R56 Rhino Ramps
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I use the 8000LB ones on my 08 MCS, no clearance problems on a stock body/suspension. Hope that helps.
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I have two sets of the 16000 GVW ramps that were purchased on sale from Advance Auto when they were on sale a few months back were $70 for two sets (plus tax). They were cheaper than the 12000 which were not on sale. I was going to put on my new exhaust system and X-Brace, I was going to back the car on to the four ramps. The ramps' wheel stop is too tall to get under the side of a normal Mini. I had to pull the car on to two ramps, jack up the rest of the car, put the ramps under, and lower on the second set of ramps. Then had to go in reverse after installing the equipment.
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I took a peice of 8"x8" about 5' long and with a skil saw cut the ramp portion 18" long (you have to flip it and cut from both sides) and 18" of platform to park the car on. I get 7 1/2" of clearance once up on the ramp and I think you could drive a tank on it. Most ramps I had tried have to steep a ramp and the lip under the bumper rubbed and scraped as well as tended to push the ramp when trying to roll up. I have had no problems with them and am very happy with the piece of mind knowing the car wont fall. Cheap solution but very easy to use.
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I use them on mine to change oil with no problems although I do put a towel under each because my Racedeck tile floor sometimes allows the ramps to slide when I first drive on them. No problems with the towels under them though and very convenient. I have a 4-post lift that I could use but the Rhino Ramps are so quick and convenient, I use them to change oil rather than do the car swap thing to get the Vette off the lift.
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I have the Rhino Ramps 12,000lbs from Advanced Auto Parts.
As a matter of fact, I just used them for the second time today - second oil change on my new 2013 Mini Cooper S Coup. They are perfect! Easy to use, at first I was a little nervous cause I couldn't "see" going up the ramp. But you just go up slow, and there is a definitive "stop" because of the built in lip. Works as intended.
I definitely give it a !.
As a matter of fact, I just used them for the second time today - second oil change on my new 2013 Mini Cooper S Coup. They are perfect! Easy to use, at first I was a little nervous cause I couldn't "see" going up the ramp. But you just go up slow, and there is a definitive "stop" because of the built in lip. Works as intended.
I definitely give it a !.
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I have an aero kit (2013). Just want to make sure the front doesn't touch once on the Rhino 12000 ramps in the rear.
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I have a two post asymetrical lift and a four post lift. To do a oil change on my mini I just use a floor jack on passenger side front to raise and drain. I lower it to the pan, let it drain then jack it up again to install the drain plug.
If you are doing other work UNDER the Mini use Jack Stands. Much safer than ramps.
If you are doing other work UNDER the Mini use Jack Stands. Much safer than ramps.
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I have a two post asymetrical lift and a four post lift. To do a oil change on my mini I just use a floor jack on passenger side front to raise and drain. I lower it to the pan, let it drain then jack it up again to install the drain plug.
If you are doing other work UNDER the Mini use Jack Stands. Much safer than ramps.
If you are doing other work UNDER the Mini use Jack Stands. Much safer than ramps.
As far as jack stands being "safer" than Rhino Ramps. I have used jack stands, and the Rhino ramps are actually much "safer" than jackstands.
The Jackstands have a smaller base, if used on an asphalt driveway in summer temps, they can sink in and create a dangerous situation. necessitating the use of a wood plank(or something similar)
The rhino ramps have a much wider base. The car is completely stable on the Rhino ramps - no chance of "slipping" off.
As with any DIY scenario, take your time and use common sense.
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As far as jack stands being "safer" than Rhino Ramps. I have used jack stands, and the Rhino ramps are actually much "safer" than jackstands.
The Jackstands have a smaller base, if used on an asphalt driveway in summer temps, they can sink in and create a dangerous situation. necessitating the use of a wood plank(or something similar)
The rhino ramps have a much wider base. The car is completely stable on the Rhino ramps - no chance of "slipping" off.
As with any DIY scenario, take your time and use common sense.
The Jackstands have a smaller base, if used on an asphalt driveway in summer temps, they can sink in and create a dangerous situation. necessitating the use of a wood plank(or something similar)
The rhino ramps have a much wider base. The car is completely stable on the Rhino ramps - no chance of "slipping" off.
As with any DIY scenario, take your time and use common sense.