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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Does anyone know if the 12000 Lb Rino rams will work on a C5 ??
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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A quick search netted this result:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ino-ramps.html
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Indeed they do bro, and I am lowered. A lowered car on 18s will maybe need something in front of the ramp to keep the bumper off it. I used a set of old rotors and put the edge on top of the leading edge of the ramps. With the 20" wheels it doesn't rub.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Race Ramps are designed to work with Corvettes. Low 10 degree angle of approach. Very strong - built with a 100% solid block construction,and yet are extremely light weight (approx 18 lbs each). Grippy coating for durability and so they won't slide.

They are also available in a two-piece version, so the incline piece can be removed - providing increased access to the underside of the car.

Many Race Ramps owners on this forum who are thrilled with their ramps.

www.raceramps.com
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyL
Race Ramps are designed to work with Corvettes. Low 10 degree angle of approach. Very strong - built with a 100% solid block construction,and yet are extremely light weight (approx 18 lbs each). Grippy coating for durability and so they won't slide.

They are also available in a two-piece version, so the incline piece can be removed - providing increased access to the underside of the car.

Many Race Ramps owners on this forum who are thrilled with their ramps.

www.raceramps.com
I might be in the market for a set for my C5. Any black Friday specials this year? What can you guys do a set of 56" (two piece ramps) shipped to 48611 for?
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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I know they are expensive but if you can afford "Race Ramps", buy them. I struggled with a set of Rino Ramps for eight years, then got a set of Race Ramps....boy did I get spoiled fast.
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they barely clear for me and im at stock height. they also bend up the side air dam peices quite a bit when backing off the ramps. after i lower the car this winter, im going to make my own ramps out of wood.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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I use Rino Ramps but I put a 2 X 6 in front so as not to bend the air dams.
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Originally Posted by fireman591
I might be in the market for a set for my C5. Any black Friday specials this year? What can you guys do a set of 56" (two piece ramps) shipped to 48611 for?
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Sorry, no Black Friday special. Only special is on FlatStoppers.

56-2 are $233.00, and shipping is $25.95. You can order them on the website if you wish: www.raceramps.com

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Originally Posted by JonnyL
Sorry, no Black Friday special. Only special is on FlatStoppers.

56-2 are $233.00, and shipping is $25.95. You can order them on the website if you wish: www.raceramps.com

Thanks.
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Go with the Race Ramps. I have them and respect the quality and usefulness of the product......
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Originally Posted by JonnyL
Many Race Ramps owners on this forum who are thrilled with their ramps.

www.raceramps.com
I am one. I have a set of the 56 inch 2 piece ramps. They are an awesome product, never slide, and provide easy clearance due to the slight 10.75 degree incline which makes it easier to drive up than the Rhino Ramps, especially with a 6spd manual. Plus the Race Ramps are much wider.

I was tired of the Rhino Ramps sliding and having to use boards in front of the ramps for clearance and long boards behind them as a brace against the wall to prevent them from sliding.
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Yes, they will work. I use them on my car.
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I have the 1 peice race ramps...awesommeeeeeee I use them on all my cars. best 200 ever.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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I got the one piece Race Ramps and they work beautifully for my C5 and my low BMW.

Spend $199. on them and haven't regretted it. Its a big cost up front but after the first time you use them, you appreciate the ease of use.
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Originally Posted by johnson-rod
I use Rino Ramps but I put a 2 X 6 in front so as not to bend the air dams.


And I'm lowered, problem is I still can't get under there without jacking the Vette up and using stands. This may be a personal problem.

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Originally Posted by johnson-rod
I use Rino Ramps but I put a 2 X 6 in front so as not to bend the air dams.
I used to do this too, but I finally broke down and spent the money on 2-piece race ramps. They are far easier to use, and allow excelllent access to the underside of the car........!!!

I now drive up on the race ramps, jack up the rear and slide in the rhino ramps. The car is off the ground and going no where.

I installed headers and a tunnel plate this way, very convenient..
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I have 2 sets of Rhino Ramps that work great, had them for almost 10 years now. The race ramps look nice but it's kinda hard to justify spending 5-6x the cost for basically the same thing.

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They worked on my car with the stock front end,but not a chance with the Tigershark front end and splitter. I'd be inclined to buy Race Ramps but I don't know that they would clear either.
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Originally Posted by Lancejoker
They worked on my car with the stock front end,but not a chance with the Tigershark front end and splitter. I'd be inclined to buy Race Ramps but I don't know that they would clear either.
If the car was too low for the 10 degree incline angle of our 56" or XT ramps, we have Xtenders which supplement the ramps for a six degree angle of approach.

We can aslo make custom ramps or Xtenders, for extreme applications.
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