Tips for driving while lowww. (compile them here)

[FluffywhiteM3]

Well some people have insane stance, and their cars look undriveably low. Hopefully, everyone can chime in and let us here your best tip for driving a slammed vehicular device without ruining your car. 3...2...1...GO!

[Ficarra]

Angles.
Avoid ruts in the road.
Avoid speedbumps.
Avoid driving fast.
Avoid driving. Just park. Hard.

[FluffywhiteM3]

Angles.
Avoid ruts in the road.
Avoid speedbumps.
Avoid driving fast.
Avoid driving. Just park. Hard.

this may be the best advice.:rofl

[Jay Z.]

Pretty much everything he said. And angle everything!

[Oxer]

- Be prepared to spend time and or money to fix things

- Be prepared to be hastled by the law

- Dont be a pussy and bitch out, roll that shit, scrub that shit, scrape that shit..


All I can think of atm...

[Ficarra]

- Be prepared to spend time and or money to fix things

- Be prepared to be hastled by the law

- Dont be a pussy and bitch out, roll that shit, scrub that shit, scrape that shit..


All I can think of atm...

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On the E36, you aren't going to bust an oil pan or anything. All the scraping is either your front lip or the parts of the car that can scrape and not get damaged. It's all good man.

[slocar]

- Best way to clear a speed bump is a different street.

[Byron]

smile and enjoy it

[6erWebb]

dont live on a gravel driveway...with a steep garage entrance...

[SeanDub]

Don't turn the wheels while the body is articulating.

[the dingo]

scout and plan out your route in non-stanced car first.

[FluffywhiteM3]

I have an xbrace right now, but does anyone know of anything I could use to protect the xbrace and swaybar so that I don't rip them out. Something like flat that I could scrape on or whatever, it'd even be cool if it threw sparks or something haha. LMK your ideas!

[Zack01GC]

Buy zip ties
Speedbumps = angle
Driveways = angle
Railroad Tracks = angle, or avoid if possible
Parking lot entrances that slope upwards = angle
Man hole covers = change lanes
Park far back in parking spots, you'll hit your bumper/lip/air dam on curbs or parking blocks. Same with backing in, I've racked my exhaust on them.
Pot holes (if you live in the north) = change lanes, or straddle
Road kill = get out of the way, it might not fit under car if you straddle
Objects sitting in middle of interstate = get out of the way, you probably can't straddle it
Car wash bays with a sunken drain in the middle = avoid, you'll scrape
Curbs = avoid. You'll curb the wheels, as well as the rockers/side skirts

Tractor trailers crossing intersections = drive underneath trailer.

I need to do most of these things (except for the last one), and my car isn't even that low.

[Dubmd]

watch out for oddly shaped roads. like the ones that are kinda humped/rainbow "like not uphill or downhill, but sideways" shaped. undercarriage will scrape idk if yall know what i mean.

oh and sometimes, no really hard braking or frame will scrape lol. its happened plenty of times.

[SeanDub]

Yea crowned lanes like Dubmd said as well as grooves set by years of abuse. Those are sway bar assassins

[JSanders]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsHhuJs2TKc

[Mentosman42]

Buy zip ties
Speedbumps = angle
Driveways = angle
Railroad Tracks = angle, or avoid if possible
Parking lot entrances that slope upwards = angle
Man hole covers = change lanes
Park far back in parking spots, you'll hit your bumper/lip/air dam on curbs or parking blocks. Same with backing in, I've racked my exhaust on them.
Pot holes (if you live in the north) = change lanes, or straddle
Road kill = get out of the way, it might not fit under car if you straddle
Objects sitting in middle of interstate = get out of the way, you probably can't straddle it
Car wash bays with a sunken drain in the middle = avoid, you'll scrape
Curbs = avoid. You'll curb the wheels, as well as the rockers/side skirts

Tractor trailers crossing intersections = drive underneath trailer.

