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tytus02 · 07-22-2010, 05:39 AM

has anyone driven there manual transmission camaro onto ramps to lift either the front or back? Was this difficult?

FB3 · 07-22-2010, 06:05 AM

I have driven my car up on Race Ramps several times. It is not a problem if you take your time. Just don't charge up them and launch you car over the end.

tytus02 · 07-22-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FB3

I have driven my car up on Race Ramps several times. It is not a problem if you take your time. Just don't charge up them and launch you car over the end.

and just to clarify, your car is stick shift?

chevy 3 · 07-22-2010, 06:54 AM

I had to make my Owen ramps.I used 2x10 and layered them .my razzey vallence is very looow.

Kahdir · 07-22-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tytus02

and just to clarify, your car is stick shift?

Under his avatar lists "2010 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Victory Red"

jagan323 · 07-22-2010, 08:35 AM

lol.. its hard enough to get my car on custom made ramps, and I have an automatic lol.

GRSCAMARO · 07-22-2010, 08:48 AM

I use "RhinoRamps 12000" on my L99. They cost $50 from Advance Auto or other places. I am not sure why the LS3 would be any different.

SlingShot · 07-22-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GRSCAMARO

I use "RhinoRamps 12000" on my L99. They cost $50 from Advance Auto or other places. I am not sure why the LS3 would be any different.

Because the LS3 is a little more tricky to get started going up an incline ...

clg_98ta · 07-22-2010, 09:07 AM

Yeah, its really not any harder to get a manual car up on ramps than an auto (unless you are new to driving a manual). In fact, I think its easier, because you don't have that 'lunge' that you can get from an auto as the torque convertor engages.

jtzako · 07-22-2010, 09:10 AM

The Rhino ramps work great, but are a tad too narrow for my tastes.. I havent had any trouble with my L99 getting up on the ramps, and before that my mazda6 (manual) was also easy to do. Just have to be light on the accelerator and only give it enough to move a bit at a time.

Sword5 · 07-22-2010, 09:16 AM

Haven't had my 5th Gen on ramps yet but I have the Rhino 12,000 ramps too. Can't wait to get her on them and check out everything. 4th Gen works great on these ramps.

GRSCAMARO · 07-22-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jtzako

The Rhino ramps work great, but are a tad too narrow for my tastes.. I havent had any trouble with my L99 getting up on the ramps, and before that my mazda6 (manual) was also easy to do. Just have to be light on the accelerator and only give it enough to move a bit at a time.

The 12,000 lb version is 11.50" wide and is designed for tires 9.5" wide.

Kwaz1335 · 07-22-2010, 10:17 AM

Ive had no problem getting my manual SS up on ramps and I have the ground effects package. Just take it slow and be careful with the possibility that those ramps may slip forward if not properly grounded. I like to keep a chock behind the rear wheel as a precaution. I have also backed up the ramps when I did my exhaust and the only thing I had to worry about was the ground effects touching the ground on the front of the car. Either than that...I have had no problems with car ramps.

tytus02 · 07-22-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kahdir

Under his avatar lists "2010 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Victory Red"

sorry, it seems that so few members avatars specify tranny that even though my eyes did dart over there to check I managed to miss that he had it there. Great catch!

07-22-2010, 05:39 AM	#1
tytus02 Account Suspended Drives: truck/2010 camaro blk/blk 2ss ls3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: south texas Posts: 110	Driving onto ramps with manual has anyone driven there manual transmission camaro onto ramps to lift either the front or back? Was this difficult?

07-22-2010, 06:05 AM	#2
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	I have driven my car up on Race Ramps several times. It is not a problem if you take your time. Just don't charge up them and launch you car over the end. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

07-22-2010, 08:35 AM	#6
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	lol.. its hard enough to get my car on custom made ramps, and I have an automatic lol. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

07-22-2010, 08:48 AM	#7
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 452 View My Garage	I use "RhinoRamps 12000" on my L99. They cost $50 from Advance Auto or other places. I am not sure why the LS3 would be any different. __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

07-22-2010, 09:07 AM	#9
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Yeah, its really not any harder to get a manual car up on ramps than an auto (unless you are new to driving a manual). In fact, I think its easier, because you don't have that 'lunge' that you can get from an auto as the torque convertor engages. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

07-22-2010, 06:54 AM	#4
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	I had to make my Owen ramps.I used 2x10 and layered them .my razzey vallence is very looow.

07-22-2010, 09:10 AM	#10
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	The Rhino ramps work great, but are a tad too narrow for my tastes.. I havent had any trouble with my L99 getting up on the ramps, and before that my mazda6 (manual) was also easy to do. Just have to be light on the accelerator and only give it enough to move a bit at a time. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

07-22-2010, 09:16 AM	#11
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Haven't had my 5th Gen on ramps yet but I have the Rhino 12,000 ramps too. Can't wait to get her on them and check out everything. 4th Gen works great on these ramps. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

07-22-2010, 10:17 AM	#13
Kwaz1335 The Kwaz Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	Ive had no problem getting my manual SS up on ramps and I have the ground effects package. Just take it slow and be careful with the possibility that those ramps may slip forward if not properly grounded. I like to keep a chock behind the rear wheel as a precaution. I have also backed up the ramps when I did my exhaust and the only thing I had to worry about was the ground effects touching the ground on the front of the car. Either than that...I have had no problems with car ramps. __________________ Ordered:3/13/09 1100: 3/13/09 3300: 5/12/09 Picked up and brought home 6/26/2009 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Camaro Silver stripe package Ground effects package 6 Speed Manual Transmission with Hurst short throw, Magnuson Supercharger, SLP loudmouth 1 kit.

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