Club Cobra

Club Cobra (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/)
-   ALL COBRA TALK (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-cobra-talk/)
-   -   Ramp Suggestions (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-cobra-talk/122380-ramp-suggestions.html)

SPF2948 09-18-2013 01:48 AM
Ramp Suggestions
 
I'm looking for ramp suggestions that'll handle my SPF's 14" wide tires and low height. Prefer a set that one person can successfully use without umpteen trips in and out of the cockpit checking alignment and that I don't have to worry about driving up and over - essentially a well designed set of ramps. Hoping to keep this under $100. Possible? Thank you, all.

Ron61 09-18-2013 03:47 AM
Your price range kind of limits it unless you build them yourself. One of the guys on our site did that and they work really well for his Cobra and Corvette. I have a low ceiling so I got the Kwik Ramps and really like them. I just put a line of aluminum tape along the drivers side ramp to line my back wheel up with when I am backing on and a cross piece at the place I want to stop and have never had a problem. But they cost a lot more than $100 dollars. I will go to our site and see if I can locate the thread where he built his and he has pictures and step by step instructions on them, plus you can change the height when you build them. The Kwik Ramps that I have are 20 1/2" high when jacked up and then the height of the car on top of that makes it easy to sit up in most places.

EDIT: OK, I found the thread where he gives the instructions and pictures of the way he built his ramps. Also Dean, who posts in the thread built a set a little different but you can look at them if you want and maybe get some ideas.

http://talk.cobraregistry.com/showth...ight=kwik+lift

Ron ;)

flaflier 09-18-2013 06:21 AM
I got a set of Kwik ramps, they are awesome. be patient, scour craigslist. I got mine for 300.00

55312 09-18-2013 06:28 AM
I know you said $100 but.............look at this link. No trusses or anything exotic involved and pretty cool to boot!

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-...278#post552278

Tim

fordracing65 09-18-2013 07:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 55312 (Post 1263577)
I know you said $100 but.............look at this link. No trusses or anything exotic involved and pretty cool to boot!

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-...278#post552278

Tim
Awesome link, ramp is very functional, I would probable drive of the side...:JEKYLHYDE

SPF2948 09-18-2013 07:08 PM
Anyone familiar with these?

Legless 09-18-2013 10:01 PM
A lot more than $100 but.... I've got a set of Race Ramps. They're 14" wide 5' long in two sections and lift the car 10". They are fantastic!!

SPF2948 09-19-2013 01:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legless (Post 1263665)
A lot more than $100 but.... I've got a set of Race Ramps. They're 14" wide 5' long in two sections and lift the car 10". They are fantastic!!
Well, no forum member has recommended anything in my price range so I'm left with the proverbial two choices. I suppose that I should make some cardboard templates and check the clearance but actual experience with these ramps is more useful. These work (front and rear) with your Cobra? Thanks.

fordracing65 09-19-2013 02:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legless (Post 1263665)
A lot more than $100 but.... I've got a set of Race Ramps. They're 14" wide 5' long in two sections and lift the car 10". They are fantastic!!
Has anyone tried the Flatstoppers from Race Ramps? They are suppose to stop tires from flat spotting when parked, they look interesting...

vector1 09-19-2013 02:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SF2948 (Post 1263648)
Anyone familiar with these?
I use a set of these and really like them, mine sits a little over 3.5" off the ground at the front chassis point. Use them to drive onto the lift and use them for loading onto the trailer if i ever get around to it.

https://www.lefthanderchassis.com/v2...oduct=262RRTR5

Ron61 09-19-2013 03:37 AM
One of the best home built sets I have seen. If you want to look at all of the pictures let me know and I will post the link. The center section is steel also.

http://talk.cobraregistry.com/attach...6&d=1350465838

Ron :)

Legless 09-19-2013 05:48 AM
Pretty sure you wouldn't have any clearance issues with any car on the Race ramps. Only fifteen degrees ramp from memory, smooth as. No drama forward or reverse. Well worth a look, I'm very happy with mine. I dont have flatstoppers.

ffr 1137 09-19-2013 09:00 AM
I've got a kwiklift I'm trying to unload ($300) for anyone in Phx area.
It's dissassembled and in storage.

Mike
520-870-5508

jhv48 09-19-2013 09:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1263682)
Has anyone tried the Flatstoppers from Race Ramps? They are suppose to stop tires from flat spotting when parked, they look interesting...
I use them in the winter when parked on the cold cement floor for a week or two. Seem to work well. I raised the car and measured the flat spot before and after using the ramp. Big difference. It always took me about five miles of driving to round out the tires. After using the ramps, no flat spots noticeable.

Bernica 09-19-2013 10:05 AM
I keep a set of the Race Ramps for front and rear in the trailer in case I need to get under the car when out and about. Very lightweight and durable and they give you enough room to get everywhere under the car.

Bernica 09-19-2013 10:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ffr 1137 (Post 1263730)
I've got a kwiklift I'm trying to unload ($300) for anyone in Phx area.
It's dissassembled and in storage.

Mike
520-870-5508
That is a steal for someone! I love my KwikLift!:cool:

SPF2948 09-22-2013 08:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legless (Post 1263665)
A lot more than $100 but.... I've got a set of Race Ramps. They're 14" wide 5' long in two sections and lift the car 10". They are fantastic!!
Like so many things having to do with the new Cobra, out went my $100 limit. I just ordered the 67", two-piece Race Ramps too. Very hard to swallow the asking price but by all accounts, they are worth every penny.

Legless 09-22-2013 09:17 PM
Don't worry you'll forget how much they cost..... eventually.:LOL:


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:56 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: