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RobMorgan · 03-20-2012, 08:20 PM

There have been a number of threads about ground clearance on the ZL1. I measured the splitter today at the Dallas car show and it has just over 5.5" of clearance. This is a full inch better than the Corvette ZR1 or Z06, which is very significant, plus the distance from the tip of the splitter to the wheel contact visually looks much shorter. I think ground clearnce will not be an issue on the ZL1.

(If this is redundant from another post, sorry - don't have a cow, I just had not seen the actual measurement posted.)

Ray@RDS · 03-20-2012, 08:26 PM

it will hit most curbs at parking so be carefull!

htron50 · 03-20-2012, 08:27 PM

MOOOOOOOOO! Thanks Rob! No one has really posted the actual height. Thank you! It's good to hear. There will be a learning curve for me regardless..... I'm not going to trust any approach with disregard.

RobMorgan · 03-20-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray@RDS

it will hit most curbs at parking so be carefull!

Curbs yes, but should be fine on most inclines and speed bumps based on my experience with low splitters on corvettes and getting another inch. Back in parking is the only way to go as far as the curbs are concerned.

alex70olds · 03-20-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMorgan

Curbs yes, but should be fine on most inclines and speed bumps based on my experience with low splitters on corvettes and getting another inch. Back in parking is the only way to go as far as the curbs are concerned.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

*radz28* · 03-20-2012, 08:36 PM

Use those spacers when loading!!!

SSmoked · 03-20-2012, 08:39 PM

Its a wee bit higher than a iphone 4. use a angle when going into a parking lots and driveways

htron50 · 03-20-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMorgan

Curbs yes, but should be fine on most inclines and speed bumps based on my experience with low splitters on corvettes and getting another inch. Back in parking is the only way to go as far as the curbs are concerned.

I wasn't expecting the auto to give my wife this much trouble! She doesn't have an iPhone to measure!

I'm in trouble.

OldScoolCamaro · 03-20-2012, 08:47 PM

...how low can you go!. I like it....

OldJedi · 03-20-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMorgan

There have been a number of threads about ground clearance on the ZL1. I measured the splitter today at the Dallas car show and it has just over 5.5" of clearance. This is a full inch better than the Corvette ZR1 or Z06, which is very significant, plus the distance from the tip of the splitter to the wheel contact visually looks much shorter. I think ground clearnce will not be an issue on the ZL1.

(If this is redundant from another post, sorry - don't have a cow, I just had not seen the actual measurement posted.)

The 5.5" inches is that in the center of the splitter or at the tires where it wraps around? The splitter clearance in front of the tires looks smaller in front of the front tires than in the middle of the splitter, from the pictures.

RobMorgan · 03-20-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

The 5.5" inches is that in the center of the splitter or at the tires where it wraps around? The splitter clearance in front of the tires looks smaller in front of the front tires than in the middle of the splitter, from the pictures.

I measured at the very center of the splitter. It appears to be about equal to me, but I can check the sides when I go back.

jazznurse · 03-20-2012, 09:13 PM

Good Info!

toilets · 03-20-2012, 09:14 PM

FYI the SS front is almost 7 1/2 inches for the ground

Ray@RDS · 03-20-2012, 09:23 PM

I have to approach my driveway at an angle now, that was not a requirement before with the ss bumper.

03-20-2012, 08:20 PM	#1
RobMorgan Drives: 12 ZL1,ZR1, 57, 60, 67 vette Harley Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 110	ZL1 splitter height There have been a number of threads about ground clearance on the ZL1. I measured the splitter today at the Dallas car show and it has just over 5.5" of clearance. This is a full inch better than the Corvette ZR1 or Z06, which is very significant, plus the distance from the tip of the splitter to the wheel contact visually looks much shorter. I think ground clearnce will not be an issue on the ZL1. (If this is redundant from another post, sorry - don't have a cow, I just had not seen the actual measurement posted.) __________________ ZL1 SIM, MN6, ECF #541

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SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	Its a wee bit higher than a iphone 4. use a angle when going into a parking lots and driveways __________________

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03-20-2012, 09:13 PM	#12
jazznurse Drives: 2012 ZL1;2011 Cruze Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 228	Good Info! __________________

03-20-2012, 08:26 PM	#2
Ray@RDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 481	it will hit most curbs at parking so be carefull!

03-20-2012, 08:27 PM	#3
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	MOOOOOOOOO! Thanks Rob! No one has really posted the actual height. Thank you! It's good to hear. There will be a learning curve for me regardless..... I'm not going to trust any approach with disregard.

03-20-2012, 09:14 PM	#13
toilets Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southeast, Posts: 842	FYI the SS front is almost 7 1/2 inches for the ground

03-20-2012, 09:23 PM	#14
Ray@RDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 481	I have to approach my driveway at an angle now, that was not a requirement before with the ss bumper.

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