Driving over uneven surfaces is a real issue for cars with low centre of gravity
In this post, we are taking a look at how to drive a lowered car over a speed bump. It can be quite a hustle to buy an expensive low-slung performance vehicle and then have it scratched from underneath due to the irregularities on the road like speed bumps. Just to be clear, having a low stance is crucial as it aids high-speed handling and stability characteristics. That is the main attraction of such cars, to begin with. Nevertheless, it can be a huge issue in the confinements of a city with speed breakers everywhere. Let us learn how to prevent those precarious situations as best as possible.
How to Drive A Lowered Car Over A Speed Bump
This video stems from L2SFBC – Robert Pepper – auto journo on YouTube. The host is at a location with a high speed breaker in a low-slung car. Firstly, he drives it normally and ends up scrapping the underbelly. Thereafter, he shares a technique with which you can avoid it to a large extent. He mentions that you must drive extra slowly over the bump so that the suspension doesn’t compress all that much. Secondly, you need to steer the car at around 45-degree angle while going over the speed bump.
This will make the wheelbase much smaller ensuring that there is not enough space between the front and rear wheels to allow the vehicle to touch the road surface. If the space allows, the ideal configuration should be such that the diagonals are in line with the crest of the speed breaker. Finally, you must straighten the tyre when the last front wheel is on a flat surface. In this manner, you can make the most of the available resources at your disposal.
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We know that this is a huge problem with cars that have low ground clearance. However, with this technique, people often escape difficult situations. Therefore, learning and practising this skill is crucial. Also, you need to modify the implementation as per the real-time environments. On tight roads, it is possible that you might not get enough space to manoeuvre the car around. Hence, you should be prepared to tweak these techniques to the best of your abilities.
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