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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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super low profile ramp

hey guys i need help! anyone know where I can get a super low profile ramp or somethin. Changing my oil on my car sucks. My ramp scrapes the ramp before it can reach the tire and its a pain to keep using a jack just to change the oil. With my STI splitters and Tein S springs, there is a 5 inch gap from the ground from the front.

So yea, if anyone knows where and how much a super low ramp is, let me know. Or even if there is an easier way to change the oil with a dumped suby.

thanks and see yalls on the road.
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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i put a couple of towels in front of each ramp so the tires go up onto the towels before the bumper hits the ramp. I fold 'em so they are long and skinny( 18 inches long x 4 inches wide) and i place them so the end goes up the ramp about 3 inches. did that make sense?
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakes02
i put a couple of towels in front of each ramp so the tires go up onto the towels before the bumper hits the ramp. I fold 'em so they are long and skinny( 18 inches long x 4 inches wide) and i place them so the end goes up the ramp about 3 inches. did that make sense?
hmmm.... sounds interesting. Doesnt the towel slip off or come off once theres gas applied? Ive had issues with blocks of wood that ive place under the tire would slip out once i give the car gas.

Ill try it out though or incorporate it.

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anyone else??
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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no, i haven't had any problems
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sil25rs
hey guys i need help! anyone know where I can get a super low profile ramp or somethin. Changing my oil on my car sucks. My ramp scrapes the ramp before it can reach the tire and its a pain to keep using a jack just to change the oil. With my STI splitters and Tein S springs, there is a 5 inch gap from the ground from the front.

So yea, if anyone knows where and how much a super low ramp is, let me know. Or even if there is an easier way to change the oil with a dumped suby.

thanks and see yalls on the road.
I ordered a ramp from Griots Garage that comes with an extender. They say it can handle a Miata which is pretty low (I have one with a lip spoiler). I should have it in a couple of days. I will let you know how it goes.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Fazzster
I ordered a ramp from Griots Garage that comes with an extender. They say it can handle a Miata which is pretty low (I have one with a lip spoiler). I should have it in a couple of days. I will let you know how it goes.
Took a look at that site and the extensions..... looks like it would really help. Definitely lemme know when you get em and start usin it. If it works, you may have solved my problems. haha
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