Perfect Ramp for 1/16's

**strykerpilot66** · 07-20-2009 01:54 PM

Guys, last week I was at TRU (large toy store chain), and I saw these flame orange plastic ramps in the clearance area for what ended up being $1.98 after all the clearance calculations at the register http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Dual-Ac.../dp/B0002TTB18

They are made for a toy called a "FlyWheel", which is something shaped like a car wheel/tire you start spinning on a handle, then release it and it goes over these jumps.
Anyway, I used them this weekend, and they are PERFECT!! one side is awesome for height jumps...I went about 6-7 feet, since I still don't have backup parts, onto grass, and landed on all fours. The other side is alot steeper and causes a perfect back-flip! They are rather flimsy, which makes them perfect for this size RC...you may be able to use them with 1/10's (might have to double-up for strength)
I made an obstacle course and my 5 year old son and I had a great time all weekend with the ramps!! I originally planned to make ramps out of light plywood, but for $2 there is no more perfect ramp in the world (the link shows them at $10 retail, but they were around $5-$6 before discount, which is still a good price)....and no, I don't work at this store

Have fun!
Doug

**strykerpilot66** · 07-20-2009 02:03 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...toys-and-games

Sorry, I meant to add this picture to my original post...how do I delete this entry?

**Tomeygun** · 07-20-2009 02:09 PM

nice find! Purfect for a little fun when bashing. Now If I can just find one for $2.. thats cheap enough to buy a few for sure

**LiqrSicc** · 07-20-2009 02:27 PM

Nice find! How tall and wide are they?

**strykerpilot66** · 07-20-2009 02:29 PM

Just so you know, these aren't as small as they look....they are about a foot wide at the top of the ramp and about 10 inches tall. They are a very easy target to hit. I could easily see someone using these as part of a backyard track...they could easily be pinned to the ground with long nails or spikes.

**zrau17** · 07-20-2009 02:33 PM

haha, thats actually pretty funny because just about a a week ago i was babysitting my cousins and they're 9 and 11 and have those fly wheel things, and that ramp! if you use the side thats angled more and not straight up its really god for quick little jumps around the yard. (or over the driveway in my case). if you feel like spending the time to find and order one and get it shipped i think itll be worth it to just mess around on. im lucky and happen to have one about 5 minutes away at their house.

**francoismtbr** · 07-20-2009 02:36 PM

I have six of those since I got them on clearance at ToysRUs for $2 each.

They are decent but they are wide on the bottom and taper towards the top. So they are not really ideal since the top is just wide enough to fit the e-revo and you have to hit the jump dead center.

Also, they are light so they move around a lot unless you anchor them.

One good fix I did was I mounted two of them on a board, and covered the gap with a plastic material. Then it was fun and it was front flip and back flip city.

One thing I learned about ramps is it's good for them to be progressive. Meaning they start out with a gradual slope then it gets steeper. This really gets the car up in the air smoothly.

fc

**zrau17** · 07-20-2009 02:41 PM

thats a good idea putting two together, but yeah i had mine up against the curb so it didn't move. good thing my aim is good and didn't miss! now that you say they were $2 i might go get my own instead of stealing my little cousins

**strykerpilot66** · 07-20-2009 02:59 PM

I'll get pics tonight so you can see the size in relation to a 1/16...honestly, I didn't have any trouble lining up jumps, and the ramps didn't move much on concrete or grass. I did put 2 ramps side by side for a while so my son could get used to lining up, but didn't need them like that for long.
Man, that was fun!! I'm worried my E-REVO 1/10 and E-MAXX are going to get very very lonely.....

**francoismtbr** · 07-20-2009 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by strykerpilot66

I'll get pics tonight so you can see the size in relation to a 1/16...honestly, I didn't have any trouble lining up jumps, and the ramps didn't move much on concrete or grass. I did put 2 ramps side by side for a while so my son could get used to lining up, but didn't need them like that for long.
Man, that was fun!! I'm worried my E-REVO 1/10 and E-MAXX are going to get very very lonely.....

On grass it stays put. And Zrau17, resting them on a curb is not a good idea because eventually, you will miss

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It's not hard lining it up, specially if you're directly behind the ramp and just going straight with Nimh power. But if you're far away, with Lipo, or still learning, it's a narrow ramp.

fc

**Redman65** · 07-20-2009 04:50 PM

Here's an idea if you have alittle more cash and want to build one.
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/projects/ramp.php

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3550273

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 07-20-2009 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Redman65

Here's an idea if you have alittle more cash and want to build one.
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/projects/ramp.php

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3550273

I have the walmart ramps they're about 12" tall
a vid of my buddy jumping them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko1J7...e=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj7_T...e=channel_page

**DaDOOD** · 07-20-2009 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by CRAIGSASYLUM

I have the walmart ramps they're about 12" tall
a vid of my buddy jumping them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko1J7...e=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj7_T...e=channel_page

I'm picking up just the ramp tomorrow at Sports Authority. They sell them for around $29.99. If anyone's interested, it's called the ten-eighty launch ramp.

Can't wait to try it.

**filmmaker** · 07-20-2009 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Redman65

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3550273

very very cool!

**francoismtbr** · 07-20-2009 09:38 PM

Here's the ramps. It's just barely wide enough.

Two of them together is cool but the gap needs to be covered with some material.

fc

**coreyfro** · 07-21-2009 12:56 PM

Dudes, some MDF, some glue, and some nails, and you've got the world's best $10 ramp

**jeremy6.5revo** · 07-21-2009 01:50 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kl0wXBjulc
I built my own ramp for free. Made of steel

**Paidtothink** · 07-21-2009 03:31 PM

Rollerblade ramps and car in action. Found these on the curb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gepgqxv0ZQ

**DaDOOD** · 07-22-2009 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by DaDOOD

I'm picking up just the ramp tomorrow at Sports Authority. They sell them for around $29.99. If anyone's interested, it's called the ten-eighty launch ramp.

Can't wait to try it.

Just picked up the ramp today. Lots of fun! This little thing can really catch some big air. The ramps angle was perfect for some long jumps. Unfortunately, it ended early with a broken front skid plate and a really-out-of- balance front right tire. Oh well.

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