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Old 07-11-2007, 12:27 PM   #1
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There comes a time in every mans life, when he realizes that he needs a set of ramps for his car. now is that time, what kind do you guys use that wont end up killing me but arnt 500$?


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Old 07-11-2007, 12:55 PM   #2
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i use something like the first link. IMO you dont need a ramp that cost $100 or above.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-r...29159067QQrdZ1


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Old 07-11-2007, 12:59 PM   #3
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If your car is low, takata makes ramps just for that.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:08 PM   #4
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id go for the first link if it wasnt local pickup only


what is the average height of these things? 3-5 inches?


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If your car is low, takata makes ramps just for that.
i dont have to worry about that, mine looks like gravedigger.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:14 PM   #5
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There comes a time in every mans life, when he realizes that he needs a set of ramps for his car. now is that time, what kind do you guys use that wont end up killing me but arnt 500$?
I have some Rhino Ramps for sale... they are perfect in everyway EXCEPT once u go to 255 tires or WIDE 245 tires stretched on 9" rims (eg. michelin pilot sport cup), the grooves for the tires are not quite large enough and the ramps "stick" to the tires when trying to remove them. I'm going to be upgrading to a set of ramps that are flat on the top to accomodate my wider tires.

They were $60 + shipping. Make an offer. Shipping is what bites on these big ramps.

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Old 07-11-2007, 01:17 PM   #6
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I use Rhino ramps. They fit under a stock height STi. I'm running 245's and everything works well.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:18 PM   #7
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I have some Rhino Ramps for sale... they are perfect in everyway EXCEPT once u go to 255 tires or WIDE 245 tires stretched on 9" rims (eg. michelin pilot sport cup), the grooves for the tires are not quite large enough and the ramps "stick" to the tires when trying to remove them. I'm going to be upgrading to a set of ramps that are flat on the top to accomodate my wider tires.

They were $60 + shipping. Make an offer. Shipping is what bites on these big ramps.

J.

mmm. 55 with shipping?
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Old 07-11-2007, 06:37 PM   #8
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i just grabbed the 3 ton (overkill i know) ramps from wal-mart. i never go in that place but i had a friend tell me they had ramps. $25 for the pair and they work with stock rideheight and light drops. GF210's or anything similar are a bit too low for these but they work well everytime i have used them.
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:07 PM   #9
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Home-made plywood ramps work with any ride height and any tire width.
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:21 PM   #10
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Race Ramps Rock!!!! Yeah they were expensive, but if you don't have a lift, they areworth every penny. I have the Race Ramps XL they are 10 inches highand like 6 ft long. SO they work with low cars to.
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:23 PM   #11
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Race Ramps Rock!!!! Yeah they were expensive, but if you don't have a lift, they areworth every penny. I have the Race Ramps XL they are 10 inches highand like 6 ft long. SO they work with low cars to.
10 inches. i like. link?
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:25 PM   #12
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Old 07-12-2007, 03:58 AM   #13
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Home-made plywood ramps work with any ride height and any tire width.
$10 worth of 2x10 or 2x12 and you're good to go.
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Old 07-12-2007, 06:16 AM   #14
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Tomioka LDS Ramps
[RCE-TakaRamp] $76.00


Tomioka Low Down Slopes These ramps are designed to work with lower vehicles to help reach the jack points. Made specifically for lowered vehicles



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Old 07-13-2007, 12:25 PM   #15
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+1 for Takata low down slope ramps. Drive it up and squeeze the jack underneath


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