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S3XPanther · 08-27-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I've been using the Rhino without issue but want to get the two piece Race Ramps. Which length ramps are best? Automatically I'm thinking 67" but only because of the little extra height. Obviously pricing is better on the shorter set.

Depends on the application. If they're just for oil changes, then the shorter set is fine. If you're installing headers however, the longer set is obviously recommended.

clg_98ta · 08-27-2012, 04:38 PM

For oil changes and other work, get a floor jack and a couple of jackstands.

Jack up car, start draining oil, lower to level car until done, raise to replace plug and swap filter, lower and fill.

Ramps are a PITA!

IndeedSS1 · 08-27-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

For oil changes and other work, get a floor jack and a couple of jackstands.

Jack up car, start draining oil, lower to level car until done, raise to replace plug and swap filter, lower and fill.

Ramps are a PITA!

Myself I prefer ramps. The only time I resort to a jack and stands is when ramps won't work ie putting on the next season wheel/tire combo. I guess it's all in what you get used to.

Kiss My SS · 08-27-2012, 06:14 PM

I bought some Rhino Ramps at WallyMart and they slid all over the damn place and couldnt get my car on them, been looking for something about the same price since but havent found anything.

jsharp · 08-27-2012, 07:36 PM

Race ramps

Kiss My SS · 08-27-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jsharp

Race ramps

Race Ramps are like $200-$300. Thats way too expensive:(

Xedes · 08-27-2012, 08:30 PM

Race Ramps are great.

Bradrulz · 08-27-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

For oil changes and other work, get a floor jack and a couple of jackstands.

Jack up car, start draining oil, lower to level car until done, raise to replace plug and swap filter, lower and fill.

Ramps are a PITA!

Was wondering how the ramps would be for an oil change since it wouldn't be siting level.

IndeedSS1 · 08-28-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradrulz

Was wondering how the ramps would be for an oil change since it wouldn't be siting level.

Out of 8 quarts, how much extra oil would you get out by leveling?

snizzle · 08-28-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradrulz

Was wondering how the ramps would be for an oil change since it wouldn't be siting level.

I've thought about that a few times and decided not to sweat the small stuff.

NavyDood · 08-28-2012, 12:42 PM

Like I posted in post #2, nothing cheaper or more affective than buying (2) 2"x12"x10 boards and cutting them into four pieces of 4', 3', 2', and 1' and screwing/gluing them together with drywall screws. If you aren't manly enough to move them around because they are too heavy I can call the wambulance for ya. Make sure you order french cries with that waaaburger too.

IndeedSS1 · 08-28-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

Like I posted in post #2, nothing cheaper or more affective than buying (2) 2"x12"x10 boards and cutting them into four pieces of 4', 3', 2', and 1' and screwing/gluing them together with drywall screws. If you aren't manly enough to move them around because they are too heavy I can call the wambulance for ya. Make sure you order french cries with that waaaburger too.

Ease up there Stimpy. Just because people didn't ooh and ahhh over your craftsmanship doesn't mean we didn't see it. Near as I can tell, when not in use, yours can be turned on end and used as a nick-knack shelves.

se7en · 08-28-2012, 01:42 PM

These are the best in my opinion
http://www.raceramps.com/

NavyDood · 08-28-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Ease up there Stimpy. Just because people didn't ooh and ahhh over your craftsmanship doesn't mean we didn't see it. Near as I can tell, when not in use, yours can be turned on end and used as a nick-knack shelves.

It's not about the craftsmanship, it's about practicality and not spending "burning a hole in my pocket" money on something that is way over priced just because of the name and not a high volume selling item which keeps cost up. Don't get me wrong, they are second to none IMO, but for the price they are dumb.

Now that you mention being turned on end, that is how I store them and I have sat tools on the knick knack shelves while working on other things. Haha.

08-27-2012, 04:38 PM	#16
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	For oil changes and other work, get a floor jack and a couple of jackstands. Jack up car, start draining oil, lower to level car until done, raise to replace plug and swap filter, lower and fill. Ramps are a PITA! __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

08-27-2012, 07:36 PM	#19
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Race ramps __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

08-28-2012, 12:42 PM	#25
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Like I posted in post #2, nothing cheaper or more affective than buying (2) 2"x12"x10 boards and cutting them into four pieces of 4', 3', 2', and 1' and screwing/gluing them together with drywall screws. If you aren't manly enough to move them around because they are too heavy I can call the wambulance for ya. Make sure you order french cries with that waaaburger too. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

08-27-2012, 06:14 PM	#18
Kiss My SS Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 481	I bought some Rhino Ramps at WallyMart and they slid all over the damn place and couldnt get my car on them, been looking for something about the same price since but havent found anything.

08-27-2012, 08:30 PM	#21
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Race Ramps are great.

08-28-2012, 01:42 PM	#27
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	These are the best in my opinion http://www.raceramps.com/