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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 05:49 AM
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a suitable set of ramps for home? With the car being quite low anyway and having fitted a lowline kit it won't get up most, though it's handy yo be able to get under for oil changes etc....

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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 06:24 AM
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Might seem like I'm joking but you might find it easier to make your own for a lowered car or at least some pre ramp ramps, I have 2 sets (neighbour gave me his) and even the Rover 25 wouldn't clear either of them without something in front to lift it a little more so the front lip would clear, and even then I had to be careful when coming off them so as not to flex the suspension and catch the front.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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I went out and brought the proper ramp extensions and my hatch won't go up even with them in place and it's not lowered so I gave up using them for hatchbacks lol , so agree your prob better off knocking some up yourself
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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maybe???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sports-car...bDcLJQ93V5OFKw
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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Got some of these for my sti a while back and very pleased with them,perfect for oil changes etc.

XXR TOOLS HEAVY DUTY 4 TON HOME DIY LOW CLEARANCE WIDE CAR 4X4 VAN RAMP PAIR: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike XXR TOOLS HEAVY DUTY 4 TON HOME DIY LOW CLEARANCE WIDE CAR 4X4 VAN RAMP PAIR: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Thanks Johnny though I'm not sure they will raise the car enough.

Those look great Steve, I'm going to measure my clearance in the morning.

Was also looking at these:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADJUSTABLE-CAR-RAMPS-CAR-LIFTS-NOT-HYDRAULIC-CAR-RAMPS-CJAUTOS-CR02-/331758030905?hash=item4d3e51d039:g:VsIAAOSw7NNT0ok 2
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These - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2909762238...801%26_rdc%3D1
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Originally Posted by ditchmyster
DIY Car Ramp Wooden low cost homemade vehicle stand lift to give room to work - YouTube

Might seem like I'm joking but you might find it easier to make your own for a lowered car or at least some pre ramp ramps, I have 2 sets (neighbour gave me his) and even the Rover 25 wouldn't clear either of them without something in front to lift it a little more so the front lip would clear, and even then I had to be careful when coming off them so as not to flex the suspension and catch the front.
I have actually made something similar but 2 piece so i could remove the first ramp to fit a proper trolley jack under the car. It looks pure sh!te but does the job perfect as the car sits pretty low
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADJUSTABLE...IAAOSw7NNT0ok2

I use 2 short bits of old fence post as my "extensions " for low cars
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Originally Posted by ditchmyster
DIY Car Ramp Wooden low cost homemade vehicle stand lift to give room to work - YouTube

Might seem like I'm joking but you might find it easier to make your own for a lowered car or at least some pre ramp ramps, I have 2 sets (neighbour gave me his) and even the Rover 25 wouldn't clear either of them without something in front to lift it a little more so the front lip would clear, and even then I had to be careful when coming off them so as not to flex the suspension and catch the front.
I've been looking at wheel ramps too, gonna knock up a set like this
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