Race Ramps Question
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Instructor
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From: Nokomis FL
Race Ramps Question
I am sure alot of you guys have these to lift up your Vettes. I was wondering if I should get the 56" or the 67"? I have a 03 Spiral Gray coupe that isn't lowered. Just going to use them for light maintenance such as oil changes, ect. Maybe a Vara Ram install?? Thanks in Advance.
Racer
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From: Sunshine State
56" ramps work great.
i like the 56" ramps for my 02 lowered Z. it just rubs the lower black air damn but not the bumper. I really like that i could fit them in the car and take them with me. I own a shop and use them daily, the only cars I have not been able to get on the 56" ramps are a 2007+ Porsche 997 Turbo and a 2007 Subura STI lowered with a aftermarket front lip.
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The Race Ramps are a great product
I was cheap and went for Rhino Ramps from Walmart. The wider gray ones were only $35 and do just fine.
I was cheap and went for Rhino Ramps from Walmart. The wider gray ones were only $35 and do just fine.
Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
The approach angle is the same, the difference is the longer ramps give you 2 extra inches of lift (10"). Well made product.
I returned mine because the airdam was dragging up the ramps and I hadn't even lowered it yet. I went with a Kwiklift for 20" of lift.
I returned mine because the airdam was dragging up the ramps and I hadn't even lowered it yet. I went with a Kwiklift for 20" of lift.
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Drifting
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From: LEBANON PA.
Race ramps 56"
Hi There Schenckbrian,
I have the race ramps 56" from brute industries.I bought these in Jan. of 07. I was going to send them back as the side air damn rubbed going up the ramp on my stock 01 vette.I called the company & talked to the design engineer & he thought the problem was my vette was lowered.I said its stock from the factory no mods.He said that I could return them for a refund but, they were in the process of developing a xtender ramp which attaches to the 56" ramp & would eliminate the rubbing & were designed for vettes that were lowered.I waited for the xtender ramps & ordered them. I was very pleased with them & their customer service & attitude. Anyway no rubbing at all.Tip: You can't have any gap between the ramp & the ztender piece they just butt together. Their number is 866-464-2788 price at the time was $119 a pair. Works good for me as I repair other vettes at my home which some are lowered.Keeps me out of trouble & from getting the retirement blues.lol
I hope this may help you
robsc501
I have the race ramps 56" from brute industries.I bought these in Jan. of 07. I was going to send them back as the side air damn rubbed going up the ramp on my stock 01 vette.I called the company & talked to the design engineer & he thought the problem was my vette was lowered.I said its stock from the factory no mods.He said that I could return them for a refund but, they were in the process of developing a xtender ramp which attaches to the 56" ramp & would eliminate the rubbing & were designed for vettes that were lowered.I waited for the xtender ramps & ordered them. I was very pleased with them & their customer service & attitude. Anyway no rubbing at all.Tip: You can't have any gap between the ramp & the ztender piece they just butt together. Their number is 866-464-2788 price at the time was $119 a pair. Works good for me as I repair other vettes at my home which some are lowered.Keeps me out of trouble & from getting the retirement blues.lol
I hope this may help you
robsc501
Melting Slicks
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I have the 67" XT's in the 2 piece design. I really like getting her up and then being able to remove the back half of the ramp and get under from the side. There's only a slight difference in incline angle, 10.78 for the 56" and 10.69 for the 67". Eihter way a great product!
Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
I bought them because they had a picture of a C5 Z06 on their website with no extenders, only to find you need them. Too much money for my taste.
Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
I have the 67" XT's in the 2 piece design. I really like getting her up and then being able to remove the back half of the ramp and get under from the side. There's only a slight difference in incline angle, 10.78 for the 56" and 10.69 for the 67". Eihter way a great product!
Melting Slicks
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From: Florence SC
St. Jude Donor '12
