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Old 08-10-2010 | 08:19 AM
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Thinking of picking some up as they are like $30 a set and will do what I need since I can't get my jack under my car since it is lowered.
I am wondering though if the angle on the walmart ramps are too steep for a lowered S?
I have Eibach Pro Kit with Koni yellow shocks on lower perch so about 2" total drop.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:29 AM
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Drive your front wheels onto a couple 2x4's then slide the jack under. That's what I do when I work on my roommate's S.

To answer your question, never tried them.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:31 AM
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I had a similar set. They work fine for the rear but the front required me to put 2 2x4's to extend the length of the ramps to be able to get the front end up. Overall, I like them because there's that measure of safety but they don't elevate the car enough to get under there and do any real work. Even an oil change is really tight.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:36 AM
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I use my rhino ramps quite a bit, but not in the way you probably want. I have mine lowered less than yours, but I have the OEM front lip, so it might be about the same as yours. It is too low to drive the front up on the ramps. However, I use them on the rear a LOT, since I don't trust jack stands (I was almost crushed to death a few months ago). I like to use the ramps in place of 2 jack stands whenever I can.

BTW, it will back up onto the ramps without any trouble at all. This might raise it enough that you can get your jack under the front.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:41 AM
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I use mine just fine. The little black things in front of the front tires rub a little, but nothing else. It is really close though.
Old 08-10-2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JP Money,Aug 10 2010, 12:41 PM
I use mine just fine. The little black things in front of the front tires rub a little, but nothing else. It is really close though.
Are you lowered a bit?

I currently do the whole stacked wood to get my jack under the car but a pain in the ass so was looking for some ramps. Might just buy the tomioka ramps from kamispeed but this was local and cheaper if it worked. Really only need it for the front as I don't really jack the rear up too much. Usually just oil changes, and adjusting the sc belt.

I'm not really worried about using jack stands. I just want the ramps to get the car high enough to get the jack under a little bit then would probably just use jackstands. I always put a spare wheel under each side when working underneath just in case as a wheel will not crack in half crushing me. Nice last safety step I think.
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You know Harbor Freight has a low profile aluminum jack for $60. I have one of these and it works great.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3000-lb-capac...jack-91039.html
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Can you get to the jack points without raising the car somehow? Thought it was still hard to get under with a lowered car.
Old 08-10-2010 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Moddiction,Aug 10 2010, 12:40 PM
Can you get to the jack points without raising the car somehow? Thought it was still hard to get under with a lowered car.
It's a very low jack and my car is lowered and has side skirts. I have no issues getting to the jack points.
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Originally Posted by CourageOO7,Aug 10 2010, 01:39 PM
You know Harbor Freight has a low profile aluminum jack for $60. I have one of these and it works great.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3000-lb-capac...jack-91039.html
I bought one of these about 8 years ago, and have just about worn it out. Now that they've reduced the price, I might pick up another one.


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