10 pounds of @#$% in a 5 pound bag...

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 02:19 PM

Well, I want more space but don't want to move... I can't expand my garage due to zoning and taxes so I did the next best thing.. I added a lift. It only took 6 hours to assemble and does exactly what I need.... Chuck I

Z4_marin · 08-16-2009, 02:56 PM

extremely jealous!!! What is the price range for one these?

btw, you might want to black what I think your last name in the first pic.

nmulax · 08-16-2009, 03:00 PM

Nice!

Looks like you can't open the garage all the way with the M on top?

WhoU4 · 08-16-2009, 03:11 PM

Chuck I, Nice... The only reason I would like to move out of my condo is for more garage space. If I could fit one of these in I would add it in a heartbeat.

Dave

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Nice!

Looks like you can't open the garage all the way with the M on top?

Yup, I have to be careful not to raise it too far. I put a stop in that won't let it go all the way up. A small inconvenience... Chuck I

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4_marin

extremely jealous!!! What is the price range for one these?

btw, you might want to black what I think your last name in the first pic.

There are many out there that start around $1600 and go up... This one is rated at 7,000 lbs... It's more than enough for what I need... I also found that there are quite a few used ones out there.. Chuck I

jrich4411 · 08-16-2009, 05:25 PM

Very nice! what is the length of the lift?

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jrich4411

Very nice! what is the length of the lift?

It"s exactly 13 feet long...not counting the ramps... Chuck I

VitaminT · 08-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Did you have to afix it to the concrete in any way? If not is it pretty steady? No issues with it leaning like /-/

Rick Hunter · 08-16-2009, 07:32 PM

LOVE the colour of the lift! "Imola Red"

Anyway, these lifts can easily be found at Costco (online). Personally, I was thinking about a MaxJax if I was more of a wrench-head.

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaminT

Did you have to afix it to the concrete in any way? If not is it pretty steady? No issues with it leaning like /-/

No, as a matter of fact, with this one there are wheels that you attach and when you lower the car, it actually picks up the lift and you can roll it around (with the car on it). This lift weighs 1700 lbs. It's very stable. Chuck I

M_Six · 08-16-2009, 07:36 PM

Sweet. Wish I had the ceiling height for one of those.

Chuck I · 08-16-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

LOVE the colour of the lift! "Imola Red"

Anyway, these lifts can easily be found at Costco (online). Personally, I was thinking about a MaxJax if I was more of a wrench-head.

Yep, it's real close to Imola Red.. Chuck I

Starscream · 08-16-2009, 08:09 PM

Awesome!! WANT!!!!!!

+1 for Imola love

We should start an Imola Owners Club

Z4MCJJ · 08-16-2009, 09:00 PM

Chuck,

I am in your boat with expanding my garage....zoning is a real hassle.
I have looked into several lifts... like Bendpak, but they are a bit pricey. What brand and model is your lift? It looks like it would work in my garage as I have 12 ft ceilings.

mpower03 · 08-16-2009, 09:46 PM

we just put in a lift about two weeks ago. it was an easy install but the instructions were pointless. it looks like they were writen in chinese then translated in english, they made no sense at all. we barely even used them.

Chuck I · 08-17-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

Chuck,

I am in your boat with expanding my garage....zoning is a real hassle.
I have looked into several lifts... like Bendpak, but they are a bit pricey. What brand and model is your lift? It looks like it would work in my garage as I have 12 ft ceilings.

I sent you a p.m. Chuck

quickfast · 08-17-2009, 08:34 AM

The M should be on the bottom...

rc'Z · 08-18-2009, 10:17 AM

great idea! Hope you have some sort of safety block on the garage door rails to make sure that M doesn't get rear ended by the door.

Tapatio · 08-18-2009, 12:18 PM

I just had a Dannmar 4 post lift installed. CostCo was selling them for $1699. I paid $400 for someone to install it and I'm glad I did.

Excitmnt94 · 08-18-2009, 12:50 PM

Very, Very Nice!!!!!!!

The HACK · 08-18-2009, 01:16 PM

Oh. Snap. I have a new hero on the internets.

I would so do this if it weren't for the fact that I'd have to cut a hole in my living room floor to accommodate.

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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	Chuck, I am in your boat with expanding my garage....zoning is a real hassle. I have looked into several lifts... like Bendpak, but they are a bit pricey. What brand and model is your lift? It looks like it would work in my garage as I have 12 ft ceilings.
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mpower03 Captain 39 Rep 962 Posts Drives: 08 z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	we just put in a lift about two weeks ago. it was an easy install but the instructions were pointless. it looks like they were writen in chinese then translated in english, they made no sense at all. we barely even used them. __________________
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