Low profile jack - Page 3

TRAKCAR · 08-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Thanks. Maybe I am not looking at it right, but that one has a minumum height of 3.5". My car is pretty low, with a 3" minimum height I need to remove rubber to make it work, so I think I need a minimum height of only 2.5".

Tom W · 08-29-2009, 02:44 AM

I think I've finally decided to order this one: http://www.asedeals.com/zinko_alumin...ing_jacks.html While it's a 10-pump version, it has the clearance and the lower weight I'm looking for and is $500 less than the 3-pump holy grail from Brunnhoelzl.

karlooz · 08-31-2009, 12:14 PM

how much weight would air jacks add?

Tom W · 08-31-2009, 03:53 PM

My impression is 20-30 lbs. But it's also the $3k for the airjacks, the cost to have them installed and the large nitrogen supply versus a $500 jack.

I ordered the jack today.

karlooz · 08-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom W

My impression is 20-30 lbs. But it's also the $3k for the airjacks, the cost to have them installed and the large nitrogen supply versus a $500 jack.

I ordered the jack today.

well... it would make sense if you change your tires in the enduro but those goodyears last the whole race

Tom W · 08-31-2009, 09:06 PM

I thought I had you to muscle the jack over the pit wall in the enduro (if there was a need). I'm getting one that's only about 40 lbs instead of the 70 lb thing I have now. I'm looking out for you guys.

You've got about 8 weeks to work out lifting weights so you're ready. I think we will do refueling with a real refueling rig instead of dump cans this year - that will eliminate the possible 5 minute fuel penalty and I'm making sure the seat bolts have loctite to eliminate the 15 minute pit stop to fix that. We'll be more serious competition this year.

karlooz · 08-31-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom W

I thought I had you to muscle the jack over the pit wall in the enduro (if there was a need). I'm getting one that's only about 40 lbs instead of the 70 lb thing I have now. I'm looking out for you guys.

You've got about 8 weeks to work out lifting weights so you're ready. I think we will do refueling with a real refueling rig instead of dump cans this year - that will eliminate the possible 5 minute fuel penalty and I'm making sure the seat bolts have loctite to eliminate the 15 minute pit stop to fix that. We'll be more serious competition this year.

my back thanks you

tc design has a fuel rig for sale/rent.

serious competition? for the WIN!

Tom W · 09-01-2009, 01:32 AM

We will borrow the Jerry Woods rig. Since Rich is driving with me...

Well, no way we could have won last year. That DP car was passing me like I passed the Miatas. It was the only car to ever pass us, so 2nd was possible without the two mishaps.

Looking forward to racing with you this weekend. You ready for some fun?

kurt M · 09-01-2009, 09:26 AM

You might be able to make a small L shaped pre lift jack. It works like a F1 jack but only lifts a few inches or so. Slide it under the side of the car and line up with the rail and push the handle to the ground. Now you have plenty of clearance and can use any light 3 pump jack with the pad in place too. Yes this adds a step but it lifts the entire side of the car while you are still pumping away at the 11 stroke shop floor jack. You should find that you can drop the car and pull the jack without the L jack in place as the susp takes a second or 3 to settle. Lighter cars should be able to be lifted with the L jack alone. I am making one for next years track rat. been tinkering with one that slides under the susp at the tire. lifts the tire off without uncompressing the susp. 2 inches and the tire is off the ground. Using a cam it lifts full stroke in a 170 deg turn of the positioning handle.

karlooz · 09-01-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom W

We will borrow the Jerry Woods rig. Since Rich is driving with me...

Well, no way we could have won last year. That DP car was passing me like I passed the Miatas. It was the only car to ever pass us, so 2nd was possible without the two mishaps.

Looking forward to racing with you this weekend. You ready for some fun?

i'm excited but i won't be much competition for you. maybe next year when i am done with the changes to the car

got down to 1:56 w/bypass so i expect to be a mid packer in gt3.

JerryW · 09-02-2009, 12:33 AM

Remember I charge you guys for the number of time you lap me each race ! Tom - if you want to prepay we can work out a discount

Tom W · 09-02-2009, 01:55 AM

Jerry, I thought the deal was that for a fee, you would ensure whoever was chasing me would be impeded a tad, nothing dramatic, just enough for some breathing room.

Or maybe you could slow PJ so I could catch up to him? I'll look for you there. And, hey, only 85 this weekend instead of 105!

mooty · 09-02-2009, 02:05 AM

tom,
i am cheaper.
my fee is $10 less than jerry.
and i have variable menu.
you want me to dive bomb, block, impede, scare, bump draft, brake chk....
i am a full service shop.

can't wait.....

TRAKCAR · 09-02-2009, 02:22 AM

Allright, back on topic

Quote:

2.25" clearance (saddle removed) on this jack:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
__________________
...Lewis

I had bought that one, but the thing is huge, much bigger and heavier than I thought looking at the picture online.
Way too big and heavy to drag in and out of the trailer to and from the track, so I returned it.

Still did not find a good jack that is less than 3" with rubber stradle and is less than $300.00

MPD47 · 09-02-2009, 02:51 AM

lol, I have a friend who bought one of those "Nascar jacks" on a recommendation. It will NOT lift his Mustang and barely lifts another friend's Miata.

