03-17-2009, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
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Hey, why work harder and take longer than you need to? I have the jack and stands, but don't bother with them for a simple oil change.
No, I'm not running a pit stop, but I see no point in knowingly making a task any harder (or more time-consuming) than necessary. But that's just me...
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03-17-2009, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buffalo NY
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Originally Posted by Frodo
Hey, why work harder and take longer than you need to? I have the jack and stands, but don't bother with them for a simple oil change.
No, I'm not running a pit stop, but I see no point in knowingly making a task any harder (or more time-consuming) than necessary. But that's just me...
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I meant no insult to you, sorry if you thought I did. My thought is, align ramps, maneuver car onto ramps = get jack under the back jacking plate, raise car, place safety stand and jump in...
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03-17-2009, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
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Hey, no offense taken. You're right, it's really pretty much a toss-up when you get right down to it.
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03-18-2009, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Loves Park IL
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Thanks for the feedback guys! Looks like I'll be heading out this weekend to buy some ramps! I just didn't want to go and then find that they didn't work... looks like it should work out fine!
Thanks.
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03-18-2009, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Surf City, NC
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Like Frodo I have used 2x10s (but not as nice as his), and I have used trailer ramps (not with the trailer). The ramps were not as good as I had thought. Backing off scared me.
You really don't need much lift as long as you are willing to lie on your back and reach a bit. I believe Pelican Parts had the "no-lift" instructions.
My metal ramps are too steep, by the way. Are you guys voting for ramps using those low composite-type ramps (Elephant maybe?)??
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04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
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03-19-2009, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Mine are made of resin or whatever that is. They are 10 or 15 years old and still sturdy/durable. I made a point of getting a low incline. I suppose if your driveway has a slope to it, it will determine the incline you want, but if ramping in the garage, the low incline was necessary for both of my cars.
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10-11-2009, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Colorado
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I used to have my wife hold the car up (amazing woman), but now I use ramps and jacks like lil bastard. Easy, fast and most important, safe. I had a jack blow on me years ago, and nearly got squished.
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