Any thoughts on this?

Mazza

Mazza

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After reading the thread by @andyglym , I have been looking at car lifts and came across this one . UK based in Alton
Quickjack

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They do a lot of variations but the smallest one seems to be ok for a Z3. (Mine at least !!)
BL-3500SLX. 935.00 plus vat
The only thing that puts me off is that it works using 12v DC supply, and they say Jump Leads !!!!! So assume they just connect it to a battery. They don’t appear to do a mains to DC adaptor unit for it.

I would be interested in any comments or views on this unit
Ta.
 
My thoughts, as an engineering surveyor, are that for nearly £1k I'd buy a couple of heavy duty trolley jacks and some good stands.
 
I've looked at these a couple of times. My thoughts are:
- OK for working on wheels or the engine
- Restricts too much room and side access ways for working on the transmission or exhaust
- Safety mechanism relays on one unsupported bolt (top connection). Is it strong enough?
- agree with others that jacks an axle stands are better
 
Mazza said:
After reading the thread by @andyglym , I have been looking at car lifts and came across this one . UK based in Alton
Quickjack

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They do a lot of variations but the smallest one seems to be ok for a Z3. (Mine at least !!)
BL-3500SLX. 935.00 plus vat
The only thing that puts me off is that it works using 12v DC supply, and they say Jump Leads !!!!! So assume they just connect it to a battery. They don’t appear to do a mains to DC adaptor unit for it.

I would be interested in any comments or views on this unit
Ta.
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Do you have a link to it please Malc.

Tony.
 
I have the room, unfortunately it's at the wrong house:(

Tony.
 
Thank you @Jack Ratt and all that hit the agree button, and @Murray Wall , for your comments.
Going to look for a decent low profile trolley jack possibly with cross beam adaptor and stands. :thumbsup:
 
There are versions of these types of jacks that use a compressor to put the ramps up and lock into place. Some of the car modding shows I watch on YouTube use these types of scissor jacks.
 
Never seen a Hamer before. Also never seen 4 x farmers jacks used that way either. This would get my vote if I could find four volunteers to operate the jacks while I have another cuppa
 
It works you just need to jack each corner 4 to 5 inches at a time it take around 5 minutes going nice and easy
 
Funny you should say that, when I saw these pictures my mind turned to Martin's Z squeezing too mate.

Tony.
 
Jack Ratt said:
Never seen a Hamer before. Also never seen 4 x farmers jacks used that way either. This would get my vote if I could find four volunteers to operate the jacks while I have another cuppa
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I can usually find the 4 volunteers (and one of them makes the tea), it's the £1650 I'm lacking Garry.;)

Tony.
 
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