449er

For those of you guys that use race ramps, will the 56" long 2 piece model keep the front end of a base model C6 from scraping? Or should I go with the 67" model? Also, does the additional height allow enough room to do an oil change without squeezing under the car?

extrapilot

I use the longer ones, but still scrape the flexible air dam slightly. But my car is lower with the Z51 option.
No problem with doing oil changes. I have a 38 in. waist for reference with no squeezing.

Jughead

0Fred@ReverseLogic

The incline on both the 56" and 67" Race Ramps service ramps is 10.8 degrees. The extra length on the 67" ramps will not help with the car-to-ramp clearance. It just gets the car 2" higher once it is on the platform.

For more car-to-ramp clearance take a look at the RR-72-2, RLL-80-2, RR-80-10-2, or RLL-87-2 ramp models.

http://www.reverselogic.us/2-stage-incline-ramps

kingeak

Those 3 boards are high enough to change oil?

Kvothe

I went with the longer. You can get under there from the side or front. Plenty of room for me but I have a thinner build.

buckmeister2

Maybe it is just me, but I don't understand the clearance problems with the base C6. I have an '08 base model. I bought Rhino Ramps at WM for $35. I bought 2 ft. of 2x10 at HD from their scrap bin for $1. I cut the 2x10 into two 1ft. pieces. I put them under the lip of each ramp, and drive onto the ramp.

Why does some other base C6 need 67" race ramps?

0Fred@ReverseLogic

The platform on Rhino Ramps is 6" high. The ramps are about 36" long before you add the extra 12" long 2x10. The 67" Race Ramps have a 10" high platform. There is no way you can shove a 10" high ramp up against the front tires if it were only 36" long. That's why the Race Ramps are 67" long.

buckmeister2

First of all, the OP did not say one word about trailering....he wants to change his oil. Second...Rhino Ramps are 6.5" high...they give 6.5" of lift. Third, I never said a word about getting 10" of lift. So, if you want 10" of lift, by all means, use the Race Ramps. But, if 6.5" of lift will get the job done, I am merely stating that I do not understand why anyone with a base C6 would want to pay a lot more, and have to store two ramps that are 5 feet, 7" long when they can do just fine with the Rhino Ramps.

Please, before you reply, read my entire reply, and understand that I am not arguing with you.

0Fred@ReverseLogic

I see you edited your post to correct the Rhino Ramp height to 6.5" not 8". The 8" they quote in their specs includes the stop at the end of the ramp. I believe the 6.5" measurement includes the small ridge along both sides of the platform. The actual platform height is only 6". I will concede that 1/2" does not make a difference in real life.

The Race Ramps platform height measurement is the platform only not including the tire stop. The extra 4" of lift provided by the 67" ramps does make a difference and comes in handy for a lot of DIYers. Most people get the 2-piece version of the ramps which includes the 30" long platform and 43" long incline sections. The 2-piece ramps are very easy to store since they are very lightweight.

buckmeister2

Soooo, my post is factually correct, which makes me wonder why you needed to indicate that it was edited. I edited some spelling, as well, and some verbage. Perhaps you are just the type of person who absolutely must win every discussion. Okay, you win the "particpant" trophy for the day...congratulations.

In the meantime, can we agree that if a person needs 10" of lift, they should get the Race Ramps, and if they can live with 6.5" (or 6"), they can get by with Rhino Ramps? I believe that was the point of my involvement all along. Thank you for providing the much-needed clarifications to my comment.

0Fred@ReverseLogic

I suspect that a lot of people reading Rhino Ramp ads think the platforms are 8" high, because that is what the specifications imply. When I saw your response mentioning the 8" height I thought it would be helpful to other readers to know that the platforms were not really 8" high. Between the time I decided to respond and the time I pressed the submit button I realized you changed your post. So I went back an adjusted my post as well.

I can definitely agree that someone needing 10" of lift should consider the 67" Race Ramps if the approach angle on their car is at least 11 degrees. If 6" to 6.5" is enough lift for the task at hand and safety is not a priority, then one could get by with Rhino Ramps.

ForceFedC4

Made these back when I had my C4. I had an old set of metal car ramps, some grip strut channel and some 1.5"x0.5" steel stock. Reinforced inside the channel for load bearing capability and bent up some sheet stock into the wedge shape then welded at the end of the channel. They are 54" long, and fasten to the metal ramps with 4" bolts / washers / nuts. Overall length is 6' feet and I haven't owned a car to date that I couldn't get up on the ramps this way. I can adjust where the connect so the angle is adjustable up and down the ramp where the holes are. The tire height when loaded is 8.25" and for me.. that's plenty to change oil or diff fluids on all my vehicles.

Just posting to give others an idea in case you are a DIY kinda person.

seijack

ForceFedC4,

Thanks for the post, that looks like a GREAT IDEA!! I may have to do this with my rhino ramps

thirdcoaster

I just received my 67" 2-piece ramps from Fred today. First impression is how light and easy they are to handle. The flexible air dam on my bone-stock '07 Z51 car barely drags on approach. The bumper has plenty of clearance.

The 10" of lift is really nice. I'm pleased that I got the taller model. The 2-piece design is nice for storage and handling, but, more importantly, removing the lower section makes access the side of the car very convenient.

They are expensive relative to other ramp solutions, but quality tools usually are.

Husker C6

I have had my 2 piece race ramps for several years now. As said earlier the lower air dam does rub a little but does not contact the splitter on my GS. Once up on the platform it is nice to be able to move the ramps out of the way so you don't have to work around them. Mine also came from Fred.

mcandrew67

I have the Race Ramps, and love them too. I am lowered quite a bit, I use it for oil changes and have also used them for changing the x pipe, tunnel plate, and exhaust.
They are light weight and I just hang them on the garage wall out of the way. I also have the rear ones to raise the rear and also the cradles along with stoppers.

LS WON

I use Rhino Ramps for the past 12 years plus with no problems on base Corvette. There are no problems. I see no reason to have to use these other ramps that cost 10 times more unless these owners modified or lowered car

bgspot

^This. Honestly i would invest in a good low profile floor jack than overpriced ramps. Like Jughead, you can make ramps for dirt cheap.

mcandrew67

You can also buy a Honda civic instead of a Corvette which costs 5 times less.... all a matter of perspective.