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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Scraping Issues..??

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So, I recently lowered the car with some Sportlines, and I really haven't noticed any major scraping issues.. Aside from my resonator on my GMPP catback.. That likes to scrape on speed bumps and steep driveways.. But what abotu after I add my s/c front lip on..? Will I have to really watch out..? I'm new to front lips.. lol

And Erod, I really don't know where else this could go.. lol If there's somewhere else it'd fit better, please let me know..

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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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u got a pic of how low your front bumper is setting off the ground? i got a 2.2 and am goin to put the SS/NA bumpers on my ride which is why im asking

and i feel you about the resonater on the GMPP, that thing LOVES to scrape on everything
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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I actually do.. lol I guess the s/c lip just drops it a tiny bit since it's mounted a little up on the bumper.. The second one might be more to your liking since it's from the side..



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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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mmm....cant wait till i find me a SS/NA front bumper

here is how low the LT bumper sits..still kinda high

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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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With my sport lines, I scrape alot.

However, it seems that its all on the under side of the front lip.

Its not visible, until you get on your hands and knees to look, or..until you rub your hand underneath and feel the scrapes.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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i'm lowered with ssc springs and i bottom out alot lol

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by averagewhiteboy

And Erod, I really don't know where else this could go.. lol If there's somewhere else it'd fit better, please let me know..

I was going to agree, but then I thought in Suspension would be reasonable.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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just get used to takeing speedbumps and the such at a 45 degree angle. you'll be ok
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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I was going to agree, but then I thought in Suspension would be reasonable.
haha Damnit..!!
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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so :P



hehehe
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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haha I'll get one of threads right someday..
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Lookin good man how you like the springs
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I like them alot dude.. Thanks for the snazz-tastic deal!
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I'd say mine is pretty damn low and I haven't really had any issues. Only thing that ever touches at times is the black shroud that hangs off the rad support. It's only about 2 inches off the ground though.


Front lip should be coming this week sometime then I just need to install it.

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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I like them alot dude.. Thanks for the snazz-tastic deal!
Yup glad you like em and your car looks hot with it lowered and IRLs on it
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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haha Thanks man. Unfortunately I'm back to stock headlights and standard bulbs instead of the blackout headlights and HID's due to a series of unfortunate events over the last couple days..

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Uhoh what happened?
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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My one HID bulb stopped working, which made me thwack the headlight assembly which made the corner reflector pop out.. haha So I'm back to standard bulbs and stock headlight housings.. Oh well..

But I am getting my s/c lip over the weekend..!!
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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lmao temper temper,nice man and oh watch out for the lip scrapping the ground mine does all the time. and atleast you can drive your car i broke my axle at the track sat.
oops.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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haha Damn man.. Yeah, the temper gets overdone sometimes, but **** happens.. I'm not really worried about the lip getting SCRAPED, just about it getting totally smashed or even ripped off.. lol I mean, the rest of the car has scuffs and ****, so why not the lip..?? haha
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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dude i remember my first car a 97 camaro rs with that ******* factory lip kit on it and the first day i had my license i was being a typical stupid 16 year old driver and went over these railroad tracks at like 60 and ripped off the front lip and ran over it. lol completely destroyed
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Im on Sportlines to and I dont really have any issues except on some big speed bumps and really steep driveways. Just make sure you take them slow and at an angle and you will be alright. Ill be on coilovers soon so Im gonna have to change the way I drive even more
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JRelly
Im on Sportlines to and I dont really have any issues except on some big speed bumps and really steep driveways. Just make sure you take them slow and at an angle and you will be alright. Ill be on coilovers soon so Im gonna have to change the way I drive even more
yeah tell me about it he has my old sportlines cause i bought coilovers wow big dif
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