BRZ front clearance - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

a2cpc · 01-18-2013, 06:52 PM

So here is my problem. I currently own a 2011 WRX. When driving up or down my driveway I have to angle it left or right a bit because of the steep grade to avoid scraping the bottom of the front bumper. I took a test drive in a FRS today and brought it to the driveway. The salesman was with me and didn't want e to try to go up because the nose might scrape. It is real close. I know the BRZ nose is different, but I can't tell if it is different in a way that would help. Anyone with similar experience?

Beyer Subaru · 01-18-2013, 06:57 PM

Ground Clearance=
BRZ-4.9"
WRX-6.1"

If it's close with the WRX, it's gonna be REALLY close with the BRZ.

I have the STi lip & skirt. If I don't hit my driveway just right, I'll scrape a little every time.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-18-2013, 06:58 PM

I'm afraid of my driveway once I lower the car and add the STI lip. I'm pretty sure it won't make it

This car is LOW out of the box.

Andyx5044 · 01-18-2013, 07:21 PM

drove a really low car before, nothing new. just take every corner from the side of your bumper and try to get your wheel on the bump first going slow. if you go fast, you will probably scrape. heres a video. depending on the angle of the bump you might have to put your car all the way sideways before going in. doubt you need to do that for any bumps stock height though.

a2cpc · 01-18-2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Ground Clearance=
BRZ-4.9"
WRX-6.1"

If it's close with the WRX, it's gonna be REALLY close with the BRZ.

I have the STi lip & skirt. If I don't hit my driveway just right, I'll scrape a little every time.

But there is a difference in the distance from the wheel to the front of the car.

Beyer Subaru · 01-18-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a2cpc

But there is a difference in the distance from the wheel to the front of the car.

Yep, the BRZ bumper cover is shorter. This helps with the lower height at approach and departure.

Coheed · 01-18-2013, 08:12 PM

I am at stock ride height. I have only scraped once pulling out of a driveway that had a large dip. I would imagine lowered with a lip would only make this car near impossible to drive in some areas.

At stock ride height, I'm scared of ice chunks on the road lol. I do plan on lowering it, but only about an inch.

dori. · 01-18-2013, 08:27 PM

You wil DEFINITELY scrape with the BRZ then.

ZC6BRZ · 01-18-2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I'm afraid of my driveway once I lower the car and add the STI lip. I'm pretty sure it won't make it

This car is LOW out of the box.

Me too.

sbxjap · 01-18-2013, 10:33 PM

Yikes... I hate scrapping. Luckily I've been careful with the BTZ but came close a few times. I still remember when driving my Civic, I'd tell my wifey I couldn't go to certain malls since their speed bumps were too high.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-18-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbxjap

Yikes... I hate scrapping. Luckily I've been careful with the BTZ but came close a few times. I still remember when driving my Civic, I'd tell my wifey I couldn't go to certain malls since their speed bumps were too high.

I'm visiting my alma mater tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'm going to scrape on their speed bumps at stock height.

chanomatik · 01-22-2013, 02:44 PM

Nice! Glad to see you posting on here, sir.

Repave the driveway. BOOM! Crisis averted.

zc06_kisstherain · 01-22-2013, 05:47 PM

when i had RSX-S with Mugen bumper, i scrapped a lot. i changed back to stock with mugen lip because of that.
I want to lower the car but havent really decide it yet. maybe 1 inch?

slaxx · 01-22-2013, 11:57 PM

Stock suspension and I scrape into my downhill driveway with an adult passenger in the car, still at a very gentle approach, generous angle. WRX handled it fine.

01-18-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
a2cpc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRX Location: Broad Ripple, IN Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ front clearance So here is my problem. I currently own a 2011 WRX. When driving up or down my driveway I have to angle it left or right a bit because of the steep grade to avoid scraping the bottom of the front bumper. I took a test drive in a FRS today and brought it to the driveway. The salesman was with me and didn't want e to try to go up because the nose might scrape. It is real close. I know the BRZ nose is different, but I can't tell if it is different in a way that would help. Anyone with similar experience?

01-18-2013, 08:27 PM	#8
dori. Señor Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: white BRZ 6MT Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 740 Thanked 374 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You wil DEFINITELY scrape with the BRZ then. __________________ twitter \| instagram \| #nicetwins tumblr photoblog

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Georgia Clearance Light Law	L3P47	Southeast	0	01-06-2013 07:09 PM
Tire to strut clearance question	adprokid	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	2	12-12-2012 12:53 AM
Ground clearance?	RT87	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	2	11-28-2012 04:13 PM
Inner wheel clearance at the front	spiller	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	5	06-27-2012 12:40 PM
Clearance issues?	eriktherod	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	3	05-31-2012 03:50 PM

01-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#2
Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ground Clearance= BRZ-4.9" WRX-6.1" If it's close with the WRX, it's gonna be REALLY close with the BRZ. I have the STi lip & skirt. If I don't hit my driveway just right, I'll scrape a little every time.

01-18-2013, 06:58 PM	#3
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I'm afraid of my driveway once I lower the car and add the STI lip. I'm pretty sure it won't make it This car is LOW out of the box.

01-18-2013, 07:21 PM	#4
Andyx5044 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: New Orleans Posts: 89 Thanks: 18 Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	drove a really low car before, nothing new. just take every corner from the side of your bumper and try to get your wheel on the bump first going slow. if you go fast, you will probably scrape. heres a video. depending on the angle of the bump you might have to put your car all the way sideways before going in. doubt you need to do that for any bumps stock height though.

01-18-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
Coheed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 813 Thanks: 209 Thanked 225 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am at stock ride height. I have only scraped once pulling out of a driveway that had a large dip. I would imagine lowered with a lip would only make this car near impossible to drive in some areas. At stock ride height, I'm scared of ice chunks on the road lol. I do plan on lowering it, but only about an inch.

01-22-2013, 02:44 PM	#12
chanomatik Snow Don't Hurt! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT CBS Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanks: 6,416 Thanked 1,497 Times in 902 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice! Glad to see you posting on here, sir. Repave the driveway. BOOM! Crisis averted.

01-22-2013, 11:57 PM	#14
slaxx Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13BRZl, '14FiestaST2, '10Insight2 Location: San Francisco Posts: 66 Thanks: 99 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stock suspension and I scrape into my downhill driveway with an adult passenger in the car, still at a very gentle approach, generous angle. WRX handled it fine.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password