Problem solving 101- Steep driveway

[lutzy]

So I just moved into a new place and I didnt give much thought about how steep my driveway is. The problem is that I can't get my car in without scraping and hitting my exhaust right at the x-pipe. It hits as soon as my front wheels enter about 2 feet into my garage. I have about 3" clearance under my car. Im not about to change the stance of my car or change the grade of my driveway either since its so short. Anyone have any ideas?

[Sieg]

Have you tried backing it in?

[lutzy]

hits about the same place backing in

[scott_fx]

Originally Posted by lutzy

hits about the same place backing in

may seem like an odd solutions but... can you put in some floor tiles to raise the floor up a bit. it may give you clearance. you can try with a sheet of ply to test out the theory

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by lutzy

hits about the same place backing in

Nuts! So the X-pipe is pretty much centered between the axles.

How much clearance do you need to gain at the garage slab lip?
Possibly grind or cut out a notch a 1'-6" to 2' section and taper it inward?
Grinding would be done with the same equipment they use on heaved up sidewalks, etc. You can rent a concrete saw at Home Depot (chainsaw with abrasive wheel)

Tucking the exhaust or an Air Ride set up are probably the other alternatives.

[Ns RS]

something like this perhaps? did see a race ramp version of this not too long ago...

[speedjohnston]

A couple of long 2x12's fastened to the floor with a nice taper in the end. Paint them yellow or red so you don't trip over them.

[strtcar]

sell the house

I like the idea of grinding the crap out of that area, probably best solution. Have you had anyone watch as your backing in how much space you need, might only be a little grinding, then you don't have to worry about tripping over wood the rest of your life.

[130fe]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

A couple of long 2x12's fastened to the floor with a nice taper in the end. Paint them yellow or red so you don't trip over them.

I agree with him, I had the same problem at my last house and tried doing just on one side. While backing out one day, it popped up and almost put a kink in my rear brake line. I was using two short pieces of 2x10 secured together (side by side) with another thin piece of plywood on the bottom. I guess it would have been better it I would have secured it down but you live and learn.