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- Park straight with space ahead; a straight exit path reduces the
steering angle that causes lip and skirt contact.
- Avoid berms and steep transitions; even small height changes can
wedge splitters or scrape mid‑chassis.
- Keep panels closed; raised bonnets/boot lids change weight transfer
and visibility—open only when essential.
What to tell assistance early
- Name the lowest points: front lip/splitter, side skirts, rear
diffuser, and any prior repairs.
- State driveability: Neutral available or locked, steering angle
required to exit, and ground clearance at the nose and mid‑chassis.
- Request method: long ramps/boards, wheel straps (not hooks), and a
spotter on the aero edges.
- Extend the ramp to reduce approach angle.
- Align dead‑center; tiny steering inputs keep tyres on the ramp
centerline and skirts away from edges.
- Pause at breakover; watch mid‑chassis contact points before
committing further up the bed.
Wheel straps, not hooks
- Strap over tyres to avoid loading suspension arms.
- Avoid control‑arm or subframe hooks unless model‑approved and
accessible without contacting aero.
- Add soft pads where straps pass near painted edges.
- Two‑stage move: compact extraction/dollies inside, flatbed transfer
outside where approach angles are manageable.
- Wet ramps demand inching; slow, progressive throttle with a spotter
lowers slip risk and prevents nose dive.
- Night/rain increases glare—use steady, non‑blinding light for the
spotter to read clearances.
- Only on wide, level ground with a solid jack base and rubber puck
at OEM jack points.
- Place the spare or a board as a safety catch under a strong point
before removing the wheel.
- Torque in a star pattern; recheck after a short drive.
- ABS/PP lips: more forgiving but deform with point loads—use wide
boards and pucks.
- Fiberglass: rigid yet brittle—avoid twisting loads and sudden strap
tension.
- Carbon: light and stiff—keep tools away from weave edges; avoid
point loading.
- Photograph lip edges, skirts, diffuser fins, and undertray before
handling.
- Capture ramp setup and strap positions; note destination and
operator details.
- Re‑photograph the same edges on delivery for peace of mind.
- Kit‑aware dispatch: long ramps/boards, rubber pucks, wheel straps,
and dollies as needed.
- Slow, guided loading with a dedicated spotter on the lowest and
mid‑chassis points.
- Clean handover: condition photos, job card discipline, and sports‑
car‑friendly routing.
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