped the actual bumper but I am concerned that lowering and adding a new bumper will result in just that. And yes...I am trying to be careful. Feel like a freaking granny!

Has anyone had to undo a lower and bumper because of this?

I've been on swifts for a while now and its no big deal, i haven't come across a speed bump i couldn't go over but you do have to go over them very slowly

07-26-2013, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	Should I reconsider lowering my car? I was planning on lowering my 40th 1" with Swift springs and putting on a new front end (probably Nismo). However, it seems like every day I am scraping the skirt in the front. I have not scraped the actual bumper but I am concerned that lowering and adding a new bumper will result in just that. And yes...I am trying to be careful. Feel like a freaking granny! Has anyone had to undo a lower and bumper because of this? __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	I daily my Z lowered on Swifts at least for the time being. I rub the chin spoiler time to time on steep inclines or driveways, etc. Your approach is key and angles are your friend. I would not unlower my car. IMO this is how it should of came from the factory. Trips likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

07-26-2013, 03:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Personally the advantages to Swift springs far out weight the occasional scrap. The car will handle amazingly better in the twist & turns & steer a lot flatter. Drive with caution & you should be fine, unless you drive in pot hole alley all the time. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

07-26-2013, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I love my swifts, but I can't comment on your predicament since I live in Florida. The biggest hill we have is about 5 feet tall. I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely) __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-26-2013, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	I have a 40th. With a big a$$ CF lip. And im on swifts. I scrape ALL THE TIME. But its totally worth it! Honestly the only thing on your stock car youre gonna scrape up is the sport chin spoiler which is cheap plastic and only $100-$120 to replace. I say do it. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

07-26-2013, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	If it's too low you better know the roads you drive on. If you go to unfamiliar territory expect the unexpected like potholes and lowered car unfriendly driveways

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	oh, and avoid hub caps. oh wait, that was on my lowered G...

07-26-2013, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	Do it! __________________ Z

07-26-2013, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,234 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Lots of great advice on lowering. Once you experience this, you'll never go back. Trips likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-26-2013, 07:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	That front thing is pointless anyway. Scrap that sh!t. Who cares? __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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