Ground Clearance problem
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Ground Clearance problem
I am looking at buying a C7 ZO6 . My understanding is that the ground clearance is 1" less than the Stingray. I presently have a 2008 C6 and the front dam drags already when I go in and out of my driveway. If I buy a ZO6 I will likely not be able to get it into my driveway. My question is: "Does anyone know of a company that makes a piece of rubber that fits into a curb to enable easy entry in and out of a driveway. I have seen them before but I don't know where they are available. Thanks. John Comer
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I have not used these but have read reviews online from people who like them... https://www.bridjit.com/
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Google is your friend
https://www.bridjit.com/home and http://www.carguygarage.com/singlecardrivew.html
http://www.shercomindustries.com/product?pid=4&ccid=14 (Canadian)
https://www.bridjit.com/home and http://www.carguygarage.com/singlecardrivew.html
http://www.shercomindustries.com/product?pid=4&ccid=14 (Canadian)
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The air dam on your '08 is a wear item, which is even addressed in the Owner's Manual. It hurts absolutely nothing when it drags. I've never understood why so many C6 owners are obsessed with trying all manner of things to stop it from ever touching the ground.
For reference the air dam on my '08 always drug, pretty badly, going into and out of my driveway. The air dam on my new C7 doesn't touch going either way, so even if the C7 Z06 is an inch lower it's not a problem.
Until you get that new C7, quit worrying about the air dam dragging on your C6 as it's hurting nothing, and it's very cheap and easy to replace if needed.
For reference the air dam on my '08 always drug, pretty badly, going into and out of my driveway. The air dam on my new C7 doesn't touch going either way, so even if the C7 Z06 is an inch lower it's not a problem.
Until you get that new C7, quit worrying about the air dam dragging on your C6 as it's hurting nothing, and it's very cheap and easy to replace if needed.
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I have not used these but have read reviews online from people who like them... https://www.bridjit.com/
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I'm trying to understand why anyone would spend $300 or more to prevent wear to a $100 part that's meant to scrape and wear out. That makes no sense.
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Not true. The ZO6 has a carbon fiber dam that is not flexible. I just got that info from the Corvette Museum folks this morning. That is the problem. The flexible dam on the C6 that I have just scrapes with no problem.
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The air dam underneath the front end and the CF splitter are two very different things at two very different heights.
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I am looking at buying a C7 ZO6 . My understanding is that the ground clearance is 1" less than the Stingray. I presently have a 2008 C6 and the front dam drags already when I go in and out of my driveway. If I buy a ZO6 I will likely not be able to get it into my driveway. My question is: "Does anyone know of a company that makes a piece of rubber that fits into a curb to enable easy entry in and out of a driveway. I have seen them before but I don't know where they are available. Thanks. John Comer
The reduction in ground clearance may be from other areas. They will probably use the same air dam that is used on the base car, but the Z06 will have a front splitter that extends down lower under the nose of the car. That will decrease the approach angle, thus you might be dragging it before the air dam ever drags. If you get the optional aero package that comes with the side skirts, then it is possible that you could high center your Z06 on a speed bump, etc.
I drag the splitter on my C6 Z06 every time I drive out onto the street and return. It's made of a pliable rubber like material so it only scuffs the bottom, that is easy to file to remove the fuzzes.
But, it is easy to damage on a concrete curb stop in a parking lot or a deep gutter. The splitter can be removed if it causes you too much of a problem.
Don't know if they are doing it with the C7 Z06, but GM lowered the C6 Z06/ZR1 a half inch from the factory vs the base C6.
From the C7 Z06 photos it appears that the base Z06 will have a splitter made of the flexible rubber like material and the optional aero packages will have the more rigid carbon fiber splitter(like the C6 ZR1, that is very expensive to replace).
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driveway ramps
I am looking at buying a C7 ZO6 . My understanding is that the ground clearance is 1" less than the Stingray. I presently have a 2008 C6 and the front dam drags already when I go in and out of my driveway. If I buy a ZO6 I will likely not be able to get it into my driveway. My question is: "Does anyone know of a company that makes a piece of rubber that fits into a curb to enable easy entry in and out of a driveway. I have seen them before but I don't know where they are available. Thanks. John Comer
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I can't speak for the C7 but for the C6, the air dam acts (for me
) as an "early warning system." It is expendable. But I'd rather not "expend" or crack the radiator supports immediately beyond them, which is easy to do. I don't know if that's the same design for the C7---someone will tell me, or I can crawl under and take a look the next time.
As to the splitter, that's also an expensive item on most Corvettes and I've heard of several being chipped or otherwise damaged. Not a good thing. Let's hope the preventive measures for a driveway work so nothing is damaged.
) as an "early warning system." It is expendable. But I'd rather not "expend" or crack the radiator supports immediately beyond them, which is easy to do. I don't know if that's the same design for the C7---someone will tell me, or I can crawl under and take a look the next time.As to the splitter, that's also an expensive item on most Corvettes and I've heard of several being chipped or otherwise damaged. Not a good thing. Let's hope the preventive measures for a driveway work so nothing is damaged.
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I can't speak for the C7 but for the C6, the air dam acts (for me) as an "early warning system." It is expendable. But I'd rather not "expend" or crack the radiator supports immediately beyond them, which is easy to do. I don't know if that's the same design for the C7---someone will tell me, or I can crawl under and take a look the next time.
As to the splitter, that's also an expensive item on most Corvettes and I've heard of several being chipped or otherwise damaged. Not a good thing. Let's hope the preventive measures for a driveway work so nothing is damaged.
) as an "early warning system." It is expendable. But I'd rather not "expend" or crack the radiator supports immediately beyond them, which is easy to do. I don't know if that's the same design for the C7---someone will tell me, or I can crawl under and take a look the next time.As to the splitter, that's also an expensive item on most Corvettes and I've heard of several being chipped or otherwise damaged. Not a good thing. Let's hope the preventive measures for a driveway work so nothing is damaged.
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I have not used these but have read reviews online from people who like them... https://www.bridjit.com/
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just get the stall mat at Tractor Supply...$35...4' x 6' x 1" mat...cut into three 6' x 16" foot sections and lay them across your approach....here's mine...works like a charm.....ignore the weeds ..... one of the benefits of a $13k paver driveway
bring a friend when you buy one...it weighs over 100 lbs and is a pistol to move around and load into a vehicle...get store help too! oh, you will need a good saw to cut it up.
bring a friend when you buy one...it weighs over 100 lbs and is a pistol to move around and load into a vehicle...get store help too! oh, you will need a good saw to cut it up.
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I am looking at buying a C7 ZO6 . My understanding is that the ground clearance is 1" less than the Stingray. I presently have a 2008 C6 and the front dam drags already when I go in and out of my driveway. If I buy a ZO6 I will likely not be able to get it into my driveway. My question is: "Does anyone know of a company that makes a piece of rubber that fits into a curb to enable easy entry in and out of a driveway. I have seen them before but I don't know where they are available. Thanks. John Comer
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Just a heads up, on the Bridgit product.
First off, my highest recommendation on the owner, and his product.
But, I didn't get one. Reason is this. I called the owner (sorry, can't remember his name). I left a voicemail, and he got back to me within minutes.
I told him my Corvette drug some on the driveway, and I wanted his bridge.
He asked me to send him several digital closeups, of my driveway, where it meets the road. I did.
Then, he called me back, to tell me the bad news. His product does not work, on every driveway.
There are some with different angles, and different curb structure for rain water to flow.
He said, after looking closely at my driveway, that his product would not help.
He apologised to me.....
Thing is, he could have sold me one, I was ready to order. I so admire his honesty in this. I find it rare these days.
He gave up a sale, but left me very impressed with his integrity.
So, take some pictures of your driveway, and give him a call. He'll most likely ask you to email pics, and he'll then tell you if your money will be well spent or not.
Good luck,
Don
First off, my highest recommendation on the owner, and his product.
But, I didn't get one. Reason is this. I called the owner (sorry, can't remember his name). I left a voicemail, and he got back to me within minutes.
I told him my Corvette drug some on the driveway, and I wanted his bridge.
He asked me to send him several digital closeups, of my driveway, where it meets the road. I did.
Then, he called me back, to tell me the bad news. His product does not work, on every driveway.
There are some with different angles, and different curb structure for rain water to flow.
He said, after looking closely at my driveway, that his product would not help.
He apologised to me.....
Thing is, he could have sold me one, I was ready to order. I so admire his honesty in this. I find it rare these days.
He gave up a sale, but left me very impressed with his integrity.
So, take some pictures of your driveway, and give him a call. He'll most likely ask you to email pics, and he'll then tell you if your money will be well spent or not.
Good luck,
Don
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I am looking at buying a C7 ZO6 . My understanding is that the ground clearance is 1" less than the Stingray. I presently have a 2008 C6 and the front dam drags already when I go in and out of my driveway. If I buy a ZO6 I will likely not be able to get it into my driveway. My question is: "Does anyone know of a company that makes a piece of rubber that fits into a curb to enable easy entry in and out of a driveway. I have seen them before but I don't know where they are available. Thanks. John Comer
The solution: Bridjit. https://www.bridjit.com/ I love these things. They come in 48" sections and I have 3 sections totaling 12 feet. They stay in place because they're are heavy and that also makes them virtually indestructible.
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Just a heads up, on the Bridgit product.
First off, my highest recommendation on the owner, and his product.
But, I didn't get one. Reason is this. I called the owner (sorry, can't remember his name). I left a voicemail, and he got back to me within minutes.
I told him my Corvette drug some on the driveway, and I wanted his bridge.
He asked me to send him several digital closeups, of my driveway, where it meets the road. I did.
Then, he called me back, to tell me the bad news. His product does not work, on every driveway.
There are some with different angles, and different curb structure for rain water to flow.
He said, after looking closely at my driveway, that his product would not help.
He apologised to me.....
Thing is, he could have sold me one, I was ready to order. I so admire his honesty in this. I find it rare these days.
He gave up a sale, but left me very impressed with his integrity.
So, take some pictures of your driveway, and give him a call. He'll most likely ask you to email pics, and he'll then tell you if your money will be well spent or not.
Good luck,
Don
First off, my highest recommendation on the owner, and his product.
But, I didn't get one. Reason is this. I called the owner (sorry, can't remember his name). I left a voicemail, and he got back to me within minutes.
I told him my Corvette drug some on the driveway, and I wanted his bridge.
He asked me to send him several digital closeups, of my driveway, where it meets the road. I did.
Then, he called me back, to tell me the bad news. His product does not work, on every driveway.
There are some with different angles, and different curb structure for rain water to flow.
He said, after looking closely at my driveway, that his product would not help.
He apologised to me.....
Thing is, he could have sold me one, I was ready to order. I so admire his honesty in this. I find it rare these days.
He gave up a sale, but left me very impressed with his integrity.
So, take some pictures of your driveway, and give him a call. He'll most likely ask you to email pics, and he'll then tell you if your money will be well spent or not.
Good luck,
Don
Once they saw the photos that I sent them, they assured me that I would be happy with their product. Then it was just a matter of how many to buy, i.e., 8' or 12' wide.
Mariano (Alfie)