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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Default New to a lowered car.....need advice.

I currently have an 08 tC with the OEM lip kit, so I'm already sitting fairly low.

I just ordered a set of S-Techs from EBAY and they will arrive Wednesday and probably be installed the same day.

I've personally never owned a lowered car before, and I'm hoping some of you vets can give me some advice on how to handle the ride. IE: speed bumps, pot holes, dips in the road, etc.

I'd really appreciate some help, as I don't want to eff up the new car too terribly bad.

Thanks a ton in advance.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Just drive, avoid pot holes and if the speed bump is to high take it at an angle.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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go over things at an angle...not straight on.......and get associated with the scraping sound..lol...i plan to lower mine soon too but i sure do hate hearing that sound..
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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you're probably already used to doing so, but watch out when pulling into parking spots, don't pull in too far and hit that cement block or curb, esp. with your lip kit..
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kld04g
you're probably already used to doing so, but watch out when pulling into parking spots, don't pull in too far and hit that cement block or curb, esp. with your lip kit..
x2 definitely watch parking curbs
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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i have stechs on an rs1 lip kit (lower than oem) on 17" low profiles. im fine on regular speed bumps, but going onto driveways or very high speed bumps i have to always angle in.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Do everything, I repeat EVERYTHING at an angle
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