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Old 08-31-2002, 12:55 PM
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just wondering if a 3 inch drop is too much, and is my oil pan at a risk?
Old 08-31-2002, 01:03 PM
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yes it will scratch like all i think the max should be 2 inch i dont know about the oil pan thing though
Old 08-31-2002, 04:08 PM
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i notice u have the n1...
itll at least scratch ur exhaust tip like crazy...
happened to me b4..
Old 08-31-2002, 05:44 PM
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It might look good because you're still rolling on your stock steelies. Once you upgrade to bigger wheels/tires, a 2" drop would be sufficient.
Old 08-31-2002, 06:41 PM
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If done properly Shocks,Camber Kit etc.. you should be ok.

if you go 3 " get a camber kit.

to prevent your car from looking like a cartoon car.

also buying tires every 2 month.

lata
Old 08-31-2002, 09:06 PM
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alright, how is my oilpan? should i worry?
Old 08-31-2002, 09:25 PM
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toe hooks and front chin will scrape before oil pan, there are some plastic and metal bits that catcha lot of grief before the oil pan.
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When I had about 3inch drop on my hb, I barely had any problems, just look out for steep driveways and big speed bumps. I do tend to only scape my front factory lip occasionally when I dont slant the car sideways enough on the driveways. You will only scape the bottom of the car on BIGGGGG speed bumps, just try to avoid those by going around them. However, I have no problems scaping my oil pan or tow hooks or anything. You said you had an N1? I think you going to have a problem scaping that, those hang really low. Roads where I live aren't so bad, if roads where you live at is bad don't go more than 2 1/2!!! Oh yea, I had 13 inch vxs with groundcontrols, with no wheel gap, so yea its around 3 inch drop. Peace
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Originally posted by GReddyboy
When I had about 3inch drop on my hb, I barely had any problems, just look out for steep driveways and big speed bumps. I do tend to only scape my front factory lip occasionally when I dont slant the car sideways enough on the driveways. You will only scape the bottom of the car on BIGGGGG speed bumps, just try to avoid those by going around them. However, I have no problems scaping my oil pan or tow hooks or anything. You said you had an N1? I think you going to have a problem scaping that, those hang really low. Roads where I live aren't so bad, if roads where you live at is bad don't go more than 2 1/2!!! Oh yea, I had 13 inch vxs with groundcontrols, with no wheel gap, so yea its around 3 inch drop. Peace
my friend got his camaro caught on a speedbump once and couldnt move. I generally take them at an angle so only one wheel crosses them at a time.
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