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adam.oj 07-29-2015 09:37 PM

Lowered car on the Ferry
 
So I'm going on a little trip to the Island on the long weekend just wondering if the ferries are somewhat lowered car friendly. I'm not slammed or anything but I scrape on retardedly high speed bumps, I don't mind if I scrape either.

any help is appreciated!

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7fotmaoj.jpg
http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/...psbcakgh1f.jpg

punkwax 07-29-2015 09:42 PM

You'll be fine. Every car I've brought on the ferry has been lowered, more than what I'm seeing in those pics.

Mr.Money 07-29-2015 09:46 PM

completely fine,went to Victoria from Vancouver and their ramp isn't any sort of speed bump.

adam.oj 07-29-2015 09:58 PM

thanks for the replies guys, hopefully it isn't too bad especially with the long wheelbase

westopher 07-29-2015 10:19 PM

I had this stupid thing on there no problem. You will be fine as long as you are used to driving a lowered car.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...pse19c17c3.jpg

Zoomy 07-29-2015 10:26 PM

You'll be fine on the big ferries, top deck ramp doesn't have a lot of angle on it, bottom deck is basically flat.
Some gulf island smaller ferries have a bit more incline, still nothing to worry about though, I just take it a bit sideways like large speed bumps to avoid any potential issues.

The_AK 07-29-2015 10:37 PM

Just got back from Pender island in my car. Mine is pretty low and didnt have any issues on the ferry where on the flip side I've had problems before with driveways -_-

TOS'd 07-30-2015 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westopher (Post 8665493)
I had this stupid thing on there no problem. You will be fine as long as you are used to driving a lowered car.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...pse19c17c3.jpg

When was this picture taken? How hot was it that day? How long was the ferry ride? Why didn't you roll down your window? Do you even understand dogs and overheating? Jeez..









Spoiler!

FB6 07-30-2015 01:04 AM

You'll be fine, I had cars lower then yours and I got on the ferry with no problems, you can request to go to the lower deck if you're scared about scrapping, that's what I did.

Mining 07-30-2015 01:12 AM

Almost every post in this thread starts "You`ll be fine"

so I think you`ll be fine OP!

multicartual 07-30-2015 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam.oj (Post 8665475)
So I'm going on a little trip to the Island on the long weekend just wondering if the ferries are somewhat lowered car friendly.


Wear a Tap Out shirt and have some Tupac bumpin' when you roll on the ferry

Raid3n 07-30-2015 07:27 AM

tide will play a big part in the angle of the ramps, but if you're worried, when you buy your ticket ask if you can be on the top deck. most cars go on the top deck anyway, as they put all the commercial trucks on the bottom deck.

bcrdukes 07-30-2015 07:29 AM

Somewhat related and a pro tip:

It's the long weekend. Obey the speed limits to the tee. RCMP and regional police will be out there, especially on the way back to the ferry terminal. It goes from 90, to 50, to 20 in a matter of seconds.

adam.oj 07-30-2015 07:34 AM

thanks for the reassurance guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by multicartual (Post 8665549)
Wear a Tap Out shirt and have some Tupac bumpin' when you roll on the ferry

thats the only way I'm going to make it

trollguy 07-30-2015 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raid3n (Post 8665583)
tide will play a big part in the angle of the ramps, but if you're worried, when you buy your ticket ask if you can be on the top deck. most cars go on the top deck anyway, as they put all the commercial trucks on the bottom deck.

i thought it was the lower deck which was 'lowered' car friendly?

i went over last yr with a protruding ricer lip and i found the lower deck to be a better.

but of course, yes, tide will play a big part.

hotong 07-30-2015 10:46 AM

The Lower deck is lower (where the Semis go on) The top deck has a steep ramp that goes down. I am lower than you and I can make it on booth lower and top deck just take it slow and angle your car.

If you are worried you can request to be on the lower deck when you buy your ticket, but you should be fine.

E-SPEC 07-30-2015 10:59 AM

Holy shit man that GS is nothing, first of all you don't even have a body kit. Even with a body kit you would be JUST FINE. My 2cents.

Limitless 07-30-2015 11:23 AM

I just cleared my front bumper on the ferry with a little bit of angling, but that's because my front bumper sticks out pretty far. Your car will be fine, don't worry about it

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...88781391_o.jpg

Lowered_Klass 07-30-2015 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raid3n (Post 8665583)
tide will play a big part in the angle of the ramps, but if you're worried, when you buy your ticket ask if you can be on the top deck. most cars go on the top deck anyway, as they put all the commercial trucks on the bottom deck.


Agreed, but more so for the gulf island ferries... as for the 'big' boats, you'll have zero issues. Even with the gulf island ferries, it's only sorta questionable when it's a crazy low/high tide.

adam.oj 07-30-2015 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-SPEC (Post 8665676)
Holy shit man that GS is nothing, first of all you don't even have a body kit. Even with a body kit you would be JUST FINE. My 2cents.

Haven't been on the ferry in a while, just gauging to see what I'm up against. But thanks for the input

jdmfemme 07-30-2015 12:06 PM

Anytime I commute back and forth from Victoria/Vancouver I request the bottom deck because it's more level and if the tides are not ideal the ferry workers have just gone ahead and adjusted the ramp specifically for my car multiple times. They've always been really accomodating and I've made it on with no issue.

Raid3n 07-30-2015 01:08 PM

lol i may have gotten it backwards haha, but the principle is the same haha.


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