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Old 12-13-2019, 02:59 PM
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Default Best ramps for GS

Would love to hear what is working for you
Old 12-13-2019, 04:11 PM
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​​​​​My C6 & C7 -> Race Ramps FTW!

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I have a pair of 56" Race Ramps coming Sunday for my GS. Poverty splitter, so we'll see if I need an extension. I measured per their website, and if I slightly bent the air dams in front of my tires it made the ramps I ordered appear to work fine. No more than when you go up a driveway and they bend a bit. The poverty splitter is higher, so it should be fine.
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Sorry that I cannot specifically speak to the GS, but I can tell you about my '18 St'ray--without any aero add-ons, but with a couple years spring "sag" (yes, it does have some).

I have the long RaceRamps and my air-dam just barely touches the ramps as I ease up to it before my tires commence rolling-up the ramps and the clearance then commences increasing. Maybe of some value.
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I recently purchased Race Ramps (the long ones that have two pieces to them) and they work fine on my 2017 Stingray.

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I jack my GS up with low profile jack, then put a Rhino Ramp under each tire...they work perfectly, and give me plenty of space to get under the Vette. They are available everywhere, but I got mine at WalMart.
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I have race ramps and the extenders. Used for both my previous Stingray and current GS with stage 3 splitter. The Race Ramps with extender has enough clearance to drive up the ramps without scraping.
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Ditto. Z06 with aero 3 - drive right up, no scraping, plenty of room to work.
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Another vote for Race Ramps. They worked perfectly when swapping out the exhaust, side skirts, and splitter on my Z06...
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Its great that the race ramps work for everyone but which ones do you have length wise??
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Originally Posted by olblue75
Its great that the race ramps work for everyone but which ones do you have length wise??
Minimum 72" with no more than 6.8 degree ramp is recommended. You can use this calculator from Reverse logic. Some people have used the 56" but it might be close with the splitter.

https://reverselogic.us/race-ramps

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Originally Posted by IAIA
I have a pair of 56" Race Ramps coming Sunday for my GS.
$400 For the longer ones.Thinking the more expensive ones have that pocket for the wheels.When jacking from the rear to properly drain ALL oil to level the pan.
That pocket allows you to safely jack from rear.Just to drain oil only.No stands needed.Just to drain oil.Or someone holds the brake with the 56'' ramps if they fit
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I made these to be able to jack from the front center. I may buy some wheel cribs if the need arises.






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Ton of sanding their Scutz.I Was fortuate to get Freebies from building construction.True that for the Start of a Jack from the front.

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Ton of sanding their Scutz.I Was fortuate to get Freebies from building construction.True that for the Start of a Jack from the front.
I hope all you had to do was snug up that oil filter.
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Originally Posted by IAIA
I have a pair of 56" Race Ramps coming Sunday for my GS. Poverty splitter, so we'll see if I need an extension. I measured per their website, and if I slightly bent the air dams in front of my tires it made the ramps I ordered appear to work fine. No more than when you go up a driveway and they bend a bit. The poverty splitter is higher, so it should be fine.
Thanks for the info please check back. I have seen really cool DIY based ramps on here but that ain’t me
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Originally Posted by JK 23112
I recently purchased Race Ramps (the long ones that have two pieces to them) and they work fine on my 2017 Stingray.
can you share a link to what you have ? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Mayor111
I jack my GS up with low profile jack, then put a Rhino Ramp under each tire...they work perfectly, and give me plenty of space to get under the Vette. They are available everywhere, but I got mine at WalMart.
so while the “Low profile jack worked on my other 2 C7’s , it is not low enough for my GS...not slammed on existing bolts factory spec..btw
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Originally Posted by runner61627
I have race ramps and the extenders. Used for both my previous Stingray and current GS with stage 3 splitter. The Race Ramps with extender has enough clearance to drive up the ramps without scraping.
Please share a link to what worked ... rather buy once
Much appreciated
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Originally Posted by bbrown450
Please share a link to what worked ... rather buy once
Much appreciated
I bought all of these from Amazon:
The ramps:
Amazon Amazon

The extenders:
Amazon Amazon

Also bought wheel chocks for additional safety:
Amazon Amazon
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