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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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hey i dripped my car 1.5 inches with 17 inch rims, whats the best way to drive through speed bumps. I'm getting a few installed in my area.
 
Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Really, I dont think your gonna have much of a problem. Just get out and measure the speed bump, then measure your cars ground clearance. If you are gonna scrape, that will let you know.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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whats this about driving at an angle?
how big of an angle>?
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Don't think an angle would help. The theory in Europe is you hit them fast, then the car just skips over them instead of bouncing up and down. That's if your tires don't blow out.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Don't think an angle would help. The theory in Europe is you hit them fast, then the car just skips over them instead of bouncing up and down. That's if your tires don't blow out.
And if your bumper is too low?
Bye bye bumper I guess eh.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Just drive slowly, and if it scrapes, dont go through there again lol
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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my si is dropped 2.2 inches so the technique i use is one wheel first and then the next wheel..lmao always side ways for the most part i dnt scratch...forgot to mention im no my si stocks
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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well they just put up some bumpers in an alley to slow down the cars and stupid kids like to play there a lot. and I have to pass through there whenever i exit and leave home...
HAVE TO
but it shan't be a problem. i'll try to go at an angle...
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Step on the brake before you go over it, then, right as you are about to go up it, step on the gas fairly hard. Then, the front of your car will go up higher than normal and you should make it over alright.

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I DROPED MY CAR 1.7 IN THE FRON AND 1.9 IN THE BACK WITH SOME S TECHS... HAVENT MET A SPEED BUMP THAT HAS GOT THE BEST OF ME
 



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