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wpayne · 01-18-2003, 12:16 PM

Alright, my N1 Duels are on the way. I know these hang pretty low so I was just wondering how often do you guys hit your mufflers or pipe? My school has a few speed bumps and I was wondering if Im gonna be hitting these everytime I go to park.

I dont like American roads

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MorganS13 · 01-18-2003, 02:55 PM

i've had my N1 Dual and pro-kits for almost 2 years and honestly i hardly ever scrape (maybe 2-3 times total, all on steep driveways). I also use common sense like slowing down for speed bumps and such but i scrape the front spoiler on my sisters civic all the time driving the same way i drive my 240. i really don't see why people think they hang that low, the single N1 on the otherhand i can see would have some problems... If you still don't believe that i don't have scraping problems i'd be happy to go outside and take some pictures of the exhaust

EDIT: actually i scrape a bit more now... but thats due to my horrible fitting hotshot header and its still not that big of a problem. hopefully i'll be getting the header adjusted soon

wpayne · 01-18-2003, 03:24 PM

Cool, thanks. Well, Im just scared cause around my area (azusa) the driveways for everywhere are horrible. Thanks

240fluke · 01-19-2003, 01:16 AM

This is off topic, but dude, you have a GT-T Skyline? Cool, is that here in the States? If yes, why did you choose to get that over something like a GT-R of an earlier model?

Tim '95 SE

wpayne · 01-19-2003, 11:57 AM

Nope, I wish it was here. I wont see it for an other 3 months

Maxtype 240 · 01-19-2003, 03:04 PM

Mine has never scraped in almost 2 yrs. If I can say this having driven through Houston, that means you'll have no problem. I've seen 4th world countries with better roads than Houston...

KAisbetter · 01-20-2003, 05:12 PM

ive had the dual n1 for awhile and did not scrape w/ stock height or w/ springs... but now that i have the flta2's and dropped it down... its hard not to scrape...
just weld on a skid plate...

xLSTONEx · 01-20-2003, 08:05 PM

I have only scrapped mine once, it was when I was stock height and I was backing into a road at an angle, and it barely scrapped. If I would have taken it strait I wouldn't have scrapped, but I couldn't help it.

Now I have pro-kits and I have never scracthed once. It diffenatly not something you should worry about.

brage · 01-20-2003, 08:21 PM

I scratched my N1 single cat back once... but not since then

been a little more careful

wpayne · 01-20-2003, 08:34 PM

Hey, how does it hang compared to the stock exhaust. I'm also worried about the speed bumps at my school. Does any part of the piping hang lower than the stock exhaust pipes or even the mufflers themselves?

96SEChick · 01-20-2003, 09:01 PM

My advice is to just be careful. If you scrape the first time, remember where you were and what you could have done to not scrape. It's like the lower lip on the S14's--you learn very quickly how low it is and what you have to do in order for it not to scrape (I unfortunately painted mine right after I got my car and it was scratched to hell very shortly afterwards in various driveways when I was looking at houses

)

Just be very careful.

wpayne · 01-20-2003, 09:03 PM

Yeah, I know that. I'm worried because theres a place that I MUST park my car at. And to get there, I need to go over speed bumps.

Oh wait(after much thinking)! Theres a back entrance that I can go through! Forgot that was there, I guess I don't have to worry about that anymore. Thanks!

96SEChick · 01-20-2003, 09:04 PM

Cool!! Good luck!!

----Lauren

wpayne · 01-20-2003, 09:06 PM

I'm so excited, it's supposed to come in sometime this week. Hope the installation goes without a hitch...

Yoshi · 01-20-2003, 11:39 PM

I've heard from lots of people (most recently, Ken at Enjuku) that the N1 Dual hangs significantly higher than the N1 single. just FYI

wpayne · 01-21-2003, 12:26 AM

Thats very nice to hear

JDM180SX · 01-22-2003, 11:12 AM

I can confirm that...I have a Dual N1 on my 89 and my buddy has a single N1 on his 90. Mine is much higher (closer to car) than his. BUT I have hit mine a few times. Usually on really really steep ramps (stupid Wendy's) and once on a manhole during construction. But my car was lowered at the time w/sportline springs. Otherwise, no problems at all.

On the other hand my buddy is always scraping things...if he's in front of me i can see it and when he's behind me i can hear it.

Dream240 · 01-22-2003, 02:00 PM

I had a problem scraping when I first got mine put on, but after I put on my 18" and Sportline springs(about 1.5-2" drop) I haven't had a problem save one really steep driveway that I don't even drive up anymore. Screw that I'll walk it.

