View Full Version : Driveway - Ride Height - Body Kit?


Twiztog43
07-13-2009, 03:51 PM
i was wondering if i will have any problems with the Mazdaspeed body kit with my driveway?

i just had it re-done a few days ago (dad/brother and me) and im not sure if i will "still" scrape.

before i would scrape if i have too much weight in the car (i.e. 4 people in the car) now i have no problem... im just wondering if it looks like there is much clearance?

also how much lower is the Mazdaspeed bodykit compared to stock? i do not have the appearance package.

also i guess this rules out lowering right?

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SayNoToPistons
07-13-2009, 05:28 PM
Killer flip floppies

I8U
07-13-2009, 05:50 PM
It's gonna "lower" the car about 1-2 inches. If you're having problems while being stock, you're gonna bigger problems once you get a kit on there. And I noticed you're running stock springs, gonna be even worse if you get a new suspension. Sorry.

Twiztog43
07-13-2009, 05:58 PM
well, i used to scrape before i got the driveway done, so i usually went slow

but now (pictures shown) im not sure if it will clear.... which is why i am asing....
im sure that lowering springs are out of the question now though

i just want to be sure... im guessing i can clear the the front bumper by going at an agle, im just worried about the side skirts

Atilla
07-13-2009, 05:59 PM
avoid big drop lowering springs (i.e. s-tech's) and if you do get lowering springs try aiming for something stiff (no homo) - also making sure your passengers get out before going up wouldn't hurt either....

and finally...

learn how to properly pull off 'the ricer angle'

Razz1
07-13-2009, 06:02 PM
Only possible springs to use are Racing Beat.

Lower car by .8 inches max.

Twiztog43
07-13-2009, 07:54 PM
avoid big drop lowering springs (i.e. s-tech's) and if you do get lowering springs try aiming for something stiff (no homo) - also making sure your passengers get out before going up wouldn't hurt either....

and finally...

learn how to properly pull off 'the ricer angle'

cool, so your saying i wont have any problems initially when i get the kit? (i will get lowering springs after i get the kit so i know i wont run into any problems):smoker:

Twiztog43
07-13-2009, 08:01 PM
Killer flip floppies

haha:yelrotflm, thats my ghetto dad right there!
i was wearing shoes, thank you very much, not a fan of stepping on little rocks

ZachLegend
07-14-2009, 01:28 AM
It's a bitch. Don't drop your car with that driveway. Just use the snake method up the driveway, you should be fine.

Atilla
07-14-2009, 10:18 AM
cool, so your saying i wont have any problems initially when i get the kit? (i will get lowering springs after i get the kit so i know i wont run into any problems):smoker:

My drop is .8 and spring rate is relatively soft. My tires have a high sidewall (40) which close the wheel gap but leaves enough room for the wheels to tuck under full load. I have a lip kit and a semi steep driveway. I ALWAYS use the ricer angle to get up driveways and clear them fine. My only problem is my freakin' midpipe. I'm still getting used to how low it is. :icon_no2:

do you have an alternate parking place?

Razz1
07-14-2009, 12:27 PM
Ja, Attila... butt we are not talking about your CAMARY.

dozer
07-14-2009, 12:29 PM
Ja, Attila... butt we are not talking about your CAMARY.

atilla has a camry? :dunno: i thought it was RENESIS SE3P that had a camry

Atilla
07-14-2009, 12:36 PM
I have a what???!!!??! :eek:

*looks at sig*

dozer
07-14-2009, 12:37 PM
I have a what???!!!??! :eek:

*looks at sig*

a dildo????:dunno:

Atilla
07-14-2009, 12:41 PM
really? a big fake penis is what i drive....really?

:squint:

Krazed_Rx8
07-14-2009, 12:41 PM
If u have an alternate parking place it'd be best to use that but if you exit/enter at an angle I think you'd be fine, cant say the same if u lower it even more though.

2tone
07-14-2009, 02:02 PM
hey man - i can measure my car tonight when i get home if i remember. i have tein s, ms kit front and sides, and a bit shorter sidewall i think (245/40 vs 225/40). but yeah anyway i'll try to measure tonight to get you a number, but like others say, kit AND springs and you'll be redoing that drive again

Twiztog43
07-14-2009, 04:51 PM
lame, i guess its just the kit for now, i just hate the wheelgap

i would consider my neighborhood to be a bad one if you have a nice car (recently had some neighbors breaking windows to steal stereos, including my brothers car, although his was a stock stereo, and a few slashed tires here and there) which is why my only alternate option is to park outside, which i would consider a NO-NO

Atilla
07-14-2009, 05:08 PM
learn the 'ricer angle'!

Don't make me make a video damn it :squint:

lol

Twiztog43
07-14-2009, 07:35 PM
ahh, c'mon Atilla, i know you have a video already made!

anyways, would it be difficult to pull off the "ricer angle" in reverse? would it make any difference?

i always go up my driveway in reverse because its hard to get out from the drivers side when i go in forward because of the brick wall