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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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heres a quick one, while exiting a parking lot, i hit the speed bumps that are unavoidable, going less than 5 mph tho. i heard a loud scrap. what would be the first thing on these cars to scarp in that situtation? my thought might have been a joint or tail of tranny, but who knows, it could be anything. and that SGT sits a little low for me to fit under. thanks
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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frame rails
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Mine used to hit the skirts
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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as long as isnt a moving mechanical part, im not too concerned, still irritates me, looks like im going the really long way next time
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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In my case it's the chin spoiler. I can get out of my parking area at more than 2 mph without grinding. Before I was lowered, I was in another structure and had the same problem. Might be that simple?
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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dang speed bumps, i always cringe when i go over them as slow as possible and the sideskirts still scrape... ....or worse, the chin spoiler

but like you said, as long as is it isn't mechanical, easier to deal with cosmetic
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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this is why I dont do lowering kits , chin spoilers and skirts, they only lead to problems and scratches
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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i didnt do the kit, it came stock on the car. it looks better, and handles better, *on the right pavement* but in other conditions, forget it




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