01-18-2003, 12:16 PM	#1
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How Often Does Your N1 Duel Scratch/Hit? Alright, my N1 Duels are on the way. I know these hang pretty low so I was just wondering how often do you guys hit your mufflers or pipe? My school has a few speed bumps and I was wondering if Im gonna be hitting these everytime I go to park. I dont like American roads ... __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-18-2003, 02:55 PM	#2
MorganS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i've had my N1 Dual and pro-kits for almost 2 years and honestly i hardly ever scrape (maybe 2-3 times total, all on steep driveways). I also use common sense like slowing down for speed bumps and such but i scrape the front spoiler on my sisters civic all the time driving the same way i drive my 240. i really don't see why people think they hang that low, the single N1 on the otherhand i can see would have some problems... If you still don't believe that i don't have scraping problems i'd be happy to go outside and take some pictures of the exhaust EDIT: actually i scrape a bit more now... but thats due to my horrible fitting hotshot header and its still not that big of a problem. hopefully i'll be getting the header adjusted soon Last edited by MorganS13; 01-18-2003 at 02:58 PM..

01-18-2003, 03:24 PM	#3
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, thanks. Well, Im just scared cause around my area (azusa) the driveways for everywhere are horrible. Thanks __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-19-2003, 11:57 AM	#5
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nope, I wish it was here. I wont see it for an other 3 months __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-19-2003, 03:04 PM	#6
Maxtype 240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Doral, FL Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine has never scraped in almost 2 yrs. If I can say this having driven through Houston, that means you'll have no problem. I've seen 4th world countries with better roads than Houston... __________________ '95 Nissan S14: KA24DET Daily Driver

01-19-2003, 01:16 AM	#4
240fluke Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Ramon, CA Age: 45 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is off topic, but dude, you have a GT-T Skyline? Cool, is that here in the States? If yes, why did you choose to get that over something like a GT-R of an earlier model? Tim '95 SE

01-20-2003, 05:12 PM	#7
KAisbetter Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive had the dual n1 for awhile and did not scrape w/ stock height or w/ springs... but now that i have the flta2's and dropped it down... its hard not to scrape... just weld on a skid plate...

01-20-2003, 08:05 PM	#8
xLSTONEx BANNED Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA Age: 39 Posts: 390 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have only scrapped mine once, it was when I was stock height and I was backing into a road at an angle, and it barely scrapped. If I would have taken it strait I wouldn't have scrapped, but I couldn't help it. Now I have pro-kits and I have never scracthed once. It diffenatly not something you should worry about.

01-20-2003, 08:21 PM	#9
brage Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I scratched my N1 single cat back once... but not since then been a little more careful

01-20-2003, 08:34 PM	#10
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, how does it hang compared to the stock exhaust. I'm also worried about the speed bumps at my school. Does any part of the piping hang lower than the stock exhaust pipes or even the mufflers themselves? __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-20-2003, 09:01 PM	#11
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My advice is to just be careful. If you scrape the first time, remember where you were and what you could have done to not scrape. It's like the lower lip on the S14's--you learn very quickly how low it is and what you have to do in order for it not to scrape (I unfortunately painted mine right after I got my car and it was scratched to hell very shortly afterwards in various driveways when I was looking at houses ) Just be very careful. __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

01-20-2003, 09:03 PM	#12
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I know that. I'm worried because theres a place that I MUST park my car at. And to get there, I need to go over speed bumps. Oh wait(after much thinking)! Theres a back entrance that I can go through! Forgot that was there, I guess I don't have to worry about that anymore. Thanks! __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-20-2003, 09:04 PM	#13
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool!! Good luck!! ----Lauren

01-20-2003, 09:06 PM	#14
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm so excited, it's supposed to come in sometime this week. Hope the installation goes without a hitch... __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-20-2003, 11:39 PM	#15
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've heard from lots of people (most recently, Ken at Enjuku) that the N1 Dual hangs significantly higher than the N1 single. just FYI __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

01-21-2003, 12:26 AM	#16
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats very nice to hear __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

01-22-2003, 11:12 AM	#17
JDM180SX Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL. Age: 46 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can confirm that...I have a Dual N1 on my 89 and my buddy has a single N1 on his 90. Mine is much higher (closer to car) than his. BUT I have hit mine a few times. Usually on really really steep ramps (stupid Wendy's) and once on a manhole during construction. But my car was lowered at the time w/sportline springs. Otherwise, no problems at all. On the other hand my buddy is always scraping things...if he's in front of me i can see it and when he's behind me i can hear it. __________________

01-22-2003, 02:00 PM	#18
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I had a problem scraping when I first got mine put on, but after I put on my 18" and Sportline springs(about 1.5-2" drop) I haven't had a problem save one really steep driveway that I don't even drive up anymore. Screw that I'll walk it. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.