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rwdaccordswtf · 02-04-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

and I don't give a fuck about speed bumps....i drive around them.

......................This

iStayBroke · 02-04-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

yes, cause I drive...and I know that going lower only compromises the suspension geometry.....

but seriously...it's cause it looks thug as fuck...and I don't give a fuck about speed bumps....i drive around them.

QFT

Most of the people I know who slam their cars to the ground are aware that it doesn't do much to improve performance. But it looks good and they don't care.

1on1 · 02-04-2011, 07:25 PM

I lowered my car, so I can turn heads when I cross over an intersection.

ayuaddict · 02-05-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

I think I got you. Yes, overlowering is useless, but you don't do it for it's usefullness. You do it because you like it and it looks good to you?

BTW raz0rbladez909, that S30 I posted was his car (if that helps connect the dots.)

I'm not going to try to pretend that i don't like my cars lower than most but that vehicle actually handles like you wouldn't believe, every control arm is very close to being parallel with the ground (I didn't just "dump it" on coilovers). I anticipate it being much better when the re-build is complete, to put it simply - the ride height is staying the same, the suspension geometry is not.

WanganRunner · 02-05-2011, 08:58 AM

I'd say shakotan would be the most apt term, as AFAIK it just means "low ride height" and can apply to any car type.

Typically when we think shakotan we think grachan/zokusha, 70s/80s Japanese sedans, but I think the term can denote a low car of any sort.

The term "lowrider" has come to denote 60s/70s/80s American cars done up in a certain style. The moniker now effectively means more than just "low car".

raz0rbladez909 · 02-05-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

I think I got you. Yes, overlowering is useless, but you don't do it for it's usefullness. You do it because you like it and it looks good to you?

BTW raz0rbladez909, that S30 I posted was his car (if that helps connect the dots.)

Yeah, I kinda got that from the original post, I'm not an idiot. Don't get me wrong I love lowered cars, especially the s30(i have one too so Im in love with the looks) but I think it has become a competition of who can go lower than the other and it then it just looks stupid; Half of these cars aren't race cars they're peoples daily drivers, so they inconvenience EVERYONE ELSE on the road because they have to stop at every bump/dip/crack/pothole etc. because they are lowered to the point of stupidity. My opinon still stands on overlowered cars, and I can respect the fact that even though Ayuaddict has an awesomely low car, he still took the time to keep suspension geometry in mind. So his car is both functional and amazing looking, I can't wait to see it painted.

simmode1 · 02-05-2011, 11:59 AM

^^^Now that, I'm totally on board with. I like low alot, but if your drop & tire setup has utterly destroyed your functionality, I could care less about how low it is at that point. Fortunately, no one around here lowers their car for the opinion of others...

usdm180sx · 02-05-2011, 01:22 PM

Fuck that. My car is pretty low (My dp is about 1" off the ground) but my fenders are rolled, I have all the arms, my alignment is pretty close to factory spec and my car handles really well so no I'll never raise it up. Once you go low it's the only way to go haha

fckillerbee · 02-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

Yeah, I kinda got that from the original post, I'm not an idiot. Don't get me wrong I love lowered cars, especially the s30(i have one too so Im in love with the looks) but I think it has become a competition of who can go lower than the other and it then it just looks stupid; Half of these cars aren't race cars they're peoples daily drivers, so they inconvenience EVERYONE ELSE on the road because they have to stop at every bump/dip/crack/pothole etc. because they are lowered to the point of stupidity. My opinon still stands on overlowered cars, and I can respect the fact that even though Ayuaddict has an awesomely low car, he still took the time to keep suspension geometry in mind. So his car is both functional and amazing looking, I can't wait to see it painted.

You know the only inconvenience I ever do, is when I'm getting in and out of gas stations...with that in mind. I only go to one.

I have another car to get groceries...drive to different destinations etc....my daily...i drive to and from work. There aren't any "dips" or "speed bumps" on the way to work. Hell, I plan everything....and trust me...at this low...it's not functional...and far from it. I have all the arms...handles better...but it's perfect height would be about 2 inches higher...and I don't like how that looks. I think aggressive aero needs to be half an inch from the ground. No offense to peoples taste...but I love how low my car is....I love the attention...cause all that hard work..i did myself. Kinda like displaying a piece of artwork you just made...you want people to look at it and say "holy fuck" or "wow"...still to date...the best was when I was driving...and this 6 year old kid was planted against his dads window...hands and all...gawking....

