Yeah, I meant they were easier because you just drive on. At least with my bendpack, to actually get it on to the 2 post I had to jack the car and lower it onto blocks, so the arms could get under. Getting the car on or off the lift was 10-15 min on each end of the project. With the 4 post I just drive on and lift. If Iām wheels off, it takes ~5 min to get the quick jacks under.
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I plan on doing exactly with Obioban did! just ordered my quickjacks and had my garage door raised with new side mount motors.. Floors and paint are next, then the lift will be ordered.
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this chick has a cool setup with the wheels.
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I have the wheels. I use them to move the lift to the other side of the garage when I clean the floors. I don't know if I would be comfortable wheeling around a car on those. I don't think that is their intended use. Maybe I am wrong.Comment
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Yeah, casters come with every lift.Originally posted by Maxima SE View PostBMW / E46M Interior & Trim Restoration.
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No advise to give.
Just clicked to mention that I hate all of you with the ceiling height to install a lift
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Haha, yeah, usually the convertible sits there in the winter.Originally posted by Obioban View Post
Taking the e36 for a spin is no brief task
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Ha. Currently designing a garage and choosing the ceiling height. 10 or 12 feet? š¤Originally posted by R1pilot View PostNo advise to give.
Just clicked to mention that I hate all of you with the ceiling height to install a lift lol
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12, for when you buy that SUV/SAV you may have swore you'd never buy....Originally posted by Obioban View Post'05 M3 Convertible 6MT, CB/Cinnamon, CSL Airbox&Flap, PCSTuning, Beisan, Schrick 288/280, SS V1's & 2.5" System, RE Stg 1&SMF, KW V2, CB PS, Apex EC-7RComment
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Can certainly see the frustration with that. OP was smart to think about and measure his minimum ground clearance.Originally posted by Obioban View Post
Another 4 post advantage - the installation is easier without needing to consider slab thickness, drill and sink expanding anchors, and then shim everything to plumb.'05 M3 Convertible 6MT, CB/Cinnamon, CSL Airbox&Flap, PCSTuning, Beisan, Schrick 288/280, SS V1's & 2.5" System, RE Stg 1&SMF, KW V2, CB PS, Apex EC-7RComment
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2012 LMB/Black 128i
2008 Black/Black M5 SedanComment
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They need maintenance too!Originally posted by Obioban View Post'05 M3 Convertible 6MT, CB/Cinnamon, CSL Airbox&Flap, PCSTuning, Beisan, Schrick 288/280, SS V1's & 2.5" System, RE Stg 1&SMF, KW V2, CB PS, Apex EC-7RComment
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That's why we sold it. Was seeing ~100 miles/year of use, and still needed upkeep.Originally posted by jbfrancis3 View Post
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Figured I'd show off my dad's new setup ... he just got a two-post Bendpak GP-7LC. Now that I see Ian's setup, I think I would opt for a four-post w/ quick jacks if I get a house/small garage of my own, but I think the two-post works well for what we/my dad uses it for here. Basically just oil changes, regular maintenance but also being able to do brakes/swap wheels without breaking out the quick jacks, throwing the arms under the car is easier. When not in use you just don't pull the car in so much and you hardly notice the lift being there, though the 4er seems easy too.
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