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Tarl · 08-16-2010, 04:21 PM

I've read alot of "oil change" threads, but nobody is mentioning what "car ramps" they are using.

Sure, you can make your own, but by the time you buy all the right kind of lumber and the time element, you could have bought some good ramps at the local autoparts store.

What ramps are you guys using? that doesn't cause front end damage or scrapes while going up or down the ramps.

I was looking at some RHINO 8000lbs ramps which are supposed to be good for "low profile" vehicles. Which ramps you guys using? The RHINO 8000's are going for $39.99. Actually the wider ones 12000lbs might be better for the wide tires we have. The RHINO 12000 is $49.99

bmclark · 08-16-2010, 06:30 PM

I have the rhino 8000lbs ramps....

They look like they won't fit under the front valance but I stick them right up under the tires and drive forward and it goes up and doesn't push them.... 1 millimeter higher and the camaro would push them... but mine work ok....

rtcat600man · 08-16-2010, 09:50 PM

Built my own from wood that I had laying around from when my house was built.

Stingr69 · 08-17-2010, 06:40 AM

I have some 3 piece extended ramps that were sold by a Vette vendor. Main ramp is steel and the extensions are some kind of poly resin. They are supposed to clear a 68-81 Vette which is pretty low and long so they also work on the C5 Camaro. Check with the Vette vendors.

The only thing that bothers me with ramps is I have to use a mirror to prevent me from going too far on the ramp. Maybe I worry too much?

-Mark.

PAUL SS · 08-17-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

I have some 3 piece extended ramps that were sold by a Vette vendor. Main ramp is steel and the extensions are some kind of poly resin. They are supposed to clear a 68-81 Vette which is pretty low and long so they also work on the C5 Camaro. Check with the Vette vendors.

The only thing that bothers me with ramps is I have to use a mirror to prevent me from going too far on the ramp. Maybe I worry too much?

-Mark.

I have these exact ramps, but haven't used them with my SS yet. Do the front tires fit between the side rails? Pulling up on ramps like these is always an adventure with a manual.

Stingr69 · 08-17-2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

I have these exact ramps, but haven't used them with my SS yet. Do the front tires fit between the side rails? Pulling up on ramps like these is always an adventure with a manual.

I was able to use them and will probably use them again. The tires are a tight fit. I put a wall mirror on the floor beside the car so I can easily judge how far up the ramp I am. You DON'T want to drive too far and fall of the cliff. It was not all that difficult to manage with the stick but I have 30+ yrs experience so that helps. Roll up and remember to use the emergency brake along with wheel chocks on the back.

...Or just use the 4 jack stands and be done with it. I have those too.

-Mark.

Moriartii · 08-17-2010, 11:14 AM

I say bite the bullet and get race ramps. I love mine!!!!! I originally did the "build your own out of wood", while this works they are heavy as hell and a bit of a bugger to drive up because of the "steps". With the brute industries race ramps I could almost drive on them without a spotter.

Cheers
K

Rick2010 · 08-17-2010, 11:21 AM

Yes......Race Ramps...worh every dollar!!!!

Michael_Js · 08-17-2010, 11:39 AM

I agree, love my Race Ramps, and the roll-ups. Never used a spotter...

GearHeadPeter · 08-17-2010, 03:33 PM

I got Aluminium car ramps from Discount Ramps for my cars. The thing I liked about these is that I could disconnect the ramp from the stand so that I can get under the car from all angles. Here is the link http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm

It has a 12" lift, 16" wide, and comes with a 7.6 degree load angle. These are more expensive, but IMO are well worth it for what needs to be done.

2010 SSRS · 08-17-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

I agree, love my Race Ramps, and the roll-ups. Never used a spotter...

I am going to get the race ramps, are there different ones, which ones should I get?

Michael_Js · 08-17-2010, 03:54 PM

The 67" low profile work great for our cars, even with OEM GFX. The smaller ones are Roll-Ups which I think are very useful - the ones under the rear tires in my pictures above.

These, in 67": http://www.discountramps.com/low_profile_car_ramp.htm
The 2-part ones look cool too, if you can afford that much more.

These are the roll-ups: http://www.discountramps.com/roll-ups.htm

Alum ones are cool, and as stated above, you can get the 2-part ones in the race ramps also. They are so light and easy to use/store. Never had any issues with them. I always put the car up on them myself.

2010 SSRS · 08-17-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

The 67" low profile work great for our cars, even with OEM GFX. The smaller ones are Roll-Ups which I think are very useful - the ones under the rear tires in my pictures above.

