Thanks for the advice everyone.

I just used the Rhino ramps this morning and had no problems doing my oil change.

Same here. I use Rhino ramps and did my first oil change this morning at 1775 miles. I used a couple short 2x12s in front of the Rhinos to give the car enough lift so the chin deflector wouldn't hang. I did have to bevel the 2x12s with a jigsaw else the front tires would just push them across the floor. Worked perfectly. Gonna run Castrol GTX for a couple thousand miles before I go synthetic. Also, I would not have wanted lower ramps. I had just enough clearance to work without being too cramped.

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You're using Rhino ramps and jackstands (picture shows a Craftsman jackstand)?

The jackstands were just in case the plastic ramps collapsed. I slid them under there notice it's not actually supporting the car. Yeah I know the Rhinos are probably stronger than metal ramps. Call me paranoid but this is the first time I've used the plastic ones. Besides my 370z is a heavy girl at 3300lbs and I don't want her on top of me like that.

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I think jackstands would be more than enough. At least, if you get good ones, not the crappy ones. Then again, I've only seen them go as low as 2 tons.

Which set of Rhino Ramps are you guys having success with on the 370Z?

Looking at the Rhino Ramp website there are three different sets of ramps. Two versions of the 12,000 lb ramps and then a single version of the 8,000 lb ramps.

rhino ramps are no bueno for me...i might have to just suck it up and get the race ramps..

I bought race ramps. I still shove jack stands under both sides and chock the wheels as an extra safety precaution. The race ramps are real expensive...but they sure work great and store easily.

I vote for tornado shelter.
 

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^^ very nice

I use Rhino 12,000 ramps with a 2x4 in front. I take off the diffusers from in front of each wheel. They rub slightly, which I doubt would be an issue, but I don't want to tear them off or anything. They're just three little plastic screws holding each on, and with them off, nothing rubs.

I have a pair of jack stands and a normal floor jack for when I need to take off the wheels. No need for low profile, as I can just run it up the ramps first.

When I measured the Nismo fascia I determined that the Race Ramps (even with the extenders) would likely rub on the lower splitter. I'd be glad to proven wrong however. :)

I purchased an AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ jack and will use the Race Ramps wheel cribs + jack stands in the front.

:tup: Excellent taste in floor jacks. I have the Griot's Garage low profile floor jack (made by Melchor Gabilondo) and the two-piece 67" RaceRamps without the extenders, but our Z is a standard model not a Nismo. Plan on picking-up the floor jack you have too (just for sport).

Thanks. I picked up the last DK13HLQ from acjacks.com. I'll post a review in the DIY section (AK should add a Tools section for reviews...) when it arrives next week. The seller lives across the state from me so the shipping wasn't too bad, but I'm sure most people would balk at the total price.

I'll still have to use starter ramps (~2 inches), but this model lifts above 20". If I want to get my wheels on 12" wheel cribs I'll have to compensate for the suspension droop in addition to the 12" crib height. Anyway I'll post pics at a later date.