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Apoc370z 11-19-2011 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastfatdude (Post 1415509)
with this type of hoist/lift, they are supposed to put (usually) small wooden blocks where the jack points of the car are so the side skirts wont get into contact with the lift. at least that's how they do it here...

i wouldnt mind as much if they use a block, and it was a bad and desperate decision making on my half cause the pressure sensor goes on and off like crazy when i accelerate so i called a friend which is a mechanic and this is the place he suggests. :shakes head:

Apoc370z 11-19-2011 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 1415530)
I doubt anything is damaged but go to another shop that doesn't have ghetto car lifts.

yup, lesson learned

onzedge 11-19-2011 10:45 PM

Here is my 370 on a similar lift -- one I use for all of the Z's in the family. This one has a rubber pad that runs the length of it and there is zero problem using it.

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...ft-install.jpg

nogoodname 11-19-2011 10:51 PM

Yeah that's better but the lift on the right would be a nightmare lol. I would definately get stuck on it haha.

Apoc370z 11-20-2011 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1415741)
Here is my 370 on a similar lift -- one I use for all of the Z's in the family. This one has a rubber pad that runs the length of it and there is zero problem using it.

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...ft-install.jpg

well my question is, is the weight of the car evenly distributed on both sides? having a lift with such a large surface can cause a lot of problems, especially when you put the weight of the car on the skirts

using the jack points will definitely make me feel easier

onzedge 11-20-2011 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z (Post 1415887)
well my question is, is the weight of the car evenly distributed on both sides? having a lift with such a large surface can cause a lot of problems, especially when you put the weight of the car on the skirts

using the jack points will definitely make me feel easier

I have been using these type of lifts for more than 30 years and with dozens of cars (including my Z's both past and present, of all types) and have no problems.

TypeOne 11-20-2011 09:39 AM

That sucks... although the lift that I have is a giant pain in the *** to put my Z on. It will also bend the side skirts if not lifted properly. :-/


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