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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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what do you do about speed bumps?
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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With the Eibach Pro Kit, just go slow. I don't scrape.
If you go lower, you may have issues.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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i always hit any inclines at an angle instead of going straight - no problems so far. and of course, slow going is the only way.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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I accelerate to about 60 and hit em straight on!
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Just go slow and at an angle if it looks high.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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I accelerate to about 60 and hit em straight on!
+1...I try for about 80 though, the faster you hit them the higher the probability that you fly right over it and your back wheels don't even have a chance to touch the speed bumps. This will decrease the fatigue on those back springs.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I have eibach sportline springsin mine (little over 2" drop if i remember correctly).

If itsa small enough speed bump (less than 3") and i go really slow i can get over it without hitting, otherwise, you avoid them at all cost.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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lol...Joe and Terp...lol...its not rally suspension...lol...My car is dropped pretty low and even I don't have huge issues with speed bumps, I just go slow and take things from angles if I really need the extra clearence...
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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I think the real issue is not speed bumps but really steep driveways. Mine isn't lowered but I have the CDC chin and it will hit if the angle is too much. I just go slow and at an angle or search for other ways in.
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