03-04-2015, 11:13 PM | #1 |
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Front splitter/spoiler and speed bumps ?
Hey guys, I'm gonna put the OEM front splitter + lip spoiler on my M235i, which is gonna be my daily driver (my only vehicle).
No suspension mods, drops, etc. Given this, can someone comment on whether or not the front lip is going to be a problem in terms of speed bumps, potholes, etc ? And please share your experience. Thanks !
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03-04-2015, 11:38 PM | #2 |
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I had this same concern.
With stock height I had no problems with speed bumps. I did have to slow down when approaching a steep driveway, but overall no clearance issues. I did have to back into a lot of parking spaces, as it will hit the parking curb block. Just in case you consider lowering in the future.. I just lowered on H&R's and I have had no problems with speed bumps so far. I do have to angle into steep driveways though. But overall with some care, the lip will be fine. |
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I installed the front splitter on my car in February, so I've had a chance to experience most of the conditions where I was worried about the clearance.
Speed bumps around here rarely cause scraping, but I'm sure I'll eventually encounter one that will cause me to cringe. Luckily the splitter is fairly flexible so other than some scratches on the underside I think the splitter will survive most minor hazards. Where I notice the most contact with the ground is leaving a parking lot that descends a slope through a gutter onto a level street. The splitter extends out a few inches which is enough to scrape slightly before the car can level out. This is the case at my office so every day I look for the best angle of approach to minimize the contact. Parking blocks are a particular hazard that I consciously give a wide berth. I usually give them at least 2 feet of space, I would rather the tail of the car extend slightly from the parking space than risk bumping the spitter. It's not worth inching up on the block to get the car all the way into a parking spot. |
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