BMW i8 won't scrape with Pyle Driveway Curb Ramps!

[@quitmanlott7394]

For Christmas, I bought a Jazzy Elite ES mobility cart for my 84-year-old mother-in-law, only to find out that she could not get it out of her driveway. Because of the deep drainage gutters between the driveway and the street, the Jazzy will high center due to its 6 wheels and center drive. She lives on a curved road, so the gutter is curved. I thought that this might be a problem for this product, but because it is in sections, it uniformly filled in the gutter. It takes five of these to fit the whole drive way, as you install one at a time and bolt it to the road. Because of the curve, mine are not bolted together. These bridge Ramps now fill in that gutter to where she also has a much easier time getting her "Rolling Walker" across it. Her mail box is in a group of mail boxes 80 feet down her road, so she needs this bridge for daily use. For the money, this was cheap peace-of-mind for me and my wife. There is no snow in Florida, it is a 55+ community, and there is no building code against these ramps. Three houses on her street all have them neatly bolted in place, in the gutter at the end of their driveway.

[@thebarak]

I have the same, and now I'm heading out to get 12 bolts, 12 nuts and 24 washers. Thank you.

[@jaynew1018]

Just bought a 3-pack. Can’t wait to get these installed. Thank you for the bolt information. I was wondering about that. Sweet i8!

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Thank you! Glad my video was helpful.

[@melusihlophe1804]

The skill to do it (building a driveway, a planned one) right the first time, is what I've got right here. Almost sad thinking "It's a very large space to have such an error."😷

[@lgmisfit10]

Now if only every curb we encounter would have something like this 😆👍

[@ThicGarage]

Love these ramps and so do our cars !

[@ChasingTheApex]

Thanks for this video Pat I need to do this myself I'll be placing an order soon, superbly important for us mere mortals with something special in our garage

[@CARTALKTV]

ACCURATE!

[@juanbarona]

Well they are removable so you can take them anywhere and place them where needed.

[@CorwinWyatt]

I have a new Corvette Stingray and have a similar problem getting in the garage. It’s a little more difficult to angle into the garage. Do you think this would work if I approached it straight?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

It totally depends on how much clearance you will have between the top of the driveway curb ramp and the top of the concrete curb. I couldn't do that with my i8, but your Stingray may clear it. I moved away from that house and left the curb ramps so I can't provide any actual dimensions.

[@mgrmln]

Yeah, I'm interested as well. I have the Bridgit one as too. I love it and it actually allowed me to drive up a rather steep driveway straight on in my i8! My Gt-R is lowered so I still have to angle up in that but it simply would not have been possible otherwise without scraping.

[@ChasingTheApex]

Thanks for this, I'm grateful my suspension is stiff enough to 3 wheel my 4c, i appreciate you adding your opinion

[@fivesilverstar9133]

Thanks for the video! We bought a new house and the curb on driveway was way to stiff for our cars. We were wonder if we need to pave our driveway but we are going to purchase these ramps instead! Thank you 😊

[@jensz9360]

Will the city start whining for you to remove these? Will this work if you have a very steep driveway?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@jensz9360 I used these for several years without complaints. You'll have to see how your car reacts on a steep driveway with these, as I don't know if it will work or not without trying

[@jensz9360]

@@PatsGarageOnline Yeah the thing is my driveway is very steep. It worries me when I am in garage and have to back out all the way down. I dont know if its better to back up the steep driveway or to go front first. The thing is at the top of the drive the garage is right there with maybe a 6ft space of flat surface before garage entrance. so no room to turn the car around. So If go up the drive nose first I have to go down backing up. Which is best in your opinion, backing up the drive or nose first? Thanks for response.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@jensz9360 I drive a car with 3 inches of clearance in the front and lots of clearance in the back. I've had success backing up steep driveways but that's my specific car. You'll have to try it out and see what works best for you. I'm shopping for a new house and when I take my car I like to test the driveway both ways. Otherwise there is no way to know for sure. You'll have to try

[@jensz9360]

@@PatsGarageOnlineYes I never considered the driveway an obstacle until I got a sports car. Now its enemy#1. Hard to enjoy the car when just pulling it out of the garage is a hassle.

[@adammaximus9957]

I have a gravel driveway and it washes away every couple years. Would it be a good idea to lay two these down and cover with gravel? Or any help from keeping it from washing away would be appreciated

[@PatsGarageOnline]

My family has that problem and it was better to pave it. Cost a lot but the problem went away. If you add these rubber things, it would likely just make the water divert and create other problems.

