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10-18-2010, 06:50 PM | #1 |
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10-18-2010, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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From what I've read, this thing is suppose to work well.
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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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Of course, that wouldn't work with the casters installed and needless to say the floor must be very flat.
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There is no way in hell I would lift my M3 with that.
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Why is that? I'm curious...
People are lifting 1/2 car with aluminum hydraulic floor jacks, this uses a purely mechanical lifting system based on friction/reduction. In this sense, it's similar to those professional 2-post lifts used in service bays that use a worm drive. I've read positive reviews from a forum member, I've googled and read experienced from other forums and initial signs appear good. The other scissor lifts on the market are much heavier only because: a) they're made of iron, not aluminum and b) they use hydraulics for lifting which requires more heavy-duty framework (and a separate pump). I'm thinking of purchasing, so if you have healthy criticisms please fire away - I don't want to overlook a potential safety issue lurking out there... Edit: Come to think of it, it would be possible to lift the car with this, then place 4 big jackstands under the lift for that ultimate failsafe. Right?
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I said, "There is no way in hell I would lift my M3 with that" I didn't say it was a bad lift, I am not brave enough to risk lift failure. I would not jack my car up and put in on jackstands either. I have a close friend with 6 bays in his shop. I use his lifts. I dam near destroyed my car with Rhino ramps once.
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I have an E28 as well and saw a good write up on this lift. Some photos are E28 specific, but he goes into detail on how it operates, etc.
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What happened with the Rhino ramps? (I'm using them too, would like to know about any potential pitfalls).
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And it would be very cool to have access to a lift.
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Rhino ramps look simply enough, but can be dangerous. I have since thrown the ramps out. I also had the "truck" rhino ramps. They simply slipped on the concrete of my garage. Brand new car and this happened. I almost had a stroke!!
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Did your Rhino ramps have those anti-slip rubber pads under them?
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I still trust the ramps over the jack stands for exhaust work or diffuser install.
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I'm getting one when I get back! Being station in Germany sucks (only the garage part lol). Space is very limited. When I got to the craft shop, it's $6/hr and I take my time too when I work on my car.... So I decided to write the guy and he said he'll hook me up with a good price =)
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