Race Ramps? Which ones?

BLACK Z · 10-24-2021, 10:14 AM

Hi, I am looking to get ramps, I started looking at ones around $50 and some how I am now up in the 4 to 5 hundred range.

https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/p/rr-xt-2/ Are these decent? Strong enough? I see they make a HD version of these for $100 more just not sure it is needed. Any other choices? I want to be able to change fluids easily and be able to time bushings if needed.

https://www.raceramps.com/c/ramps/

Thanks

LT4Greg · 10-24-2021, 10:25 AM

Those are the ones I bought from Summit Racing back last year for my ZL1 and they work great. No issues using them and well worth the money I spent.��

Village Idiot · 10-24-2021, 10:28 AM

I have the 56" version of those, lowered on BMR and with a ZL1 style splitter it touches but doesn't scrape. I'm sure the 67" would give more clearance and there's plenty of room for oil changes and stuff.

cthulhucaller · 10-24-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK Z

Hi, I am looking to get ramps, I started looking at ones around $50 and some how I am now up in the 4 to 5 hundred range.

https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/p/rr-xt-2/ Are these decent? Strong enough? I see they make a HD version of these for $100 more just not sure it is needed. Any other choices? I want to be able to change fluids easily and be able to time bushings if needed.

https://www.raceramps.com/c/ramps/

Thanks

Regular ramps and 2 chunks of 2x10 wood have worked well for me on a lot of low cars. The fancy ones are nice, but personally, I have other tool areas I like spending money on as of now.

metros11 · 10-24-2021, 10:39 AM

I use the ones from Harbor Freight for $40 and they clear just fine.

Chutzpah · 10-24-2021, 11:41 AM

Wow, everybody’s jumping on the the inflation bandwagon. I have the 2 piece 67” ramps. I paid ~ $300 maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I love them. Easy to store, light, gets the car nice and high.

Camaro fanboy · 10-24-2021, 11:53 AM

Trochoidal · 10-24-2021, 12:07 PM

I also have the 67” 2 piece and they’ve been great for getting the car high enough in the air to work underneath. It’s nice to remove the “ramp” portion without crawling around too much because it’s in the way. Did I mention they’re light too?

s346k · 10-24-2021, 12:17 PM

if the ramps really are in the $4-500 range, i see them foolish to buy. at that point why not buy a quick jack? one can easily mitigate the cheap ramps with some 2x4s. i've been using pieces of wood + my 15 year old rhino ramps since i bought the car.

edit: i have used race ramps. they work well but they are still just ramps.

BLACK Z · 10-24-2021, 03:44 PM

I don't mind spending the money ion an item I will or should at least have for life, If I buy a cheaper item and fight with it every time I use it is not worth it to me.

*mlee* · 10-24-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK Z

I don't mind spending the money ion an item I will or should at least have for life, If I buy a cheaper item and fight with it every time I use it is not worth it to me.

cdrptrks · 10-24-2021, 10:19 PM

If you have a front splitter it may not clear Rhino ramps. For the SS 1LE I use RV leveling blocks in front for a lightweight option instead of boards...no need to spend hundreds of dollars on race ramps.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=22

BLACK Z · 10-25-2021, 05:41 AM

I am open to other suggestions, i just want them to be safe and not turn into a project every time I use them. I thought about building my own as well, but to do it right they will be heavy and with lumber still up not to cheap as well.

10mm · 10-25-2021, 06:30 AM

I bought four of these, plenty of room under there for me.

10-24-2021, 10:14 AM	#1
BLACK Z Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 21	Race Ramps? Which ones? Hi, I am looking to get ramps, I started looking at ones around $50 and some how I am now up in the 4 to 5 hundred range. https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/p/rr-xt-2/ Are these decent? Strong enough? I see they make a HD version of these for $100 more just not sure it is needed. Any other choices? I want to be able to change fluids easily and be able to time bushings if needed. https://www.raceramps.com/c/ramps/ Thanks

10-24-2021, 10:25 AM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	Those are the ones I bought from Summit Racing back last year for my ZL1 and they work great. No issues using them and well worth the money I spent.�� __________________ 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.

10-24-2021, 11:53 AM	#7
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	__________________

10-24-2021, 12:07 PM	#8
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	I also have the 67” 2 piece and they’ve been great for getting the car high enough in the air to work underneath. It’s nice to remove the “ramp” portion without crawling around too much because it’s in the way. Did I mention they’re light too? __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

10-24-2021, 12:17 PM	#9
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	if the ramps really are in the $4-500 range, i see them foolish to buy. at that point why not buy a quick jack? one can easily mitigate the cheap ramps with some 2x4s. i've been using pieces of wood + my 15 year old rhino ramps since i bought the car. edit: i have used race ramps. they work well but they are still just ramps. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

10-24-2021, 10:28 AM	#3
Village Idiot Drives: 2019 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 208	I have the 56" version of those, lowered on BMR and with a ZL1 style splitter it touches but doesn't scrape. I'm sure the 67" would give more clearance and there's plenty of room for oil changes and stuff.

10-24-2021, 10:39 AM	#5
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	I use the ones from Harbor Freight for $40 and they clear just fine.

10-24-2021, 11:41 AM	#6
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,923	Wow, everybody’s jumping on the the inflation bandwagon. I have the 2 piece 67” ramps. I paid ~ $300 maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I love them. Easy to store, light, gets the car nice and high.

10-24-2021, 03:44 PM	#10
BLACK Z Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 21	I don't mind spending the money ion an item I will or should at least have for life, If I buy a cheaper item and fight with it every time I use it is not worth it to me.

10-24-2021, 10:19 PM	#12
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	If you have a front splitter it may not clear Rhino ramps. For the SS 1LE I use RV leveling blocks in front for a lightweight option instead of boards...no need to spend hundreds of dollars on race ramps. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=22

10-25-2021, 05:41 AM	#13
BLACK Z Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 21	I am open to other suggestions, i just want them to be safe and not turn into a project every time I use them. I thought about building my own as well, but to do it right they will be heavy and with lumber still up not to cheap as well.

10-25-2021, 06:30 AM	#14
10mm Account Suspended Drives: My wife nuts... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NWFL Posts: 248	I bought four of these, plenty of room under there for me. Attached Images

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