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4DSZR1 · 08-23-2009

Saaaaaweeeet :-) Very nice

How much room do you have under your Z for maintenance? Is the lifts main purpose to give you one more parking spot?

tomtom72 · 08-24-2009

Wow! That is a schweeeet addition to your tool kit!

Scrrem · 08-24-2009

Hey Michael,
Did you have the link to those step by step directions on the lift setup?

Thanks
Rich

ZR1Vette · 08-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrogs

I really wanted to get a lift but I think a 2 post is the best way to go, but I looked at a 4 post and my garage is to low for a 4 post, but its too low for a 2 post as well.

But Im wondering who manufatured yours?

Height of the columns was of major concern... could not do a two post lift due to ceiling height (would have had to cut holes into the ceiling drywall to install two post lift)... so I needed a four post lift that had columns that were 84" and that would allow 1 1/2" clearance as the garage door was raised. Many four post lifts have 86"-88"+ columns and then I found the Direct Lift had the dimensions I wanted (column height is 83 1/2" which includes the cable adjuster nut).

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...20standard.htm

Also the more I read about lift certifications (or lack there of) that came important too...Direct Lift (and Bend Pak lifts) have all the newer certs including 3rd party certifications>>
https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com...les.asp?ID=133

ZR1Vette · 08-24-2009

Yep...a nice addition but once you have a lift (this lift replaces my earlier Snap On scissor style lift) you wonder how you did without one.

Rich...check your email.

Height under car... close to 5' when at its highest position (meaning with mechanical locks engaged)

My primary intent is to use the lift as a service lift... as of this stage can not get my C6 under the ZR (C6 is kept in my neighbors garage since he only has 1 car), but with some modifications to garage door and ceiling can accommodate the lift as a two car storage lift.

tdekany · 08-24-2009

Hi Michael - That lift looks great! That is every detailers dream to work in a garage with a lift.

rkreigh · 08-25-2009

the alum ramps are a great idea. I need to do that

I've been "stacking vettes" and love having the lift.

trying to do a garage project for a bit more room. if you all know any good builders and concrete folks in NOVA please let me know.

I'd like to have both a 4 post and a 2 post. they both have nice advantages.

thanks!

08-23-2009	#11
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> Saaaaaweeeet :-) Very nice How much room do you have under your Z for maintenance? Is the lifts main purpose to give you one more parking spot?

08-24-2009	#12
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> Wow! That is a schweeeet addition to your tool kit! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-24-2009	#13
Scrrem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,467	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> Hey Michael, Did you have the link to those step by step directions on the lift setup? Thanks Rich __________________ 1990 Bright Red Coupe #608 380 Stroker, Ported Heads/Intake/Housings/TB Haibeck Secondary Delete Chip / Pete's Cams George Braml Intake / FIC Injectors Coated SW Headers / Corsa Bill Boudreau B/B ZF6 / Viper 4.10 gears Ron Davis Radiator Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH NAV Fikse FM5's 285 / 335 / C6 Brakes WAZOO Member

08-24-2009	#15
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> Yep...a nice addition but once you have a lift (this lift replaces my earlier Snap On scissor style lift) you wonder how you did without one. Rich...check your email. Height under car... close to 5' when at its highest position (meaning with mechanical locks engaged) My primary intent is to use the lift as a service lift... as of this stage can not get my C6 under the ZR (C6 is kept in my neighbors garage since he only has 1 car), but with some modifications to garage door and ceiling can accommodate the lift as a two car storage lift. __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]

08-24-2009	#16
tdekany Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> Hi Michael - That lift looks great! That is every detailers dream to work in a garage with a lift. __________________ [B]Paint Correction Specialist - Portland Oregon[/B]

08-25-2009	#17
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: The Lift has Landed>>> the alum ramps are a great idea. I need to do that I've been "stacking vettes" and love having the lift. trying to do a garage project for a bit more room. if you all know any good builders and concrete folks in NOVA please let me know. I'd like to have both a 4 post and a 2 post. they both have nice advantages. thanks! __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)