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Old 11-14-2013, 09:41 PM
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Lowered w/ Front Lip in Snowy Areas

Hello,

I'm based in a pretty snow heavy area (Chicago) and was thinking about lowering my C with some H&R Super Sports and putting on a god hand lip. However, I am pretty worried about it being difficult to drive around in the winter with the car being so low. Does anyone whose dropped in a snowy area have any insight on whether or not it's a good idea? If you have a lip, that would be even better because I would love to put one on, but don't want to become a snow plow. lol Thanks!
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Does anyone whose dropped in a snowy area have any insight on whether or not it's a good idea?
About the only reason this might be a good idea is that neighbors should pay about $50 each to clear their driveways this winter.

Another reason might be that you'll have a new friend at whatever repair shop you use when you start spending more money to repair what the ice chunks you can't clear start tearing up on the underside.

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lol thanks. that's exactly what I'm worried about.
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You'll be fine, we( NY ) had 3 ft of snow after sandy last year and i plowed my streets. nothing happened. Few bangs on the underside of the car, never got stuck, lip was intack as well.

*EDIT* there is a pic in my build thread to prove my statement.
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Put it on in summer, take it off in winter.

I live in the Midwest as well, which is the reason I avoid CF exterior parts.

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