 Hmmm, is 1.5" of ground clearance enough? |
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 Dec 13 2003, 01:32 AM
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Seems as if adding a 'large' diameter exhaust with a downturn to a car that's been lowered a bit (okay kind of a lot) doesn't contribute much to ground clearance.
I got the driveshaft bolted up and hung the exhaust today. Lowering it back down I've found that I can slide two fingers underneath it but three fingers won't make it. Just shy of two inches. Any guesses how long it'll survive potholes and entrance ramps?  Here's a shot of it before I mounted it on the car. That's my arm inside the piping for reference. http://www.dsmcentral.com/gallery/view_pho...id=big_exhaust1 Guess I better work on raising those coilovers back up. -------------------- |
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Dec 13 2003, 09:19 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Holy crap!! That's huge!!
 I'd guess with only 1.5" ground clearance, the first speed bump or pothole you find will either dent the crap out of that purty exhasut, or rip it clean off the car. If you can, I'd definately raise it up. -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Dec 13 2003, 08:29 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 31-January 03 From: Normal, IL. Member No.: 74 |
YOu could raise it up or just drive with your head on straight and not run over any potholes. Doesnt matter if your car is up or down potholes arent good for it. SO go around them. LOL!
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 Dec 14 2003, 05:29 AM
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Travis
 I definetly love the fact that you can fit your damn arm in that thing!
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