Notices
Maintenance & Repair 350Z up keep and diagnosing/fixing problems

How do you lift your Z?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 04:58 PM
  #21  
Z-Crazy's Avatar
Z-Crazy
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Boise, ID
Default

Originally Posted by DanQ
Very nice! I would have never thought of it. I'm the type of guy who looks at a sheet of plywood needing two pieces of wood 3x3 and can only get one piece cut per sheetrock

Thanks! I may have my project for after cutting the lawn tomorrow
Thanks, I want most out of everything and that can be a disease lol
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 05:18 PM
  #22  
BigBlue's Avatar
BigBlue
New Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,821
Likes: 188
From: Southern Utah
Default

Originally Posted by Z-Crazy
I went this way too used 3/4" x1'

Let me know if u need sizes

You did a great job on this; very clever idea! I think it would be good to add an at least 2" high piece/block flush with the top end and running side to side on the highest level so as to feel that you have reached the end like regular ramps; otherwise if you count wrong or space out on an early morning project, it wouldn't be too nice to have the front wheels drop over the top end.

Last edited by BigBlue; Jul 19, 2013 at 05:20 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 05:25 PM
  #23  
Z-Crazy's Avatar
Z-Crazy
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Boise, ID
Default

Originally Posted by BigBlue
You did a great job on this; very clever idea! I think it would be good to add an at least 2" high piece/block flush with the top end and running side to side on the highest level so as to feel that you have reached the end like regular ramps; otherwise if you count wrong or space out on an early morning project, it wouldn't be too nice to have the front wheels drop over the top end.
Thanks, I have a spare 2'x3' mirror which I place on garage wall to get a view of ramps.

But I think I am going to use your suggestion and add some stops
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 05:56 AM
  #24  
flynzed's Avatar
flynzed
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Princetown, NY
Default

I've been using the Blitz Rhino Ramps 8000 for a few years now. They work great with my Z and it is lowered by about an inch, just clears the ramp. They are low profile ramps made of a composite material. I have seen them locally for around $50.00 but that was some time ago. Here they are on Amazon:
Blitz Rhino Ramp 8000 : Amazon.com : Automotive Blitz Rhino Ramp 8000 : Amazon.com : Automotive

Last edited by flynzed; Jul 20, 2013 at 05:58 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2013 | 11:52 AM
  #25  
Doc_Z's Avatar
Doc_Z
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: South Africa
Default

Originally Posted by Phenom
I use the crappy scissor jack until its high enough to get my hydraulic jack under it.
+1

And it sucks *****.. It's the worst part of any oil change.

I'm not even lowered either.

Next mod for sure is buying some ramps, but if I can't find them over here I may use your guys' plywood ideas. What did you use to put the wood together? Nails, screws?
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2013 | 02:17 PM
  #26  
BigBlue's Avatar
BigBlue
New Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,821
Likes: 188
From: Southern Utah
Default

I've got some good regular ramps, but nowadays the car is pretty low; want to get some race ramps, but they are expensive! I like the fairly light weight of the plastic ramps I have, but would like affordable/low profile ones, any suggestions before I have to head to Home Depot for ramp stuff? I guess I just may make some wooden ones like ^above. The ones that Advan33 showed look nice too.

Last edited by BigBlue; Jul 21, 2013 at 02:21 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 12:23 PM
  #27  
zakmartin's Avatar
zakmartin
New Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,821
Likes: 512
From: Seattle, WA
Default



A little futher... a little further...

POP! HISSSSSssssssssss.......

Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 01:19 PM
  #28  
Dan Garcia's Avatar
Dan Garcia
New Member
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (71)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 58
From: Pasco, Washington
Default

Originally Posted by zakmartin


A little futher... a little further...

POP! HISSSSSssssssssss.......

Since I got the Z speed under shroud I no longer have to remove all those small bolts. however all those were removed after the car was put on the ramps ( oil plug next to the bolts would be a good indication).
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AbrasiveRaysive
Intake Exhaust
5
Sep 20, 2021 02:29 PM
350Z_Al
Exterior & Interior
133
Oct 29, 2020 07:44 PM
user 62082028
Southern California
11
Jul 28, 2017 11:47 AM
Paul.
Autocross/Road
5
Oct 16, 2015 07:34 PM
leonchus
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
5
Sep 29, 2015 07:04 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:13 PM.