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As much a bummer it is to put the car away for winter there is something satisfying about cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, dusting changing the oil and covering the car for the winter..
I got so consumed with projects on the house and the barn that the IROC got covered in so much dust and I actually had to wash it for the second time in three years.. So much rain the past two months too.. had a flooded basement among other distractions, but had one 50 degree, sunny day to get the car all set before freezing temps arrive..
Looks like the exact same ones I use. I discovered those a couple of years ago and never looked back. I was a little skeptical of the plastic, so I tested them with my Silverado and they are great! My 82 Trans Am has been sitting on them for several weeks while working on the engine. I used to use metal ones, but they tend to slide half way down the driveway before you get on them. The plastic ones stay put!
Your IROC looks beautiful. I understand that it's hard to put them away though. She'll be waiting for you in the spring.
I really like my Rhino ramps. But same problem I've had with other ramps, they would scoot away rather than letting the tires roll up on them. I mounted mine to some plywood with a very thin tapered edge, It added a lot of weight, gave me a very easy approach, and with stainless screws through the center and perimeter, they can never spread or collapse.
My ramps haven’t scooted on me, but I stick them right under the tires and slowly go up.. I think they grip my driveway really well but maybe on cement or in the garage they might scoot..
That’s a good Idea using plywood..
Im just glad they’re light and clear the front end.. Not a ton of room to work, but good enough for now..
88IROCvertZ You Don't Use Some Type Of Battery Maintainer While It Sits During The Winter?
I start it and run it for 10 min/week.. haven’t had a battery problem yet.. Even when it sat at the body shop for a year waiting for paint the guy said “It always fires right up!”
I do have a battery maintainer and wouldn’t be a bad Idea.. I do want to pull it out and put a tarp under there too..
Shes a pretty good little garage buddy lol. Every time I go downstairs to the garage, she HAS to go with me. Now if I could just train her to grab tools, rags, etc, itd be great hehe
The 3rd gens pulled off the nearly impossible. They created a convertible that actually looks good with the top up, a rare feat.
I agree.. top up and down I think they nailed it.. I love that the top fits neatly under the Tonneau cover..
Unlike this clunky thing..
Would be interesting to see a fiberglass hardtop like they make for the Miata:
...or if they made a hardtop IROC with a trunk instead of a hatch like the Mustang Notchback.. Might have saved weight and looked similar to a Vert with the top up..
