Race ramps - old news to some - might help a newbi

Snowwolfe · 03-10-2021, 10:18 AM

Yesterday finally used my set of Race Ramps. Not one part of the car rubbed on the way up or down. Sure glad I went with the 80 inch model because I used every inch of the height clearance. Changing the oil and filter was straight forward. Just make sure you use a larger drain pan for the 10 quarts. Have learned to use a big flat drip pan and it always collects a few drops that splatter. Removing the filter was sloppy. Next time I might just punch a hole in the bottom and allow it to drain before removing. While the Z was on the ramps also installed 4 of the aluminum jack pads on the appropriate pinch welds.
Cheers

warren3537 · 03-10-2021, 03:50 PM

I have the quick jack 7K model, I used it on my SS but here in a couple of months I will use it on my ZLE just use it, it's been in my shop for a while.

LT4Greg · 03-10-2021, 05:04 PM

Yeah Snowwolfe, you are so right about the Race Ramps! They make changing the oil and working underneath the car so much easier. In my opinion, mine paid for themselves the first time I have used them.

PROMETHEUS · 03-11-2021, 06:17 AM

I had a lift installed in my garage last fall, no more laying on my back to do car work.

Before you ask.....Waiting on my 1LE Wing to arrive!

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WhiteMale · 03-11-2021, 07:03 AM

standard rhino ramps with about 2-3' of a 2x8 or 12 laid in front of them do the same job for half the price of "race" ramps.

Realist · 03-11-2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

I had a lift installed in my garage last fall, no more laying on my back to do car work.

Before you ask.....Waiting on my 1LE Wing to arrive!

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Sure rub it in. Garage height verification for lift is definitely on my list for the next home.

BrandanK · 03-11-2021, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

standard rhino ramps with about 2-3' of a 2x8 or 12 laid in front of them do the same job for half the price of "race" ramps.

Agree. I will mention that my wood 2x12s that I have been using are extremely heavy.
I just bought some Rhino Ramps from Walmart last week. I will be using them for the first time this weekend.

BK

LT4Greg · 03-11-2021, 09:03 AM

To each his own! I’m satisfied with Race Ramps. I have a set of Rhino Ramps i use for my 2005 Silverado 1500 Truck that work perfectly.

PROMETHEUS · 03-11-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Realist

Sure rub it in. Garage height verification for lift is definitely on my list for the next home.

I was lucky the ceiling was 11ft, without my doing!

Rhobz · 03-11-2021, 09:40 AM

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I was lucky the ceiling was 11ft, without my doing!

I have 11ft ceilings in my garage but I am trying to decide if we are going to live here long enough to justify putting a lift in. Right now there is a built in storage shelf above the garage door so the door track is at the standard 8 ft level. I would have to remove the storage shelf and modify the garage door track and opener to go to full height. But man, do I want a lift!!

AZ_1LE · 03-11-2021, 10:44 AM

I just got the 67" (10" high) version and they're awesome. The little air deflector pieces on the bottom of the front splitter rub a little bit but it's nothing that concerning and causes no damage.

PROMETHEUS · 03-11-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhobz

I have 11ft ceilings in my garage but I am trying to decide if we are going to live here long enough to justify putting a lift in. Right now there is a built in storage shelf above the garage door so the door track is at the standard 8 ft level. I would have to remove the storage shelf and modify the garage door track and opener to go to full height. But man, do I want a lift!!

Yea, I had to go with a jackshaft garage door opener and raise the tracks, so they are about 3 inches from the ceiling. It took about a year to get it all done, because I did it in stages. I think it was $3K for the modification to the garage door hardware, new opener and labor.

WhiteMale · 03-11-2021, 12:20 PM

I mean to say it this way if you're stuck with regular rhino ramps you can use the wood method to get the car up without the need to buy race ramps.

LT4Greg · 03-11-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I mean to say it this way if you're stuck with regular rhino ramps you can use the wood method to get the car up without the need to buy race ramps.

Yeah I know. No problem! Before I got the Race Ramps I used my Rhino Ramps with boards but didn’t feel comfortable using them that way so I bought the Race Ramps. It was a chunk of change but worth the cost to me for them.

03-10-2021, 10:18 AM	#1
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	Race ramps - old news to some - might help a newbi Yesterday finally used my set of Race Ramps. Not one part of the car rubbed on the way up or down. Sure glad I went with the 80 inch model because I used every inch of the height clearance. Changing the oil and filter was straight forward. Just make sure you use a larger drain pan for the 10 quarts. Have learned to use a big flat drip pan and it always collects a few drops that splatter. Removing the filter was sloppy. Next time I might just punch a hole in the bottom and allow it to drain before removing. While the Z was on the ramps also installed 4 of the aluminum jack pads on the appropriate pinch welds. Cheers __________________ 2022 CT5 V Blackwing with A10 2021 GMC Denali pickup with 6.2 and A10 2017 Ford Expedition

03-10-2021, 05:04 PM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,820	Yeah Snowwolfe, you are so right about the Race Ramps! They make changing the oil and working underneath the car so much easier. In my opinion, mine paid for themselves the first time I have used them. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-11-2021, 09:03 AM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,820	To each his own! I’m satisfied with Race Ramps. I have a set of Rhino Ramps i use for my 2005 Silverado 1500 Truck that work perfectly. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-11-2021, 10:44 AM	#11
AZ_1LE Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 648	I just got the 67" (10" high) version and they're awesome. The little air deflector pieces on the bottom of the front splitter rub a little bit but it's nothing that concerning and causes no damage. __________________ Old: 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2017 ZL1 Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE

03-10-2021, 03:50 PM	#2
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I have the quick jack 7K model, I used it on my SS but here in a couple of months I will use it on my ZLE just use it, it's been in my shop for a while.

03-11-2021, 06:17 AM	#4
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I had a lift installed in my garage last fall, no more laying on my back to do car work. Before you ask.....Waiting on my 1LE Wing to arrive!

03-11-2021, 07:03 AM	#5
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,013	standard rhino ramps with about 2-3' of a 2x8 or 12 laid in front of them do the same job for half the price of "race" ramps.

03-11-2021, 12:20 PM	#13
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,013	I mean to say it this way if you're stuck with regular rhino ramps you can use the wood method to get the car up without the need to buy race ramps.

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