Race Ramps - Available to order

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

These are really big in the States and I reckon they will soon catch on over here

 

Perfect for car maintenance enthusiasts, fantastic design. Unlike the big clumsy metal fabricated ramps these are extremely lightweight so easy to manuever and transport.

 

http://www.raceramps.com/

 

...about Race Ramps

Yeah, we're lightweights

Our ramps are made out of a high density "space age" foam - 100% solid, yet weighing only around 15lbs each. That's about 2 gallons of milk - or about 2.5 gallons of gas.

Not slippery when wet. Or Dry. Or on ice

Race Ramps are coated with a subtle rubber anti-skid texture. Since they're also totally solid, the entire bottom surface gets grip. You won't be going anywhere soon.

We take a solid, enduring slant on things

They won't gouge your floor, they won't sink in sand. They won't rust, and you can leave them outside to brave the elements. Even when you overload them, their 100% solid core will still be there to protect you.

 

The 40" Race Ramps start from £200 bigger sizes available and different solutions

 

 

 

What do you guys think ?

[tez162003]

Did i just read right?

 

Ramps for your car made out of FOAM..

[TomS]

I do like them but for the price I'll stick with my DIY wooden planks I looked around for a while for ramps when I needed some and it was a toss up between some £50~ metal ones or DIY.

[Chris`I]

Do you do the Flatstoppers Chris? Guessing they will still be uber expensive. I'd have a set if they were reasonable but I think in the States they are equivelant to about £175

[glrnet]

I'm with Tom on this one Chris

 

I do like them but for the price I'll stick with my DIY wooden planks I looked around for a while for ramps when I needed some and it was a toss up between some £50~ metal ones or DIY.

[coldel]

Hmmm, the only advantage really is the weight saving as they do the same job as normal ramps, but as most people I would suspect have much cheaper alternatives and they are stored at home can't really see the benefit of these unless you need to transport them around. Sorry!

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

It's "Space" foam dude !!!

 

Yeah it's horses for courses with these, if it's something you use regularly then it's worth the investment. Perfect for mobile repairers etc.

 

Yeah Chris they do and yeah they are pricey similar to above.

[Dblock]

I can see a few advantages of these. One they won't get rusty. Two they have a longer ramp and less of an angle so low cars can get up. The foam is one peice so no weak points or welds to fail. Plus they look pretty good

[tez162003]

What's that mean, they have lots of spaces inside them?

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

What's that mean, they have lots of spaces inside them?

 

No Tez , its the same foam used on spaceships

[Ricey]

If I saw £50 I would be snapping up a pair instead of cocking about with my deathtrap of a car jack but 200 nicker for foam!!!!!! Turkish your having a giraffe!

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

If I saw £50 I would be snapping up a pair instead of cocking about with my deathtrap of a car jack but 200 nicker for foam!!!!!! Turkish your having a giraffe!

 

Space foam !!

[rtbiscuit]

they look alot easier to drive on and off.

 

for anyone who has never tried driving up metal ramps you need balls. they are quiet steep and i've always worried about going over the edge. especially as most are made for cars with normal width tyres, so anything wide goes over either edge, and does mean the stopper on metal ones aren;t as effective.

 

the foam ones look alot more user friendly. especially for wider wheel setups.

 

shame they aren't cheaper.

 

good find tarmac, and good luck with sales

[350 Russ]

i dont mean to hijack tarmacs thread but to the people who want these but dont want to pay 200 then try these, ive used them quite a few times on my zed and have been a big help, even had my zed on them for a week and they never budged. Great price too, not sure if a lowered zed would be able to use them on their own though.

http://www.towsure.com/product/Chockmaster

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

i dont mean to hijack tarmacs thread but to the people who want these but dont want to pay 200 then try these, ive used them quite a few times on my zed and have been a big help, even had my zed on them for a week and they never budged. Great price too, not sure if a lowered zed would be able to use them on their own though.

http://www.towsure.com/product/Chockmaster

 

Certainly a lot better price,

 

The race ramps are going to be more specialised and I doubt I will sell many if any but you never know. They are a great idea and if a 1/4 of the price then I'm sure would sell bucket loads.

 

Great to see the feedback good and bad, cheers for the comments guys

[HaydnH]

 

Judging by that pic, anyone with a Nismo front should be just about ok as long as they aren't lowered, although it doesn't look like anyone is going to try it out from the comments above.

[ChrisB]

I'll gladly field trial any free samples

 

No? ....Oh well

[Jay]

Nismo front bumper is the same height as the oem one, but as you say, if it is lowered then problems may occur.

[HaydnH]

Nismo front bumper is the same height as the oem one, but as you say, if it is lowered then problems may occur.

 

Same height - but it sticks out a further 1.5" or so forward on each corner.

[jon.young]

They look pretty good and a lot cheaper than putting a ramp up in my garage,

[4RE Leather]

If I had £200 I would have a set.

Because you wont get them cheaper in UK?

I don't know why but my car is OEM and wont drive up the standard Halford lumps of metal that we all love to hate.

Surely it cant be because I went from 225/45/18 on the front to 245/35/18?

Those yellow ones look to short to me?

[4RE Leather]

Now these are a decent price and i am sure would be a good seller. not quite as long but mine will go up it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180820203440? ... 1423.l2649

get these and i will buy a set!

Once again though the postage is twice as much as the cost so these wont be far of £120 with sellers mark up.

But still an £80 saving over the race ones.

Apparently they were for sale on ebay Uk once for £80.

However they only raise 6.5" and for a fatty like me I need 10" at least!

No gay comments please as this is a serious thread!

[philb1965]

Now these are a decent price and i am sure would be a good seller. not quite as long but mine will go up it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180820203440? ... 1423.l2649

get these and i will buy a set!

 

+1, they look a bargain. I'd have a set as well.

[4RE Leather]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEIGHT-ADJUST ... 35bf6ea1cb

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