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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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whats up guys
I need suggestions on how low i can drop my ride.
There are new speed bumps installed in my area and it kinda made me not want to do the drop at all.
Anyway I snapped a pic over the speed bump to give you guys an idea of how high it is.
I'm on stock height at the moment but I really want to change that.
Thanks in advance
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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you got a picture of the speed bump?...i'm originally from Guam by the way and I know what the speed bumps are like especially on base.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by inked13
whats up guys
I need suggestions on how low i can drop my ride.
There are new speed bumps installed in my area and it kinda made me not want to do the drop at all.
Anyway I snapped a pic over the speed bump to give you guys an idea of how high it is.
I'm on stock height at the moment but I really want to change that.
Thanks in advance
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Looks like you got about 3-4 inches of clearance on stock height...i'd say maybe drop it about 1-2 inches to get rid of the fender gap and you should still be good with clearance without scraping...i cant remember if all speed bumps on Guam are the same height or not though.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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That a tiny speed bump. Remember when your dropped we go side way not straight on bumps.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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+1 @laobo979. I have gone over speed bumps bigger than that and I was lowered 4"s. Just learn to angle you'll be fine.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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I'm on BC coilovers with about 1.5" drop and stock wheels and go straight over speed bumps but SLOWLY. Of course I angle when necessary.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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If your that concerned, measure the height of that speed bump and make sure your car has enough clearance for that.

I have my car dropped about 2.5 inches and I love it. Just high enough for me to go up a steep driveway
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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get H&R springs and you'll be totally fine. I scrape everywhere I go being so low.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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how exactly do you angle? do you start out going on straight then turn the wheel all the way to either the left or right as you drive over the bump?

is this what you guys do when driving up the ramp into a plaza too?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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how much to be dropped is a trial and error, case by case basis for each and every person who drops their ****. some dont mind going over bumps sideways, some want to not have to slow down to go over them, and some people dont mind scraping **** everywhere they go.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by raymond671
Looks like you got about 3-4 inches of clearance on stock height...i'd say maybe drop it about 1-2 inches to get rid of the fender gap and you should still be good with clearance without scraping...i cant remember if all speed bumps on Guam are the same height or not though.
another member from guam nice!
I'm interested in the road magnet lowering springs which give a 2" drop.
most of the speed bumps are still the same I guess,...but the one in the picture is a new one that gov guam bolted to the roads.
Thanks for the advice.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
+1 @laobo979. I have gone over speed bumps bigger than that and I was lowered 4"s. Just learn to angle you'll be fine.
lol HeartmyIS your speed bumps put mine to shame.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
get H&R springs and you'll be totally fine. I scrape everywhere I go being so low.
Which H&R springs are you lowered on?
I'm looking to get a 2" drop
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
That a tiny speed bump. Remember when your dropped we go side way not straight on bumps.
That bump is nothing

Angle it and you should be 100% fine SLAMMED.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
That bump is nothing

Angle it and you should be 100% fine SLAMMED.
That upside down picture really threw me off.
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