Clearance of the 370z?

JungleB · 08-12-2009, 07:03 AM

Is clearance a problem with the 370z? I'm concerned about stuff like driveways, speed bumps and sometimes I'll actually have it on non-paved roadways. My family has a cottage in the mountains and the road to it isn't paved, although it is maintained...most of the time. Is there a way to calculate this?

m4a1mustang · 08-12-2009, 07:09 AM

Stock ride height is good for daily driving. If you get the sport package you only really need to worry about the front spoiler which scrapes easily on inclined driveways. I have trouble getting into my parent's driveway so I have to go really slow and angle it if I can.

JungleB · 08-12-2009, 07:35 AM

I wonder how much damage that'll cause in the long term?

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have trouble getting into my parent's driveway so I have to go really slow and angle it if I can.

Shunya · 08-12-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleB

I wonder how much damage that'll cause in the long term?

mmmm i wouldn't really worry about the sports lip.
it is plastic i think... so how bad can it get?
and plus most people will likely to have a aftermarket lip aniwaise right?

Santent · 08-12-2009, 08:41 AM

yeah, the plastic front spoiler at the bottom scrapes very easily, but i like to think its there to protect the good shi*... the front bumper. peace out

m4a1mustang · 08-12-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleB

I wonder how much damage that'll cause in the long term?

No damage aside from scraping up the spoiler.

Though if I was any lower I probably wouldn't be able to get into their driveway at all.

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 09:32 AM

I think a new chin spoiler is $125 or something - it'll get scraped up. Replace as needed.

awesomez · 08-12-2009, 02:31 PM

I'd be more worried about any slight hills and uneven road at the same time. If one of the wheels is elevated and you're going uphill, you might require a sport package or an aftermarket differential. I am learning I wouldn't be able to pull into my driveway if I didn't have sport package because the driveway is on an incline and even paved. When I start climbing at an angle, one of the rear wheels lifts and spins. One wheel drive, steep uphill, throw in rain and you better at least have momentum to speed through an incline.

tooohip · 08-12-2009, 04:06 PM

Mine's lowered about and inch and drive it almost daily with no problem. The front plastic/rubber/whateverthehellit'smadeoutoff thingamabobby is a cheap part to replace if need be.

havasuwiley · 08-12-2009, 05:29 PM

it's low ,thats how sport cars roll.

CBRich · 08-12-2009, 06:21 PM

It is low but not ridiculously so.

FricFrac · 08-13-2009, 12:10 AM

I'm surprised how much clearance I have with stock ride hight. I was use to rolling around in my 280ZX and going over speed bumps/driveways sideways.

mrarroyo · 08-13-2009, 10:54 AM

My 370Z base model replaced a 2004 Vette. The Vette would scrape just about with any dip in the road, the 370Z by comparison is very forgiving.

JungleB · 08-13-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have trouble getting into my parent's driveway so I have to go really slow and angle it if I can.

Have you tried backing into their driveway?

08-12-2009, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
JungleB Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76 Drives: 96 VW Passat GLX Rep Power: 16	Clearance of the 370z? Is clearance a problem with the 370z? I'm concerned about stuff like driveways, speed bumps and sometimes I'll actually have it on non-paved roadways. My family has a cottage in the mountains and the road to it isn't paved, although it is maintained...most of the time. Is there a way to calculate this?

08-12-2009, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Stock ride height is good for daily driving. If you get the sport package you only really need to worry about the front spoiler which scrapes easily on inclined driveways. I have trouble getting into my parent's driveway so I have to go really slow and angle it if I can. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Santent Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 79 Drives: 09 Mont Blue 370z Rep Power: 16	yeah, the plastic front spoiler at the bottom scrapes very easily, but i like to think its there to protect the good shi*... the front bumper. peace out __________________ Tickets are on sale for the QQ train, im in first class, where's your a$$?

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tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	Mine's lowered about and inch and drive it almost daily with no problem. The front plastic/rubber/whateverthehellit'smadeoutoff thingamabobby is a cheap part to replace if need be. __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

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FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I'm surprised how much clearance I have with stock ride hight. I was use to rolling around in my 280ZX and going over speed bumps/driveways sideways. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-12-2009, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I think a new chin spoiler is $125 or something - it'll get scraped up. Replace as needed.

08-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	I'd be more worried about any slight hills and uneven road at the same time. If one of the wheels is elevated and you're going uphill, you might require a sport package or an aftermarket differential. I am learning I wouldn't be able to pull into my driveway if I didn't have sport package because the driveway is on an incline and even paved. When I start climbing at an angle, one of the rear wheels lifts and spins. One wheel drive, steep uphill, throw in rain and you better at least have momentum to speed through an incline.

08-12-2009, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 16	it's low ,thats how sport cars roll.

08-12-2009, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	It is low but not ridiculously so.

08-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	My 370Z base model replaced a 2004 Vette. The Vette would scrape just about with any dip in the road, the 370Z by comparison is very forgiving.

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