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Old 07-05-2007, 08:21 PM
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Just like the title says, I'm going to 'the block' in the OC and want to know if my car will survive, or if I should even park my car there period.

My car is about 3 inches off the ground.

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Old 07-05-2007, 08:34 PM
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3 inches you should be fine, just make sure to be carefull on the speed bumps.
Old 07-05-2007, 08:48 PM
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the speed bumps are not lowered car friendly...be careful of the bumps next to the krispy kremes and D&B...
Old 07-05-2007, 08:49 PM
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^^speaks the truth....slow and angled is the approach!
Old 07-05-2007, 08:52 PM
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i should know...Alcatraz is my second home!
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Originally Posted by vkzawa
Just like the title says, I'm going to 'the block' in the OC and want to know if my car will survive, or if I should even park my car there period.

My car is about 3 inches off the ground.

TIA.
dude, so you have to ask that question everytime you go to a place?
LOL. what a pain.
Old 07-05-2007, 09:06 PM
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got anymore pics of your car?
Old 07-05-2007, 09:10 PM
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make sure lock your car real good. Got my old car stolen there. I was only gone for 5 mins, literally.
Old 07-05-2007, 09:39 PM
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^^ +1
and also there's ALOT of haters there. i never take my car to the block. lil kids and wannabe's all over the place!!!
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Originally Posted by acmw
got anymore pics of your car?





Originally Posted by VN_350z
dude, so you have to ask that question everytime you go to a place?
LOL. what a pain.
Honestly, its totally worth it.
I've thought about adjusting my coilovers a little higher, but everytime I'm walking to or from my car I just stare at it. I love the low look to much to give it up. Usually I find a way to manage parking, even if I have to pay the valet to let me drive my car in through an exit without speedbumps, I manage.
I don't usually ask people, but I know quite a few people on here go to the block so I thought I'd ask.

Originally Posted by ppw350Zunit
^^ +1
and also there's ALOT of haters there. i never take my car to the block. lil kids and wannabe's all over the place!!!
This is what I was lookin' for. And the post above that about the car getting stolen. I'm going to ride with a friend. I like showing off my whip, but not if there are a bunch of immature jealous kids standing near it.
Old 07-06-2007, 01:27 AM
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dont take the Z. even valet has 2 speed bumps they have to get by. also the parking spaces are quite narrow and ding friendly.
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I'd be more worried about all the cops there than the speedbumps.
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i go there at least once/week, no problems. my car is about as low as yours is
Old 07-06-2007, 09:11 AM
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you should be cool watch out for the **** COPS, i got ticketed there for loud music and my friends twin turbo Supra got a ref ticket there
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For us guys who likes the cars lowered look. Everywhere is a danger zone. Just have to know if you can make it or not onto a ramp.
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just stay away from garbage grove and you'll be aight.. my Z gets Stalloned, by dips, everytime I go there.
Old 07-06-2007, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by los06z
the speed bumps are not lowered car friendly...be careful of the bumps next to the krispy kremes and D&B...
Mmmmmmm Krispy Kremes!!!
Old 07-06-2007, 09:59 AM
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Try not to take your Z if you can. Speed bumps are another thing..the color of your car and bodykit might attract attention, including haters.
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not friendly at all! lol . btw,my bf saw an integra on jacks once at the block , n the wheels were gone.
Old 07-06-2007, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Wendy
not friendly at all! lol . btw,my bf saw an integra on jacks once at the block , n the wheels were gone.
i rest my case.


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