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The only reason you might need a higher quality jack is if you were using it professionally, day in day out. Then you may wear out a HF unit quicker... but wait a minute dont they have life time warranty on all their tools?! Right... so there's absolutely no reason to spend more money for a label. Its idiotic. Jack stands with special lifting points made for a BMW would be an exception for convenience but certain not safer by any means. |
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07-21-2018, 06:52 AM | #46 | |
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I looked at the specs of the HF low profile jack and it's total length is just 20", so it would be a waste of money to get IMO. My advice to anyone getting new lifting equipment for the E90 is to get the proper flat-top jack stands (4 each) and a long-reach low profile floor jack. A 2-ton unit is far more than adequate since the weight of the heaviest E90 is not more than 3,500 pounds, which is well within the jack's lifting capacity. I'm not sure why people get hung up on the weight of a floor jack... it's a floor jack.
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A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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07-21-2018, 07:49 AM | #48 |
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Until my car was lowered, this jack worked absolutely fine for my F30 and it only has a 16" handle.
The harbor freight has a 45" handle. Do you guys like to stand on the other side of the room when you jack up your car?! |
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It absolutely does not, your logic is flawed. Its the total length that matters. |
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07-21-2018, 07:55 AM | #50 | ||
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The HF low profile floor jack has a total length of about 73" - certainly long enough to reach the central jack point on any BMW. |
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What you indicated is the same as saying a Honda is the same as a BMW other than price... remember, we were talking about all jacks doing the same thing. More flawed logic. You're batting a thousand this morning! |
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07-21-2018, 08:12 AM | #52 |
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Product weight is 73 pounds... Product length is 27", but the saddle is about 20 inches, nowhere near long enough to reach the center jack point on a E9X, even at a stock non-sport package suspension height.
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07-21-2018, 08:16 AM | #53 |
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This is a great jack https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...ACHyd1_pg4.htm
The actual weight off the jack is important because if you store the jack in a basement with steps or plan to transport the jack in a vehicle an all steel jack may be too heavy to maneuver. As far as the jack rating, the biggest failure issue with jacks seems to be gradual leak down while under pressure, so a higher rating by weight jack is thought to be more resistant to hydraulic fluid blowing by the seal. As far as reach and lowered cars, read the description for this jack- http://www.acjacks.com/acjacks_003.htm |
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07-21-2018, 08:18 AM | #54 | |
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And yes, my opinion is the vast majority of BMW owners (leasers) have the brand because of the perceived prestige of the Roundel on the hood. Following and considering your train of thought regarding the usefulness of floor jacks vs. brand-name, as basic transportation, BMWs are a complete waste of money.
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The DK13HLQ jack on Pelican's site is fricking awesome. $550, but well worth the money IMO. Again, I built an entire building and installed a commercial-grade 2-post lift just to lift and work on cars, so buying a few hundreds of dollars for a floor jack and stands is completely rational to me. ![]()
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Listen, I'm not trying to argue with you about it. I looked the HF jack on line, regardless of the price vs. build quality, I don't think the OP would be happy with it. I don't think it will fit under the front of the E9X to reach the center jack point.
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If I can lift my big ass Hellcat w/the HF jack, it's fine for an E90
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07-21-2018, 04:44 PM | #59 |
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chk these out http://www.jackpointjackstands.com
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Everyone is way over thinking this issue.
1) Jack should be a 3 ton jack to be safe and usuable on other vehicles 2) The 1.5 ton $60 HF jack is too small. I have it and it really is only good as a backup jack. 3) jack should be low profile to it can be used without first driving on the blocks. 4) Really no need to spend much more than $100-150 as there are plenty of good jacks that fit this profile. 5) All jack stands are basically the same. Just comes down to size, lifting capacity and the shape of the top. Probably spend $30 on a pair of jack stands. 3 ton Steel Husky floor jack $108 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-...FcHdwAodtM4Iog 3 ton JEGS aluminum Floor Jack $199 https://www.amazon.com/Low-Profile-A...car+jack&psc=1 3 Ton Liftmaster Aluminum Floor Jack $169 https://www.amazon.com/Liftmaster-Al...3+ton+car+jack Amazon Basic Jack Stands $30 https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...car+jack&psc=1 |
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I'll just say it again, save yourself the trouble and get a long base low profile jack so you can reach the center jacking point without having to drive up on any ramp.
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Since I’m not getting under the car I don’t use a jack stand as suppprt just something under the control arm or sill in case. I go to one wheel at a time. |
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Until you accidentally get air in the lines and have to start over...
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