I know I made that kids day...and that fucking made me super happy. Cause my kids love it too. When you grow up broke, and seeing race cars are only in magazines...its a treat to see a racecar in person. Cause I know...i've only seen 1 skyline in person..and that was at track.....and I was ga ga.

But reality is....I don't do it for you...I do it for me. If it makes you happy...then that's plus points to me...if it doesn't...then fuck off...look somewhere else.

and AYU....you car is truely sick....i love it....you make me almost buy a Z everytime if it wasn't going to cost me a fortune to get that thing drift ready on a budget.

gearhead55 · 02-05-2011, 08:40 PM

great post fckillerbee. You summed it up perfectly.

flip3d · 02-05-2011, 08:51 PM

guys guys guys guys guys guys guys guys guys.

h-y-d-r-a-u-l-i-c-s

hydraulics.

What the fuck are hydrolics?

ghettohatch · 02-05-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

yes, cause I drive...and I know that going lower only compromises the suspension geometry.....

but seriously...it's cause it looks thug as fuck...and I don't give a fuck about speed bumps....i drive around them.

drive around this one

RanciD · 02-05-2011, 11:00 PM

we say low down or ha notte iru (because with negative camber your wheels look like the katakana character ha ハ)

4DOOR_LIFE · 02-06-2011, 10:56 AM

Well put Dave. very well put.

1on1 · 02-06-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettohatch

drive around this one IMG

why the fuck would you attempt it, when you know you're gonna fuck shit up?

Krimlin · 02-07-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

lol. this is incorrect.

lol. this is correct.

blingbling · 02-07-2011, 10:11 AM

dudes lowriders are just hella flush oldies and muscle cars. Ill just throw some ksport airtechs and a camber kit on an impala and slap an illest badge on the back then we can all be friends lol

blingbling · 02-07-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

You know the only inconvenience I ever do, is when I'm getting in and out of gas stations...with that in mind. I only go to one.

I have another car to get groceries...drive to different destinations etc....my daily...i drive to and from work. There aren't any "dips" or "speed bumps" on the way to work. Hell, I plan everything....and trust me...at this low...it's not functional...and far from it. I have all the arms...handles better...but it's perfect height would be about 2 inches higher...and I don't like how that looks. I think aggressive aero needs to be half an inch from the ground. No offense to peoples taste...but I love how low my car is....I love the attention...cause all that hard work..i did myself. Kinda like displaying a piece of artwork you just made...you want people to look at it and say "holy fuck" or "wow"...still to date...the best was when I was driving...and this 6 year old kid was planted against his dads window...hands and all...gawking....

I know I made that kids day...and that fucking made me super happy. Cause my kids love it too. When you grow up broke, and seeing race cars are only in magazines...its a treat to see a racecar in person. Cause I know...i've only seen 1 skyline in person..and that was at track.....and I was ga ga.

But reality is....I don't do it for you...I do it for me. If it makes you happy...then that's plus points to me...if it doesn't...then fuck off...look somewhere else.

and AYU....you car is truely sick....i love it....you make me almost buy a Z everytime if it wasn't going to cost me a fortune to get that thing drift ready on a budget.

oh! and this sounds real sentimental and everything you know? Definitely in touch with your artistic side. Im guessing you catch alot of sh** for being this low every other day haha. Well keep balling hard street sweeper. Looks fresh

fckillerbee · 02-12-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blingbling

oh! and this sounds real sentimental and everything you know? Definitely in touch with your artistic side. Im guessing you catch alot of sh** for being this low every other day haha. Well keep balling hard street sweeper. Looks fresh

yeah it definitely catches the eyes of cops here in california. as they are quick to ticket you for anything. I've since had to make it look more stock than anything...stock exhaust...engine bay looks stock..... luckily i've been dailying this for about 8 months at this height and recieved a low ticket a month ago...

fckillerbee · 02-12-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 4DOOR_LIFE

Well put Dave. very well put.

thank you kind sir. lol....coming down for asb this year?

BustedS13 · 02-12-2011, 11:30 AM

do you guys ever have meets where you jerk each other off in person

blingbling · 02-12-2011, 11:33 AM

Wow! They give out low tickets! Hahah no way. I have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for being slammed here in Az.

fckillerbee · 02-12-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

do you guys ever have meets where you jerk each other off in person

upset often?

