Noobie jack/exhaust q

[92whiteZ]

As my 1st c4 I did the normal search for the proper jacking procedures for the car. I noticed people use the jack-a-vette or corvettegadgetman adapters but I looked at my Z with the corsa exhaust and it doesn't appear either will work due to the pipe diameter and a small stabilizing plate between the pipes. Am I wrong or do you with the corsa exhaust use something else?

Can I lift each corner one at a time? If so is there a sequence to minimize body flex?

Thanks

[RICKYRJ1]

Marc Haibeck sells a great jacking tool. I have a Corsa also and use it all the time

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by 92whiteZ

As my 1st c4 I did the normal search for the proper jacking procedures for the car. I noticed people use the jack-a-vette or corvettegadgetman adapters but I looked at my Z with the corsa exhaust and it doesn't appear either will work due to the pipe diameter and a small stabilizing plate between the pipes. Am I wrong or do you with the corsa exhaust use something else?

Can I lift each corner one at a time? If so is there a sequence to minimize body flex?

Thanks

I have corsa exhaust. I know what you mean.
Many will argue that even lifting one corner at a time for extended
periods is not a problem for the car. I'm not one of them.
There are as many ways of lifting the car as there are owners.
Here is one that I find works and works extremely well.
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...g-the-car.aspx

[Dynomite]

This may help

Lifting and Towing the ZR-1

[Racinfan83]

I have factory exhaust, and the suggested method of a piece of pipe on the jack to the bottom of the differential won't work on mine as the exhaust is in the way. I jack from the arrowed jack point under the side mirrors - which will jack the whole side of the car, put stands front and rear, then do the other side the same way....

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by Racinfan83

I have factory exhaust, and the suggested method of a piece of pipe on the jack to the bottom of the differential won't work on mine as the exhaust is in the way. I jack from the arrowed jack point under the side mirrors - which will jack the whole side of the car, put stands front and rear, then do the other side the same way....

Exactly correct and good point.

[92whiteZ]

Thanks everyone. Will give the jack point method a try. Seems like an easy way to do the whoke car and I need to do the brakes and fluids. Appreciate all the great responses. This is a very informative group.

[Racinfan83]

If you look on the rocker panel under where the side mirror is you will see a small triangle pointing down indicating the lift point. Put a ice hockey puck or a multi-folded rag on the jack to keep from damaging the rocker panel. You will see the body seam that runs under there - that is what you jack on - and also where I put my jack stands (as far forward and rearward as possible) The slot on the top of the stands will fit right on it....

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Racinfan83

I have factory exhaust, and the suggested method of a piece of pipe on the jack to the bottom of the differential won't work on mine as the exhaust is in the way. I jack from the arrowed jack point under the side mirrors - which will jack the whole side of the car, put stands front and rear, then do the other side the same way....

This is Factory Exhaust 1990

A Steel adapter has been designed and proven safe to lift the rear axle directly under the center of the rear spring mount using a floor jack. The ZR1 can be lifted to a height such that ramps can be inserted from the side under each rear wheel.

I do not like twisting the ZR-1 while jacking from a corner.

[Jagdpanzer]

Corvette Gadget Man has a nifty floor jack adapter that slips between the exhaust pipes. Use mine all the time to change tires.





http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html