RSA Challenges for Low Ground Clearance Sports Cars | MyMechanic
Low nose, long overhangs, and tight approach angles turn routine roadside help into a precision task; avoid contact with lips and skirts, protect underbody aero, and choose the right extraction method first‑time, with MyMechanic supporting SG sports cars across Malaysia using low‑profile gear, careful loading, and clear, driver‑first communication.
Protect the nose, skirts, and underbody
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.
Ramp angle, approach, and breakover
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.
Basements, rain, and night constraints
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.
If a tyre change is the root cause
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.
Common material cues for handling
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.
Documentation that protects owners
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.
How MyMechanic helps low sports cars
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.
