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Old 03-15-11, 09:02 AM
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Default Lowered IS x50's

Ok, so I just lowered my car after months of debating. I am on BC coils that I got from a CL member and they are great... but this is the first time that I have encountered something like this.

I have the INGS +1 kit, it looks great in my eyes but the front lip is so bulky that it just made the car look lower... and I like it. Since I lowered my car, I have trouble driving around scared of everything on the road!! Not to mention getting into a driveway or ramps.

Right now I am daily driving my car and get scared that I'm going to rip off my front lip.

I know the whole angle the car trick to get up ramps and stuff, but other than lifting the car up, are there any other tips or tricks I can do to avoid totally ripping off my front lip.

Thanks for the help.

EDIT: Pics!! (from iphone, sorry)
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Old 03-15-11, 09:06 AM
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get a smaller front lip, raise your car, or just dont worry about it scrapping. you most likely wont rip it off your bumper and have it buckle under you when youre driving.
Old 03-15-11, 09:24 AM
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You have to get accustomed to driving low. :P
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exactly what chris250 said however, if you wanna keep the look, then youre just gonna have to watch where you drive and choose certain routes that are "low" friendly. certain parking lots have steeper entrances than others, so i tend to find the best way around to avoid damage
Old 03-15-11, 10:02 AM
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You can also get air suspension to jack it up when you're driving. Raise it up and don't worry about scraping.
Old 03-15-11, 10:12 AM
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i am so low that i cant get into shopping places or driveways... but dont worry you get used to it this is a life style LOL
post pics of ur car
Old 03-15-11, 10:14 AM
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its the "good life"
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Drive low n slow!

You'll get used it. It may take a while and its annoying to have to angle on speedbumps and stuff...but you look good doing it
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pics or it didnt happen
Old 03-15-11, 11:29 AM
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You need to achieve a balance, you only go as low as the roads you frequently travel allow.

and~ pics or it neva happen
Old 03-15-11, 11:44 AM
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lol after a few months or so, you be used to the low!
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I know your scared! i feel you cause when i lower my car it will scrap all over the floor =[ especially in NYC
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Originally Posted by MashinA
pics or it didnt happen
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Just take it slow.. you'll get used to it..
Just takes some time.. but the trade off is when you park and look back at your car and think "damn.. that's a nice ride"
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Drive in reverse as much as you can.
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^^ yes..

or take off your INGs kit and send it to me...


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