New Lift in--only one minor mishap - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

WARP TEN · 07-31-2012

Well I got my new lift installed a couple of weeks ago and it seems to work fine. Got a Direct Lift Pro Park 8S. Not as fancy as some but for me a good combination of certified lift and price, and the perfect dimensions for my garage. Thanks Lee G or letting me see yours and get your counsel. I had it professionally installed, as I am getting a bit old for that stuff. I have almost 10' of ceiling height in my garage plus it is 21' wide x 21' deep with an 18' door. I raised the garage door tracks to within about 6" of the ceiling (which also shortened how far they protrude into the garage). Also installled a Jackshaft opener which is great.

My need was to have either my ZR-1 or BMW 535 up on the lift so I can park under it on a daily basis. It so far works fine. Plenty of room between posts--94", almost eight feet. But not too wide overall--103", leaving plenty of room for my wife's car in her normal spot.

I have about 4-6 inches above either car when the other is up. If I had about one more inch of ceiling height I could get one more notch on the lift, but as is it is OK. I did move one light fixture and replace both with low profile flourescents. I also added a ceiling mounted electrical outlet just above the motor and the motor cord just reaches, so no extension cord on the ground. I currently have to back the BMW onto the lift due to interference with the door but I think with some work I will be able to get a few more inches out of the door and tracks and be able to drive in forward.

The only minor mishap I have had was my fault. Last week with the BMW up I drove the ZR-1 in under the ramps but forgot to turn off the radio. Broke the antenna mast. Dumb. Have ordered a new one from MAD and will install this weekend, although my daughter is getting married Friday so it may delay the repair a bit.

The lift is positioned close to the door to allow room at the front for refrigerator, tool cabinet and walking around. I had the motor mounted alongside the ramps instead of on the side so I have almost two feet on the side and front to get out of the car and walk around. Hopefully it will work well for a long time. --Bob

ghlkal · 07-31-2012

I'd love to see some pictures

It sounds like you got everything figured out and working well (except for antenna clearance).

Do you have jack trays for working on the Z up there?

WARP TEN · 08-01-2012

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Originally Posted by ghlkal

I'd love to see some pictures

It sounds like you got everything figured out and working well (except for antenna clearance).

Do you have jack trays for working on the Z up there?

Yes the Pro Park 8S lift comes with a jack bridge (no wheels), four drip trays and a set of four casters with poly wheels. And I may have to use them after all--I had clipped off the broken antena and crimped the end to keep the nylon ribbon on top so I could replace it with the mast replacement. When I was getting ready to do so and turned the radio on and off, the ribbon slipped out and got sucked into the motor and won't come out any more. So it looks like I will have to pull the antenna motor. Bummer.

GOLDCYLON · 08-01-2012

Maybe its time for an Antenna switch?

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....hlight=antenna

Granted this is more a mod for us using sirius/XM and no longer the OEM radio but something to think about if you consintently forget to turn off the radio.

WARP TEN · 08-01-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Maybe its time for an Antenna switch?

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....hlight=antenna

Granted this is more a mod for us using sirius/XM and no longer the OEM radio but something to think about if you consintently forget to turn off the radio.

A great suggestion and I have thought about it but if I forget to turn off the radio I will probably forget to turn off the switch :-).

Blue Flame Restorations · 08-01-2012

I have the antenna up/down switch and always leave it in the down position. Reception is never an issue. Once you flip the switch, you'll never have to worry about forgetting anything.

Daniel_Mc · 08-01-2012

Sorry to hear about the antenna. I would really like to see pictures of the lift I am in BAD need of one right now.

Daniel

WARP TEN · 08-01-2012

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

Sorry to hear about the antenna. I would really like to see pictures of the lift I am in BAD need of one right now.

Daniel

I will try to post some next week. Daughter is getting married Friday so I am a bit busy. :-) --Bob

cvette98pacecar · 08-02-2012

I would like to say "DUMB AZZ" but I did the same exact thing. I did install an antenna switch on the Purple Beast and added 6 reminder tags to the frame of the lift.

