INGS Sideskirt clearance question
10-21-2012, 04:20 PM
#1
INGS Sideskirt clearance question
OK...I'm thinking of adding these now (LX version..I have rear bumper already). I understand there have been clearance issues with these...over speed bumps and getting car on a lift. My car is about 1" lowered and I currently have about 4.5" clearance at the lowest points on each of the ends.
I found and old thread where the guy had Hotchkiss Springs (which are about the same as my Nismo fronts and Prokit rears) with Ings and he got 3" up front on the skirts..which is very low.
Anyone here know of this *problem* with the INGS skirts? They are apparantly very thick..which adds another 1/2" or so.
I found and old thread where the guy had Hotchkiss Springs (which are about the same as my Nismo fronts and Prokit rears) with Ings and he got 3" up front on the skirts..which is very low.
Anyone here know of this *problem* with the INGS skirts? They are apparantly very thick..which adds another 1/2" or so.
10-21-2012, 05:06 PM
#2
I'm running the LX skirt and yes, it add a lot of depth in appearance/clearance... which is a good thing IMO.
Pending on the size of the speed bump, you probably won't have any problems clearing it with a 1" drop all around. However; I ran gf210 springs with the spring mount mod which lowers my front 1" and rear ~1.5" and had/still have problems clearing speed bumps.
EDIT - I had no problem getting on a lift with these springs.
If you're running LX rear, I suggest running the sides as well b/c IMO no other side skirt will go with the LX rear... maybe the chargespeed side but I'm not a fan of mix match kits.
GL
Pending on the size of the speed bump, you probably won't have any problems clearing it with a 1" drop all around. However; I ran gf210 springs with the spring mount mod which lowers my front 1" and rear ~1.5" and had/still have problems clearing speed bumps.
EDIT - I had no problem getting on a lift with these springs.
If you're running LX rear, I suggest running the sides as well b/c IMO no other side skirt will go with the LX rear... maybe the chargespeed side but I'm not a fan of mix match kits.
GL
Last edited by stogey420time; 10-21-2012 at 05:31 PM.
10-21-2012, 06:58 PM
#3
I'm running the LX skirt and yes, it add a lot of depth in appearance/clearance... which is a good thing IMO.
Pending on the size of the speed bump, you probably won't have any problems clearing it with a 1" drop all around. However; I ran gf210 springs with the spring mount mod which lowers my front 1" and rear ~1.5" and had/still have problems clearing speed bumps.
EDIT - I had no problem getting on a lift with these springs.
If you're running LX rear, I suggest running the sides as well b/c IMO no other side skirt will go with the LX rear... maybe the chargespeed side but I'm not a fan of mix match kits.
GL
Pending on the size of the speed bump, you probably won't have any problems clearing it with a 1" drop all around. However; I ran gf210 springs with the spring mount mod which lowers my front 1" and rear ~1.5" and had/still have problems clearing speed bumps.
EDIT - I had no problem getting on a lift with these springs.
If you're running LX rear, I suggest running the sides as well b/c IMO no other side skirt will go with the LX rear... maybe the chargespeed side but I'm not a fan of mix match kits.
GL
Here's my car now..take a look and let me know if you think I'd be OK under most driving conditions with LX sides.
10-22-2012, 04:35 AM
#5
No definate answer, it's more of a trial and error type situation. Being that you're lowered with a kit, chances are you will scrape here and there. IMO -1 inch drop isn't that low especially in the rear so you should clear most speed bumps.
10-22-2012, 09:12 AM
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i was dropped w the Weber side skirts, and dropped as in dropped w coilovers.. about 1.5 inch or so up front.. the only area that is an isue is just behind the trailing edge of the door, just in front of the rear wheel.. the side sirts you are talking about are reasonable.. the weber are about as low as you can get, they are giant. I was very very close.. but was fine.. you will have to adjust your driving habits regardless, end of story.. i mean, im sure you already adjsuted to the drop springs.. this is the same deal..
i am generally only worried about driveways i CANNOT get up into.. vs ones that require patience and care. If thers a certain gas station i ahve to pass becuase i cant get into it well, so be it.. but if i cant get out of my own driveway, theres where i draw the line.
