Building Ramp

[BrutusBuckeye]

I've searched all over the archives trying to find info on a ramp for Vipers. I thought I read somewhere on some specs for building ramps. Anyone got any info as to the approach angle so that the front doesn't scrape. I've got a friend who has a fab shop and he has offered to build me some ramps for the Viper. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

I think maybe a 5 degree angle on the approach side.

 

[snakebitdave]

Yes, 5 degrees. Mine are close to 8 degrees and all the Vipers clear including the lowest GT2.

 

[BrutusBuckeye]

Great thanks for the help guys. Off to the Fab Shop!

 

[Danny Ocean]

I built these (with some safety/strengthening modifications...added more blocking and two steel straps to holds sides together):

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ramp.htm

No scraping on my lowered C3. Strong like bull.

D. Ocean
Miami, FLA

 

[BrutusBuckeye]

Danny,

Was your C3 lower than our Vipers? Thanks for the link!

 

[Danny Ocean]

Danny,

Was your C3 lower than our Vipers?

Probably not, but it wouldn't (easily) clear any of the store-bought ramps I found. Nor would they lift the car 10" or were wide enough for my tires. As these are made of wood, you can modify the plans to accomodate your "angle of dangle".

D. Ocean
Miami, FLA

 

[sbkim]

Can our Vipers clear Rhino Ramps or is it too steep? I was thinking about putting some 2x4" in the front of the ramp to clear but not sure... Thanks

 

[big-n-italian]

I have a very nice article and a set of plans for low profile ramps. Give me your fax number and i will send.

 

[sbkim]

Well, I took the easy way and tried it and works fine.