Got my car lift installed

inTgr8r · 10-04-2010, 07:43 PM

Well, it took a little longer to get this thing hooked up than I planned.
But it is definitely worth it.
I only wish I had gotten one years ago.

One of the surprises I got was that it's a 3hp motor.
The spec when I ordered said 1 hp.
That meant a little more electrical work to get it installed.
Good news; I know a good electrician that works cheap.
Bad news; it's a bitch to get him on the job.

On to the lift......
I decided on a scissor lift mainly because I wanted 360° unimpeded access around the car,
and I didn't want posts in the way in the parking space.

The downside of this lift is the obstructed center chassis,
but as it turns out I don't think it's going to be a problem at all.
The 1st cross member up front is behind the tranny and the rear is even more un-obstructed.

Doing a cat back install would be a bit of a problem but also doable.
The lift comes with a riser kit that adds 6" addition clearance.

The lift seems very stable & secure & got the resident worrier's seal of approval.

& the pics.....

mousitch · 10-04-2010, 07:45 PM

Sir, that is sweet.

lstratos · 10-04-2010, 07:49 PM

That is awesome... does it just go on the floor ? looks like it.. how much was it ? looks like an awesome gift for a car lover also

O-cha · 10-04-2010, 07:49 PM

Awesome, but I just can't trust those things.

inTgr8r · 10-04-2010, 07:50 PM

.....only problem now is that I'll be detailing the undercarriage.

em2b96p · 10-04-2010, 08:33 PM

very nice!! does it lock like the usual lifts? i ask because i would be a bit scared working under that

inTgr8r · 10-04-2010, 08:39 PM

Yes there is a mechanical lock.
You depressurize the hydraulics and it lowers a tad onto the lock.

crfine88 · 10-04-2010, 08:45 PM

Wow!

Super jealous. That would make life so much easier. Looks like a very substantial lift. Congrats!

It looks like the access to the undercarriage is much better than I thought it would be. Do you have to take the lift all the way up each time you use it, or can it be brought up half way to a detailing level? Either way, it's pretty awesome. Very very cool.

inTgr8r · 10-04-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crfine88

Wow!

Super jealous. That would make life so much easier. Looks like a very substantial lift. Congrats!

It looks like the access to the undercarriage is much better than I thought it would be. Do you have to take the lift all the way up each time you use it, or can it be brought up half way to a detailing level? Either way, it's pretty awesome. Very very cool.

Thanks... I sure don't miss crawling around on the garage floor.

No, you can bring it to any height you want.

burningtree · 10-05-2010, 12:04 AM

very cool.

Blind32 · 10-05-2010, 07:42 AM

Awesome lift man, Very compact and perfect for the job.

crfine88 · 10-05-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Thanks... I sure don't miss crawling around on the garage floor.

No, you can bring it to any height you want.

Awesome! This is a very versitile lift.

Incompatible · 10-05-2010, 09:19 AM

So very nice!

imz4n · 10-05-2010, 09:32 AM

The planks that you drive up on is due to the overall height of the lift and the car being low? very nice!! Very jealous.

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 09:37 AM

Yes.
IIRC the lift is 5.75", so even with stock height you might need something.
I'm lowered on Dinan/Koni struts & springs so that makes it even more problematic.

Parking is no problem (that's why the double wide boards)
I'm still working on a more permanent solution.

Getting it aligned to the lift is a little tricky though.
I'm thinking about mounting a laser on the workbench that will shoot an alignment line/beam to the fender.

Samjam927 · 10-05-2010, 11:14 AM

Cool, i envy this lift for its ability to help my detail my Z

hansaysso · 10-05-2010, 11:28 AM

I'm jealous...

03BeastCharmer · 10-05-2010, 12:15 PM

Nice, and I'm jealous also.

I see you took this opportunity to actually use the lift (looks like no exhaust cans out back).

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.

mousitch · 10-05-2010, 12:19 PM

Got a link for purchase?

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

Got a link for purchase?

I bought it from Greg Smith Equipment.
After I found what I wanted, I found them on ebay as well.
I saved an extra $100 on ebay.
Mine is model #TD6MR

IDK what shipping costs are, I picked mine up.

