Service Ramps for Elan S2

PostPost by: joesailor » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:15 pm

Which lower cost ramps will work with the Elan's ground clearance - I would like about 8-10 inches of lift if possible - not going to use them much so cost is a factor.
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PostPost by: Pjr » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:29 pm

For a previous Lotus I bought some plastic caravan levelling ramps which were enough for some jobs and also allowed me to get a low profile trolley jack right under the car. I think they were made by Fiamma.

They only give a few inches lift though I’m afraid.
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PostPost by: gherlt » Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:21 am

Long time ago I bought these at "Feu vert", very cheap. I think the offer was 20€ the pair ?
But the car pushes them away when you want to drive on, at least on smooth surfaces.
Solution is then to put use a jack to lift the car, place them and lower the car.
Quite stable, at least when wheel is located between crossbars.
Here - to change starter motor - I used some wood to give more clearance.
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