07-20-2022, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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Ramps for Oil Change?
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I am not in the market for a lift this year, but would like to perform oil changes etc on my 550. Can anyone recommend a ramp that won't harm the front bumper? Thanks! |
07-20-2022, 02:53 PM | #2 |
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I personally use a Quickjack.
Ramps, you can't go wrong with race ramps. https://www.raceramps.com/c/ramps/ Ramp calculator https://www.raceramps.com/angleofapp...alculator.aspx |
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07-20-2022, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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I used the calculator and came up with a maximum angle of approach is 18.6° degrees on my M550i
You can use ramps RR-30 (5" lift) or RR-40 (7" lift, seems kind of aggressive). The RR-80-10-2 is sweet, but it's 80" long. I can use this on my other car that is only 4" off the ground. |
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07-22-2022, 03:47 PM | #4 |
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I would LOVE to have a quickjack, but unfortunately my garage floor has a slight grade due to my Septic system outflow pipe.
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07-22-2022, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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That sucks. The grade is that bad? You can roll it into the driveway if you have a level section. I have used it both in my driveway and inside the garage.
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07-22-2022, 07:19 PM | #6 | |
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My "original" house was built in 1941 BTW, so that may have something to do with it. LOL. I've done extensive upgrades to her. I've used ramps inside my garage on my SUV to change oil, etc. It really works out well because the down slope and up on ramps gives me quite alot of ground clearance on the front end. Same thing if I were to do the reverse. I always use chocks as additional safety measures.
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07-22-2022, 10:50 PM | #7 |
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The raceramps are cool. I had never come across them. I think I might hesitate using the 8' wide one with a 550.
Maybe, if I'm really really good, Santa will bring me a quickjack! I was talking with the guy who bought my e38, and I have severe facilities envy. He built himself a 40x40 foot pole barn with 12 foot ceilings and a "real" lift. |
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07-23-2022, 02:51 PM | #10 |
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Around $400 for ramps? Are they gold plated? Made from some unobtainium alien material?
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07-23-2022, 05:24 PM | #11 | |
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I just bought a set that Can accommodate all my cars….especially the one that has a long nose and is only 4" off the ground. Find another ramp to do that. Im getting older, have a bad back, so slinging a ramp that only weighs a few pounds so I can do my oil changes effortlessly…priceless. |
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07-25-2022, 07:30 PM | #13 |
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Thanks everybody...
That RR-56-2 looks optimal. I agree the price is a little steep (I got my first set of old fashioned metal ones free when my college buddy's Volvo bought th farm) but the light weight and severability seem like unbeatable features.
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07-25-2022, 08:22 PM | #14 |
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Definately not China pricing. Made in USA. I have the RR-72-2 ramps…need them for the Viper. These things were $100-$150 cheaper before COVID
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07-26-2022, 05:22 PM | #15 |
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Any trepidation about them being composed of foam? Any risk of all the foam cells bursting if, e.g., a teaspoon of gasoline hits a ramp? I'll probably buy them - esp. b/c they are domestically produced and patented - but I'd definitely give a hard look if anybody were selling an aluminum alternative.
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07-26-2022, 05:26 PM | #16 |
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I bought the Single piece Race Ramp. I did my downpipe with it and plan on doing my exhaust and oil changes as well. So much easier than jack stands.
They are definitely not cheap, but worth it if your going to be doing consistent work on your car. I considered the 2 piece set, but I liked the simplicity of the 1 piece. |
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08-22-2022, 07:40 PM | #18 |
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I just use rhino ramps
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I have both the race ramps and the quickjack system with rubber blocks. I use the jackpad made for the G30 on top of the rubber block on the quickjack.
The race ramps are quicker to use with some limitations due to the rise angle. It’s great for oil changes. Quickjack gives full access front to back. |
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