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JustinB
05-16-2009, 08:47 PM
A little expensive but look like a hell of alot safer than jack stands and easier to get on than a traditional ramps for lowered cars. The two piece ramps would be the way to go. Thought I would share.
http://www.raceramps.com/67racerampsxt.html

minendrews68
05-17-2009, 09:18 AM
Expensive!

megaladon6
05-17-2009, 02:29 PM
christ, you could build them for half of that!

Samckitt
05-17-2009, 04:00 PM
christ, you could build them for half of that!

I'm thinking for less than that. What the heck are they made of gold?

andrewb70
05-17-2009, 04:49 PM
I'm thinking for less than that. What the heck are they made of gold?

Foam.

Andrew

MrQuick
05-17-2009, 05:13 PM
christ, you could build them for half of that!
where do I send my check? :cheers:

minendrews68
05-17-2009, 05:21 PM
Foam.

Andrew

Gold Foam? Maybe they belong on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"!

MrQuick
05-17-2009, 05:25 PM
well most of that money is from development, advertising and liabilities.

kp.touring
05-17-2009, 06:19 PM
Buy quality once, the ramps and stands work killer we have one set of trailer ramps and 3 sets of pit stands. Also they weight next to nothing.

Kevin

MonzaRacer
05-17-2009, 10:16 PM
These might be answer after I build a dovetail on dads car trailer. Considering I was looking at probably 150 plus in materials and be super heavy in steel or even pricier in alum I may have custom set estimated.And weight of steel will big too as I need ramps in 5 or 6 foot area I think

Ron L
05-17-2009, 11:16 PM
I contacted them a while back for some custom pieces. I figured if the cost was just a little over their $300 ramps I'd jump on it. The quote for two custom ~70" ramps was over $600. No thanks! The guy was really friendly and helpful though, I'll give them that much. We exchanged a few drawings and ideas for my ramps that I felt bad for backing out.

Look up their patents and you'll see that you can build them yourself with stuff from Lowe's or Home Depot. They're basically alternating panels of foam and plywood, coated with an epoxy that's similar to, if not the same, as garage floor epoxy. It does seem very labor intensive but if you have access to a CNC router you're already ahead.

My ramps I built from scrap the landlord left behind has served me well for over 10 years. Heavy though.
http://images45.fotki.com/v1422/photos/4/43509/229607/101_7654-vi.jpg

MonzaRacer
05-17-2009, 11:24 PM
Well I dont want to drag plywood along with car trailer much less steel. Ill post up what my ramps will cost after I get a quote.

Steve1968LS2
05-18-2009, 08:08 AM
If you think they are just "foam" then go get some and make your own. lol

They are actually really nice. Lightweight and still supports the car well.

Expensive? yep.. but a cool product, especially the trailer ramps (and much better than using 2x4s...)

trapin
05-18-2009, 08:45 AM
If you got 300 bones to drop on a set of car ramps....you're living my dream life.

novaderrik
05-18-2009, 10:38 AM
$300 is a lot of money for something you can make at home out of the scrap 2X6 and 2X8 lumber you've got laying around.

megaladon6
05-18-2009, 12:27 PM
i could give them some credit since they clear low cars, but look at their other ramps. a wheel stand (you could make one out of a milk crate) is almost $300 and the show ramps are $140!!