Floor Jack

Jayhovah · 05-08-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Once I lowered on swifts, it was a nightmare. Barely squeezed my HF jack in the rear. Then had to screw around on all sides to get the front up. Even worse when I only had 2 stands with me.

I bought these since I'm not paying $300+ for race ramps and extensions.
https://www.amazon.com/Discount-Ramp...ords=car+ramps

They barely fit under the front chin and give just enough coverage to get my normal hydraulic jack completely under the front of the car to the nipple. If you are lower than just adding swifts, raceramps will be the way to go.

Jack the sucker up and I use 2 notches roughly on the stands. Anything higher and I start to question if the $90 special from HF will hold up hahahahahaha.

Got the same ramps and jack and follow the same process... good to know that it will still work when I finally get around to putting my swifts on.

Leingod · 05-08-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Got the same ramps and jack and follow the same process... good to know that it will still work when I finally get around to putting my swifts on.

It barely clears the little mud flaps on the front so it easily clears the front chin spoiler. You'll be safe once you lower. Just have to have the jack handle almost parallel to the ground otherwise you'll scrape up the bumper. I'll see if i have photos somewhere of it on the ramps.

Leingod · 05-08-2017, 01:52 PM

For OP and Jay:

ViCiouS · 05-08-2017, 01:55 PM

Or you could consider dropping some extra $ for a long term investment that makes your life easy.

https://www.quickjack.com/

I plan to buy a set in December.

Jayhovah · 05-08-2017, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViCiouS

Or you could consider dropping some extra $ for a long term investment that makes your life easy.

https://www.quickjack.com/

I plan to buy a set in December.

That's pretty neat, but the price is crazy considering you can get entry level full height 2 post lifts in that territory. A full on two post lift is, obviously, not for everyone... but this looks like a $500 item priced at $1400.

ViCiouS · 05-10-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

That's pretty neat, but the price is crazy considering you can get entry level full height 2 post lifts in that territory. A full on two post lift is, obviously, not for everyone... but this looks like a $500 item priced at $1400.

Obviously a post lift would be better, but lots of people either
1 - don't have the space
2 - can't install one

I fall under number 2 because I live in a condo complex with a private garage. I can do car work in the garage, but can't use anything permanent. I'd be getting the $999 option.

Jayhovah · 05-10-2017, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViCiouS

Obviously a post lift would be better, but lots of people either
1 - don't have the space
2 - can't install one

I fall under number 2 because I live in a condo complex with a private garage. I can do car work in the garage, but can't use anything permanent. I'd be getting the $999 option.

Yeah I am with you.. in fact, I am in an apartment with a private garage so a very similar situation...

Think the $999 option will be OK? I feel like it's cutting it kind of close with our cars but your Porsche is a good bit lighter. $999 is much more palatable but I hope to put in a full sized lift when I move into a larger space some day.

My brother-in-law has a two post lift in his garage that we used it to install my TT kit and now that is all I dream about when I am putting the car up on stands.

ViCiouS · 05-23-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Yeah I am with you.. in fact, I am in an apartment with a private garage so a very similar situation...

Think the $999 option will be OK? I feel like it's cutting it kind of close with our cars but your Porsche is a good bit lighter. $999 is much more palatable but I hope to put in a full sized lift when I move into a larger space some day.

My brother-in-law has a two post lift in his garage that we used it to install my TT kit and now that is all I dream about when I am putting the car up on stands.

Gross weight for the Z is almost 4,000 if i remember right, so I wouldn't push it with the small lifts. There will likely be black Friday/holiday sales so I expect to get the 5K limit one around $1100-1200.

I too hope for the full size lift option.

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