Looking to get a new floor jack

KM3 · 08-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Any recommendations on what works well with the M3?

Also, does anyone have an experience (positive or negative) with the following adapter:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-M3-S65_4.0L/ES251251/

Thanks in advance!

KINGLEH · 08-04-2009, 01:34 PM

dang.. didnt know that piece existed... woulda saved me from tearing up my jack mounts on my car...

ide buy that if i were you....

Kdawgm3 · 08-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KM3

Any recommendations on what works well with the M3?

Also, does anyone have an experience (positive or negative) with the following adapter:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-M3-S65_4.0L/ES251251/

Thanks in advance!

Yes, the ECS adapter is fantastic! I highly recommend it. The Schwaben aluminum floor jack (also sold through ECS Tuning), is a high-quality floor jack. I love mine, but it is pricey. Alot of the members here really like the craftsman floor jack and it is about 1/2 the price. Hope this helps.

KM3 · 08-04-2009, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback! The adapter definitely looks like a winner.

M3ltdown · 08-04-2009, 03:54 PM

I use a generic Sears jack...

but I do use that ECS jack adapter... works beautifully!

Lemans_Blue_M · 08-04-2009, 03:55 PM

Thanks for posting this, I need one of those adapters! lol...

signes · 08-04-2009, 04:32 PM

Harbor Freight makes a good low profile jack, less than $150 and works great.

montreal red · 08-04-2009, 04:47 PM

i just cut a block of plywood and stick it in there.

bigjae1976 · 08-04-2009, 09:33 PM

There's a coupon in this month's Automobile mag for a floor jack at Harbor Freight for $60. Its low profile, you twist the handle to release, and works fine.

I have 2 jacks. And having 2 makes putting the car on jack stands x10 easier. If you are lowered, you absolutely need 2.

foosh · 08-04-2009, 09:40 PM

Ditto, also ordered the EAS adapter. It is a home run!

aus · 08-04-2009, 10:29 PM

There's a guy on the E90 side that sells an adaptor that's solid aluminum. He had a machine shop make one for him and people have been buying from him ever since. I think it's more than the EAS one, but it's a nice SOLID piece of metal.

foosh · 08-05-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

There's a coupon in this month's Automobile mag for a floor jack at Harbor Freight for $60. Its low profile, you twist the handle to release, and works fine.

I have 2 jacks. And having 2 makes putting the car on jack stands x10 easier. If you are lowered, you absolutely need 2.

I hate to say this, and your experience may be different, but I've had two of the Harbor Freight, low-profile, aluminum floor jacks, and both failed within months. In both cases the hydraulic cylinders failed.

You almost always get what you pay for.

808MGuy · 08-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foosh

I hate to say this, and your experience may be different, but I've had two of the Harbor Freight, low-profile, aluminum floor jacks, and both failed within months. In both cases the hydraulic cylinders failed.

You almost always get what you pay for.

I know a few guys locally who've had the same problem. They said they could literally see the car slowly falling when the cylinder failed while they were under the car!

KM3 · 08-05-2009, 05:11 PM

Thanks everyone for your input.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808MGuy

I know a few guys locally who've had the same problem. They said they could literally see the car slowly falling when the cylinder failed while they were under the car!

If you're going to be under your car, you should probably be using jack stands... Either way, failing cylinders are certainly not good.

mikewads · 08-06-2009, 06:06 AM

Nice Adapter! Just ordered one.

Big Windy · 08-06-2009, 06:48 AM

yeah, that adapter looks really good!

dawgdog · 08-06-2009, 07:58 AM

I made the adapter out of two pieces of 3/4 inch oad screwed together. No cost alternative.

KKSigs · 08-07-2009, 05:55 AM

I have the adapter and it works great

JCtx · 08-07-2009, 01:02 PM

Just put that adapter money towards a Craftsman 2-ton racing aluminum jack, which has a wide, round, rubber-lined tray that easily swallows the jack pad, so zero damage. I just splurged on one, on sale for $180. If you deduct the $30 from the adapter, it'd really cost you $150

. Looks awesome, super light, and the 2-ton model lifts to 18-1/2", and lifts from 3-1/4". Don't get the little one; it's almost useless for a larger car, and only lifts to 14". Hope this helps gang.

JAJ · 08-12-2009, 11:20 PM

I just got one of these.

http://www.ezcarlift.com/

It's really, really cool.

Moxie · 08-15-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JAJ

I just got one of these.

http://www.ezcarlift.com/

It's really, really cool.

Oh, Hell no - Is this made by the same folks as the pocket fisherman???

I'm not trusting this contraption - Looks like he's using his electric drill to raise the car -

JAJ · 08-16-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

Oh, Hell no - Is this made by the same folks as the pocket fisherman???

I'm not trusting this contraption - Looks like he's using his electric drill to raise the car -

Yup. As odd as it looks, it works just fine. Installed a new set of brakes today.

Think of it this way - all it takes for a hydraulic lift to collapse on you is a little, tiny leak. This thing takes thousands of turns of a shaft.

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KM3 Formerly K335i 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback! The adapter definitely looks like a winner. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 :: Jet Black :: Fox Red Extended :: Carbon Leather :: 6MT :: JRZ RS Suspension :: RD Sport Sways :: StopTech Trophy Brakes :: Cantrell Brake Cooling
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foosh Major 27 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	Ditto, also ordered the EAS adapter. It is a home run! __________________ Last edited by foosh; 08-05-2009 at 06:47 AM..
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	There's a guy on the E90 side that sells an adaptor that's solid aluminum. He had a machine shop make one for him and people have been buying from him ever since. I think it's more than the EAS one, but it's a nice SOLID piece of metal. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Just put that adapter money towards a Craftsman 2-ton racing aluminum jack, which has a wide, round, rubber-lined tray that easily swallows the jack pad, so zero damage. I just splurged on one, on sale for $180. If you deduct the $30 from the adapter, it'd really cost you $150 . Looks awesome, super light, and the 2-ton model lifts to 18-1/2", and lifts from 3-1/4". Don't get the little one; it's almost useless for a larger car, and only lifts to 14". Hope this helps gang.
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