My Custom Jack Adapter for the forward lift point on the E92 M3

[///M Rakete]

I'll take two. For obvious reasons.

[RyBaym3]

Depending on price, I'm in. Lmk
Ryan

[aspahn]

I am interested as well.

[immiketoo]

In.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

They make specific ones for the side jack points which work beautifully. I bought four of them and they were definitely worth it.

+1 great investment for tire/pad swaps.

[BMWNTHZST]

Originally Posted by disapr

I designed this adapter and had it CNC machined by a fellow M3Post member M3Roar. This adapter fits perfectly in the forward lift point between the front wheels and makes it a lot easier to quickly lift the front of the car. Once the adapter locates the hole in the center of the plastic lift point you will feel it lock in and can begin lifting.

If anyone is interested in one just indicate so this thread. If enough people are interested then we can look into creating a batch. This adapter is CNC machined in the US out of 6061-T6 Aluminum.

I don't mean to this thread but what jack (model number) are you using? The jack I have fits under the car however there isn't any room for me to operate the handle when I have it in place.

[mkPOTO]

very cool, let us know if we can make a purchase

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

I don't mean to this thread but what jack (model number) are you using? The jack I have fits under the car however there isn't any room for me to operate the handle when I have it in place.

Skip the Craftsman stuff. I have two of their jacks and my friend has two of them as well. They leak and will prob fail eventually. I am looking for better alternatives myself.

[djdiplomat]

Interested.

[bigjae1976]

Nice! Might be interested.

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

I don't mean to this thread but what jack (model number) are you using? The jack I have fits under the car however there isn't any room for me to operate the handle when I have it in place.

Just get the Harbor Freight jack...cost $60 with a coupon, has a saddle height of 3.5" and works fine. Just torque all of the bolts when you first get it. Otherwise they'll back out.

[dizzyj]

interested!

[rye m3]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

They make specific ones for the side jack points which work beautifully. I bought four of them and they were definitely worth it.

Where did you get this one?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by rye m3

Where did you get this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230634541336...#ht_669wt_1048

[Definitive]

Id be interested depending on price and me being able to figure out how to get the jack under the car to that lift point.

I could pull up on some little ramps I guess and that would give me enough clearance. But def too tall for me to use even if I could get my jack under the front of my car.

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[tlp]

Originally Posted by SamS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230634541336...#ht_669wt_1048

Go directly to the website and buy a blem. They are perfect and cheaper than eBay.

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Pad_Tools.html

[SamS]

Originally Posted by tlp

Go directly to the website and buy a blem. They are perfect and cheaper than eBay.

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Pad_Tools.html

Good tip, thank you.

[e92zero]

definitely interested depending on price.

[tlp]

Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

I don't mean to this thread but what jack (model number) are you using? The jack I have fits under the car however there isn't any room for me to operate the handle when I have it in place.

You really need to two jacks to perform this or a ramp. I use one jack to lift a front corner and then I use the 2nd jack as pictured which gives me enough room/gap to operate the handle. I have the same Crapsman aluminum jack. It leaks as well.

[rye m3]

Originally Posted by tlp

Go directly to the website and buy a blem. They are perfect and cheaper than eBay.

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Pad_Tools.html

Excellent tip, thanks!

I have a cheap Craftsman jack. Doesn't leak no issues. If you're lowered, go to griotsgarage.com and buy one of the expensive ones that have a lower height. I don't use both jack points - I jack up at the front one and get enough height that the front and rear wheels are both off the ground, then I change them both. Really saves time, although I admit one should be a bit more careful this way. I always loosen front and rear wheel bolts BEFORE I jack up the car and only tighten them AFTER I lower it.

[BMWNTHZST]

Originally Posted by tlp

You really need to two jacks to perform this or a ramp. I use one jack to lift a front corner and then I use the 2nd jack as pictured which gives me enough room/gap to operate the handle. I have the same Crapsman aluminum jack. It leaks as well.

Almost have to wonder why the jack point is there in the first place if no one can get a jack under the nose of the car without having to use another jack on a front corner first

[SamS]

I have this jack + stands. I'm starting to wonder if I even need the adapter for the four plastic side jack points. Since my stands are not flat-top, I'm now wondering if that Reverse Logic adapter is even good for my stands.

I don't want to deform the plastic jack points, but I also don't want to risk the flat bottom of the adapter not fitting perfectly with my stands.

[bigjae1976]

I think the adaptors for the corners are a waste. Those rubber things cost about $25 ea IIRC and they do last as long as they don't fall off. So you spend~$100 to protect ~$100 part which is not essential nor hard to find. Plus I have my original pads on my 330...8 years and counting. I've put my car on jack stands probably 100 times.

Now...Disapr's pad adaptor does have value. Because messing up that aluminum front reinforcement ain't cheap and likely won't be in stock at some/most dealers. So its good insurance.