Roearn Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Hello. I'm 75% through a 270s new build. I'm probably going to have a problem exiting my driveway. It is steep and the car will probably bottom at the apex. Are there any devices available to help clear the car over the apex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 26, 2022 Member Share Posted April 26, 2022 Have you read about recommended height under the sump?Do you own the problem area?And crossing at an angle can help.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Build up the level where the wheels run ? This sounds a bit like building a boat in the cellar then realising you can't get it out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Can you move on a hydraulic jack iin the lowest area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 26, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted April 26, 2022 How steep? It would be an exaggeration to call the 12' from my garage to the road a driveway but in that distance it rises 30". Neither of my cars will hold on the handbrake on it, I always engage first gear (and often a chock behind a wheel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 The S is on fixed platform springs, unless optioned differently. It might help if you post a picture of the problem, and what wheels you have ordered.My builds, both had adjustable platforms and 13" wheels and when they where put on the ground the clearance was hopeless, so I had to raise the ride height, by a lot :-(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 If I am right in assuming you are going from a flat garage to a steep drive then you may simply need to raise the wheels while they are still in the garage to reduce the angle. You could use a number of Caravan leveling ramps if it is a long term solution or just make a temporary ramp with old bits of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I suspect it is the opposite with a crest at the top of the slope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 That is what I meant, a garage at the top of a steep slope. Raise the wheels still inside the garage and you reduce the angle as the car leaves or enters the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddler Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I have two waffle boards (from my off-roading days) inside the garage. The front wheels ride these lifting the car over the lip of the garage floor. You need something with a lot of friction ( or secured to the floor) so you can enter the garage with some confidence. Plus a chock (or piece of split firewood) positioned at the end of the garage to catch any overconfidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Test it by using a length of say 6 x 2 with 2 x 1 pegs set at the wheel base and minimum clearance height. Like a template of the car, if you see what I mean. Drag the template up/ down the drive to see where it hits, and build up levels to suit until it clears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roearn Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Thanks all for your comments. I was fishing to see if someone would tell me there's a gadget that is available. ie. Something like a "super trolley jack" that is stable and highly manoeuvrable that could raise the front while the rear wheels push.My best thoughts at the moment are timber chocks formed like two (per wheel) caravan levelling ramps back to back. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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