luxgal

I'm not very familiar with driving such a low car. I've only been driving this car for only for a few days and every time I slowly hit a speed bump or pothole, my car goes "BOOM". My heart aches and I'm distraught.

Is this normal or am I just a bad driver? This is going to be my daily car. I honestly don't know how people drive this thing around everyday. It can't be good for the car. Please advise!

Cillys

bad driver

slowc

too low? I had a car lowered on coilovers and could maneuver around obstacles without scrapping SOMETIMES lol. but if its stock you shouldnt have any problems...

Take speed bumps at an angle or approach at slower speed.

JaredP

Must be some big speed bumps, Try driving at them at an angle. Here in Saskatoon, streets are littered with ruts in the winter from the thawing/refreezing brought on by our bipolar weather, and I haven't had that hard of a time. Also ditch the hashtag thing.

luxgal

You surely haven't driven around New England. Large potholes galore...

Cillys

No I have not, though I do currently drive in Afghanistan. Potholes here are sometimes 20ft across and 10ft deep ....

JaredP

Oh god, I feel bad for breaking out laughing. This in combination with the location field beside your name. You poor man.

slowc

thats low lol....

Cillys

Now that fist pic slowc posted ... that is sickly low !!! When I get back, mine is only for driving and picking up young and extra friendly young ladies at the cruise events ... lol

luxgal

I have a steep driveway to enter my garage and it has been scraping every single time. I can't handle this anymore. I guess I can't park in my home garage anymore.

I'll have to try taking speed bumps at an angle. Do you mean going over the speed bump one wheel at a time? Ie: Front left wheel over bump > front right wheel > back left wheel > back right wheel?

I hate potholes with a passion. Can't even go over 10 mph on this intersection near my work. Bumps and potholes covering the entire intersection... you wouldn't believe it. This morning, I went 20 mph and my car bounced and slammed down, "BOOOOOM." I nearly cried right there. Do you think I broke anything? #sorry

I was going to ask, "How on earth do you drive a c300 in Afghanistan?" Lol. I'm taking my car out this weekend in the city. Maybe I'll pick up fine guys. What do guys think about girls who drive such cars?

JaredP

Yeah the idea is to approach at an angle, front left, followed by front right. Same thing works for a steep driveway, or you could buy some of these. The only time I've seen a chick drive a C is in the movie Jack Reacher, and Tom Cruise ended up totaling it.

Cillys

In luv wit you already .... lol ... you plan on any mods too or have you dome some already?

Cillys

By chance did you purchased a used CPO and maybe the previous owner had lowered it ???

slowc

dont get me wrong guys i did scrape and my fender rubbed my tired during turns lol ... I liked the look and rode stiff.. im a sporty guy but at times i wish i kept the stock suspension on it got annoying feeling the road all the time haha

slowc

he could tell easily by popping the hood and checking his shock towers.

Cillys

not he ... its a lady C300 owner !!!!!

luxgal

I doubt that will work for my home driveway. It goes underground. Very steep. Since I'm the only girl seen driving it... I must be super cool. What kind of MBs do you see girls driving?

I honestly don't know much about cars. You guys will have to give me tips. I'm going to start off with tints. Not sure what else to do yet.

I did get a used CPO. Less than 20k and in new condition. I'm not sure if they modified it. I do have the avant garde package - whatever that is.

slowc

excuse me lol............

luxgal

How could She do that? I don't even know how to pop the hood open.

slowc

advant gard = sport

JaredP

Rich housewives drive GLKs, or M class's, only thing I've seen up here, don't know it is in other parts of the world, haha.

luxgal

Oh silly me! Fancy names.

luxgal

Hmmm... All I can say to that is:

The shoes on my feet
I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing
I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin'
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin'
I'll buy it
The house I live in
I've bought it
The car I'm driving [C300 Sport]
I've bought it
I depend on me
(I depend on me)

All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollas
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Cillys

You don't, they are usually in the passenger seats lol ... unless it's one of the GLK or ML series suv types ...

JaredP

Good to hear, lol. Now go pick up your owners manual and figure out how to pop the hood!