[@adammaximus9957]

@@PatsGarageOnline could I ask another question? Could I lay a base layer of 4inch Cap block with space and full with gravel? Do you think it would help at all?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@adammaximus9957 no idea what to suggest. I'm not familiar with how to fix this problem except for black top

[@adammaximus9957]

@@PatsGarageOnline thank you anyways. Great videos

[@aleboni1526]

Pudieras dar el link de dónde comprar la rampa por favor

[@dawndarbie6453]

But what solution works for a higher road and a lower driveway? Where the slope is down towards the garage and the low clearance car scrapes going in because it basically teeters on the sidewalk/driveway edge for a second before driving further?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

That's a tough position to be in. It would seem the only solution would be to have the surfaces modified so there was less of a peak. I'm not an engineer so it's just a thought.

[@ArnoldWinters]

Very good video. I bought the Bridjit and will install it later today. I would like to see what the different manufacturers look like in a year.

[@lagarde2011]

Well, how is it holding up?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Good as new!

[@melusihlophe1804]

Wouldn't you be glad having a driveway built with a curve consistent with it's property, from the street to the garage, balanced, all together

[@melusihlophe1804]

By the way I build such... Please tell me if you've an idea about what I'm trying to say🧐

[@liznavarro2799]

Thanks for the Video.. I'm looking to get one for my hubby - a surprise gift which he NEEDS for his Vette. How to do choose which Height to purchase when I have a rolled curb, about 4 inches high?? HELP!

[@PatsGarageOnline]

My curb ramps are 2.5" high in the middle. I did not have a choice of height options when I purchased my curb ramps. So, I bought these and gave them a try and they work pretty well. I have about 4" of clearance in the front of my cars, at the lowest point. The Corvette is similar so I believe it will work if you have a 4" high rolled curb.

[@liznavarro2799]

@@PatsGarageOnline You are awesome, thank you for your response! With your video, I bought me some in HOPES they will work & they arrived yesterday - 2 day delivery off Amazon! Happy Valentine's to hubby!

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@liznavarro2799 I hope he enjoys them! Please report back with how well they worked.

[@surajmaharana5257]

Sir please show the BMW i8 roof mechanism please sir🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏A HUMBLE REQUEST

[@tony34star]

No dynabolting to concrete?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

No need. It's heavy

[@outdoorsmanlifestyle2434]

Just what ive been looking for!!

[@jeffreynavarro7838]

Hey patt do you have a bmw i8 sheet on what repairs or maintenance you should do every certain time

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Oil change at 10k miles, Spark Plugs at 30k miles. Door struts yearly.

[@xosupermarc]

Nice. Driveways have not been much of a problem for me...but these speed bumps!!!

[@rickss69]

How long before someone decides they want it more than you do and slips it into the bed of a truck?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

That is a good reason to bolt it down. I'm nearly 2 years into ownership and mine have not walked away, yet.

[@mkg1425]

Hey I just ordered, when will it ship?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@mkg1425 hey there. I don't sell this product. I provide a link so you can order it from a supplier.

[@lascannon]

How are the ramps holding up after 2 years? Is the rubbing crumbling/chipping?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Same as new!

[@CARTALKTV]

MY BROTHER RELLY RELLZ NEEDS ONE OF THESE!!!

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

That didn't come with hardware?

[@MattJablin]

Thank you for this video! I'm curious, if I wanted a professional to install this, someone with a bit more experience, what is the type of business I should call? It doesn't feel like this falls under the purview of a typical auto garage...

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I would look for a handyman

[@melusihlophe1804]

Hey Matt I choose to say I'm a head, or an owner of a company that solves entirely, all the driveway issues, especially relating to issues concerning the car bouncing off the driveway... No companies in my country do that, not that I heard of. So its myself I'm directing you to. Melusi, South Africa

[@13salinaspride]

U didn't have to secure it? To the asphalt

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Each section weighs 50 lbs, and it's awkward to pick up by one's self, so no need to secure it to the asphalt.

[@uhavemooface]

I won't be using these I think I just need a piece of plywood and then I should be fine. Or I can just have a guy come out and see how much it would cost for them to fix the drive way ramp. We got a new car and the fender keeps hitting it going out of the drive way not so much going into the driveway.

[@VincentNguyens]

How are these holding up?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

They held up like new for many years. I moved away and left them with the new owner.

