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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Those with Eibach Pro drop, do you scrape?

Looking for some input from those G37 owners with the Eibach Pro Kit. I understand it's listed at a 1.2" drop for the front and 0.8" for the rear.

What I'd like to know is how often do you scrape due to the drop and where is it that you scrape?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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if you know how to drive a lowered car you wont... i am on coils lower that eibachs and i dont scrape...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxToTheG37
if you know how to drive a lowered car you wont... i am on coils lower that eibachs and i dont scrape...
How low is you drop? And I'm trying to find out if I can drop the car for the girl that lives with me. So basically, figure on driving like a girl...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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wow Heat is going to read this thread then come punch you in the face lol
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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wow Heat is going to read this thread then come punch you in the face lol
Why do you say such things?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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i don't know what the stock height is from floor to fender in the front, but mine is 26 5/16" on right and left. I'll occasionally scrape when entering or exiting a parking lot that has a swale built into the main entrance. usually a nasty incline.

most of the time, i can get at a good enough 45deg angle, but sometimes the entrance is too small and a car is already in the way to make it possible. so i'll just scrunch up my face a bit and take it slow as the bottom of the front bumper drags along.

Edit: i should clarify that i'm on adjustable coilovers (that still rattle).
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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No problem scrapping and I am on Eibach and I don't drive like a girl.....well correction.....I don't drive like my daugther....I am not near as hard on a car as she is.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Don't have scraping problems... just go sideways (drive over at an angle vs. straight) a little when the incline/decline is big
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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i dont have any problems with the front,
i scraped couple times on my mid pipes
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Good info. Thanks.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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i say don't drop
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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some inclines and bumps are impossible to avoid
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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My H-Techs are lower than 1.2/8 and I have yet to scrape and I have driven on some really marginal surfaces. If I see a speed bump I turn around and go the other way.....
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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you can scrape a stock car. it all depends how you drive and over what. just approach bumps/dips at an angle.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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I know how to drive a lowered car. I've lowered everything I've ever owned. I have a lowered 4x4 Ram in the garage right now. My big delima is if she will be able to handle it.
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