Z up on Jacks

Cunnos · 08-26-2010, 03:13 PM

So i was just perusing through the "storing the Z in winter" thread and I wanted some additional suggestions. My question is......Do I put the Z up on jacks off the ground for the winter (4 months ) or does that damage or cause harm? Also, if I do put it up on jacks, do I still have to inflate the tires to 40 psi?

510z · 08-26-2010, 03:23 PM

I have no idea about the jacks but if you want to ship it to AZ ill drive it around for you.

flashburn · 08-26-2010, 03:24 PM

Get these:

Flatstoppers ™ - For Long Term Vehicle Storage, Stops Flat Spots from Forming on your Tire during Storage! | RaceRamps.com your best solution for Lightweight Car Ramps!

Trips · 08-26-2010, 03:28 PM

Great suggestion flashburn.

You have been repped

Cunnos · 08-26-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Get these:

Flatstoppers ™ - For Long Term Vehicle Storage, Stops Flat Spots from Forming on your Tire during Storage! | RaceRamps.com your best solution for Lightweight Car Ramps!

These look like great products, but 259 for a set, seems kinda steep........thanks though I may consider

flashburn · 08-26-2010, 03:35 PM

I looked around and you can get them for around $230 at a few different places.

flashburn · 08-26-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Great suggestion flashburn.

You have been repped

Thanks! OG's represent!

FuszNissan · 08-26-2010, 03:37 PM

Or just put Nitrogen in the tires for $20

flashburn · 08-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Or just put Nitrogen in the tires for $20

Wouldn't you still run the risk of getting flat spots on the tires where they are sitting?

Red__Zed · 08-26-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Wouldn't you still run the risk of getting flat spots on the tires where they are sitting?

Yes you would.

texasviking · 08-26-2010, 04:50 PM

It seems like you could easily make these out of wood for the cost of 2 4x4x8' pieces of wood and some screws/glue...

1. Cut each 4x4x8' 8 equal length pieces
2. Make template that matches outer curvature of tire (including ramp and flat spot so you can drive up and into the dip)
3. Use a band saw to make the cuts
4. (Repeat 4x) - Attach 3 pieces together to make a 12" wide ramp

Edit: this would only use 12 of the 16 pieces... so if you NEEEED 16" wide ramps, just connect 4 pieces together :P

azn370z · 08-26-2010, 05:05 PM

When I left for NYC I left my prelude on 4 Jack stands for about 5 months. You should roll down the window and disconnect the battery. Or you may start the car every couple weeks.

daleks · 08-26-2010, 05:09 PM

Race Ramps products are nice, but indeed expensive. The stoppers shown there are for if you just want to drive up into the cup. I have the 2-piece wheel cribs (RR-WC-12-2) that are essentially the same thing, but you have to jack your car up to put the cribs under each tire. The 12" cribs are more expensive, but can be had for ~$135 if you Google the part number. There are even 8" cribs. BTW, I'm suggesting the 2-piece ones so you get a total of 4 components.

PapoZalsa · 08-26-2010, 10:04 PM

Too early for thinking about Winter!

I hate Winter!!!!

BeachZTT · 08-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Wouldn't you still run the risk of getting flat spots on the tires where they are sitting?

No, no, no... nitrogen is rounder than air.

08-26-2010, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	Z up on Jacks So i was just perusing through the "storing the Z in winter" thread and I wanted some additional suggestions. My question is......Do I put the Z up on jacks off the ground for the winter (4 months ) or does that damage or cause harm? Also, if I do put it up on jacks, do I still have to inflate the tires to 40 psi?

08-26-2010, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Get these: Flatstoppers ™ - For Long Term Vehicle Storage, Stops Flat Spots from Forming on your Tire during Storage! \| RaceRamps.com your best solution for Lightweight Car Ramps! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-26-2010, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Great suggestion flashburn. You have been repped __________________

08-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I looked around and you can get them for around $230 at a few different places. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-26-2010, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Or just put Nitrogen in the tires for $20 __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

08-26-2010, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	I have no idea about the jacks but if you want to ship it to AZ ill drive it around for you.

08-26-2010, 04:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	It seems like you could easily make these out of wood for the cost of 2 4x4x8' pieces of wood and some screws/glue... 1. Cut each 4x4x8' 8 equal length pieces 2. Make template that matches outer curvature of tire (including ramp and flat spot so you can drive up and into the dip) 3. Use a band saw to make the cuts 4. (Repeat 4x) - Attach 3 pieces together to make a 12" wide ramp Edit: this would only use 12 of the 16 pieces... so if you NEEEED 16" wide ramps, just connect 4 pieces together :P Last edited by texasviking; 08-26-2010 at 04:53 PM. Reason: explaination

08-26-2010, 05:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	When I left for NYC I left my prelude on 4 Jack stands for about 5 months. You should roll down the window and disconnect the battery. Or you may start the car every couple weeks. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-26-2010, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	Race Ramps products are nice, but indeed expensive. The stoppers shown there are for if you just want to drive up into the cup. I have the 2-piece wheel cribs (RR-WC-12-2) that are essentially the same thing, but you have to jack your car up to put the cribs under each tire. The 12" cribs are more expensive, but can be had for ~$135 if you Google the part number. There are even 8" cribs. BTW, I'm suggesting the 2-piece ones so you get a total of 4 components.

08-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Too early for thinking about Winter! I hate Winter!!!! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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