ACR Extreme owners - how is the car for street use?

[ViperJon]

but I wonder if without the extension the viper might even have a better approach angle. I can eve drive that right on my lift, either as is, or we're talking like a plywood sheet worth of ramp assist, cool. Thank you again!

It absolutely does. With the standard splitter attached I do not touch the street at the dip at the end of my driveway, but with the Extreme splitter I graze it as you can see in the pic. After a few times I usually sand off those burrs off lol...

The projection changes the approach angle as you can see. Take two or three inches off the front and it would maybe go up the ramps.
REMEMBER this is at factory suspension default settings.

[dewilmoth]

It absolutely does. With the standard splitter attached I do not touch the street at the dip at the end of my driveway, but with the Extreme splitter I graze it as you can see in the pic. After a few times I usually sand off those burrs off lol...

The projection changes the approach angle as you can see. Take two or three inches off the front and it would maybe go up the ramps.
REMEMBER this is at factory suspension default settings.

Just to make sure it's clear, by "factory default" do you mean as delivered, or as recommended in the manual?

[Policy Limits]

Very helpful. Appreciate that. I'd probably leave the extension piece off myself

Is the 4 inch clearance the same from the frame as near the front splitter? Up on my lift it appears the front part is higher. Also are those two catch flaps present on the extreme? I think that's what I hear at the end of my driveway as I have no scrapes when inspected up on the lift.

With regards to clearance on the lift I have a quality 4 post. The standard loading ramps are 36 inches. I upgraded to extended length for 400 bucks which gives you 50 inches and was helpful and we'll worth it.

[ViperJon]

Just to make sure it's clear, by "factory default" do you mean as delivered, or as recommended in the manual?

As it left the factory....delivered right off the truck.

[Junkie]

My extreme splitter is 3 5/8 off the ground, I lowered the car. It hasn't hit anything yet and I daily drive it, just be aware of your surroundings

[v10enomous]

Thanks... I think the top of the roof is 48" so the wing looks to be higher than that by quite a bit.

[Policy Limits]

For really slopey driveways perhaps a removable ramp is best. Can probably have a wooden one cut at home depot

[Pappy]

For really slopey driveways perhaps a removable ramp is best. Can probably have a wooden one cut at home depot

I carry these in the hatch wrapped in a towel - need them to get over the roll curbs into the driveway. This is the second iteration. the first was out of pine without enough support underneath, and they broke. These are out of oak plywood with some give and a support under the bottom. They keep the splitter from hitting the ground when the wheels drop into the lowest part of the gutter.

Pappy

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[ClayR]

I carry these in the hatch wrapped in a towel - need them to get over the roll curbs into the driveway. This is the second iteration. the first was out of pine without enough support underneath, and they broke. These are out of oak plywood with some give and a support under the bottom. They keep the splitter from hitting the ground when the wheels drop into the lowest part of the gutter.

Pappy

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Good Idea. I got up on a roll curve just fine at factory setting without extreme splitter. Just angled it, but I did have spotters so I wouldn't have felt comfortable without them.

[LABrit]

I just measured the ACR: the way it's set up i have 4.5" from the floor to lowest point of bumper without the extreme splitter on.

[Policy Limits]

LA brit do you have factory height set up?

[ViperJon]

I just measured the ACR: the way it's set up i have 4.5" from the floor to lowest point of bumper without the extreme splitter on.

So with the splitter being 1/2" thick you're a bit lower but not dramatically than factory.
Woodhouse set up the car to racing spec?

[wum]

Any chance you could post a pic from the side? I'm just wondering how much wheel gap is reduced to have 4.5" clearance. I can live with 4.5" clearance.

[ACR Extreme]

I carry these in the hatch wrapped in a towel - need them to get over the roll curbs into the driveway. This is the second iteration. the first was out of pine without enough support underneath, and they broke. These are out of oak plywood with some give and a support under the bottom. They keep the splitter from hitting the ground when the wheels drop into the lowest part of the gutter.

Pappy

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Might want to give these a shot.

http://www.bridjit.com/

[ViperJon]

It won't be much. My car at factory delivered spec is 4-3/4" to underside of CF splitter and LaBrits is 4-1/2. See pic on previous page.
The wheel gap difference would be negligible.

