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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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I have been thinking about getting the Rk Sport or Wings West Ground Effects. But I have been wondering how camaros with Gfx or bodykits get there oil changed. The way I do it is I take the car to a fast lube and they drive it on a lift and change the oil. But with that front spoiler or lip it will rip right off as soon as the car drives up the lift. Also if I plan on putting suspension mods I would have to put it on a lift to get under the car right. That would be another issue. Its not a daily driver so I am not worried about dips or speed bumps. Any suggestions would really help.

2002 SOM Z28 Camaro M6 Whisper Lid, Cutout.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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take it to a dealership....22.00 for an oil change....it may be a little more, but hey they lift it and everything
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Just use some 2x6's and drive the front tires on them. Thats what i do with lowered car and ground effects. Lift it on the passenger side frame that way all the oil comes out.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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Yeah I have to jack the car up, ramps wont work. And the jack will barely fit under the car....
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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at Lube Pro's where I go they just have you drive in and in the middle of your car is a big open section in the floor where guy's downstairs can access the oil ..I dunno if you have that where you live.
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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at Lube Pro's where I go they just have you drive in and in the middle of your car is a big open section in the floor where guy's downstairs can access the oil ..I dunno if you have that where you live.
Thats old school.
Back in the day I remember that. I havent been to a place like that in years.
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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I have the WW kit on my TA. If your car is not lowered the extra front trim piece wont be a problem. The only thing that scrapes on mine is the plastic air dam under the car.
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