ugh. ground clearance. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

perryair · 02-13-2016, 12:52 AM

so ive learned a few things about my brz:

1) you cant drive 'over' anything in the road. if you see it and drive over it you will hit it.
2) you cant use the 'alternate lane' or go off the marked lanes on a road, your car will scrape on potholes that dont even flex out your suspension.
3) if the road turns from paved to gravel, stop and back up. you will scratch over the smallest of grade differences.

ive never had a car with such a low ground clearance and im still learning how to compensate. i love my car but its like shes a high maintenance gal that cant kick off her shoes and have fun.

(and yes, ive lowered her about 3/4 of an inch with eibach prokits so im not blameless but jeez!)

Mim · 02-13-2016, 01:03 AM

And some brave souls lower them and drive in the snow...

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mim

And some brave souls lower them and drive in the snow...

Yep!
Almost two inches and plow everywhere I go. Ok when nice light fluffy stuff no matter how deep but when it gets rutted and frozen solid then going through it (as the obviously lowest car to pass by) it sounds like the bottom of the car is getting ripped out. You get used to the sound.

KR-S · 02-13-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep!
Almost two inches and plow everywhere I go. Ok when nice light fluffy stuff no matter how deep but when it gets rutted and frozen solid then going through it (as the obviously lowest car to pass by) it sounds like the bottom of the car is getting ripped out. You get used to the sound.

Hey, your car's a happy BRZ now!

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

Hey, your car's a happy BRZ now!

At first I was all "what?" and then I saw it. It does look BRZish with the snow filling in the sides.

ryoma · 02-13-2016, 02:05 AM

at least you're not low to the point of being unable to go over speed bumps and gutters like some of the hella flush/stance people out there

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoma

at least you're not low to the point of being unable to go over speed bumps and gutters like some of the hella flush/stance people out there

I don't know what his roads are like but from the description of what happens with his 3/4 of an inch drop then the hella flush crowd would be screwed. I have none of those issues and I have at least an inch on him.

iLaw · 02-13-2016, 09:47 AM

I'm lowered by 1.4" on Eibach Sportline springs. You get used to it. Just learn to avoid and keep an eye out for hazards.

D_Thissen · 02-13-2016, 10:02 AM

You just get used to swerving all the time. Some people might think you're drunk, but in reality your avoiding pot holes and bumps.

iLaw · 02-13-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen

You just get used to swerving all the time. Some people might think you're drunk, but in reality your avoiding pot holes and bumps.

Yup. Saves your alignment too.

... And it's fun. I make a game out of it lol

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen

You just get used to swerving all the time. Some people might think you're drunk, but in reality your avoiding pot holes and bumps.

With all the big chunks of wheel well ice on the highway right now I probably look like I am doing AutoX on the highway every day!

ashtray · 02-13-2016, 03:07 PM

acetothermus · 02-13-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtray

I wanted to post something similar to this...but decided it might be too d i c kish. I'm glad someone else did it for me.

edit: When did the mods decide to start censoring posts?

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by acetothermus

I wanted to post something similar to this...but decided it might be too d i c kish. I'm glad someone else did it for me.

edit: When did the mods decide to start censoring posts?

D1ck and pussi are automatically censored by the site. You have to go by Rich if normally are called ****.Sort of strange since motherfucking shit cocksucking prick are ok!

02-13-2016, 12:52 AM	#1
perryair junior mafia Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: ‘20 sti limited Location: music city, tn Posts: 243 Thanks: 94 Thanked 221 Times in 91 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ugh. ground clearance. so ive learned a few things about my brz: 1) you cant drive 'over' anything in the road. if you see it and drive over it you will hit it. 2) you cant use the 'alternate lane' or go off the marked lanes on a road, your car will scrape on potholes that dont even flex out your suspension. 3) if the road turns from paved to gravel, stop and back up. you will scratch over the smallest of grade differences. ive never had a car with such a low ground clearance and im still learning how to compensate. i love my car but its like shes a high maintenance gal that cant kick off her shoes and have fun. (and yes, ive lowered her about 3/4 of an inch with eibach prokits so im not blameless but jeez!) __________________ 20 sti limited \| 17 bmw m240i \| 16 scion im \|15 brz limited {prokit, 17x8 +35 rpf1, bfg comp 2 a/s, stg 2, jdl uel, voodoo knob} \| 05 honda civic \| 06 scion tc \| 95 mustang gt \| 89 chevy s-10 cameo

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Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And some brave souls lower them and drive in the snow... __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

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