Will these ramps work?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Beach County FL
Will these ramps work?
Was looking at some ramps and I saw ones called race ramps. they're 200+ though. I saw this one called rhinoramp...
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Melting Slicks
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From: Prosper, TX
No way a 17 degree incline will work. I looked at the same ones before realizing the 56" Race Ramps might not even be adequate without the extensions (gonna be close). You could do it with some other means of reducing the ramp angle though.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Beach County FL
i figured. it's just a huge price difference ya know.
does anyone have something that isn't over 100 bucks?
Drifting
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i have 2 sets of them, but they will need something like 2x6 in front to drive up on. Theres a hole on the front of both so i drilled a bolt thru a 2x6 and it sticks in the hole to hold it in place while you drive up. What i do more and more lately is jack up either the front, back or both and put the ramps under the wheels then lower on the ramps. easier for me cause I'm always nervous of driving over the other end....
Drifting
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I have the ZF1 wheels and put them on these ramps. You just have to center them, but like i said, i jack the car then slowly lower on the ramps. Don't know how good it would be to actually drive up on them.
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i have 2 sets of them, but they will need something like 2x6 in front to drive up on. Theres a hole on the front of both so i drilled a bolt thru a 2x6 and it sticks in the hole to hold it in place while you drive up. What i do more and more lately is jack up either the front, back or both and put the ramps under the wheels then lower on the ramps. easier for me cause I'm always nervous of driving over the other end....
Burning Brakes
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This is what I do as well. I wanted the Race Ramps, but couldn't get myself to shell out that kind of loot for them.
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I have a set and no issues driving up on them........do not use anything in front and my car is fully lowered on stock bolts.
This may change once I install my splitter this weekend......have to consider the 2x10s in front.
This may change once I install my splitter this weekend......have to consider the 2x10s in front.
Last edited by BradSW; Feb 4, 2015 at 09:57 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Santa Fe TX
What's wrong with Two HF jacks and two aluminum jack stands? With 4 jack stands you could life the whole car. and for cheaper than race ramps. Could probably get away with 1 jack. They put these on sale for $50 all the time
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-62160.html
and I've seen these for $29.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...um+jack+stands
Problem solved for $100-$150.
Ramps slide, Ramps crack and break. I don't feel safe under plastic ramps. I've even had a car slingshot the ramp under the rocker panel. Although that was a fwd car.
use hockey pucks for jack pads or make your own jacking pucks with eyebolts and two hockey pads.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cks-cheap.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-62160.html
and I've seen these for $29.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...um+jack+stands
Problem solved for $100-$150.
Ramps slide, Ramps crack and break. I don't feel safe under plastic ramps. I've even had a car slingshot the ramp under the rocker panel. Although that was a fwd car.
use hockey pucks for jack pads or make your own jacking pucks with eyebolts and two hockey pads.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cks-cheap.html
Le Mans Master
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Race Ramps are expensive... for tar covered foam, but they are suprisingly strong, light weight, durable, safe, and work very well with low profile cars. Their site provides diagrams of approach angles to determine whether they'll work based on the height of your splitter and the distance to the tires. The Rhino Ramps that you pictured will probably not work, especially if you add a lower splitter. As mentioned, 2"x10" or 12"s work well, but you really have to stack them to get the height of the Race Ramps. Not always needed (height), but makes the job easier. You could also jack and place on blocks... jack stands... etc., but I prefer the ease and functionality of the Race Ramps. Lastly, if you decide to use ramps, always use tire chocks...
Last edited by sTz; Feb 4, 2015 at 07:07 PM.
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Was looking at some ramps and I saw ones called race ramps. they're 200+ though. I saw this one called rhinoramp...
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Instructor
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From: Cary NC
Was looking at some ramps and I saw ones called race ramps. they're 200+ though. I saw this one called rhinoramp...
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FVQ2gQodzhsAqw
Former Vendor
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It's true that there are several hundred "stellar" reviews posted for the product. But the 19 one-star reviews would make anyone think twice about using these ramps.
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-1190...DateDescending
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-1190...DateDescending
Was looking at some ramps and I saw ones called race ramps. they're 200+ though. I saw this one called rhinoramp...
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Anyone know if these will work? it's 45 dollars and stellar reviews. Just not sure if the vette will clear it?
http://amzn.com/B006EGAIII
Drifting
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It's true that there are several hundred "stellar" reviews posted for the product. But the 19 one-star reviews would make anyone think twice about using these ramps.
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-1190...DateDescending
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-1190...DateDescending
Plus, the newer rhino ramps are made 1,000 times better than the old gray ones. I'm very happy with my 2 sets so far, but that doesn't mean I'm not careful every time and take extra precautions, like jack stands in conjunction with the ramps.
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Ramps
Would it be correct to say that Ramps that work with C4's should also work with C7's?
I have a 96 LT4 Convertible that I bought new and purchased a set of Navajo Orange color metal ramps with special snap in extenders that were advertised in Corvette Fever Magazine back then. Still use them today for changing oil and lube the front end. Just ordered a new C7 Convertible and prefer to do my own oil changes so hoping the ramps I have will work on the C7 as well.
I have a 96 LT4 Convertible that I bought new and purchased a set of Navajo Orange color metal ramps with special snap in extenders that were advertised in Corvette Fever Magazine back then. Still use them today for changing oil and lube the front end. Just ordered a new C7 Convertible and prefer to do my own oil changes so hoping the ramps I have will work on the C7 as well.