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Race Ramps are excellent, but rather expensive. I use Rhino Ramps and they work for me.
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Race Ramps may be pricey, BUT, they hold their value very well. So the total cost of ownership is not that bad. The resale value of superstore auto ramps or homemade wooden ramps is close to zero. Used Race Ramps will typically sell for 50% to 75% of MSRP.
Here's a recent example:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ace-ramps.html
I sell new RLL-72-2 ramps for $306 when purchased with the "SAVE10" coupon code.
If you really want a low cost of ownership, buy used Race Ramps. When you go to sell them, chances are you will recoup your entire purchase price.
Here's a recent example:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ace-ramps.html
I sell new RLL-72-2 ramps for $306 when purchased with the "SAVE10" coupon code.
If you really want a low cost of ownership, buy used Race Ramps. When you go to sell them, chances are you will recoup your entire purchase price.
Last edited by Fred@ReverseLogic; Aug 16, 2015 at 08:30 PM.
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race ramps are nice, but where do you store them when your not using them? I'm using the ramps from Harbor Freight. The plastic ones are a bit flimsy and feel insecure driving up them. The metal ones work if your car is stock height. Mines lowered so I use a 2X6 board and then use a floor jack. If I had the room, I'd install a hydraulic lift.
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From: Valencia CA
race ramps are nice, I'm using the ramps from Harbor Freight. The plastic ones are a bit flimsy and feel insecure driving up them. The metal ones work if your car is stock height. Mines lowered so I use a 2X6 board and then use a floor jack. I notice ebay has them for $200-300 range. If I had the room, I'd install a hydraulic lift.
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From: Valencia CA
Melting Slicks
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I have no room for race ramps. I would have bought if I did though. I got by using pep boys steel ramps. I jack the car way up until I can put the ramps under the tires & drop the car down on them. Forget about trying to drive up on them. The only issue is wide tires don't fit well in these ramps. The front ones (275/40-17's) can safely sit on them with a little overhang but the rears not (295/35-18's) Hell if I could get a set of used race ramps for under $300-- go for it!
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The platforms have straps so they are easy to hang on the wall. I store the inclines just below the garage door. This is pretty much a wasted space. The incline sections are light enough to lift overhead onto some Gladiator tote box brackets.
race ramps are nice, but where do you store them when your not using them? I'm using the ramps from Harbor Freight. The plastic ones are a bit flimsy and feel insecure driving up them. The metal ones work if your car is stock height. Mines lowered so I use a 2X6 board and then use a floor jack. If I had the room, I'd install a hydraulic lift.