These, in 67": http://www.discountramps.com/low_profile_car_ramp.htm
The 2-part ones look cool too, if you can afford that much more.

These are the roll-ups: http://www.discountramps.com/roll-ups.htm

Alum ones are cool, and as stated above, you can get the 2-part ones in the race ramps also. They are so light and easy to use/store. Never had any issues with them. I always put the car up on them myself.

Thanks

superman · 08-17-2010, 04:48 PM

All those ramps are only rated for 3000 lbs...

What happens when it fails and your car comes crashing down with you under it?

I guess jack stands for extra safety.

08-16-2010, 04:21 PM	#1
Tarl Drives: Rally Yellow/black -2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA (USA) Posts: 207	Car ramps I've read alot of "oil change" threads, but nobody is mentioning what "car ramps" they are using. Sure, you can make your own, but by the time you buy all the right kind of lumber and the time element, you could have bought some good ramps at the local autoparts store. What ramps are you guys using? that doesn't cause front end damage or scrapes while going up or down the ramps. I was looking at some RHINO 8000lbs ramps which are supposed to be good for "low profile" vehicles. Which ramps you guys using? The RHINO 8000's are going for $39.99. Actually the wider ones 12000lbs might be better for the wide tires we have. The RHINO 12000 is $49.99 Last edited by Tarl; 08-16-2010 at 05:03 PM.

08-16-2010, 06:30 PM	#2
bmclark Drives: 2016 HBM 1LT Auto V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 96 View My Garage	I have the rhino 8000lbs ramps.... They look like they won't fit under the front valance but I stick them right up under the tires and drive forward and it goes up and doesn't push them.... 1 millimeter higher and the camaro would push them... but mine work ok.... __________________ Tri-County Camaro SWFL Treasurer New one: 2016 HBM 1LT Auto V6 Old one: 2013 IOM 1LT Auto w/ 19" Polished Aluminum wheels 2010 Black on Black 1LT Auto w/ Convenience & Connectivity package and Sunroof 1995 Silver V6 5 speed w/ T-Tops, Z28 wheels and Borla Exhaust

08-16-2010, 09:50 PM	#3
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Built my own from wood that I had laying around from when my house was built. Attached Images __________________ MY BUILD

08-17-2010, 11:21 AM	#8
Rick2010 Chevrolet's & NY Yankees! Drives: ALL CHEVROLET'S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Up State, NY Posts: 82	Yes......Race Ramps...worh every dollar!!!! __________________

08-17-2010, 11:39 AM	#9
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	I agree, love my Race Ramps, and the roll-ups. Never used a spotter... Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-17-2010, 06:40 AM	#4
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	I have some 3 piece extended ramps that were sold by a Vette vendor. Main ramp is steel and the extensions are some kind of poly resin. They are supposed to clear a 68-81 Vette which is pretty low and long so they also work on the C5 Camaro. Check with the Vette vendors. The only thing that bothers me with ramps is I have to use a mirror to prevent me from going too far on the ramp. Maybe I worry too much? -Mark.

08-17-2010, 11:14 AM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I say bite the bullet and get race ramps. I love mine!!!!! I originally did the "build your own out of wood", while this works they are heavy as hell and a bit of a bugger to drive up because of the "steps". With the brute industries race ramps I could almost drive on them without a spotter. Cheers K

08-17-2010, 03:33 PM	#10
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I got Aluminium car ramps from Discount Ramps for my cars. The thing I liked about these is that I could disconnect the ramp from the stand so that I can get under the car from all angles. Here is the link http://www.discountramps.com/car-repair-ramps.htm It has a 12" lift, 16" wide, and comes with a 7.6 degree load angle. These are more expensive, but IMO are well worth it for what needs to be done. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

08-17-2010, 03:54 PM	#12
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	The 67" low profile work great for our cars, even with OEM GFX. The smaller ones are Roll-Ups which I think are very useful - the ones under the rear tires in my pictures above. These, in 67": http://www.discountramps.com/low_profile_car_ramp.htm The 2-part ones look cool too, if you can afford that much more. These are the roll-ups: http://www.discountramps.com/roll-ups.htm Alum ones are cool, and as stated above, you can get the 2-part ones in the race ramps also. They are so light and easy to use/store. Never had any issues with them. I always put the car up on them myself. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-17-2010, 04:48 PM	#14
superman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 296	All those ramps are only rated for 3000 lbs... What happens when it fails and your car comes crashing down with you under it? I guess jack stands for extra safety.

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