Car ramps?

[m44now]

does anyone have any suggestions on car ramps. I would like to buy a set up and was wondering if anyone has a setup in mind.

Appreciatethe input

[PK1]

Look up Raceramps. Pricey but awesome.

[PSI Power]

I use the Race Ramps RR-72-2.
Fits my lowered S2000. Used by lots of Corvette guys as well.
https://raceramps.com/car-ramps/gara...72-race-ramps/

Pricey but shop around for a deal.
I bought mine here and saved 10%
https://www.reverselogic.us/

[cwazy1]

I get that most people here have decent income, but why would you spend so much money on ramps? When I installed an exhaust on my F30, I backed it up on cinder blocks. When I upgraded to an F80, I purchased a set of ramps from harbor freight for 32$ with a 20% off coupon.. They worked great when I did some modifications to my new exhaust..

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...set-63956.html

[PSI Power]

Originally Posted by cwazy1

I get that most people here have decent income, but why would you spend so much money on ramps? When I installed an exhaust on my F30, I backed it up on cinder blocks. When I upgraded to an F80, I purchased a set of ramps from harbor freight for 32$ with a 20% off coupon.. They worked great when I did some modifications to my new exhaust..

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...set-63956.html

I don't think you would clear if you go front in first on a lowered car with or without a front lip. Hence why I use the RR-72-2. Very gradual incline. I do my own oil changes on my BMW and S2000 so I've made my money back already. you could always make your own as well. That would be the cheapest method.

[Suds]

I bought a set of those ramps on Craigslist, some guys on this forum are cheap asses! Like my self.

Originally Posted by cwazy1

I get that most people here have decent income, but why would you spend so much money on ramps? When I installed an exhaust on my F30, I backed it up on cinder blocks. When I upgraded to an F80, I purchased a set of ramps from harbor freight for 32$ with a 20% off coupon.. They worked great when I did some modifications to my new exhaust..

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...set-63956.html

[pbar]

These can be useful for the front: https://www.amazon.com/Cusco-A517-SL.../dp/B00W2628X2

[maniz]

I often work on the car at night, so starting it up for just a few seconds to get it on ramps is inconvenient and disruptive. And in winter, I don't want to open the garage door and let all the heat out either. Plus, ramps low enough to drive on never raise the car high enough for me.

I use two floor jacks to get the front raised as needed, then lower the wheels onto as many pieces of 2x10x18 lumber as required. Same for rear. If I need to get the wheels off, I use jack stands. Doesn't take too long either way.

Race Ramps do have a very good reputation so I'm sure you can't go wrong with those, as others mentioned.

[hellokitty]

Race ramps 72" ftw. Super convenient.

[gatorfast]

Race ramps for sure. Been using them for years.

[FAKE__NEWS]

Originally Posted by cwazy1

I get that most people here have decent income, but why would you spend so much money on ramps? When I installed an exhaust on my F30, I backed it up on cinder blocks. When I upgraded to an F80, I purchased a set of ramps from harbor freight for 32$ with a 20% off coupon.. They worked great when I did some modifications to my new exhaust..

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...set-63956.html

I have these. It clears.

[jd__m4]

Originally Posted by cwazy1

I get that most people here have decent income, but why would you spend so much money on ramps? When I installed an exhaust on my F30, I backed it up on cinder blocks. When I upgraded to an F80, I purchased a set of ramps from harbor freight for 32$ with a 20% off coupon.. They worked great when I did some modifications to my new exhaust..

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...set-63956.html

I have a set of Rhino Ramps, which look to be the same dimensions and same ramp angle and they don't work with my lowered F80.

[clutchdj]

I’ve built my own ramps (mustang ramps) in the past on the cheap (and when I had a whole lot more time too :-)). They work but are stupid heavy. Race ramps are expensive but nothing I’ve found has the same load capacity and weigh almost nothing as race ramps are extremely light. I use the same as PSI power for my cars. Just safer and easier to line up and deal with.

[Aubie4Pres]

For exhaust work I have 2 sets of rhino ramps, back my lowered m4 up to them in the rear. Then jack up each side in the front and place a ramp under each wheel.

[allinon72]

This is one of those things where you kinda have to suck it up and spend the money on the Raceramps. I couldn't get my car up regular Rhino Ramps at stock height with no lip and I certainly wouldn't now with a lip.

[Fast4d]

for $340 you can buy two 3+ ton floor jacks. get the ones you can remove the cup.

more flexible and useful.

throw in some nice jack stands for safety.

[gman_newyork]

Originally Posted by pbar

These can be useful for the front: https://www.amazon.com/Cusco-A517-SL.../dp/B00W2628X2

These are attractive for the price. I tried Rhino Ramps at stock height and they didn't have clearance. Car is getting M Performance HAS installed as write this. Will these ramps work on a lowered F80? If so it would be nice to save a few bucks over the race ramps. If not I'll just get the RR's. Any experience with these ramps with these ramps and a lowered M3? Thanks

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by Fast4d

for $340 you can buy two 3+ ton floor jacks. get the ones you can remove the cup.

more flexible and useful.

throw in some nice jack stands for safety.

Actually putting the F chassis on jack stands is a pain in the ass because it requires the use of the front middle jack point, which is next to impossible to without additional front clearance.

[maniz]

Originally Posted by allinon72

Actually putting the F chassis on jack stands is a pain in the ass because it requires the use of the front middle jack point, which is next to impossible to without additional front clearance.

I know what you mean but that's with one floor jack. With two, it is very quick; raise either side just enough to slide the other one in and access the center point. Takes just a few minutes to get the jack stands positioned and the car lowered.

[allinon72]

You own an EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLAR CAR, buy the ramps.

[clutchdj]

rotflmao

[maniz]

Originally Posted by allinon72

You own an EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLAR CAR, buy the ramps.

Not sure I understand. Two good floor jacks and jack stands cost more than those race ramps, not that a universally-usable product has anything to do with the price of any specific item it could be used on anyway...