Steel Ramp too steep for 2006 C70 front bottom clearance.

casique · Post by **casique** » 01 Oct 2006, 14:58

I tried to lift my C70 on my old steel ramps to change the oil, but the front bottom of the vehicle would not clear the ramp. What re you guys using? Thanks.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 01 Oct 2006, 16:35

Rhino ramps work fine...very close clearance but the front of the bumper doesn't touch it with our V70 ('04...closest to your car I would think). The S70 clears it by a mile...but it sits up more being an older car.

eb2143 · Post by **eb2143** » 01 Oct 2006, 18:49

I've got the same exact problem: love the look of the massive front overhang but my steel ramps are too steep!

This combined with the 1998 service reset fiasco make changing the oil unpractical for me, kinda sucks

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 01 Oct 2006, 20:17

The reset really doesn't have to be done...all it is is a reminder light. You can ignore it, put tape over it, take the bulb out (reset it with a special tool too) or use it as a reminder not to push your turbo until it goes out...it stays on for 2 minutes...just enough time for the engine to warm up before you start boosting.

Find another way to get your car up on something....I'm sure there's a way it will work for you. I take less than 10 minutes now for my oil change every other month (drive over 100 miles a day to and from work).

rikrik · Post by **rikrik** » 02 Oct 2006, 00:50

you need these babies, i havent bought em yet but going to....
http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/ ... ent&part=3

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 02 Oct 2006, 06:56

My car barely fits on to rhino ramps and it is lowered about 3.5 cm versus a standard 850. If these don't work, it sounds like you might have to resort to a low profile floor jack and jack stands.

casique · Post by **casique** » 02 Oct 2006, 09:23

rikrik wrote:you need these babies, i havent bought em yet but going to....
http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/ ... ent&part=3

WOW! Those are ramps, very expensive ramps.

I just ordered a set of Rhinos. I'll let everyone know how they worked out.

WarWagon · Post by **WarWagon** » 02 Oct 2006, 12:35

You may want to buy other ramps, but there may be a cheaper, simpler solution. Try cutting a length (1 or 2 may be need to stack) of 2x6 or 2x8, 2 to 3 feet long and slip the end under each ramp to allow your wheels to ride up on them first to allow for bumber/front valance clearance. For safety go slow and don't gun it, with front wheel drives this may spit the boards out, nice and steady on the approach and climb up the ramp. Just an idea.