Rhino ramps, Good ???

E90Fleet · 10-04-2006, 02:31 PM

Hi all

Ive seen many of you use the Rhino ramps in the USA to do your oil changes

Well quite a few people have asked me to help with oil changes here, and id like to do my own car aswell, but my old method of using a mityvac to suck the oil out the dipstick wont work on the E90

Im not able to source anything decent for the home market here, but have a contact that can get me some "Rhino Ramp 12000" and ship them here for a good price from the USA

Are they any good ?
Any bad points to them ?

Thanks

StewtheBassman · 10-04-2006, 02:35 PM

I use a bunch of scrap 2x6 bits of wood that are about 10-12 inches long!

I just stack'em up until thy're high enough to get under, engage the parking brake, block the back wheels.....in fact that was what took me the longest when I changed my oil!

And when you finish that oil change, your E90 will purrrrr.....

txusa03 · 10-04-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

I use a bunch of scrap 2x6 bits of wood that are about 10-12 inches long!

I just stack'em up until thy're high enough to get under, engage the parking brake, block the back wheels.....in fact that was what took me the longest when I changed my oil!

And when you finish that oil change, your E90 will purrrrr.....

That my type of ramp...

Hey fleet, I have some metal ramp (they are not rhino). The problem with my metal ramp is it has two high profile ridges on each side of the metal ramp where the wheel should fit neatly between. Well, these ridges tends to scrape my bumper. After that happen, my ramps are no longer in service

. I got these ramps at wal-mart so you get what you paid for. They works great on normal cars but terrible with low profile cars. So just be carefull with ramp...

HRC · 10-04-2006, 04:44 PM

Hey Fleet, I am happy with mine and have used them at least twice so far. Nothing bad about them to me. They even work (With a little scraping) with my H&R Sports suspension.

Danny

tiga901 · 10-04-2006, 06:29 PM

Fleet...I have the Rhino 1200 and used it regularly to change oil. The only drawback was it has a tendency to slide so I put a rubber stopper to prevent this I drive up the ramp.

I'm a happy camper so far....

GregL · 10-05-2006, 06:01 PM

I bought a pair from Canadian Tire here which seem to be made out of recycled tires, compacted together real dense with a glue of sorts. They weigh a ton but the beauty is that they will NEVER ever slide when rolling the car up on them and I just feel safer having something totally solid.

dejav0o · 10-09-2006, 06:38 PM

I also bought the Rhino Ramp after several recommendations from forum members and found them to be very good. I haven't encountered the issue with them sliding, but the pavement which I work under is a little rougher than the typical garage floor.

The only thing that scares me when using them is driving up the ramps....once you hit the peak of the ramp, and realize you no longer need to gas it, you have to do a quick shift from gas to brake, otherwise you'll end up hitting the bumpstops at the front of the ramp. This shouldn't be a problem, but I always get the feeling that one day my car will just go too fast, and just continue rolling over the ramp instead of stopping...

shimshimhada · 10-09-2006, 07:48 PM

They are good, even if your car is a little lowered. Just have someone to help you out when you're driving the car up.

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10-04-2006, 02:31 PM	#1
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Rhino ramps, Good ??? Hi all Ive seen many of you use the Rhino ramps in the USA to do your oil changes Well quite a few people have asked me to help with oil changes here, and id like to do my own car aswell, but my old method of using a mityvac to suck the oil out the dipstick wont work on the E90 Im not able to source anything decent for the home market here, but have a contact that can get me some "Rhino Ramp 12000" and ship them here for a good price from the USA Are they any good ? Any bad points to them ? Thanks __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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10-04-2006, 02:35 PM	#2
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I use a bunch of scrap 2x6 bits of wood that are about 10-12 inches long! I just stack'em up until thy're high enough to get under, engage the parking brake, block the back wheels.....in fact that was what took me the longest when I changed my oil! And when you finish that oil change, your E90 will purrrrr..... __________________
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Hey Fleet, I am happy with mine and have used them at least twice so far. Nothing bad about them to me. They even work (With a little scraping) with my H&R Sports suspension. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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tiga901 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	Fleet...I have the Rhino 1200 and used it regularly to change oil. The only drawback was it has a tendency to slide so I put a rubber stopper to prevent this I drive up the ramp. I'm a happy camper so far.... __________________ CDV mod, OEM BMW Strut Bar, OEM Aluminum Pedals, OEM Short Shift Knob, OEM Alarm, Rear Fog Lights, Rear Power Outlets Next mod...Intake(Dinan or Gruppe M), Rogue SSK
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10-05-2006, 06:01 PM	#6
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	I bought a pair from Canadian Tire here which seem to be made out of recycled tires, compacted together real dense with a glue of sorts. They weigh a ton but the beauty is that they will NEVER ever slide when rolling the car up on them and I just feel safer having something totally solid. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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10-09-2006, 06:38 PM	#7
dejav0o Captain 24 Rep 605 Posts Drives: SG 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Mateo iTrader: (1)	I also bought the Rhino Ramp after several recommendations from forum members and found them to be very good. I haven't encountered the issue with them sliding, but the pavement which I work under is a little rougher than the typical garage floor. The only thing that scares me when using them is driving up the ramps....once you hit the peak of the ramp, and realize you no longer need to gas it, you have to do a quick shift from gas to brake, otherwise you'll end up hitting the bumpstops at the front of the ramp. This shouldn't be a problem, but I always get the feeling that one day my car will just go too fast, and just continue rolling over the ramp instead of stopping... __________________ Mods: blacklines, sunglass tray holder w/ led mod, clear bra, 30% tint, rear outlet plugs, LUX 3.0, McCulloch 6000k HIDs
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	They are good, even if your car is a little lowered. Just have someone to help you out when you're driving the car up.
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