Well, my Z is now grounded at home thanks to new speed bumps
11-13-2012, 07:48 PM
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That sucks OP. My current neighborhood just put in speed humps instead of bumps and I couldn't be more thankful. In your case, hopefully they missed some ordinance or at least they're not dicks about it and are willing to shave them down a bit. But if they don't do anything...rev that ish!
11-13-2012, 09:02 PM
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Ask them politely to shave the speedbump down a bit so you can clear it. If they say yes, well then problem solved. If they say no, just start revving to high heaven everytime you go over it. Soon enough, neighbours may start asking you to not be so loud, but then you tell them that is the only way to get over the bump. Then get them to complain to whoever it is that put the speedbumps in. Once they get enough complaints and are sick of them, they will come shave the speedbumps.
Done.
Done.
11-13-2012, 09:40 PM
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Simple solution... $150-200 fix. Need 2 80lb bags of Cement, Gallon of Gasoline, 30-40 cinderblocks, 250-500 flyers & can of spray paint.
Soak the bumps in gas so they start to erode/ crumble this will allow the cement to firmly take hold into the speed bump.
Let that soak for several days preferably a warm one. Net in the middle of the night mix up your cement and take your cinderblocks and build a small 1-2' tall wall where the speed bump is. When they come to remove the wall they will have to take the speed bump with it since its been weakened by the gasoline, it might also make sense you reinforce the wall with steel. Let your neighbors understand the difficulties of owning a low car.
Anonymously spread the flyers around the neighborhood asking for their support to inform residents that the roads are for cars not kids.
FInally you need to get on your HOA board... This will make sure it does not happen again.
PS. The spray paint, paint a swastika on the newly formed wall after the first night, this will ensure its rapid removal.
Soak the bumps in gas so they start to erode/ crumble this will allow the cement to firmly take hold into the speed bump.
Let that soak for several days preferably a warm one. Net in the middle of the night mix up your cement and take your cinderblocks and build a small 1-2' tall wall where the speed bump is. When they come to remove the wall they will have to take the speed bump with it since its been weakened by the gasoline, it might also make sense you reinforce the wall with steel. Let your neighbors understand the difficulties of owning a low car.
Anonymously spread the flyers around the neighborhood asking for their support to inform residents that the roads are for cars not kids.
FInally you need to get on your HOA board... This will make sure it does not happen again.
PS. The spray paint, paint a swastika on the newly formed wall after the first night, this will ensure its rapid removal.
11-13-2012, 11:48 PM
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this is the same story with me but in my case it ended up damaging my engine cover.
it happened when I came from vacation and found the military has put new bumps before going to the industrial area were I work similar to this
but with sort of forks at the top that will not allow to go other direction other wise will destroy you tires. it worked for a while that going very slowly over it but one day I made a mistake and didn't give it enough gas so car went back and the forks catch the cover and cut it
by the way my Z is not lowered
it happened when I came from vacation and found the military has put new bumps before going to the industrial area were I work similar to this
but with sort of forks at the top that will not allow to go other direction other wise will destroy you tires. it worked for a while that going very slowly over it but one day I made a mistake and didn't give it enough gas so car went back and the forks catch the cover and cut it
by the way my Z is not lowered
11-14-2012, 12:23 AM
#26
Is this you? 
I say park your car at the speed bump and block traffic(the low rider way, taking the bump at extreme angle, blocking both side of the road). Tell director you would be happy to move your car once the bumps are lowered or removed, so that you can get your car in and out of the neighborhood.
I say park your car at the speed bump and block traffic(the low rider way, taking the bump at extreme angle, blocking both side of the road). Tell director you would be happy to move your car once the bumps are lowered or removed, so that you can get your car in and out of the neighborhood.
11-14-2012, 01:59 AM
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I'll prolly get some grief on my comments,but I really cannot feel sorry for
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
11-14-2012, 03:19 AM
#28
I'll prolly get some grief on my comments,but I really cannot feel sorry for
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
I feel your pain op.
My car is also not that low.
I had the same issue. I went through 10 sets of flexible couplings as I have numerous bumps between my house and the gate.
The solution for me was having solid pipes put in at the Y and a flexible after the Y.
I still have to go slowly at an angle over the bumps and I go out the long way where there are less/smaller bumps. It is a pita.
11-14-2012, 05:17 AM
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I'll prolly get some grief on my comments,but I really cannot feel sorry for
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
11-14-2012, 06:58 AM
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It would be one thing if the bumps were always there and I still decided to lower the car knowing I would be giving myself issues. This case is speed bumps appearing in the complex with no notification sent to the residents and a disregard for regulations surrounding the use of speed bumps.
11-14-2012, 08:46 AM
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I like the speedbumps with the cutouts in them to clear the chassis as you go over. Just cut a 3 foot section out of the middle of them.
11-14-2012, 09:28 AM
#34
Disagree. Slammed is the tops of all four tires are tucked up inside the fenders and not visible.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=slammed
1. Slammed 115 up, 35 down
1. To have your car very low to the ground. Tucking tires, and minimal clearance between the ground and frame are a must. Lips, body kits, etc, don't count.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=slammed
1. Slammed 115 up, 35 down
1. To have your car very low to the ground. Tucking tires, and minimal clearance between the ground and frame are a must. Lips, body kits, etc, don't count.
11-14-2012, 09:56 AM
#35
Disagree. Slammed is the tops of all four tires are tucked up inside the fenders and not visible.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=slammed
1. Slammed 115 up, 35 down
1. To have your car very low to the ground. Tucking tires, and minimal clearance between the ground and frame are a must. Lips, body kits, etc, don't count.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=slammed
1. Slammed 115 up, 35 down
1. To have your car very low to the ground. Tucking tires, and minimal clearance between the ground and frame are a must. Lips, body kits, etc, don't count.
11-14-2012, 09:59 AM
#36
Would you move?
It would be one thing if the bumps were always there and I still decided to lower the car knowing I would be giving myself issues. This case is speed bumps appearing in the complex with no notification sent to the residents and a disregard for regulations surrounding the use of speed bumps.
Obviously,the complex mgmt or,owner's committee voted to
put them in.Usually complaints from people with small kids/
people speeding.I think you are fighting a lost cause.
Live with it or,move.
11-14-2012, 10:15 AM
#37
He said:
My Z isn't even that low. It's lowered on coilovers to the point that I have slight wheel gap (half a finger) in the rear and I'm just barely tucking tire in the front. Certainly not "slammed." My coilovers are adjustable so worst case I don't need to have my damn car flat bedded out of here, but raising the car is not the route I would prefer to take. Nothing sucks more than having to raise your car once you've already managed to get your stance dialed in perfect to your liking.
Where is the issue?
11-14-2012, 10:40 AM
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I'll prolly get some grief on my comments,but I really cannot feel sorry for
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
owners that lower their cars then complain that they cannot drive them
on roads or areas that have common speed bumps,steep driveways etc.
This is the real world.These road hazards exist and alway will.My Z is stock
height.But with my body mods it sits lower than stock.Still I have to be
mindful of certain areas where I drive daily.You made the decision to
buy a car with an already low road clearance.Also,mods such as coilovers,
body mods,exhaust systems etc were your decision.
You'll just have to live with your choices are get an cabin adjustable suspension.
11-14-2012, 11:26 AM
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ask the city to shave a 1-2 ft gap in the very middle of the speed bump so people like you with sports cars can make it out of the neighborhood. If they dont act, mention that you'll be hiring an attorney.