I've memorized every pothole and bump on my commute to work. Some drivers may think I'm drunk when I swerve or change lanes to suddenly return to my lane, but that is low life.
Plan ahead of time. Do a dry run. Have a towing business contact who will tow your car regardless of how low your car is. Drive a slow as you can on unpaved/unknown roads. Zipties.
After lowering my Kia Optima planning my route helped a lot 😂 cutting through the movie theater to go to Delco Tell never scared me so much until I hit a speed bump after lowering it.
Curious how much did it cost to lower it? I just bought a 2015 kia optima and its hella low. Unfortuntely where I live, the roads are especially shit so I'm almost debating on raising it. Just curious what you paid since we have the same car. Also how do you like the car? Im coming from an 03 civic lol.
@@brysonklyn6938 sorry for the late reply, it cost $400 for me to lower it, I live in the middle of nowhere so it’s probably more pricey. And I still love my car never had any issues with it.
@@AttackOnWeeb just got word back from the shop and it’s gonna be roughly the same for me. I appreciate the reply. I pick it up this weekend, I’m amped lol.
I don't go crazy low in my MKIII Supra, but low enough that I worry about the mudflaps. Maybe that's a dumb thing to be worried about though, it appears that the lower exhaust pipe is the lowest thing on the car (not sure if that is normal.)
I've got aircups and i don't get why more people ain't getting them, install was relatively easy, they been super reliable so far and it's hella handy just being able to go from not being able to drive over a bump to being able to drive over it like it's nothing in 1 button press, and it's not even that espensive, the whole setup including the coilovers was about 2500 euro which is still cheaper than full air, at least for my car
If u just need a little clearance to lift your car use the notched part of the jack stand. After car is lifted with jack out the jack stand back together and use it. Be safe
I would never lower my car to the point i have to take 5mins to get over a speedhump, why not put bags if you wana go so low................ It always looks so stupid when i see VW and BMW kids taking 5mins to maneuver over a small speedhump, i mean my bugeye is low but not so low it becomes undrivable
Ripped my front lip off the day after lowering my car and installing it... Ordered air cups from stance parts the following week and waiting for those to come in now.
You forgot engines raises and fuel cells. If your subframe is like half an inch of the ground there is no point in running a skidplate, just raise your engine above your frame and get a fuel cell. Frames are replaceable, just make sure everything important sits above it (oil pan, gearbox, fuel lines, brake lines, fuel tank). Shoutout to all the static Americans burning their cars down because they rip their fuel tanks 🫡
When I have to go somewhere new in my city I take my moms highlander and when I hit a pot hole or go over a big speed bump I make a mental note like “yup forbidden land over here”
I will say that if you live in pa, having a static car migjt be a gamble. I cracked 2 wheels, shattered 1 , and recently cracked my brand new 3 peice wheels
I feel like y'all should test out phone holders for cars like ours cause I know the apple vent holder is terrible with some moderately stiff coil overs I find it almost falling out all the time and constantly adjusting my phone holder into position
I remember i bought a lowered s60R and had to fix it to drive it. And the first time i drove it out of my homes nieghbor hood i grazed the big ass speed bump right at the exit of my trailer park lol and cracked the oil pan. It was thankfully a slow leak and easy to fix but now i drive around this horrible speed bump by driving through the grass 😂
Or dont lower your car to the point that its no longer functional as a car. Lowering a car can do great things for performance and appearance but if you cant get out of the driveway without grinding the chassis, its too low. Why put all the time and money into your car to make it a pain in the ass to drive anywhere and in a lot of cases ride like shit. Find a happy medium between looks and function so you can take your car out and enjoy driving it not worried about what your going to rip off it because of a little dip in the road.
Do people forego the air suspension because it's just cheaper to use the static suspension? Does the static suspension provide a more desirable ride than air suspension? If you're going to slam your ride, it just seems like air suspension is the way to go.
Air cups prettymuch take over where your spring would be on your OEM suspension/coilvoer and replaces that and is able to regulate the air! Airlift 3P is a good brand to look at for the full complete package for Air struts and such, heres a link to take a look at some of the kits we have and get some ideas! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/store/suspension?sort=instock&sub=Air%20Suspension&saleToggle=0&qdToggle=0
Check out the gallery! We should have some up there I believe, if not get ideas from previous years 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery
My 91 civic was stock height and scraped like a MF! I had to be careful over speed bumps and weird parking lot entrances and it wasn't even lowered! A buddy lowered his prelude to the height of my civic!
OR function over form Japanese drift missile spec…… In all seriousness my car is lowered but not to stancenation 2012 levels, Still looks good and I can slam into a corner at any speed without worrying about rubbing or debeading, Rather enjoy driving hard compared to worrying about if my lip to arch ratio is on point. Unpopular opinion on a YT like this I know but it just makes sense to me
Been wanting to get my GTI lowered forever, but I commute to campus daily and there are unavoidable gnarly speed bumps I have to deal with on a day to day basis. I'm debating if I need to save up for air suspension, or just lower an inch and maneuver it, or just not lower it at all. Any recommendations lol?
If you are putting a turbo on an NA car, like a 370Z, and slamming or even just a simple 1” lowering spring, make sure the turbo doesn’t hang down below the sub frame. It’ll make for a real costly experience otherwise if you’re banging your turbo off the ground, otherwise you’ll be making up curse words the world has never heard of and the police will wonder if you have Tourette’s…
There are only a few good road in Louisiana. The roads are basically made of potholes. And dead animals and furniture chunks on the road is the worst of it all.
I've memorized every pothole and bump on my commute to work. Some drivers may think I'm drunk when I swerve or change lanes to suddenly return to my lane, but that is low life.
Puerto Rican life is like that even with a stock suspension 😢😂
I do the exact same thing 😂😂
Lowlife 🔥🔥I’m the same in my gti
That is why I have a plate that says
“not drunk dodging potholes”
A better option then using wood to drive on are RV leveling blocks! Some even fold into 2-3" ramps and are portable
YES They’re like massive legos🤣
Saving this for future me. May many years of good car luck and never loosing a 10mm bless you haha
Goes to show how much I enjoy FI's content. I have Airlift Suspension and yet I still clicked on the video .
🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 thanks for the support homie! -Edgar
pay attention to cars ahead of you the way the road makes their car react can save you from bs on the road
Plan ahead of time. Do a dry run. Have a towing business contact who will tow your car regardless of how low your car is. Drive a slow as you can on unpaved/unknown roads. Zipties.
Zip ties. 100% gracias! -Edgar
takes a lot driving a slammed car this shit ain’t for the weak!
for long drives in the midwest where bad highways are unavoidable pay attention to what's 20 to 30ft in front of you and react accordingly.
This right here! 👌 true advice. -Edgar
After lowering my Kia Optima planning my route helped a lot 😂 cutting through the movie theater to go to Delco Tell never scared me so much until I hit a speed bump after lowering it.
Curious how much did it cost to lower it? I just bought a 2015 kia optima and its hella low. Unfortuntely where I live, the roads are especially shit so I'm almost debating on raising it. Just curious what you paid since we have the same car. Also how do you like the car? Im coming from an 03 civic lol.
@@brysonklyn6938 sorry for the late reply, it cost $400 for me to lower it, I live in the middle of nowhere so it’s probably more pricey. And I still love my car never had any issues with it.
@@AttackOnWeeb just got word back from the shop and it’s gonna be roughly the same for me. I appreciate the reply. I pick it up this weekend, I’m amped lol.
@@brysonklyn6938 nice, hope you enjoy your Optima. They might not be fast but they still enjoyable to drive
I don't go crazy low in my MKIII Supra, but low enough that I worry about the mudflaps. Maybe that's a dumb thing to be worried about though, it appears that the lower exhaust pipe is the lowest thing on the car (not sure if that is normal.)
Make sure you look at what exhaust you are purchasing before slamming it cause if it hangs low like a tomei you will scrape trust me
Ooff.. truth! -Edgar
or just aint care?!?!?
@@jaredjanke8945 junkie clearly you aint ever drove slammed
But the sound of the tomei though 🥹
@@jonmassimiliano1859 depends on what car some of them can just sound tinny and raspy
I've got aircups and i don't get why more people ain't getting them, install was relatively easy, they been super reliable so far and it's hella handy just being able to go from not being able to drive over a bump to being able to drive over it like it's nothing in 1 button press, and it's not even that espensive, the whole setup including the coilovers was about 2500 euro which is still cheaper than full air, at least for my car
Me who just spent $300 on used BC Racing coilovers: 👀
@@loljunk_ lol junk
“not that expensive”
i drive a 600$ golf, i dont know if i would be willing to spend that much on suspension
slammed static rn but was on bags and i love being static way more the scrapes are just🥳🥳
If u just need a little clearance to lift your car use the notched part of the jack stand. After car is lifted with jack out the jack stand back together and use it. Be safe
Thanks for the insight! 🤘 good thing to know for many others. -Edgar
Always scan streets. Know smooth routes. Never go fast on uncharted roads. Low n slow guys know wassup
I would never lower my car to the point i have to take 5mins to get over a speedhump, why not put bags if you wana go so low................
It always looks so stupid when i see VW and BMW kids taking 5mins to maneuver over a small speedhump, i mean my bugeye is low but not so low it becomes undrivable
Need to look into that skid plate after breaking 2 trans and 2 oil pans 🙂
I’ve busted an oil pan.. never again. Worst feeling ever. -Edgar
Coming from minitrucking think the air cup on coils is A pretty rad addition
What are you driving now?! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries first gen Isuzu space cab. You?
Me owning a stock 07 corolla still watching this😂 for future references 😂😂😂
Wood is your best friend when trying to get a jack under a lowered car
Aluminum Skid plate was one of the most FRUSTRATING installs I’ve done 😅
But I’m sure it was worth it! -Edgar
Just did mine yesterday… heavy af when you’re underneath
@@heroichitsuji yeah my arms were sore for days 😂
Ripped my front lip off the day after lowering my car and installing it... Ordered air cups from stance parts the following week and waiting for those to come in now.
How they working for you?
You forgot engines raises and fuel cells. If your subframe is like half an inch of the ground there is no point in running a skidplate, just raise your engine above your frame and get a fuel cell. Frames are replaceable, just make sure everything important sits above it (oil pan, gearbox, fuel lines, brake lines, fuel tank). Shoutout to all the static Americans burning their cars down because they rip their fuel tanks 🫡
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 -Edgar
Good call! I actually did this on my MK4 gti. Notched the subframe and added some engine risers. - Dakota
I got a kick out of this haha good stuff as always Dakota!
👏👏👏 -Edgar
When I have to go somewhere new in my city I take my moms highlander and when I hit a pot hole or go over a big speed bump I make a mental note like “yup forbidden land over here”
“Ya got a little stair step? Ya got a little ladder 🪜?” ☠️ lol 😂 😂😂
😂😂😂 -Edgar
Great video again allways like watching them thx
That BMW at 3:23 caused my anxiety to skyrocket.. I'm sweating through all this Vaseline I have on me.
Ayo, did you pop some tamales before applying the Vaseline? -Edgar
this dude is goated at 2 AM
I need this once I put my BCs on the Cruze this spring.
That sure does look more like 9 inches of ground clearance instead of 1
stacking wood is always a life saver bro i stacked that shit so high and used a regular jack 😭😭😭
That bmw is gorgeous 3:21
I never thought of the elf on the shelf plywood staircase thanks
I will say that if you live in pa, having a static car migjt be a gamble. I cracked 2 wheels, shattered 1 , and recently cracked my brand new 3 peice wheels
PA roads sound brutal 😩
So dope to see a volvo 850 wagon as the first vehicle shown
🙌🙌🙌 we appreciate wagons over here! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries I drove a manual 96 850 wagon and I'll always miss it they're cool cars
Once I have money it’s only air suspension for me, I don’t want to be scraping everywhere and having to worry about speed bumps n shit
Couple helper boards in the trunk help big time
What are you driving?! Also thats not a bad idea. -Edgar
I have a lowered BK2 with after market suspension and in all honesty I’m going back to the stock ride hight it’s to much of a pain for me.
Whatever rides comfortable man! That’s the biggest thing. -Edgar
I scraped my lip on the driveway today and was looking for this exact video
How bad was the damage?! Everything all good? 😲😲-Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries wasn't too bad took a chunk out of the bottom but we are still pushin :)
Loving the content yo! But when in doubt bag it out 😂
I feel like y'all should test out phone holders for cars like ours cause I know the apple vent holder is terrible with some moderately stiff coil overs I find it almost falling out all the time and constantly adjusting my phone holder into position
How about a really steep driveway? How do you manage something like that?
