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Old 06-07-2017, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dan_189
I've seen some caravan ones from supercheap, most are actually only 3" high which to me seems like it won't actually be enough.

Race ramps are crazy expensive, the ones I saw were over $600 thats almost halfway to a portable hoist!
And they won't be able to get your car as high as half of what a portable host would!
Old 06-07-2017, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 318touring
And they won't be able to get your car as high as half of what a portable host would!
Exactly, 3" wont give you much space to do anything as well
Old 06-08-2017, 10:22 PM
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Okay so im going with the uview airlift and ordering it soon from Amazon

Few more questions, is draining from the coolant plug enough or do I need to start detaching hoses to fully drain the system?

My idea was drain coolant from plug, replace plug using 15Nm torque (replace washer) then apply uview and collect remaining coolant.

Add collected coolant to the rest of the drained coolant. Get pressure to 27hg. Swap hoses other end in coolant bucket and watch the system refill?

Another question, im contemplating a 3rd rad can I drain the system via the plug and then use the uview to suck out the rest? I. E. Instead sucking up coolant allow the system to suck in air, to relieve the pressure then add the 3rd radiator after removing the uview and then start the vacuum fill process again? Or just drain via the plug and not worry about using vacuum to drain the system entirely?

Thoughts?
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I second the RhinoGear RhinoRamps from Walmart, will raise wheels 6 3/4" for $39.00 and have a 12,000 lb capacity. I use them with no clearance issues (front or rear) and have 295's on rear.
Old 06-09-2017, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by texcwa
I second the RhinoGear RhinoRamps from Walmart, will raise wheels 6 3/4" for $39.00 and have a 12,000 lb capacity. I use them with no clearance issues (front or rear) and have 295's on rear.
Only $39 US with free shipping here
https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11909ABMI-RhinoRamps-Vehicle-Ramp/dp/B0117EETEK https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11909ABMI-RhinoRamps-Vehicle-Ramp/dp/B0117EETEK

That is really tempting although I've just calculated using freight forwarder: NZD156 .... plus the original cost, of course
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Originally Posted by 318touring
Only $39 US with free shipping here https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-119.../dp/B0117EETEK

That is really tempting although I've just calculated using freight forwarder: NZD156 .... plus the original cost, of course
They do work great but I would highly advise that after car is on ramp a set of jacks be placed under car (at the proper locations) since I would never put my life in the hands of a plastic ramp (or steel ramp for that sake).
Old 06-09-2017, 03:27 AM
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Can you use just 1 RhinoRamps say for the front right tire to change oil? This is for a non Porsche.
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