I need to do most of these things (except for the last one), and my car isn't even that low.

haha, i used to never even think about man hole covers. that was until i saw a pic on the A3 forum on vortex of some1 destroying their DSG on a manhole cover.

like 10 grand worth of damage.


you will probably never see a man hole cover that is raised enough to hurt your car but if you dooooooooooo


its gonna hurt.

[Ducks]

Embrase the scrape!

[gumballer_80]

*- Avoid roads containing speed bumps/potholes/man-hole covers: It doesn't really matter if you arrive at a destination 10mins. later than everybody else.

*- Avoid any type of curb when parking.

*- Make sure your friends' houses do not have steep driveways.

[TheNeek]

oilpan in the trunk + 5 quarts of oil
roll in a group
bring a camera

Fcuk Asphalt

[FluffywhiteM3]

Do I still have to drop the subframe and lift the motor to do the oilpan like I did on the E46?

[frink84]

I have an xbrace right now, but does anyone know of anything I could use to protect the xbrace and swaybar so that I don't rip them out. Something like flat that I could scrape on or whatever, it'd even be cool if it threw sparks or something haha. LMK your ideas!

i do believe they made skidplates for e36's. google is your friend

[BoostedE21]

scout and plan out your route in non-stanced car first.

:rofl thats what I did once when I planned on driving my car.

I thought I could clear this little speedbump......ended up breaking an exhaust flange:( .

Another tip (if not mentioned) always have a jack in your trunk.

[FluffywhiteM3]

:rofl thats what I did once when I planned on driving my car.

I thought I could clear this little speedbump......ended up breaking an exhaust flange:( .

Another tip (if not mentioned) always have a jack in your trunk.

What's the jack for?

[BoostedE21]

What's the jack for?

Incase you get to a spot that you must raise the car (ie CO's).

[M.Burroughs]

Drive.
Drive over anything and everything.
Damage to your car? Fuck it.
Get stuck? You didn't get a good enough running start.
Think you're scraping too much? Think again.
No damage to be found? You're simply not low enough.


:D

Okay so that's only in rusty.
Otherwise, it's all been said.

[Oxer]

Drive.
Drive over anything and everything.
Damage to your car? Fuck it.
Get stuck? You didn't get a good enough running start.
Think you're scraping too much? Think again.
No damage to be found? You're simply not low enough.


:D

Okay so that's only in rusty.
Otherwise, it's all been said.


This is why I love you and your forum :D

[Ficarra]

:rofl

[Rally]

Always give yourself enough space between your car and the car ahead of you so you can see oncoming obstacles before it's too late.

[Royal_T]

I don't agree with the don't drive fast,,, I could not survive if i had to drive slow..

All I have to say is Swang 'N' Bang..

[Pswirley]

Pick a fucking side and lean to it while driving.

Only keep one hand on the steering wheel.


Chicks dig this kind of shit.

[Turbo2]

I don't agree with the don't drive fast,,, I could not survive if i had to drive slow..

All I have to say is Swang 'N' Bang..

agree...also might wanna buy another lip as a back up.

[handsome.garage]

I don't know about you guys, but I stopped giving a fuck and drive my car like its stock height. MOST speedbumps I just go over without going at an angle, it scrapes regardless. Angled or not. Drive ways however always require going in at an angle most of the time.

[SeanDub]

I don't know about you guys, but I stopped giving a fuck and drive my car like its stock height. MOST speedbumps I just go over without going at an angle, it scrapes regardless. Angled or not. Drive ways however always require going in at an angle most of the time.

I'm at the don't give a fuck stage, I don't avoid bumps or anything really. I do still hit em at an angle though, don't wanna take my bumper off.

[slocar]

Incase you get to a spot that you must raise the car (ie CO's).
If I get to a place and I have to raise my car, I no longer consider it a destination and move on ... no place is important enough for me to be taking wheels off on the side of the road and adjusting the coilovers.

My spanner wrenches live in my room ... probably wont ever again be used unless I decide to go lower (might be an option once I get some skinnier tires as I haven't, in the 1000 miles, hit anything with 2.5 inches of frame clearance).

[Jay Z.]

If sparks aren't flying you aren't low enough :D

[Zombie247]

I believe it's "if sparks don't fly your too high"

[Tuck&Poke]

Always give yourself enough space between your car and the car ahead of you so you can see oncoming obstacles before it's too late.

that's a good one, i figured that out the hard way.

I've also managed to memorize the locations of obstacles on roads that i travel on often, so i already know what to avoid and slow down for.

I slow down on roads that i dont know.

Oh and oscillating bumps can be dangerous, you build up enough momentum and you can bottom out, happened in Orlando on a bridge, luckily i didn't break anything.

[gnarlycreature]

Swerve Veer Stresss stressss why do they have to be doing roadwork

[BoostedE21]

If I get to a place and I have to raise my car, I no longer consider it a destination and move on ... no place is important enough for me to be taking wheels off on the side of the road and adjusting the coilovers.

My spanner wrenches live in my room ... probably wont ever again be used unless I decide to go lower (might be an option once I get some skinnier tires as I haven't, in the 1000 miles, hit anything with 2.5 inches of frame clearance).

Well my CO's are different, I can just jack it up and adjust the height, I had to do that when taking to my car to my wifes apartment....fuck speedbumps!

[Schieldrop]

When I busted my oilpan on the E30 M3 SE I had, another member of the local BMW club drove over the same rock with his standard E30 M3. He had a real smug look on his face.
But I just thought; "You may not be standing at the side of the road in a pool of your cars vital fluids, but atleast I roll hard!"

When you go slam'd colateral damage is part of the game, try your best not to damage your car, but in the end rolling hard comes with as many cons as pros.
So when the damage is done, you can atleast revel in the fact that you look cooler than the non-stanced when your up and running. I'd rather have my car get some scrape and bumps than have arch clearance.

[driggers.a]

Pay extreme attention to what is in the road and what may be in the road (debri, bumps, etc.) Especially when you're at the point where even a 2x4 could cause potential damage. Also try to memorize road hazards on frequently traveled roads (such as dips, pot holes, rutting, etc.)

[southpaw]

<3 the pain.

[WhiteStripes]

Pick a fucking side and lean to it while driving.

Only keep one hand on the steering wheel.


Chicks dig this kind of shit.

:rofl:rofl:rofl

I needed a good laugh.


Anyhow, this is a great thread, keep it up.

[Sticksdaman]

Dont drive an e30....Srsly between the m42 oil pan being so damnned low and the m20 pan being such a bitch to change, its takes a special kind of person (read: lunatic) to WANT to drive those things low.

I drive leaned as far forward as possible when navigating unknown roads. it helps me see the road surface better.

At night and in the rain you pretty much have to know the roads and or cross your fingers and hope for the best.

[B Rod]

Know the roads you drive on.

Pray.

[Davis.]

lower it

[Schieldrop]

I know the M42 pan is very low, but I wasn't aware that the M20 was such a pain to replace. The S14 in the M3 was very simple to remove and fit again. Remove one plastic cover that is held in place by 4-5 bolts, then unscrew the 15ish bolts holding the lower pan in place and your done.

[boligrafo123]

Sprinkle some Holy Water on your car's lowest point.

[SofaKingCG2]

I'm not that low. But if I had any advice. Set your coilovers to the stiffest setting and fuck it. When my back tires rub for hard cornering I grin ear to ear. When my tires rub against my fenders turning. I look to see who's looking. When someone asks if your car is supposed to make the noise it did from being low, ask them if they moan when they're having sex.

Basically just drive it hard.

[s4cr]

dont live on a gravel driveway...with a steep garage entrance...

i fail at this.

[Russell_G]

First thing i figured out was 1 tire on the speed bump at all times and you will be fine.

Drive on top of the ruts unless you want to throw sparks.

Learn to deal with the crazy looks from people when going over everything at an angle.


I miss my car :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/Bimmer/06-01-08_2127.jpg

[SeanDub]

I miss your car too Russell, you were a pioneer! haha