Howdy,
On Sun, 6 Feb 2005, Trevor Boicey wrote:
> I have two-piece ramps, that have a normal ramp, and then a little
> extension that makes it possible to drive low-front-end cars onto the
> ramp without smashing the car's chin on the ramps. (Actually, these are
> kind of a must, almost every car in my garage needs the extensions to be
> ramped safely, it's not just a sports-car thing... my wife's 626 needs
> them too)
>
> Anyways, the very front of the extensions have a kick-up, almost like
> a sharp edge that points up, but it really helps grab the tire and makes
> driving up the ramps easier. They are also a much shallower angle so
> they are naturally easier to get up safely.
>
> If your ramps have optional extensions, consider trying them.
The ramps I have are quite similar. They've never slid around when I'm
driving up on them in anything I've put up there (though I don't use them
a whole lot).
And I agree on the extentions. Lots of my vehicles have needed them,
sports car or not.
Mark
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