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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 04:28 PM
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So I am pretty much getting the front lift, but how screwed am I here from my garage? (Although to be honest in pics it doesn't look that bad maybe it looks worse than it really is when driving up and down it)





This guy seems to get in and out just fine?


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Also to add, I no longer have the C6 in my avatar so I have no reference to how that would clear this that is a different garage pictured
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It seems from the picture of the Porsche you should have no problem with the lift. If it's even close you have a wide enough entrance to angle in addition to the lift. That should easily clear it.
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 04:40 PM
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It seems from the picture of the Porsche you should have no problem with the lift. If it's even close you have a wide enough entrance to angle in addition to the lift. That should easily clear it.
Yeah I am probably being overly paranoid but you're right that overhang on the porsche is a lot and if it does fine then I should be ok
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 04:44 PM
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There are special guards you can get to put under the front splitter which protect the cars paint. Not too expensive

Something like this
https://x-ph.com/acexxon-heavy-duty-...xoCt2wQAvD_BwE
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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I'm debating not even getting the splitter, although might be better to let it take damage and not the body panel
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 05:25 PM
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Any way to measure the angle? Or you could measure the height of the drop and the length of the drop to the level floor and calculate it. There are published angles of approach and departure for the C8 with and without the lift. The Z06 might be different but would unlikely be more than the base car.
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I think you will be okay. The lift coupled with an angled entrance/departure (going slowly) and you will be just fine.
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I have a similar problem. Even with the lift I have to go sideways. You get used to it.
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