Steep driveway vs. early 911

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:06 PM

Anyone here with a steep driveway. I am wanting to make a move on a foreclosed on home my bank has for sale and I need to do so quickly. One of the deal breakers would be if a 71 911T was not able to handle the steep driveway. I wish I had more info like the grade etc... but there just isn't any way I can get that info quick enough. When I looked at the house I backed a stock 2003 Jetta with stock 17' wheels and tires up the drive and on the way out is just baaaaarely scrapped on the plastic lip below the front valence. Anyone had any run-ins with steep driveways? The car seems to me to have pretty good ground clearence but then again when it comes to a steep drive ground clearence isnt the only issue to consider.

jpnovak · 02-23-2005, 01:09 PM

the entrance to my driveway is a bit steep. My wife's Integra will scrape the front lip. I can get in and out slowly if I do so at an angle. This is in both cars that are at track height.

you can always spend a little money of a few bags of QuickCrete and smooth out the transition. Only takes a few hours to set up.

curlesw · curlesw's Garage

I have a steep driveway...somewhat a pain the a$$. Check out this link and maybe you can get an idea of how steep:

Wayne's driveway

I must enter and exit the driveway at an angle...if not I will scrap the front and rear. I'd like to lower the car a bit but do not think I could lower it as much as I would like. All in all, not a deal breaker for me (yet). My other vehices (BMW 325 and Chevy Suburban) do not have any problems.

Good luck!

v/r
Wayne C.

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:18 PM

jpnovak I wondered that myself about the transition but since the street leading to the house if also on a very steep slope (it is at a lake) if I did that I may end up being the guy blocking up the water flow down the gutters.

billwagnon · 02-23-2005, 01:18 PM

somebody needs to dig up that thread with the special small wheel early 911 enhancement for steep driveways.

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:19 PM

Wow that is a great color on that car. Unfuortunaly it is twice this steep easily.

Halm · 02-23-2005, 01:19 PM

Where are you in Charlotte? I am in Davidson and have a drive that appears to be steeper than Wayne's. I have no problems. PM me and I'll give you my phone number.

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:22 PM

I am looking to mover to Tega Cay if my car fits AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:24 PM

I just havent noticed that much difference between the wife's Jetta. We had a kind of steep drive at a rental in Pineville but this drive is so steep it is almost scary.

72doug2,2S · 72doug2,2S's Garage

My driveway is steep! (Not a great pic) But the 72 has no problem if I approach and descend the gutter at a serious angle. After a few times it becomes second nature. You can't tell from the pic, but I have a two out sport muffler that extends.

Pic of the two out (after the paint job)

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:25 PM

Hey Halm you wanna drive your car over to Tega Cay and see if it makes it up this driveway....kidding

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:26 PM

nice car doug.....

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:31 PM

will this help:

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:32 PM

Great it didnt work. I was trying to past a pic in there. I suck. GGRRRR

jwetering · jwetering's Garage

I've got a real steep driveway, and have no trouble at all. I'll dig up a pic from home tonight for you.

banjomike · banjomike's Garage

It isn't the slope as much as it is the transition from the road to the driveway. If you backed straight up it in the Jetta then I bet the 911 will make it if you go at an angle. If it doesn't work the situation can be fixed. Simply put down a length of corrugated steel pipe and pour cement over it. This way you reduce the transition angle and you don't block the gutter.

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:38 PM

I have a Miata too but it has Konis on it and is a little better than a inch lower than stock and I know for certain that thing isnt gonna make up....might make it down?????? I think I am beat on this one thoguht. Why can't I get the pic of the house to post in the email?

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:44 PM

banjomike you probably run into some really steep situations in Friscoe

Halm · 02-23-2005, 01:48 PM

"Hey Halm you wanna drive your car over to Tega Cay and see if it makes it up this driveway....kidding "

Actually, I was thinking you could come up this way and try my driveway.

Here is my early car...

How about a picture of yours???

coolbeverage · 02-23-2005, 01:57 PM

Halm I just PMed you a link take a look at how steep this drive is. Anyone else can look it too if they like I dont care. I am headed home thanks for the help guys. Laterhttp://www.carolinahome.com/findHome/report.cfm?mlsid=490755