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spoiler hits my ramps any ideas

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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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My SSEi clears when I use the right ramps, check these out. I got them when I needed to change oil on a Honda Prelude with low clearance.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=11905
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Put short pieces of 2x4'* in front of the ramps to increase you angle before your tires actually hit the metal of the ramp.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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will those plastic ones work with a low spoiler ?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Oooo I like those, is that design common in the parts stores?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
My SSEi clears when I use the right ramps, check these out. I got them when I needed to change oil on a Honda Prelude with low clearance.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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They can usually be found for $20usd in Autozone and Advance Auto chains.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I hate using ramps, I always feel like I will drive over the edge of them But like others have said, when needed I just use 2x4s.

EDIT: This is not a mechanical problem so we are going to Gen Chat folks.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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yeah those plastic Rhino ramps are what I use, i got mine from walmart for i think...$30 something? I love em.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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I just use a jack and stands. No worries about clearance, and easier to store
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