Speed Bumps
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It looks like the C7 is actually higher than the C6, at least from pictures. I think there are a lot of other cars that will be "high centered" before this car on generally accepted height speed checking devices. And the angle of attack is better than most other sports cars. The air dams are fairly close to the wheels and that may help reduce scraping going up driveways and across rain gutters. The key is, slow the heck down, crawl over them. I'm in Sacramento CA and anyone can sell crazy safety ideas (with donations/bribe)to the capital of the most whacked state there is.
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Wow...
OP asks legitimate question and gets a sarcastic response. Maybe, just maybe there are speed bumps in his work parking lot or the complex where he lives. How about answering questions you have answers to?!?!
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It looks like the C7 is actually higher than the C6, at least from pictures. I think there are a lot of other cars that will be "high centered" before this car on generally accepted height speed checking devices. And the angle of attack is better than most other sports cars. The air dams are fairly close to the wheels and that may help reduce scraping going up driveways and across rain gutters. The key is, slow the heck down, crawl over them. I'm in Sacramento CA and anyone can sell crazy safety ideas (with donations/bribe)to the capital of the most whacked state there is.
Presumably, the ride height will be adjustable on the C7 just like the C5 and C6.
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Good question and sorry fellow responders have no been helpful with some not taking your legitimate question seriously.
I find if I drive very slowly over speed bumps, approaching them at a 45 degree angle, I am able to go over them without damage (and I have a C6 Z06 which is approximately 1/2" lower than a regular C6).
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Oh, you mean those irritating asphalt humps in the road. I thought you were talking about 911-991's, Jag F-types, F12s, etc.
Seriously, approach them and any steep driveway entrances on an angle and you'll avoid issues.
Seriously, approach them and any steep driveway entrances on an angle and you'll avoid issues.
