parking markers v.s. a dropped cls

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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parking markers v.s. a dropped cls

Im thinking bout getting the HR sport springs.
Am i gonna be scrapping my front bumper with parking markers at shopping centers? Our cars r a bit long. Is there a problem with the car sticking out of a parking space to clear the f. bumper? Is it gonna stick out bad??
Hows the ride quality compared to stock?
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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might catch on big curb thingys...just back in.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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my car is slammed and i just dont pull up to them...you dont need to pull all the way upto them unless your in a fullsize truck
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Hi

Originally Posted by spicyhands
Im thinking bout getting the HR sport springs.
Am i gonna be scrapping my front bumper with parking markers at shopping centers? Our cars r a bit long. Is there a problem with the car sticking out of a parking space to clear the f. bumper? Is it gonna stick out bad??
Hows the ride quality compared to stock?
Thanks
Ha! ^__^ I got these Intrax Springs on a 2.0 F and 1.75 R! I made the mistake and understimated and SCRAPE! Just be careful. I have a magnaflow and these 2 screws (lowest part of the car) always scape something... I'm in San Francisco. Yes our cars a bit long but still love my Acura! About your car sticking out; Guess we have to live with it. Stick out bad? Nah! not really. Ride quality? Bumpy.

Anyways. Enjoy your drop when u get it. God bless.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
my car is slammed and i just dont pull up to them...you dont need to pull all the way upto them unless your in a fullsize truck
x2.

I have coilovers and I'm dropped about 2.5" and IF I pull up I will hit them, but like he said, if you stop before them there is still plenty of room.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Your in Miami, & the drop isn't excessive. You will be fine. The bumper shouldn't hit anything, however the plastic cover under the front has a little lip & will hit if you pull in too much(like tires touching the parking curb)
I never pull up to them anyway. I stop with my bumper in front of the parking curb.

General practices need to be followed as with any lowered car.(speed bumps, driveways etc)
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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That's what I have. Just don't pull all the way up to them. That's what I do. It's fine.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Yeah even if it wasnt dropped would you pull right up on it...just pay attention and you'll be fine
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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yeah learn from experience you never need to pull all the way up on the parking barricade. You'll get your bumper nearly ripped off. Watch out for major dips and speed bumps and you should be fine.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
my car is slammed and i just dont pull up to them...you dont need to pull all the way upto them unless your in a fullsize truck
this is true
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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The car is a boat, but more like a dingy. Even if you're a foot away from the barracade, you won't stick out of the space. That's not low enough of a drop to really worry about too much. But here's the thing. Once you lower your car, DO NOT let anyone that's NEVER driven a lower'd car drive yours. They WILL go up on the curb. It's happened to me.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by All Mine
The car is a boat, but more like a dingy. Even if you're a foot away from the barracade, you won't stick out of the space. That's not low enough of a drop to really worry about too much. But here's the thing. Once you lower your car, DO NOT let anyone that's NEVER driven a lower'd car drive yours. They WILL go up on the curb. It's happened to me.

Thats so so fuggen true. My friend borrowed my old ride and he came back with 2 holes on the bottom of my front bumper
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