There’s a group dedicated to keeping your lowered cars safe

Lowering a car’s stock ride height (commonly referred to as ‘slamming’) has been a long-standing practice among custom car enthusiasts.

While there are practical performance improvements that come with slamming a car (such as reduced drag and better handling), many people who say goodbye to the factory-spec height are more into the style it brings, for better or worse.

Slamming your car has advantages and disadvantages (Image via Sasayad Ba Paps FB page)

Slammed cars inspire awe and admiration when done properly. Otherwise, they elicit chuckles when the driver struggles to approach even the slightest road hump at an angle, to avoid scraping either the body kit or the underchassis. As mean-spirited as it sounds, the latter is a constant source of entertainment, especially with the (oftentimes absurd) road conditions we have to deal with on a regular basis.

There are those who take slamming pretty seriously though, and are ready to help owners of lowered cars navigate around the pitfalls of driving one. One such example is the Facebook page Sasayad Ba Paps, which claims to be a team based in Manila and Tokyo (where the custom car style originated).        

One of the establishments deemed safe for lowered cars (Image: Sasayad Ba Paps FB page)

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On the About section, the group explains that the page is dedicated to “help you in your struggle of driving a lowered car in Metro Manila.” 

To that end, the page seeks out and promotes public places such as malls, hotels, cafes, and similar locations that are “lowered car-friendly,” meaning those that can safely accommodate slammed cars without the risk of damaging them.

The page is largely a showcase of various lowered cars, with some even featuring alterations to the wheel and tire size, as well as camber modifications. There are also humorous memes and video clips relating to lowered cars or just motoring in general.

A lowered car makes seemingly mundane drives more challenging (Image: Sasayad Ba Paps FB page)

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To date, the page has more than 10,700 followers, testifying to the popularity of slamming as an essential part of car culture. If you have a lowered car or are planning modify your car’s stance someday, take heart in knowing that there are kindred souls out there who know exactly how you feel and are looking out for your ride.

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