Angles of entry...

[KChauhan]

Hi All - I am about to purchase a 2017 S3 but my last check (which perhaps should have been my first) is whether I can get the car on my level drive safely with no scrapes (and into the garage) from the road.  The pavement between the road and my drive seems a little steep and I am worried that the nose may strike the pavement just before the front wheels land on the pavement kerb to give the nose the height it needs.  I know that clearance generally isnt an issue (standard ride height is 140). I could reverse in (we are on a cul de sac so its easy to do so) which may help (but equally not sure if when drive off nose first whether I will encounter issues).

Of course if anyone in the Sutton Coldfield area wanted to try it out on my drive (😁) then that would help....! (I have GREAT coffee in return).  Ill take some picks of the drive/pavement/road but it's quite hard to tell from the photos.

 

Any comments/views much appreciated.

[STRaNGe BReW]

I have the same issue....... I have to steer in at 45% putting 1 wheel up first not at 90% to the drive to get up the ramp avaoiding scrapes

[KurtB]

As strange brew said, approach at 45 degrees not 90 to the kerb. Borrow a car first explaining it’ll make your decision easier. 

[Mutley00]

Would either of these help? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Plastic-Car-Ramp-Low-Rise-For-Low-Sport-Cars-1-Pair-Heavy-Duty-Strong-Ramp/352371734162?hash=item520afdf692:g:UZMAAOSw1pxZzziP

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Cougar-Ramp-Mate-Low-Clearance-Car-Ramp-Extensions-Pair/183761190002?epid=1742913522&hash=item2ac9053c72:g:UgoAAOxy-W9SOxPM

Regards, Andrew