Got my car lift installed

Shereef_Osman · 10-05-2010, 01:23 PM

That looks pretty sweet, are the wood planks necessary to be able to drive over the lift?

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 01:40 PM

^yeah
Not ideal, but not a big deal either.

WhoU4 · 10-05-2010, 02:42 PM

inTgr8r,

You've answered quite a few questions but I have one more for you... you mentioned needing some electrical work done, are there some special requirements for the model you have 220V or a higher amperage line?

Thanks

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoU4

inTgr8r,

You've answered quite a few questions but I have one more for you... you mentioned needing some electrical work done, are there some special requirements for the model you have 220V or a higher amperage line?

Thanks

I wish I could have gotten it in 220v.
It would have saved on current draw.

At 110v, 3hp draws 22 amps.
Factoring FLA at 125% slides you just under a 30a breaker.
I also needed some extra outlets at my bench so I ran a conduit & did a few extra things at the same time.
My panel is right there so it wasn't a big deal.

The hydraulic power pack comes with a length of cab-tire, but no cord cap.
I used a 30a twistlock cord cap & rec.

(I was an electrician in a former life

)

WhoU4 · 10-05-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

(I was an electrician in a former life

)

No doubt... Thank You for the information, that's good to know. I'm sure if I go with something like this I'll have to beef up my breakers, just something to plan for.

Thanks!

Crimson92 · 10-05-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

How stable does it feel? Wondering if there is any wobble if you were to fall against the car or tug on a stuck bolt.

this

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 03:54 PM

nah... it's VERY stable.

I did a low lift the first time & tried to rock the crap out of it.
It barely moved at all.
I was very impressed.

Crimson92 · 10-05-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

nah... it's VERY stable.

I did a low lift the first time & tried to rock the crap out of it.
It barely moved at all.
I was very impressed.

RBull · 10-05-2010, 05:33 PM

Very nice. Maybe my ship will come in. Sounds like 220 could be the way to go. My panel is right there as well. Have to have a look and see what's available.

danlauz · 10-19-2010, 08:54 PM

Where do you put it when not in use ?on the floor ? Is it heavy ?

inTgr8r · 10-19-2010, 09:15 PM

^ It stays on the floor.
I park over it.

Finnegan · 10-19-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Good news; I know a good electrician that works cheap.
Bad news; it's a bitch to get him on the job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

(I was an electrician in a former life

)

I was wondering about the electrician in the first post. Duh. I get it now!

This must be so much better than cold floors--my shoulder doesn't like being under the car much any more either. Hmmm....

O-cha · 10-19-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

You would be surprised how much a car wobbles on a regular 2 post lift. Takes a while getting used to, you might actually think it would fall off.

Tapatio · 10-22-2010, 12:44 PM

Did the same but bought a 4 post lift, needed room to store the Z4 and my 1943 GPW.

3002 tii · 10-22-2010, 01:06 PM

wow talk about a tight fit!

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Shereef_Osman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC & 89 325is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (6)	That looks pretty sweet, are the wood planks necessary to be able to drive over the lift?
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^yeah Not ideal, but not a big deal either. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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WhoU4 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: '05 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	inTgr8r, You've answered quite a few questions but I have one more for you... you mentioned needing some electrical work done, are there some special requirements for the model you have 220V or a higher amperage line? Thanks __________________ OEM Strut Brace / UUC SSK / Zeck CDV / Clutch Stop / ZHP Shift Knob / Stubby Ant / Top Covers / Dinan K&N / M Seats / SP / PP
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	nah... it's VERY stable. I did a low lift the first time & tried to rock the crap out of it. It barely moved at all. I was very impressed. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Very nice. Maybe my ship will come in. Sounds like 220 could be the way to go. My panel is right there as well. Have to have a look and see what's available.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^ It stays on the floor. I park over it. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Tapatio New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So. California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00] 2006 BMW R1200RT [0.00]	reverse reasoning Did the same but bought a 4 post lift, needed room to store the Z4 and my 1943 GPW.
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