Race Ramps
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Intermediate
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From: Omaha NE
Race Ramps
I am going to purchase a set of race ramps for my 2008 C6. Will the 56" ramps work with the stock height? I don't want the car to scrape at all. Please share your experiences. Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Middle of Redneck Hell, NC
St. Jude Donor '09
As you can see from the pic in my sig below, my '08 Z51 is lowered on stock adjusters about 3/4" in the front. When it was corner-balanced (for track events), the rear couldn't be lowered as much as the front (even with the rear adjusters maxed out). This increased the car's rake, lowered the front spoiler to the point that I scrape a lot on the street.Even so, my spoiler barely scrapes when driving up the 2-piece 56" RaceRamps, just like GotVett? described above. I have never bothered to use supplemental boards, either.
I've even BACKED up the ramps (rear tires on the ramps) to work on the back end, which puts the front spoiler even closer to the ground while backing. But again - there's no more harm then I get entering my steep driveway or negotiating most speedbumps.
Remember that the 3-part rubber spoiler is designed to take a lot of abuse. It's inexpensive and easy to replace when the time comes.
I've never used ramps before, but these RaceRamps are really a great, safe tool. The 2-piece design makes for easy access to what you need under the car from the sides, too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.
Last edited by EvilBoffin; Sep 30, 2008 at 01:02 AM.
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Diego CA
As you can see from the pic in my sig below, my '08 Z51 is lowered on stock adjusters about 3/4" in the front. When it was corner-balanced (for track events), the rear couldn't be lowered as much as the front (even with the rear adjusters maxed out). This increased the car's rake, lowered the front spoiler to the point that I scrape a lot on the street.Even so, my spoiler barely scrapes when driving up the 2-piece 56" RaceRamps, just like GotVett? described above. I have never bothered to use supplemental boards, either.
I've even BACKED up the ramps (rear tires on the ramps) to work on the back end, which puts the front spoiler even closer to the ground while backing. But again - there's no more harm then I get entering my steep driveway or negotiating most speedbumps.
Remember that the 3-part rubber spoiler is designed to take a lot of abuse. It's inexpensive and easy to replace when the time comes.
I've never used ramps before, but these RaceRamps are really a great, safe tool. The 2-piece design makes for easy access to what you need under the car from the sides, too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.
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Racer
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From: Sterling Heights MI
Race ramps look real nice, but I couldn't justify spending over $200 for a set of ramps.
They don't look that much different from those Rhino ramps that Walmart sells for like $40, otherthan the fact it's longer and 2-piece.
No bashing or complaining...
Just saying it's a lil' too expensive for a cheap guy like me.
Dan
They don't look that much different from those Rhino ramps that Walmart sells for like $40, otherthan the fact it's longer and 2-piece.
No bashing or complaining...
Just saying it's a lil' too expensive for a cheap guy like me.
Dan
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,841
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From: San Diego CA
Race ramps look real nice, but I couldn't justify spending over $200 for a set of ramps.
They don't look that much different from those Rhino ramps that Walmart sells for like $40, otherthan the fact it's longer and 2-piece.
No bashing or complaining...
Just saying it's a lil' too expensive for a cheap guy like me.
Dan
They don't look that much different from those Rhino ramps that Walmart sells for like $40, otherthan the fact it's longer and 2-piece.
No bashing or complaining...
Just saying it's a lil' too expensive for a cheap guy like me.
Dan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,365
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From: Oklahoma City
two piece is the way to go... nothing like being able to slide that section off and have that much more room to work!! and you can actually transport them in a Vette with some creative packing !! 