I like the Bendpak lift for the added security of the pneumatic locks.

USAFPILOT · 08-02-2012

Why is a C5 sitting up there like some sort of collectable?

07-31-2012	#1
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,095	New Lift in--only one minor mishap Well I got my new lift installed a couple of weeks ago and it seems to work fine. Got a Direct Lift Pro Park 8S. Not as fancy as some but for me a good combination of certified lift and price, and the perfect dimensions for my garage. Thanks Lee G or letting me see yours and get your counsel. I had it professionally installed, as I am getting a bit old for that stuff. I have almost 10' of ceiling height in my garage plus it is 21' wide x 21' deep with an 18' door. I raised the garage door tracks to within about 6" of the ceiling (which also shortened how far they protrude into the garage). Also installled a Jackshaft opener which is great. My need was to have either my ZR-1 or BMW 535 up on the lift so I can park under it on a daily basis. It so far works fine. Plenty of room between posts--94", almost eight feet. But not too wide overall--103", leaving plenty of room for my wife's car in her normal spot. I have about 4-6 inches above either car when the other is up. If I had about one more inch of ceiling height I could get one more notch on the lift, but as is it is OK. I did move one light fixture and replace both with low profile flourescents. I also added a ceiling mounted electrical outlet just above the motor and the motor cord just reaches, so no extension cord on the ground. I currently have to back the BMW onto the lift due to interference with the door but I think with some work I will be able to get a few more inches out of the door and tracks and be able to drive in forward. The only minor mishap I have had was my fault. Last week with the BMW up I drove the ZR-1 in under the ramps but forgot to turn off the radio. Broke the antenna mast. Dumb. Have ordered a new one from MAD and will install this weekend, although my daughter is getting married Friday so it may delay the repair a bit. The lift is positioned close to the door to allow room at the front for refrigerator, tool cabinet and walking around. I had the motor mounted alongside the ramps instead of on the side so I have almost two feet on the side and front to get out of the car and walk around. Hopefully it will work well for a long time. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

07-31-2012	#2
ghlkal Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 887	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap I'd love to see some pictures It sounds like you got everything figured out and working well (except for antenna clearance). Do you have jack trays for working on the Z up there?

08-01-2012	#4
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap Maybe its time for an Antenna switch? http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....hlight=antenna Granted this is more a mod for us using sirius/XM and no longer the OEM radio but something to think about if you consintently forget to turn off the radio. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

08-01-2012	#6
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap I have the antenna up/down switch and always leave it in the down position. Reception is never an issue. Once you flip the switch, you'll never have to worry about forgetting anything. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

08-01-2012	#7
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 586	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap Sorry to hear about the antenna. I would really like to see pictures of the lift I am in BAD need of one right now. Daniel

08-02-2012	#9
cvette98pacecar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,479	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap I would like to say "DUMB AZZ" but I did the same exact thing. I did install an antenna switch on the Purple Beast and added 6 reminder tags to the frame of the lift. I like the Bendpak lift for the added security of the pneumatic locks. __________________ Robert J. DeMarco [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR=blue]G[/COLOR][COLOR=red]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]S[/COLOR][COLOR=red]port[/COLOR] Registry Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime Member #2655 Pacecar Registry Member [COLOR=red]ZOOM Charter Member - ZR-1 Owners of Michigan[/COLOR] [COLOR=plum][I]ZR-1[/I] Registry member since 2012 [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1990 LPE "368" Aerobody ZR-1, Last ZR-1 built by John[/COLOR] 1991 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1, DRM 500 1991 Shinoda Aerobody Spyder, 1998 Pace Car Last edited by cvette98pacecar; 08-02-2012 at 01:09 PM.

08-02-2012	#10
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: New Lift in--only one minor mishap Why is a C5 sitting up there like some sort of collectable? __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.