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May 28, 2006 | 11:09 AM

#21

chuck1026

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From: Syracuse NY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FRISKY

There is a legal limit on the height (usually 4") of speed bumps. If theirs are over the limit they are liable for damage to your car.

Total stock C5 ground clearance is 3.7"... per http://www.idavette.net/facts/s1998/1998conv.htm

May 28, 2006 | 06:51 PM

#22

Sportsdude

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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV

Lots of 6" speedbumps here at my location. A&A rocker rails help saved my underside.

May 28, 2006 | 06:55 PM

#23

Sportsdude

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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV

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Originally Posted by dougbfresh

This is why I can't understand people lowering their cars. Your GUARANTEED to bottom out on something and for what? I can see on the track, lowering the car but not on the street.

My co-worker's factory 05 Volvo S80 buttoms out on the speed bumps.

May 28, 2006 | 08:39 PM

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b98

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From: somwhere Texas

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Originally Posted by RUBYREDVET

Get some rocker rails and front end protector (small wheels). Can't remember where I got them but I'm sure someone will chime in.

ANDY @ A&A

May 28, 2006 | 09:09 PM

#25

barkingowl

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I wish the shopping center near my house would put those speedbumps in. Most people around here fly through the parking lots at 45mph+ & don't stop for stop signs or pedestrians.