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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

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Old 11-23-2010, 01:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 11-23-2010, 01:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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
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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
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Make your own ramp with 2x4's from Home Depot, I've seen it done several times and it works!!
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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!
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Post a pic for reference por favor
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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.
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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
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I think AK has a vid on Youtube with home made wooden extenders for his Rhino Ramps.
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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..
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I copied Will's design here:



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