Cars too low to pull in and out of driveway without scraping- Ideas?
The one California Car Covers sells looks different and they have one size..
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I had the same problem. Used the Bridgit thingies which were a pain in the a**. Got fed up with it and had my driveway and sidewalk redone..
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7.Come in pretty hot, jam brakes as you arrive at driveway, causing nose to dive. Releasing brakes right as you slide into driveway will cause the nose to spring back up to slightly higher ride height, before it settles back on springs. A quick goose of the throttle at this time will cause the car to squat and raise nose as you start up driveway. With a little practice you should be able to do it without thinking.
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I doubt you're ever going to be happy with any of the band aid solutions line 2x4s, etc. The best long term solution is to just have the lip in your driveway replaced with a gentle slope. I had my sidewalk ripped out (it had a very steep 45deg lip to it that my car could not clear) and replaced with pavers that mated right into my driveway. It was about $2K and is a permanent solution..
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Looks good for sure! I would have to modify the sidewalk as well and I assume I would need a permit from the city to do that, right?
A band-aid solution would be fine as long as it works. I only drive the car on occasion, so I don't need a ramp 24/7.
A band-aid solution would be fine as long as it works. I only drive the car on occasion, so I don't need a ramp 24/7.
I doubt you're ever going to be happy with any of the band aid solutions line 2x4s, etc. The best long term solution is to just have the lip in your driveway replaced with a gentle slope. I had my sidewalk ripped out (it had a very steep 45deg lip to it that my car could not clear) and replaced with pavers that mated right into my driveway. It was about $2K and is a permanent solution..
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I called the city and told them I can't enter my driveway with my cars due to the sidewalk design. To my amazement the said they would send a crew out to reshape the entry. After 6 months of waiting I called them again and they said it's still on the list but the city is broke (what city isn't?). They told me to go ahead and do what I need to do since their permit people don't have time to deal with this. I called System Pavers and they cut the sidewalk out and sloped the papers all the way down. They didn't even mention a permit...
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^ if permits aren't an issue, paving is a long term solution, and less aesthetically invasive.
In my example, driveway is on estate property but similar issue with permits/approval from owner's association for "permanent" structures. I installed semi-permanent ramps and purchased additional insurance to cover 3rd party liabilities. granted, having amiable neighbors, helps. something to consider.
In my example, driveway is on estate property but similar issue with permits/approval from owner's association for "permanent" structures. I installed semi-permanent ramps and purchased additional insurance to cover 3rd party liabilities. granted, having amiable neighbors, helps. something to consider.
