RhinoRamps 8000

molamann · 04-27-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Guys do a search for takata ramps

I did a quick search on those takata ramps and we seems somewhat obsolete for most of us since I'm sure most of have enough clearance to utilize a jack. Also the ramp doesn't give enough lift for anybody to climb under.

frost · 04-27-2009, 08:23 PM

I like ramps as opposed to jacks. I've never seen a jar that's been jacked up where you couldn't tell it was jacked up. And I don't have any issues getting my body under there. :shrug:

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2009, 09:58 PM

Reviving this one...

I bought some Rhino Ramps (12000lb ones... they were wider than the 8000) today and they worked pretty well.

semtex · 06-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Really? I have the 8000s and my front fascia won't clear them. I know the 12's are wider, but I think the angle is the same as the 8's (?).

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Really? I have the 8000s and my front fascia won't clear them. I know the 12's are wider, but I think the angle is the same as the 8's (?).

Yeah, it's the same. I think I hit them just a tad on the way up but wasn't too worried...

So they worked "pretty well."

molamann · 06-08-2009, 02:46 PM

I have the 8k's and they work well, unless sports pkg Z's have a bottom lip I'm not aware about.

semtex · 06-08-2009, 03:07 PM

The front corners of my fascia rub into the ramps. So it's not the front spoiler or anything. It's the actual bottoms of the fascia at the corners. Interesting. I wonder why we get different results. molamann, I take it you don't have the sport pkg? I wonder if you have a tad more height, which is possible if the overall diameter of the 18" front tires is greater than those of the 19's.

molamann · 06-08-2009, 03:17 PM

Yeah, I just have the plain Touring pkg. How do I go about measuring the height of the car? Can I just measure the diameter of the tires?

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

The front corners of my fascia rub into the ramps. So it's not the front spoiler or anything. It's the actual bottoms of the fascia at the corners. Interesting. I wonder why we get different results. molamann, I take it you don't have the sport pkg? I wonder if you have a tad more height, which is possible if the overall diameter of the 18" front tires is greater than those of the 19's.

Yeah, that's what happened. The very bottom of the front fascia will rub when you first start to go up the ramps.

I will check later to see if it actually scuffed or something. It didn't look like a big deal so I got on with it.

semtex · 06-08-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Yeah, I just have the plain Touring pkg. How do I go about measuring the height of the car? Can I just measure the diameter of the tires?

The overall diameter of the front 18s is 26.8 inches.
Yokohama

The overall diameter of the front 19s is also 26.8 inches.
Sizes and Specifications

So I don't know. Our front height should be exactly the same. You sure it's not touching your front fascia and you're just not aware of it? The only reason I know is because I did a 'test fit' by jacking up the front end then sliding the ramps under the tires. If I just winged it and tried driving up the ramps, I might not have noticed. *shrug*

Forrest · 06-10-2009, 01:57 AM

Since the drain is on the side, is this method possible?

Lift 1 side up the side thats does not have the drain and put a jack stand under it.
Lift other side up that does have drain, put jack stand under it.

Let oil drain.

Lift up side with drain on it, remove jack stand and lower it a little bit and let the rest of the oil drain till you feel you have it all?
Lift it back up and put the jack stand back and continue like normal?

This a good idea or a bad idea?

semtex · 06-10-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

Since the drain is on the side, is this method possible?

Lift 1 side up the side thats does not have the drain and put a jack stand under it.
Lift other side up that does have drain, put jack stand under it.

Let oil drain.

Lift up side with drain on it, remove jack stand and lower it a little bit and let the rest of the oil drain till you feel you have it all?
Lift it back up and put the jack stand back and continue like normal?

This a good idea or a bad idea?

I think it'd be a good idea for someone to do this at least once, as an experiment to see whether or not any more oil drains after dipping the drain-side (right hand side) down lower. If more oil comes out, then we know that it's necessary to do this in order to get every last drop out, so to speak. If no more oil comes out, then we'll know that it's unnecessary.

Having said all that, though, I don't think it's really necessary to go to such lengths. I mean, keep in mind that the majority of people are going to have someone else do their oil changes. If they take it to the dealership, it'll be up on a lift. If they take it to an express lube place, it'll stay on the ground. But in both cases the car will remain flat. Point being, I doubt that Nissan would have designed the oil pan to retain a bunch of oil when drained while flat.

Forrest · 06-10-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I think it'd be a good idea for someone to do this at least once, as an experiment to see whether or not any more oil drains after dipping the drain-side (right hand side) down lower. If more oil comes out, then we know that it's necessary to do this in order to get every last drop out, so to speak. If no more oil comes out, then we'll know that it's unnecessary.

Having said all that, though, I don't think it's really necessary to go to such lengths. I mean, keep in mind that the majority of people are going to have someone else do their oil changes. If they take it to the dealership, it'll be up on a lift. If they take it to an express lube place, it'll stay on the ground. But in both cases the car will remain flat. Point being, I doubt that Nissan would have designed the oil pan to retain a bunch of oil when drained while flat.

well i plan on changing my oil my self, but mine wont be flat sadly, i will either have ramps or i will have jack stands.

Im kind of thinking jack stands may be easyer

theDreamer · 06-10-2009, 04:26 PM

I have ordered a set of Rhino ramps 12000, will see how they work. There is a video of AK in his oil DIY going up a set I believe.

CBRich · 06-21-2009, 03:05 PM

I'm thinking elevating the whole car with four jack stands. Completely level, enough clearance, and safe.

06-07-2009, 09:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
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06-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Really? I have the 8000s and my front fascia won't clear them. I know the 12's are wider, but I think the angle is the same as the 8's (?). __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

06-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	The front corners of my fascia rub into the ramps. So it's not the front spoiler or anything. It's the actual bottoms of the fascia at the corners. Interesting. I wonder why we get different results. molamann, I take it you don't have the sport pkg? I wonder if you have a tad more height, which is possible if the overall diameter of the 18" front tires is greater than those of the 19's. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

06-10-2009, 04:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I have ordered a set of Rhino ramps 12000, will see how they work. There is a video of AK in his oil DIY going up a set I believe. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-27-2009, 08:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I like ramps as opposed to jacks. I've never seen a jar that's been jacked up where you couldn't tell it was jacked up. And I don't have any issues getting my body under there. :shrug:

06-08-2009, 02:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I have the 8k's and they work well, unless sports pkg Z's have a bottom lip I'm not aware about.

06-08-2009, 03:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Yeah, I just have the plain Touring pkg. How do I go about measuring the height of the car? Can I just measure the diameter of the tires?

06-10-2009, 01:57 AM	#26 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	Since the drain is on the side, is this method possible? Lift 1 side up the side thats does not have the drain and put a jack stand under it. Lift other side up that does have drain, put jack stand under it. Let oil drain. Lift up side with drain on it, remove jack stand and lower it a little bit and let the rest of the oil drain till you feel you have it all? Lift it back up and put the jack stand back and continue like normal? This a good idea or a bad idea?

06-21-2009, 03:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I'm thinking elevating the whole car with four jack stands. Completely level, enough clearance, and safe.