[@VincentNguyens]

@@PatsGarageOnline Great, can you link the bolts, nuts and washers?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@VincentNguyens I don't recall what they were. I picked them up at home depot.

[@rrpinsanfrancisco8598]

Thanks for the info. We live in San Francisco California. Might take a look at these ramps. Hey Pat: Can you review the QR502 Bespoke Removable Front License Plate for the Maserati GranTurmiso NO Drilling!

[@olympiawashdrummer]

I've been searching for something like this. My drive way is similar to yours. When the county came by to redo the street they fixed every body else's, but mine. Curious if you think a 911 would work on this?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I think it would work well

[@melusihlophe1804]

Would you like your driveway to be done by a professional driveway designer?

[@vsbb6]

Thanks for the video. What size are the bolts and nuts you used to connect the ramps together?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Thanks. The holes are 1/2" so you could go 7/16" or 3/8". I used 3/8" by 4" long. But you could probably use a 3" long bolt.

[@johnnyroc]

How much did it cost? And how long would it last?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Please see the links in the description or Google the Pyle Driveway Ramps for the cost as I don't recall the price. So far, I've had no wear on them over the last 6 months of ownership.

[@MarkPalace]

Excellent. Thank you

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Pat! I'm curious what you think over time. Our Bridgit has been pretty good although they do move a little from time to time. The feel in car is soooo much better. I believe our curb might be a bit more angular than yours maybe? The Bridgit is really for a rolled curb but seems to work pretty well. Great video! Franny

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Thanks! Mine also moves a little. I needed to adjust them a tad since I installed them 4 days ago. My heavy truck is likely making them move more than the cars. But, I'll keep an eye on them. I think these are also better for a rolled curb but they still feel really good. I have to remove them when it snows. As you can see, I live on a somewhat busy 30MPH street, so it gets plowed often and these would get pushed down the road. LOL!

[@jamess4535]

As a side note, dimensionally the Bridgit product and this one are almost identical including the rear curvature. The only reason this one appears flatter is because of Pat's longer flatter curb entrance. I do agree that the Bridgit product is a little more substantial (mainly because the end pieces are beveled) but I couldn't justify spending the extra cash just to get 5. It's been a life-saver (or should I say, front air-dam saver) for my Porsche 911 Turbo.

[@juliahello6673]

Why are all these curb bridges so ugly? Couldn’t they make it the same color as the concrete?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I agree. They are ugly and wish they came in concrete color.

[@shazzorama]

Alternatively, you could install a modest lift kit to your low vehicles’ suspension. I like this driveway solution all but for the need to remove a 200 lb dirty object every time roadwork like snow scraping vehicles need to access the pavement.

[@TheBynirn]

Adding a lift kit completely gets rid of the reason why many cars are low in the first place, the lower you are the better your aerodynamics and handling.

[@Cog-pd3qn]

50lbs? Seems intended to be permanent. Do you not have snowplows?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I unbolt it into 2 sections and drag it into my garage when I'm expecting snow, and I drive my 4x4 truck, so the ramps aren't needed.

[@KevJDunn]

Won't that block drain flow of rain water?

[@joshuaborem7063]

dudeman; get a cordless with a socket adapter. 4:04 don't be a caveman! :)

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I was a BMW owner and thus could not afford such nice things 😂

[@paule815]

Im Maryland also!

[@albertagibinik3436]

Worst sound in the world scraping, or hitting a concrete parking curb stop. Grinding gears in a manual too

[@qaching]

nice car

[@bullkeusatough6693]

simpler solution

[@russelltursunbek7639]

I like the car than curb 😢

[@rashad9014]

By doing this, you have blocked the road soakaways

[@bendersback]

There is a channel in the middle for drainage....

[@LayneSteighlee]

Stupid comment. Educate yourself.

[@noodletitan9086]

That bmw i8 is so sexy

[@TheMendo123]

I need this but I live in the ghetto so people will steal it for sure

[@melusihlophe1804]

Let's have the whole driveway built again, only this time with a plan first, defining it...

[@markymark_prod]

This man got a pain/trap beat instrumental. When it came on it threw me wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy off wasn't expecting that ahhahahahaahahahahahahaahah

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Argos is the man!

[@wiley0714]

clearly he is overcharging his customers :)

[@seanellis5696]

over priced garbage

[@LayneSteighlee]

don't be poor, sir. They work great.

[@seanellis5696]

@@LayneSteighlee garbage

[@siliyemoodislam]

Buy SUV. Fuck sedans