I actually found it in the owners manual in the exterior dimensions section. The front approach angle is 11 degrees.
How did this end up going for you?If it barely scrapes, would probably still proceed with car. I just don't want to be smashing the front end of the car repeatedly and causing damage. Otherwise would have to redo lower part of my driveway to lower the initial incline, which wouldn't be cheap. Hoping it isn't an issue because I really want the car.
Thanks. I measured the angle of my driveway with the street and it’s exactly 11 degrees. Shouldn’t be an issue if I go at an angle
They had to reschedule to next week since they are very busy training new staff. I’m very impressed how communicative and helpful they’ve been at the showroom. I get that the communication could be better from factory regarding status of delivery but willing to give that a pass given they just started producing cars last year and there will be growing pains.
I am not sure of your exact problem, BUT if you are scraping where your driveway joins with the street, there is an easy solution. You should obtain a BRIDJIT. This is a heavy rubber wedge that bridges the gap between the street and your driveway. It has a channel to allow water to run underneath. See the attached images. BRIDJIT.COM. 1-877-522-6611.
Thanks!! This looks like a perfect solution. Much better than regrading lower part of driveway.
I am tempted to gift this to a couple of friends houses !!
definitely going to check this product out. Driveway is not too steep (don’t think scraping will be an issue with the Air) bit the transition at curb line is abrupt.
Steve, I'd strongly recommend that you take them slow as I'm pretty certain you'll scrape it. If you want one nearby the "route" heading east on Mountain View when crossing Hayden is a pretty good dip.
Looks like a good idea, but wouldn't it just get pushed down the street in a heavy rainfall?
You appear to have removed the air foils? Was that just temporary or did you remove them entirey?
They're extremely heavy.
The rubber plates are so heavy you can barely pickup the bridge. Rain does not move them at all. BUT, the postman drives along the curb and slowly pushes the unit a little over time. Typically, I drag the plates back into place every couple of months or so (move them about two feet). My neighbor has the same system. He drilled through the plates and the underlying concrete to place 2-3 lag bolts. With that small alteration, even the postman can’t move them.
yes those pesky humps at street intersections. What are they for again? BTW How STIFF is the suspension of the Lucid?
The weird thing about the desert is that when it rains the rain has nowhere to go. The ground has almost no absorption capability. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any streets with speed humps for my test drive. I know I have to slow way down when crossing an intersection with one of these drainage dips. For newbies, or visitors, they aren't always marked by signs.
