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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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it is a pain regret having a steep driveway. but if the house is really nice just deal with it and take it at the right angle or just keep stock springs
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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If you hit go out or in on a angle your good.. If you do anything otherwise your screwed
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Saw something online, huge pieces of rubber that you place down in front of the driveway, in the gutter, to cut down the angle. They are super heavy so they can't be moved when locked together. They have a cutout for water to run through, and are supposed to last forever.

I just can't find them anywhere,

-Will
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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what about backing in and out? i always found that to be the solution. i am not a master at geometry so i don't know how or why it works most of the time.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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um....look for another house, lol
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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One of the requirements I had when buying my house was that I can get my Evo into the driveway... I told the wifey thats the way its gotta be! Glad that the one we really liked and ended up with has a flat driveway, it prevented having a major argument!
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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my parents house has a steep driveway and its such a b!tch to pull into!....i havent been up that driveway in months now that my car is lowered i just pull her in the street when i go there.

steep driveway + evo =
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Don't buy that house.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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The little rubber air dam that hangs off the bottom of the bumper makes a horrible noise if it scrapes, but it works like a curb feeler lol. If it scrapes, back up and try again. Mine is thrashed but it has protected my bumper from my own stupidity many times
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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I've got a fairly steep driveway at my house, and had a decently steep downward slope at my previous residence. Hasn't been a problem (altho I don't know the exact angle).

(realtor's minivan) Its a little close to tell, but kinda gives you an idea.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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some kind of ramp seems like the best idea to me... that way you dont have to make sure your on the right angle everytime... and put something behind your wheels in the winter if you get snow dont want to come out in the morning and see your evo accross the st
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ Brett B
One of the requirements I had when buying my house was that I can get my Evo into the driveway... I told the wifey thats the way its gotta be! Glad that the one we really liked and ended up with has a flat driveway, it prevented having a major argument!
This.

I doubt he's going to want to pick up and put down a ramp each time he comes in and out of his driveway. Plus, things could change if he's got a load of groceries and/or people in the back weighing it down.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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simple fix - just install some crazy hydraulics !!!!! just messin
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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simple fix - just install some crazy hydraulics !!!!! just messin
You jest, but I am seriously considering airbags for my 2G so I can negotiate driveways and entrances that aren't mine.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by GPTourer
This.

I doubt he's going to want to pick up and put down a ramp each time he comes in and out of his driveway. Plus, things could change if he's got a load of groceries and/or people in the back weighing it down.
i was thinking more along the lines of a permanent ramp... something he just has at the end of his driveway to make it more level
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