Again, youre wondering how bad the set up you mentioned will be, and I can attest that it will be one of the more modest set ups compared to other choices ppl make.. they will make you car look far better.. as well as cohesive in its style/looks by not mix matching kits/lines
and again,. the major areas of issue of the cars ability to maneuver over things is that area in front of the rear tire as well as the front l/r corners of the nose of the car.. why i reccommended you stick w all Ings/Ings knock off as the splitter type front lips are more difficult to clear sidewalks etc.
i am generally only worried about driveways i CANNOT get up into.. vs ones that require patience and care. If thers a certain gas station i ahve to pass becuase i cant get into it well, so be it.. but if i cant get out of my own driveway, theres where i draw the line.
Again, youre wondering how bad the set up you mentioned will be, and I can attest that it will be one of the more modest set ups compared to other choices ppl make.. they will make you car look far better.. as well as cohesive in its style/looks by not mix matching kits/lines
and again,. the major areas of issue of the cars ability to maneuver over things is that area in front of the rear tire as well as the front l/r corners of the nose of the car.. why i reccommended you stick w all Ings/Ings knock off as the splitter type front lips are more difficult to clear sidewalks etc.
10-22-2012, 11:29 AM
#7
i was dropped w the Weber side skirts, and dropped as in dropped w coilovers.. about 1.5 inch or so up front.. the only area that is an isue is just behind the trailing edge of the door, just in front of the rear wheel.. the side sirts you are talking about are reasonable.. the weber are about as low as you can get, they are giant. I was very very close.. but was fine.. you will have to adjust your driving habits regardless, end of story.. i mean, im sure you already adjsuted to the drop springs.. this is the same deal..
i am generally only worried about driveways i CANNOT get up into.. vs ones that require patience and care. If thers a certain gas station i ahve to pass becuase i cant get into it well, so be it.. but if i cant get out of my own driveway, theres where i draw the line.
Again, youre wondering how bad the set up you mentioned will be, and I can attest that it will be one of the more modest set ups compared to other choices ppl make.. they will make you car look far better.. as well as cohesive in its style/looks by not mix matching kits/lines
and again,. the major areas of issue of the cars ability to maneuver over things is that area in front of the rear tire as well as the front l/r corners of the nose of the car.. why i reccommended you stick w all Ings/Ings knock off as the splitter type front lips are more difficult to clear sidewalks etc.
i am generally only worried about driveways i CANNOT get up into.. vs ones that require patience and care. If thers a certain gas station i ahve to pass becuase i cant get into it well, so be it.. but if i cant get out of my own driveway, theres where i draw the line.
Again, youre wondering how bad the set up you mentioned will be, and I can attest that it will be one of the more modest set ups compared to other choices ppl make.. they will make you car look far better.. as well as cohesive in its style/looks by not mix matching kits/lines
and again,. the major areas of issue of the cars ability to maneuver over things is that area in front of the rear tire as well as the front l/r corners of the nose of the car.. why i reccommended you stick w all Ings/Ings knock off as the splitter type front lips are more difficult to clear sidewalks etc.
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10-22-2012, 11:44 AM
#8
Honestly your best bet is to look at your daily route closely and try to navigate around dips, driveways, and speed bumps that are the most extreme
This means parking on the street instead of pulling into driveways and completely avoiding certain speed bumps all together
I've learned over the years to just avoid certain areas and you will too once you go with any aftermarket sideskirt
This means parking on the street instead of pulling into driveways and completely avoiding certain speed bumps all together
I've learned over the years to just avoid certain areas and you will too once you go with any aftermarket sideskirt
10-22-2012, 01:06 PM
#10
Good question. Personally, the INGS doesn't *do it* for me. I saw your car album and it looks fantastic with the whole kit..but it's black. I have a red car and the front doesn't blend in as well. I run the front without a plate and it looks pretty good as is to me. There is only one other 06 front in urethane...the VIZAGE S type, which I like better, but it still protrudes out to far. If I get one...I'll go with either the Seibon TT CF lip or maybe the EVO-R Veilside knock off.
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