[Policy Limits]

Hmm. Rolled curb isn't my issue. Steep slope is. But may help other guys.

[LABrit]

I'll take some detailed pics and measurements on Friday when i get the car back from having an XPEL wrap.

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Might want to give these a shot.

http://www.bridjit.com/

Those are nice but weigh a ton and wouldnt fit in the trunk, he has made his to be light and portable ( I believe.)

[ClayR]

Hmm. Rolled curb isn't my issue. Steep slope is. But may help other guys.

How steep? I will try to measure my angle. It is very steep but has a section at the bottom that i guess levels the car out.

[Pappy]

Might want to give these a shot.

http://www.bridjit.com/

Both of my HOAs said NO! My approach is a little crude, but they are light and portable, so I can carry them with me for the unexpected. Also, by flipping them upside down and putting the end of my trailer ramps on the "step", I can just get on my trailer without scrapping. After I get the details worked out, I will build a more professional looking set. But for now, they are functional.

Pappy

[darbgnik]

Then don't ask "how is the car for street use?" because clearly you are too ignorant to understand the context of top of the line for that intended purpose.

Are you challenged? The car can be driven on the street. It was driven on community roads for a couple hours off and on, much like one would do if, hmm, daily driving, go figure! Wow perfectly in context with the OPs questions, who clearly isnt clear on what he wants

Really? It's physics genius. 1600lb spring rate is not something you drive on daily.

Haha. Do you know what's in my stable? It's not just a 2016 ACR... People ask you respond with your opinion. That's how forums work. The car is harsh and loud. It doesn't take much wisdom to understand with twice the spring rate, reduced insulation, etc. As far as the other thread, 08 ACR with M4 for daily Vs 16 ACR, one has to be a fool to choose just the 16 for what 3-5 seconds on a track that 99% of the population will never be able to extract? Maybe you should use some common sense before commenting

Only a fool buys a car as an investment. Conjecture on Viper holding it's value. Try again

This is another thread, just like the one in the link Jon provided, where this guy's only input is to insult people. I asked in the last thread, where he were the self professed expert on all things racecar, what his motorsports accomplishments were, because, they have to be staggering given the absolute conviction of the comments. I didn't get an answer then, don't think I'll get one now either........

But the above quotes beg another question: Seeing how the above subject matter expert is allowed to insult actual members here, would the mods leave my comments in tact if I said the quotes were made by an ignorant pompous tool with zero social skills, and nothing to add but insults?

Let's see.....

[plumcrazy]

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[Policy Limits]

How steep? I will try to measure my angle. It is very steep but has a section at the bottom that i guess levels the car out.

Not sure. I should measure. Most previous cars had the front lift systems so it was a non issue and didn't require measurement.

[dewilmoth]

Any chance you could post a pic from the side? I'm just wondering how much wheel gap is reduced to have 4.5" clearance. I can live with 4.5" clearance.

Not exactly what you asked for, but I'll add a data point. I lowered my ACR yesterday approximately half way between the delivery height and the recommended track height. I went 5 turns lower in the front and 4 in the back. I ended up with 3 7/8" at the lowest point of the splitter (on the sides directly in front of the wheels), and 4" in the center front. I do not have the extreme extension installed. Unfortunately I didn't think to measure the ground clearance before lowering, but from the info in this thread it sounds like I went down around 1/2". I added a pic of the wheel gaps below, pardon the crappy picture.

[wum]

Not exactly what you asked for, but I'll add a data point. I lowered my ACR yesterday approximately half way between the delivery height and the recommended track height. I went 5 turns lower in the front and 4 in the back. I ended up with 3 7/8" at the lowest point of the splitter (on the sides directly in front of the wheels), and 4" in the center front. I do not have the extreme extension installed. Unfortunately I didn't think to measure the ground clearance before lowering, but from the info in this thread it sounds like I went down around 1/2". I added a pic of the wheel gaps below, pardon the crappy picture.

thanks, looks good to me. I'll probably end up doing the same.