DIY Ramps for 2015 Z07?
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Heel & Toe
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DIY Ramps for 2015 Z07?
Hey Guys,
I am interested in building my own wooden ramps for my 2015 Z06/Z07 with Stage 3 aero.
I've looked at the old threads on this subject in this forum (some 10 years old), and cannot find concrete information.
Not really interested in buying Race Ramps, nor QuickJacks, nor twin floor jacks.
I've seen the Mike Mercury "lowered C5" version at https://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/lowered.htm, but I see no confirmation they would work on my car. The "email" link at that site no longer works, so I can't email MM (aka Tim) to ask him.
As far as I can tell from the Race Ramp website measuring technique, my approach angle needs to be less than 9 degrees. The low spot on my car is not the front wickerbill/splitter, but rather a rubber air dam about 19" in front of the leading edge of the front tire contact patch, sitting only 3" above the pavement.
I see that Mike Mercury DIY "lowered C5" version starts at 7.5 degrees, then kicks up to 12 degrees. Can anyone confirm these would work on my car? Or do you know of other ramp designs that would work?
Thanks!!
I am interested in building my own wooden ramps for my 2015 Z06/Z07 with Stage 3 aero.
I've looked at the old threads on this subject in this forum (some 10 years old), and cannot find concrete information.
Not really interested in buying Race Ramps, nor QuickJacks, nor twin floor jacks.
I've seen the Mike Mercury "lowered C5" version at https://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/lowered.htm, but I see no confirmation they would work on my car. The "email" link at that site no longer works, so I can't email MM (aka Tim) to ask him.
As far as I can tell from the Race Ramp website measuring technique, my approach angle needs to be less than 9 degrees. The low spot on my car is not the front wickerbill/splitter, but rather a rubber air dam about 19" in front of the leading edge of the front tire contact patch, sitting only 3" above the pavement.
I see that Mike Mercury DIY "lowered C5" version starts at 7.5 degrees, then kicks up to 12 degrees. Can anyone confirm these would work on my car? Or do you know of other ramp designs that would work?
Thanks!!
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Heel & Toe
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Wow, our cars are almost twins, but you in Daytona Orange and me in Torch Red.
If my math skills serve me well, a 68" ramp at 9 degrees raises you about 10 3/4 inches?
Did you make them yourself? Would you be willing to share plans?
If my math skills serve me well, a 68" ramp at 9 degrees raises you about 10 3/4 inches?
Did you make them yourself? Would you be willing to share plans?
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: near philly
I'd share plans if I had them. I made an extension for them myself. They started out as 48 inch ramps that came with my
Wildfire Exotic lift, and I needed more only because my driveway slopes down coming right out of the garage.
So I made 18" extensions that were just 3/16 aluminum bent to make that wedge ramp shape just like any formed ramp.
And I bolted them to the main section.
must be less then 9 degrees then because it doesn't raise up 10 inches. But my driveway thing makes it wonky.
Like as in the first section of ramp is steeper, but shorter, and then transitions into the main set.
Wildfire Exotic lift, and I needed more only because my driveway slopes down coming right out of the garage.
So I made 18" extensions that were just 3/16 aluminum bent to make that wedge ramp shape just like any formed ramp.
And I bolted them to the main section.
must be less then 9 degrees then because it doesn't raise up 10 inches. But my driveway thing makes it wonky.
Like as in the first section of ramp is steeper, but shorter, and then transitions into the main set.
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Hey Guys,
I am interested in building my own wooden ramps for my 2015 Z06/Z07 with Stage 3 aero.
I've looked at the old threads on this subject in this forum (some 10 years old), and cannot find concrete information.
Not really interested in buying Race Ramps, nor QuickJacks, nor twin floor jacks.
I've seen the Mike Mercury "lowered C5" version at https://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/lowered.htm, but I see no confirmation they would work on my car. The "email" link at that site no longer works, so I can't email MM (aka Tim) to ask him.
As far as I can tell from the Race Ramp website measuring technique, my approach angle needs to be less than 9 degrees. The low spot on my car is not the front wickerbill/splitter, but rather a rubber air dam about 19" in front of the leading edge of the front tire contact patch, sitting only 3" above the pavement.
I see that Mike Mercury DIY "lowered C5" version starts at 7.5 degrees, then kicks up to 12 degrees. Can anyone confirm these would work on my car? Or do you know of other ramp designs that would work?
Thanks!!
I am interested in building my own wooden ramps for my 2015 Z06/Z07 with Stage 3 aero.
I've looked at the old threads on this subject in this forum (some 10 years old), and cannot find concrete information.
Not really interested in buying Race Ramps, nor QuickJacks, nor twin floor jacks.
I've seen the Mike Mercury "lowered C5" version at https://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/lowered.htm, but I see no confirmation they would work on my car. The "email" link at that site no longer works, so I can't email MM (aka Tim) to ask him.
As far as I can tell from the Race Ramp website measuring technique, my approach angle needs to be less than 9 degrees. The low spot on my car is not the front wickerbill/splitter, but rather a rubber air dam about 19" in front of the leading edge of the front tire contact patch, sitting only 3" above the pavement.
I see that Mike Mercury DIY "lowered C5" version starts at 7.5 degrees, then kicks up to 12 degrees. Can anyone confirm these would work on my car? Or do you know of other ramp designs that would work?
Thanks!!
Bill
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From: State of Confusion
I've been resisting posting this, as some here may describe it as "too-redneck" for a Corvette, but it has worked for me, and it may help other members.
In late 1978, I drove a brand-new Z28 Camaro off the showroom floor, and soon after got an old set of ramps, that raised the tire 9" off the ground. The '79 model had the first bolt-on chin spoiler, which wouldn't clear the ramps, so I made some 'extensions' for the car, using 2" x 8" lumber:
I have modified & replaced them for subsequent toys over the years, including an '82 Corvette, '03 Corvette, and now my '16 ZO6.
As currently configured, the front of each piece is cut at a 45* angle (typical), and each additional piece is offset rearward 3 3/4". The bottom piece is 31.0" long (tip-to-back), and, working upward, they are 22.50", 18.00", 15.75", then finally 13.25" in length. My ZO6 clears without scrapping anything, as observed my the neighbor who came and watched the test.
I would caution anybody who wants to replicte this extension that, if the inclined angle of your ramps are shallower or steeper, your lengths & offsets will vary, but the general idea can easily be modified with a little "redneck" engineering!
In late 1978, I drove a brand-new Z28 Camaro off the showroom floor, and soon after got an old set of ramps, that raised the tire 9" off the ground. The '79 model had the first bolt-on chin spoiler, which wouldn't clear the ramps, so I made some 'extensions' for the car, using 2" x 8" lumber:
I have modified & replaced them for subsequent toys over the years, including an '82 Corvette, '03 Corvette, and now my '16 ZO6.
As currently configured, the front of each piece is cut at a 45* angle (typical), and each additional piece is offset rearward 3 3/4". The bottom piece is 31.0" long (tip-to-back), and, working upward, they are 22.50", 18.00", 15.75", then finally 13.25" in length. My ZO6 clears without scrapping anything, as observed my the neighbor who came and watched the test.
I would caution anybody who wants to replicte this extension that, if the inclined angle of your ramps are shallower or steeper, your lengths & offsets will vary, but the general idea can easily be modified with a little "redneck" engineering!