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Originally Posted by blingbling

Wow! They give out low tickets! Hahah no way. I have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for being slammed here in Az.

yes, CA law states that there can't be any part of your body below the bottom of your rims. And only bike cops would give out tickets no problem. Muh fucker pulled out a measuring tape.....i was surprised...was expecting some other sort of ticket. $20 fixit. $200 without.

usdm180sx · 02-12-2011, 11:58 AM

What do you mean by $20 fixit $200 without? I heard that here in CA the center of your headlight has to be at least 26" off the ground to be legit.

fckillerbee · 02-12-2011, 12:33 PM

make the lowest panel of the car above the lowest part of the rim. if you fix it...you still have to pay a $20 fee and show proof. If you don't want to show proof, you can pay $200.

and yes...that would be the other "low" ticket rule. Just like we have 3 or 4 different modified exhaust tickets.

all saying the same thing...but in a way still fucking you. Got one that basically says "noise is disturbing"...vs "above decibel rating". those are actually two completely different tickets. one you can fix and show proof. the other you just pay a fine...california is wonderful to fuck you.

02-04-2011, 07:25 PM	#63
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 3,314 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I lowered my car, so I can turn heads when I cross over an intersection. __________________ instagram

02-05-2011, 08:58 AM	#65
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd say shakotan would be the most apt term, as AFAIK it just means "low ride height" and can apply to any car type. Typically when we think shakotan we think grachan/zokusha, 70s/80s Japanese sedans, but I think the term can denote a low car of any sort. The term "lowrider" has come to denote 60s/70s/80s American cars done up in a certain style. The moniker now effectively means more than just "low car". __________________ SELL ME CLEAR ZENKI CORNERS: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/40034...rs-junyan.html

02-05-2011, 01:22 PM	#68
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Fuck that. My car is pretty low (My dp is about 1" off the ground) but my fenders are rolled, I have all the arms, my alignment is pretty close to factory spec and my car handles really well so no I'll never raise it up. Once you go low it's the only way to go haha __________________ -Norm!

02-05-2011, 08:51 PM	#71
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 33 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	guys guys guys guys guys guys guys guys guys. h-y-d-r-a-u-l-i-c-s hydraulics. What the fuck are hydrolics? __________________

02-05-2011, 11:00 PM	#73
RanciD Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	we say low down or ha notte iru (because with negative camber your wheels look like the katakana character ha ハ) __________________ '92 240SX, '07 G35S 6MT, '09 CBR600RR

02-05-2011, 11:59 AM	#67
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^Now that, I'm totally on board with. I like low alot, but if your drop & tire setup has utterly destroyed your functionality, I could care less about how low it is at that point. Fortunately, no one around here lowers their car for the opinion of others...

02-05-2011, 08:40 PM	#70
gearhead55 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VENICE, CA Posts: 1,363 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	great post fckillerbee. You summed it up perfectly.

02-06-2011, 10:56 AM	#74
4DOOR_LIFE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF to the PNW Age: 32 Posts: 1,479 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Well put Dave. very well put. __________________ Instagram: @Elegant.Company

02-07-2011, 10:11 AM	#77
blingbling Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dudes lowriders are just hella flush oldies and muscle cars. Ill just throw some ksport airtechs and a camber kit on an impala and slap an illest badge on the back then we can all be friends lol

02-12-2011, 11:30 AM	#81
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you guys ever have meets where you jerk each other off in person __________________

02-12-2011, 11:33 AM	#82
blingbling Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow! They give out low tickets! Hahah no way. I have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for being slammed here in Az.

02-12-2011, 11:58 AM	#84
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	What do you mean by $20 fixit $200 without? I heard that here in CA the center of your headlight has to be at least 26" off the ground to be legit. __________________ -Norm!

02-12-2011, 12:33 PM	#85
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	make the lowest panel of the car above the lowest part of the rim. if you fix it...you still have to pay a $20 fee and show proof. If you don't want to show proof, you can pay $200. and yes...that would be the other "low" ticket rule. Just like we have 3 or 4 different modified exhaust tickets. all saying the same thing...but in a way still fucking you. Got one that basically says "noise is disturbing"...vs "above decibel rating". those are actually two completely different tickets. one you can fix and show proof. the other you just pay a fine...california is wonderful to fuck you.

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