Race ramps/rhino ramps?

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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This..

My car is lowered...

I'm sorry, you lost me and I'm sure a few others there.





































I got as far as WRX-STI, cute voice and channel picture, can drive a stick shift, can put it on ramps herself, and can do the oil changes. I'm in love!!




Dammit, she's already married!!
[*Disclaimer: Yes, I know who's in the video, LOL. Never knew she did a cool vid idea like that though, really good especially for the ladies to see they can do this sort of stuff.]

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Someone stole my ramps an I have been meaning to get another set.
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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seems like most are going with rhino and not race ramps. the race ramps are way more expensive on amazon.

im currently on stock suspension, GR hatch, but i do plan on getting springs/struts this summer (GTWORX/BILSTEIN), which aren't hella low. after that will i still have enough space to work underneath the car? i want to be able to check my front sway bar links occasionally. thoughts?
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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I bought the Griots Garage ones because they have the extensions to allow even very low cars to roll up on them. I checked and they don't seem to have them anymore. They were basically the same price as Rhino Ramps too except they are metal.
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Hmm... Is it worth it to buy ramps when you already have a jack and stands?
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JourdanWithaU
Hmm... Is it worth it to buy ramps when you already have a jack and stands?
I think so. Some suspension work calls for the vehicle to be at "stock ride height" and they are just faster than jacking for little jobs.
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by queeg9k
I think so. Some suspension work calls for the vehicle to be at "stock ride height" and they are just faster than jacking for little jobs.
I'll second having both. I use the ramps for oil changes and they're great for installing swaybars as well. Jack stands are a PITA for something as simple as an oil change, IMHO.

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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I have a set they work perfectly fine so +1...
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mooshoo
seems like most are going with rhino and not race ramps. the race ramps are way more expensive on amazon.

im currently on stock suspension, GR hatch, but i do plan on getting springs/struts this summer (GTWORX/BILSTEIN), which aren't hella low. after that will i still have enough space to work underneath the car? i want to be able to check my front sway bar links occasionally. thoughts?
It depends on how low you end up being. You could always lay down a piece of lumber before the ramps if you end up being too low.

Originally Posted by JourdanWithaU
Hmm... Is it worth it to buy ramps when you already have a jack and stands?
Yes
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JourdanWithaU
Hmm... Is it worth it to buy ramps when you already have a jack and stands?
I have both also. Use them for different things. I've always had a jack, but changing oil on the WRX is just a lot easier with the ramps compared to my other cars. Working on the sways was a heck of a lot easier with the ramps too.
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
hmmm i made my own using 2x6

ive NEVER ever! leveled my car when doing its oil change and ive done all of them... 175k on the clock.
^^^
This. made mine low enough for wife's car with HUGE factory air bits on bumper. Up to 8" of lift and the ramp section is removable. :grin:

Ramps + fumoto = more weekend time for mods

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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i ahve the rhino and had to build a stepper ramp using 2 by 8's because of the front lip. but at this point it's working great, unless it's suspension/brake work, i always use the ramp.
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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I like my rhino ramps. Just know that if you are lowered 1+ inches and have a lip, or are slammed, you will be better off with a jack as you will have to drive on wood to get onto the ramps lol
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