I remember i bought a lowered s60R and had to fix it to drive it. And the first time i drove it out of my homes nieghbor hood i grazed the big ass speed bump right at the exit of my trailer park lol and cracked the oil pan. It was thankfully a slow leak and easy to fix but now i drive around this horrible speed bump by driving through the grass 😂
Or dont lower your car to the point that its no longer functional as a car. Lowering a car can do great things for performance and appearance but if you cant get out of the driveway without grinding the chassis, its too low. Why put all the time and money into your car to make it a pain in the ass to drive anywhere and in a lot of cases ride like shit. Find a happy medium between looks and function so you can take your car out and enjoy driving it not worried about what your going to rip off it because of a little dip in the road.
no
@LCARS359, Agreed 100%.
No
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Aluminium skid plates are the way...I cant tell you how many times my Z1 motorsports skid plate saved my oil pan.
Do people forego the air suspension because it's just cheaper to use the static suspension? Does the static suspension provide a more desirable ride than air suspension? If you're going to slam your ride, it just seems like air suspension is the way to go.
What is the Red Floor Jack in the video? I like that it's loooong!
6:25 this shit have me dyin😭high asf
I haven't heard of those aircups before, neat
They’re becoming more popular now! -Edgar
Can you guys make a video on your thoughts about the new 11th gen Civic Si?
I almost got stuck today while driving my slammed car, that’s why I’m here 😭
💀💀💀 on what?! A bump? -Edgar
Was the raccoon dead before or after u hit it
Last night I destroyed my front lip due to an interstate critter. Not much you can do besides brace for impact.
I once hit a raccoon on my static GTI and busted my lip, I know that feeling.. 🥺 -Edgar
The front of my car is probably 4 inches off the ground and I need to watch it in some places. Can't imagine having a car an inch off the ground
Shot horizontally:)
solid content i like
tfw when I can't lower my car because the garage entrance at work is so steep it scrapes even slightly lowered cars
Woof.. What a time. Haha, i've been there! -Edgar
finally another dakota video
🤘🤘🤘 -Edgar
The widdle stair step bit killed me lmao...
😂😂😂 -Edgar
I use Cusco Tire slope from Turn 14 distribution
Ayeee game changer! -Edgar
Literally only liked and subbed bc of video presentation. I don’t even like stanced cars haha 👍🏾
Thanks for the support! 🙏🏽 it’s appreciated. -Edgar
I dont go to my local bk anymore because its waaaayyyyy to steep
When the only road to ur house is the shitiest and then 20 speed bumps
I have heard of air suspensions but never heard of air cups, what exactly are they? And also what is the best air suspension to look into?
Air cups prettymuch take over where your spring would be on your OEM suspension/coilvoer and replaces that and is able to regulate the air! Airlift 3P is a good brand to look at for the full complete package for Air struts and such, heres a link to take a look at some of the kits we have and get some ideas! -Edgar
www.fitmentindustries.com/store/suspension?sort=instock&sub=Air%20Suspension&saleToggle=0&qdToggle=0
They should sell low pro jacks and ramps and things of that nature on the site
Heh thats an idea! -Edgar
Slam nation let's gooooooooo 😂😂
Aircups is the way to go.
Can you fit an air ride unit in a spare tire space. I'd still like to use my trunk
You can! There are what they call pancake tanks that allow you to do that! -Edgar
Good video🔥
Gracias! 🤘🏾🤘🏾 papi Dakota knows his thangs! -Edgar
Suggestions for modding my brothers 2022 Honda Civic Sport?
Check out the gallery! We should have some up there I believe, if not get ideas from previous years 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 -Edgar
www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery
Soooo…. how do you know about the jack creeping on the skirts🤔
All the experience. 😅 -Edgar
great video
"Wittle Stair Set, Wittle Ladder" lmao
😂😂😂 -Edgar
My 91 civic was stock height and scraped like a MF! I had to be careful over speed bumps and weird parking lot entrances and it wasn't even lowered!
A buddy lowered his prelude to the height of my civic!
Google: “how to lift a 91 civic”
@@WarriorOfEden3033 or not 👍
@@jameshaulenbeek5931 why not install 4x4 already got people adding AWD
@@WarriorOfEden3033 not my thing, at least not with the civic.
