[Z06] Ramps
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Ramps
How's everyone doing?...
Do any of you have any experience with the Race Ramps brand? If so, what do yo think of them and which ones did you get? And did you get the wheel cribs?
Thanks
Do any of you have any experience with the Race Ramps brand? If so, what do yo think of them and which ones did you get? And did you get the wheel cribs?
Thanks
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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The Race Ramps are VERY expensive, but they are VERY nice!
I went with the 67" ramps (get the two piece - they're worth the extra money) and the roll ups. When working on most any of my vehicles the ramps are simply awesome. When draining oil on my C5 Corvettes, using the roll ups at the front and the ramps in the rear is ideal since the drain plug is at the front.
If you have the money to spend, go for it. You will never regret the purchase.
LO PHAT
I went with the 67" ramps (get the two piece - they're worth the extra money) and the roll ups. When working on most any of my vehicles the ramps are simply awesome. When draining oil on my C5 Corvettes, using the roll ups at the front and the ramps in the rear is ideal since the drain plug is at the front.
If you have the money to spend, go for it. You will never regret the purchase.
LO PHAT
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: San Diego CA
Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 372
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From: Bel Air MD
I got the two piece race ramps also, but I wish the portion the tire sits on was a little longer. If you did not line up each ramp evenly when driving onto the ramps, one wheel is barely on the flat portion. You must use wheel chucks. You should anyway to be safe.
I love the two piece setup for carrying to the track.
I love the two piece setup for carrying to the track.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Madison Alabama
...or you can make your own; maybe $30 in wood/hardware. Easy enough to make and they store the same way as the other ramps available on the market but you get the satisfaction of having made them yourself. 
I use a floor jack at the rear to raise the car to level when doing oil changes.
I use a floor jack at the rear to raise the car to level when doing oil changes.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Clinton Twp. Michigan
Race Ramps!!!!!!!
Race Ramps all the way. I got the longest front two piece plus the extra extensions. Two of the rear tall blocks. Six wheel chocks, they work great on everything. The shorter rear wheel ramps so the whole car is up without a jack. I guess the question is are they worth the money and piece of mind for the amout of work you use them for. Mine are to me. Also works good go for swing arm hoists and pre-ramps for car racks. 
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Fellas,
Thanks for the words, I appreciate it. And "bumble-z," all I have to say to your garage setup is, WOW!
"Double G," what do you mean by "tall blocks?" Are those the Wheel cribs?
Thanks again, Fellas...
Thanks for the words, I appreciate it. And "bumble-z," all I have to say to your garage setup is, WOW!
"Double G," what do you mean by "tall blocks?" Are those the Wheel cribs?
Thanks again, Fellas...
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...or you can make your own; maybe $30 in wood/hardware. Easy enough to make and they store the same way as the other ramps available on the market but you get the satisfaction of having made them yourself.
I use a floor jack at the rear to raise the car to level when doing oil changes.
I use a floor jack at the rear to raise the car to level when doing oil changes.
PS: Have a similar system (front and back).....
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Pensacola FL
I used Rhino Ramps for the longest time before buying a set of Race Ramps last year. The Race ramps are more stable, easier to use and weight the same despite being considerably longer. They were expensive, but I have no regrets on the purchase.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Santa Ynez Ca.
I've been using Race ramps and like them cause they are light and are easy to hang on my garage wall using the supplied strap. I just suck the remaining oil out using my brake bleeder. I also find them handy to service my truck and ride-on lawnmower! Ha!
