Help new driveway is too steep!!!

CSMRX7 · 03-30-2010, 01:09 PM

Well I am in the process of possibly buying a new house, but I tested getting my car up the steep driveway and it doesn't make it, even at an angle!!

What I notice is that the curb is cut too high, so I can probably drop it enough to get over the curb, but does anyone know the proper measurements to take before we commit?

ersin · 03-30-2010, 01:13 PM

Could something like this help?

addy85 · 03-30-2010, 01:32 PM

wait are u serious? Your bmw won't clear the driveway and your still considering the house? Your bmw should be taken away from you!

CSMRX7 · 03-30-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Could something like this help?

Unfortunately city bylaws won't allow this.

CSMRX7 · 03-30-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by addy85

wait are u serious? Your bmw won't clear the driveway and your still considering the house? Your bmw should be taken away from you!

Haha I am, but I am considering rebuilding the entire driveway.

stimpy · 03-30-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Unfortunately city bylaws won't allow this.

Then you have two options.

Raise your car or lower the curb.
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Vise · 03-30-2010, 01:53 PM

Or buy a new house!

Memphis1 · 03-30-2010, 02:04 PM

hehe...

Kensta335 · 03-30-2010, 02:50 PM

Time to get some air bags for your ride.

ragingclue · 03-30-2010, 02:55 PM

Time to donk your ride homie

solefald · 03-30-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

hehe...

lol. probably the same people that built this

Feyd · 03-30-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Unfortunately city bylaws won't allow this.

Then smash up the curb and redo it and send the city the bill. I'm sure they are the ones who made the stupid rules to have the high curbs. I'm a firm believer that you shouldn't have to bend a wheel to get into your driveway...

It's on all new construction here in Chicago too and I can't stand it. One of the many reasons going over to the in-laws house sucks.

Sounds like some bullshit red tape to me.

Blake · 03-30-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

hehe...

at least they got the house out of the flood plain

CSMRX7 · 03-31-2010, 10:34 AM

Well talked to the city yesterday, we are going to cut down the curb, but its our expense. Luckily I know somebody who knows somebody who will do it for a good price

OlivaresAnthony · 03-31-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by solefald

lol. probably the same people that built this

lol...that has FAIL written all over it.

stooken · 03-31-2010, 11:06 AM

if your car is not lowered then that is ridiculous.

graider · 03-31-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Well I am in the process of possibly buying a new house, but I tested getting my car up the steep driveway and it doesn't make it, even at an angle!!

What I notice is that the curb is cut too high, so I can probably drop it enough to get over the curb, but does anyone know the proper measurements to take before we commit?

reverse into your drive way may help since the rear is always higher than the front. works for me everytime.

Inspired · 03-31-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by graider

reverse into your drive way may help since the rear is always higher than the front. works for me everytime.

Have fun scraping the exhaust

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