RSA Challenges for Low Ground Clearance Sports Cars MyMechanic

  • 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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