If I was doing it again, I'd go up one model to the Pro 6MR
It has a few more options & longer swing arms

Hawkeye · 10-05-2010, 12:56 PM

Looks very nice! Makes the ramps/jacks I am wanting to buy look very insignificant!

inTgr8r · 10-05-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Looks very nice! Makes the ramps/jacks I am wanting to buy look very insignificant!

lol... yeah, I got along with that type of arrangement for years (many)
I finally got fed up with crawling around on cold concrete floors.

10-04-2010, 07:43 PM	#1
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Got my car lift installed Well, it took a little longer to get this thing hooked up than I planned. But it is definitely worth it. I only wish I had gotten one years ago. One of the surprises I got was that it's a 3hp motor. The spec when I ordered said 1 hp. That meant a little more electrical work to get it installed. Good news; I know a good electrician that works cheap. Bad news; it's a bitch to get him on the job. On to the lift...... I decided on a scissor lift mainly because I wanted 360° unimpeded access around the car, and I didn't want posts in the way in the parking space. The downside of this lift is the obstructed center chassis, but as it turns out I don't think it's going to be a problem at all. The 1st cross member up front is behind the tranny and the rear is even more un-obstructed. Doing a cat back install would be a bit of a problem but also doable. The lift comes with a riser kit that adds 6" addition clearance. The lift seems very stable & secure & got the resident worrier's seal of approval. & the pics..... __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-04-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Sir, that is sweet. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
lstratos Private First Class 8 Rep 139 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queens iTrader: (0)	That is awesome... does it just go on the floor ? looks like it.. how much was it ? looks like an awesome gift for a car lover also
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 07:49 PM	#4
O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Awesome, but I just can't trust those things. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#5
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	.....only problem now is that I'll be detailing the undercarriage. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 08:33 PM	#6
em2b96p Private First Class 15 Rep 184 Posts Drives: cbr600rr Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	very nice!! does it lock like the usual lifts? i ask because i would be a bit scared working under that
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 08:39 PM	#7
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Yes there is a mechanical lock. You depressurize the hydraulics and it lowers a tad onto the lock. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2010, 08:45 PM	#8
crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Wow! Super jealous. That would make life so much easier. Looks like a very substantial lift. Congrats! It looks like the access to the undercarriage is much better than I thought it would be. Do you have to take the lift all the way up each time you use it, or can it be brought up half way to a detailing level? Either way, it's pretty awesome. Very very cool. __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 12:04 AM	#10
burningtree New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	very cool.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 07:42 AM	#11
Blind32 Certified Adrenaline Junkie 42 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2)	Awesome lift man, Very compact and perfect for the job.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 09:19 AM	#13
Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	So very nice! __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 09:32 AM	#14
imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	The planks that you drive up on is due to the overall height of the lift and the car being low? very nice!! Very jealous.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 09:37 AM	#15
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Yes. IIRC the lift is 5.75", so even with stock height you might need something. I'm lowered on Dinan/Koni struts & springs so that makes it even more problematic. Parking is no problem (that's why the double wide boards) I'm still working on a more permanent solution. Getting it aligned to the lift is a little tricky though. I'm thinking about mounting a laser on the workbench that will shoot an alignment line/beam to the fender. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 11:14 AM	#16
Samjam927 The One And Only 15 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2006 TiAg ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deerfield, Illinois iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4M Roadster [10.00] 2003 Z4 [5.00]	Cool, i envy this lift for its ability to help my detail my Z __________________ By Samjam927
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 11:28 AM	#17
hansaysso Private First Class 8 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC, 93 RX7 FD3S Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Federal Way iTrader: (0)	I'm jealous...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 12:15 PM	#18
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Nice, and I'm jealous also. I see you took this opportunity to actually use the lift (looks like no exhaust cans out back). 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. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 12:19 PM	#19
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Got a link for purchase? __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2010, 12:56 PM	#21
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	Looks very nice! Makes the ramps/jacks I am wanting to buy look very insignificant! __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
	Appreciate 0 Quote