08-28-2009, 03:48 PM	#31
TRAKCAR Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 1,468	Thanks. Maybe I am not looking at it right, but that one has a minumum height of 3.5". My car is pretty low, with a 3" minimum height I need to remove rubber to make it work, so I think I need a minimum height of only 2.5". __________________ Peter HPDE national PCA Instructor. Waiting: RS February 23nd Build Date. SOLD: 997 GT3 white, red dials, red belts, CF package, clear bra. LWFW, seats, 6 point belts, Sharky bypass, rollbar / harnesses, '09 CUP grills, '10 rear brake ducts. Keeping: Dodge RAM diesel dooly + 44' Optima trailer W215 CL65

08-29-2009, 02:44 AM	#32
Tom W Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 3,951	I think I've finally decided to order this one: http://www.asedeals.com/zinko_alumin...ing_jacks.html While it's a 10-pump version, it has the clearance and the lower weight I'm looking for and is $500 less than the 3-pump holy grail from Brunnhoelzl. __________________ -Tom 1992 964 track car (The Turtle) 2009 SL63 AMG

08-31-2009, 12:14 PM	#33
karlooz Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF bay area, CA Posts: 2,082	how much weight would air jacks add? __________________ carlos in belmont, CA 1999 carrera 2 3.4L - 106K miles and still kicking NASA GTS4 - PCA GT3R 2008 Audi RS4 2004 Chevy 2500HD DuraMax

08-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#34
Tom W Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 3,951	My impression is 20-30 lbs. But it's also the $3k for the airjacks, the cost to have them installed and the large nitrogen supply versus a $500 jack. I ordered the jack today. __________________ -Tom 1992 964 track car (The Turtle) 2009 SL63 AMG

08-31-2009, 09:06 PM	#36
Tom W Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 3,951	I thought I had you to muscle the jack over the pit wall in the enduro (if there was a need). I'm getting one that's only about 40 lbs instead of the 70 lb thing I have now. I'm looking out for you guys. You've got about 8 weeks to work out lifting weights so you're ready. I think we will do refueling with a real refueling rig instead of dump cans this year - that will eliminate the possible 5 minute fuel penalty and I'm making sure the seat bolts have loctite to eliminate the 15 minute pit stop to fix that. We'll be more serious competition this year. __________________ -Tom 1992 964 track car (The Turtle) 2009 SL63 AMG

09-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#38
Tom W Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 3,951	We will borrow the Jerry Woods rig. Since Rich is driving with me... Well, no way we could have won last year. That DP car was passing me like I passed the Miatas. It was the only car to ever pass us, so 2nd was possible without the two mishaps. Looking forward to racing with you this weekend. You ready for some fun? __________________ -Tom 1992 964 track car (The Turtle) 2009 SL63 AMG

09-01-2009, 09:26 AM	#39
kurt M Mr. Excitement Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fallschurch Va Posts: 3,608	You might be able to make a small L shaped pre lift jack. It works like a F1 jack but only lifts a few inches or so. Slide it under the side of the car and line up with the rail and push the handle to the ground. Now you have plenty of clearance and can use any light 3 pump jack with the pad in place too. Yes this adds a step but it lifts the entire side of the car while you are still pumping away at the 11 stroke shop floor jack. You should find that you can drop the car and pull the jack without the L jack in place as the susp takes a second or 3 to settle. Lighter cars should be able to be lifted with the L jack alone. I am making one for next years track rat. been tinkering with one that slides under the susp at the tire. lifts the tire off without uncompressing the susp. 2 inches and the tire is off the ground. Using a cam it lifts full stroke in a 170 deg turn of the positioning handle.

09-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#41
JerryW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakley CA Posts: 769	Remember I charge you guys for the number of time you lap me each race ! Tom - if you want to prepay we can work out a discount __________________ Vehicle List: 91 964 89 944 S2 84 944 (Now Son's) 83 944 Spec NorCal # 552 79 IH Scout II 80 IH Scout SSII 91 Jeep Wrangler

09-02-2009, 01:55 AM	#42
Tom W Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 3,951	Jerry, I thought the deal was that for a fee, you would ensure whoever was chasing me would be impeded a tad, nothing dramatic, just enough for some breathing room. Or maybe you could slow PJ so I could catch up to him? I'll look for you there. And, hey, only 85 this weekend instead of 105! __________________ -Tom 1992 964 track car (The Turtle) 2009 SL63 AMG

09-02-2009, 02:05 AM	#43
mooty Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: san francisco Posts: 13,855	tom, i am cheaper. my fee is $10 less than jerry. and i have variable menu. you want me to dive bomb, block, impede, scare, bump draft, brake chk.... i am a full service shop. can't wait..... __________________ PCA National Certified Instructor HWFMR Team Director of "Unsanctioned" Track Events Rennlist Member #021125-3378

09-02-2009, 02:51 AM	#45
MPD47 The Carnage King Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,467	lol, I have a friend who bought one of those "Nascar jacks" on a recommendation. It will NOT lift his Mustang and barely lifts another friend's Miata. __________________ -Mike www.blowneuros.com revmat.ch e9 CS - e39 M5 - 350z Track