Looking to buy some inexpensive auto ramps. Does anyone use the Blitz 12000lb one's?

 

cant comment, but ive read people with aero kits have problems going up them.

 

I have the 1st aerokit and it rubs a little. I'm sure the aerokit II would rub more since the bottom lip comes out more.

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I think mine are Rhino ramps, 6000lb. I bought them at AutoZone or Pep Boys a few years back. I haven't tried to put my MINI on them yet, but I've put everything from our minivan to my Miata on them. They're great.

 

I use the 8000LB ones on my 08 MCS, no clearance problems on a stock body/suspension. Hope that helps.

 

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.

 

I have the 6000 PDS and have no trouble getting my lowered R53 on them, actually used them today for another oil change, have had them for a few years

 

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.

 

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.

 

I have the rhino ramps from walmart and have no issues going up, but I don't have the aero kit.

 

I am looking to lift just the rear to install a GP2 diffuser and am trying to determine whether a pair of Rhino Ramps will work?

 

You should have no problem with the rear. The install is cake. It will almost take longer to put it on the ramps.

 

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 !.

 

If you're not lowered, they make changing oil very quick.

If I try to get up on them with my MINI the way it is no I just plow those things across the garage floor ha ha ha

 

Thanks. Is there any trick to using them in the rear?

 

I put a foot of 2x4 lengthwise before the ramp so I drive up on that first, raising the car an inch and a half before it hits the ramps and nothing touches.

 

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.

 

I have a set that I've used for the Vette. I don't think there will be a problem using them for the Mini. Don't remember the brand, I just call them the yellow ramps.

 

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.

 

I got mine from Harbor freight for 10.00 bucks ( open box item) and used the often, I used them to do my clutch. Oil change, exhaust hanger etc..

 

Are the 2x6s necessary?

 

Not at all I was just moving stuff around to clean up and placed the 2x6 there.

 

Thanks. Does look like a good option.

 

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.

 

I have concrete floors and driveways. But depending on how high you need to raise your car, jack stands come in different sizes and you can always add a base to it to sit on asphalt.