Race Ramps

Nismoracer · 11-23-2010, 02:35 AM

Looking to get a set so I can do oil changes and stuff. But wonder if they will clear a nismo..... Anyone have these for their nismo........do I need to get the extenders too?

chops · 11-23-2010, 02:49 AM

according to this thread:

RACE RAMP - Important - Need Input

you would need both the ramps as well as extenders. or you can wait til the new version of raceramps are created as the thread states

djpathfinder · 11-23-2010, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

according to this thread:

RACE RAMP - Important - Need Input

you would need both the ramps as well as extenders. or you can wait til the new version of raceramps are created as the thread states

Waiz · 11-24-2010, 08:54 PM

Make your own ramp with 2x4's from Home Depot, I've seen it done several times and it works!!

chops · 11-24-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Make your own ramp with 2x4's from Home Depot, I've seen it done several times and it works!!

i made my own ramps using 2x12's. total cost was 40 dollars for wood and 3" wood screws. they came in verrry handy this past week for my HFC install too!

Waiz · 11-24-2010, 10:24 PM

Post a pic for reference por favor

Nikkolai · 11-24-2010, 11:30 PM

Please do. I'd rather build one and use regular ramps then shell out 150+ for "race ramps." I'll probably shell out more money for aluminum undercover body with the oil access door.

chops · 11-24-2010, 11:33 PM

no problem. will post pics tomorrow. the nismo is blocking view of them right now. however...they are 6 feet long and weigh about 30lbs each...not exactly portable

djpathfinder · 11-25-2010, 12:21 AM

I think AK has a vid on Youtube with home made wooden extenders for his Rhino Ramps.

Jamaica · 11-25-2010, 01:12 AM

im interested also

chops · 11-25-2010, 02:46 PM

sorry for the mess...was in a rush to clean up the garage and drive

they are 2x12's though, and about 6 feet long. 2x12's vs 2x10's were only something like 2-3 dollars more, and with the wider wheels i figured what the hey..

flashburn · 11-26-2010, 07:00 AM

I copied Will's design here:

Those are 2x10's. Total cost for screws + wood was a little over $20.

Nikkolai · 11-26-2010, 09:22 AM

Oh, I did not know that they were actual ramps. I was thinking of helper steps in order to get on the actual ramps without scraping the bottom. The idea I was thinking of was from this thread from G35 Driver:

DIY Low Profile Ramps - great for changing oil on lowered g's - G35Driver

Fred@ReverseLogic · 11-26-2010, 10:22 AM

Wooden ramps may be cost effective if 3-inches high is all you need. But if you want a 10" high ramp that you can safely work under with a 2-piece design that is easy to transport and store, you won't find a better alternative than Race Ramps.

If you build a 10" high ramp out of 2 x 10s you are likely to break your back trying to lift it and there is no way you are going to transport it in your car.

I am sure a lot of people who get Race Ramps have buyer's remorse, especially when their spouse finds out how much they cost. But after you have used them once a big smile will spread across your face and you will be the envy of your car club buddies.

SoCal 370Z · 11-26-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred@ReverseLogic

I am sure a lot of people who get Race Ramps have buyer's remorse, especially when their spouse finds out how much they cost. But after you have used them once a big smile will spread across your face and you will be the envy of your car club buddies.

Buyer's remorse? Zero, nada, zip as I've never owned a finer ramp. Also, how do you get a floor creeper around the side of the wooden ramps?

Fred, any Black Friday specials your way?

11-23-2010, 02:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Race Ramps Looking to get a set so I can do oil changes and stuff. But wonder if they will clear a nismo..... Anyone have these for their nismo........do I need to get the extenders too?

11-25-2010, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I think AK has a vid on Youtube with home made wooden extenders for his Rhino Ramps. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-26-2010, 07:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I copied Will's design here: Those are 2x10's. Total cost for screws + wood was a little over $20. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-26-2010, 10:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fred@ReverseLogic Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 50 Drives: competitors crazy Rep Power: 15	Wooden ramps versus Race Ramps Wooden ramps may be cost effective if 3-inches high is all you need. But if you want a 10" high ramp that you can safely work under with a 2-piece design that is easy to transport and store, you won't find a better alternative than Race Ramps. If you build a 10" high ramp out of 2 x 10s you are likely to break your back trying to lift it and there is no way you are going to transport it in your car. I am sure a lot of people who get Race Ramps have buyer's remorse, especially when their spouse finds out how much they cost. But after you have used them once a big smile will spread across your face and you will be the envy of your car club buddies. __________________ www.ReverseLogic.us

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11-23-2010, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	according to this thread: RACE RAMP - Important - Need Input you would need both the ramps as well as extenders. or you can wait til the new version of raceramps are created as the thread states

11-24-2010, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Make your own ramp with 2x4's from Home Depot, I've seen it done several times and it works!!

11-24-2010, 10:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Post a pic for reference por favor

11-24-2010, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	Please do. I'd rather build one and use regular ramps then shell out 150+ for "race ramps." I'll probably shell out more money for aluminum undercover body with the oil access door.

11-24-2010, 11:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	no problem. will post pics tomorrow. the nismo is blocking view of them right now. however...they are 6 feet long and weigh about 30lbs each...not exactly portable

11-25-2010, 01:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	im interested also

11-25-2010, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	sorry for the mess...was in a rush to clean up the garage and drive they are 2x12's though, and about 6 feet long. 2x12's vs 2x10's were only something like 2-3 dollars more, and with the wider wheels i figured what the hey..

11-26-2010, 09:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	Oh, I did not know that they were actual ramps. I was thinking of helper steps in order to get on the actual ramps without scraping the bottom. The idea I was thinking of was from this thread from G35 Driver: DIY Low Profile Ramps - great for changing oil on lowered g's - G35Driver