I been watching all yall vids until I get my setup lol.
What are you getting?! Can’t wait to see it dialed in! -Edgar
I 100% wanted bags, and will once they become affordable :(
Otherwise we do offer as low as 0% financing that way you can make payments every month rather than all that cost up front!
Tips for driving slammed cars
1.) Raise your car
……easy
Ehhhh…. 😅 -Edgar
lol, Dude that was great...yes, exactly. NOT plan my route, remember where potholes are...lmfao, dumbest shit ever.
Where can I get air cups?????
OR function over form Japanese drift missile spec……
In all seriousness my car is lowered but not to stancenation 2012 levels,
Still looks good and I can slam into a corner at any speed without worrying about rubbing or debeading,
Rather enjoy driving hard compared to worrying about if my lip to arch ratio is on point.
Unpopular opinion on a YT like this I know but it just makes sense to me
Hey, is your website down? I cant seem to access the fitment gallery! It shows message forbidden
Hey! Where you able to access it now? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Hey edgar, unfortunately, nope :(
@@FitmentIndustries Still unable... Help!!
what the air thing called to add to your coil overs
I think you're looking for air cups!
@@FitmentIndustries wow thanks never heard of them ill research them
Been wanting to get my GTI lowered forever, but I commute to campus daily and there are unavoidable gnarly speed bumps I have to deal with on a day to day basis. I'm debating if I need to save up for air suspension, or just lower an inch and maneuver it, or just not lower it at all. Any recommendations lol?
Full send it with coilovers 😅 My MK7 Golf TDI is lowered on coilovers and has been my daily for the last 6 1/2 years
how much should i go if I still want to go over speedbumps and up driveways? 1 inch?
@@FitmentIndustries
Thanks for the reply!
Just watched this while my car is still at stock height 🤣
Fortune auto actually discontinued the air piston suspension 😭
I got BC coilovers coming for my Genesis coupe 👀
Lets go! Make sure you add it up to the gallery once you have it all dialed in! 🤘-Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries got you
What about not hitting puddles? Especially ones you aren't familiar with. I've heard a lot of bad stories start with "I hit this puddle, and then..."
With aftermarket cold air intakes this can be very important! You do NOT want to be sucking up any water!
If you are putting a turbo on an NA car, like a 370Z, and slamming or even just a simple 1” lowering spring, make sure the turbo doesn’t hang down below the sub frame. It’ll make for a real costly experience otherwise if you’re banging your turbo off the ground, otherwise you’ll be making up curse words the world has never heard of and the police will wonder if you have Tourette’s…
Oh man.. thanks for the healthy info homie! 👏🏾👏🏾 -Edgar
Here's me checking how close my bumper gets to the driveway😂 scary sometimes
😂😂😂 that was me with my front clip everytime. -Edgar
Just send it Bud👍🏾
☄️☄️☄️ -Edgar
I was looking forward to seeing the supra
Cracket me up.. roll the fender, so it dont stab ur tire - like u ow it money... omg
Good video
100% did this yesterday to fit my new setup on the S8 💀 so happy I can air out now fully! -Edgar
Funny video. Great knowledge too
Glad you enjoyed it homie! 👌👌👌 -Edgar
There are only a few good road in Louisiana. The roads are basically made of potholes. And dead animals and furniture chunks on the road is the worst of it all.
Excuse me, furniture and animals? Ooff.. -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries yea u read it right animals and furniture
new wrx's have a metal skid plate from the factory.
So just send it, got it 👍
🌊🌊🌊🌊 -Edgar
When people say lower is faster🤣
Best tip. Don't slam your car
But.. what’s the fun in that?! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries uuummm maybe not wrecking your car and leaving parts in the road lol
That Tesla needed a skid suit
💀💀💀 ayo hahaha -Edgar
I scraped my front lip when pulling out of a gas station 😢
😩
Yo I just got my first low car. Scraped twice already, so I needed this video😬😭
Ayeeeee, you will learn slowly! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks bro I appreciate it!!
@@OfficialCinco get used to it m8
Step 1, relax. You will scrape on everything. 2, look for the Sh't, it is damn sure looking for you. 3 . I will let you know when it comes.
I like this! 😂😂 -Edgar