miamirice

exactly. I built these. You can do it custom. The moment you see your splitter is going to drag, you mark the bottom board to know where to start the next layer. I used liquid nails and huge steel nails (the steel nails counter the shear).

The added benefit......nobody will steal these like they will race ramps

SkiLLeDS2000

So.... I might or might not make a set of race ramps that are a pound lighter than the Race Ramps themselves. I also make an option for them to fold so they take up half of the space if you are using a SUV........for 1/2 the cost.

My shitty prototype held my 8000 pound Silverado 2500hd with no issues.

I was actually in the process of trademarking it, but I haven't had time to get it done.


If if you want more info, pm me.

SkiLLeDS2000

Race Ramps are actually 400 for the decent sized ones. They start at 300ish and go way up from there.

s2000ellier

spoken like someone who struggles to own nice things in Miami hahah

bdo

I would build something like what Conedodger posted, but with a tapered base. It would be a ton lighter and, probably, cheaper too. 2X12's aren't all that cheap.

PS. I love the snarky post on m3post about buying a $3500 exhaust and cheaping out on ramps. $3500 exhaust? For $3500 I could take a backup S2000 to the track (ok well not quite, but a backup engine maybe?). Or buy a lift and not need those ramps for my garage.

justin3

A couple 2x12" from the Depot or Lowe's has worked great for me in the past, you don't have to overcomplicate them if you are going for cheap. You can cut an angle on either end of the board to help facilitate the car being pushed or driven up on them. Keep in mind this is for enclosed trailers with the standard rear door and flap.

miamirice

Having wood is just a necessity of making a dedicated track car work with a trailer. I have 2 different wood sets for 2 different cars. If you want to take stretching your race budget to the next level, when at Home Depot pass by the Saw room. They have mark down pieces laying around so you can always pick up a piece of wood here and there. I also like these wood ramps for backing a 5000lbs ceyenne onto to raise the trailer hitch up that's required to get my civic onto the trailer.

anorexicpoodle

I have done exactly this for getting my S2000 on the trailer. I used 1x10 planks, cut at a 45 degree angle.

1 4 feet
1 3 feet
1 1.5 feet
1 8"
There is a 2" notch on the top 2 layers so the trailer ramp rests IN it not on it making the transition from wood ramp to trailer ramp smooth.

Each layer is screwed to the one below it with deck screws. If i had to do it again, i would do them again I would do it the same way but i would paint them with garage floor paint (with sand mixed in) and screw handles into the sides.

Its just about changing the approach and break-over angle so the splitter doesnt hit and you dont high center.

That coupled with my trailers 5' flip-up ramps and I have been able to load any S2000 (towed a few) all with signifcant front aero.

Conedodger

I used truck bed liner. Put it on with a roller. Seems to hold up well, stronger surface than paint.