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#1. Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from drevans@fuse.net
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:12:17 -0500 From: <drevans@fuse.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? Here is a link to scissor lift that someone was working in importing. A little more money but appears to have quite a few benefits to it. http://www.nogumracing.com/thscc/THSCC%20Forums%20%20View%20topic%20-%20Home%20Full%20Rise%20Scissor%20Lift.htm Rich ---- Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:06:47 -0500 > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? > > DocWyte wrote: > > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:05:19 -0700 > > From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> > > Subject: Anyone install a lift at home? > > > > Anyone do this? Have a bid in on a house with an oversized 3 car > > garage. Best part about it is the ceiling is 20' high. > > Instantly I thought, "Hey, I can put a lift in here!" > > So, has anyone installed one at home? If so, where'd you get it, what > > was involved with the purchase and installation, etc, etc? > > > > TIA! > > > > I've done some research... > > a 4 post lift is had for $3K+, benefits include stability, ability to > open the doors real wide, etc, major height advantage. Disadvantage > includes no whee/tire work. > A 2 post lift is had for $2K+, but honetly these prices are low and for > cheap quality lifts. A 2 post lift can drop the car front to back if > you're not careful (seen it done!). It represents the best investment > for work on the car but the poorest investment for ceiling clearance and > daily interaction parking a car in the garage. A 2 post lift will > typically require you to remove a cube of weak concrete from your garage > floor and install better concrete for it to mount to with more > compressive strength. This is probably expensive. > > They also make scissor lifts which look amazing but they start at like > $6K from waht I've seen. Could do just about anything on those and even > hide them in the floor!. Imagine a lift that takes no useable space! > > For my money, I will probably purchase the 4 post lift with a rider rail > in the middle that can house secondary jacks for wheel and tire work. > But then again I have to replaster the pool, siding and windows, carpets > and flooring everywhere as well as paint. It'll be a while :-P. Just > getting started on this home ownership thing. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#2. FS: Conforti chip for 1/95 production M3 - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:23:23 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: FS: Conforti chip for 1/95 production M3 I just ordered the 'stage 2' Conforti intake/HFM/software/injector/etc package for my '95 so I will have a Conforti chip for sale in the near future. The chip is $250 new, mine has been in the car for 10K miles/one year, looking for $125. Interested? Email me. Dave T.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Ls1?...LT1(?!) - from Marc Plante
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:25:44 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ls1?...LT1(?!) Silly me...I confused an LS1 conversion with an LT1 conversion. Guess I've got GM on the brain with Leno's ZR1 purchase. Now THERE's a high power conversion for an E36. Marc Plante 1997 M3/4/5 82k Vienna, VA
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:54:15 -0700 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? That's freaking awesome! I want one. Seems to be the best of both worlds, you don't have to repour the concrete footers, you can easily move it from house to house and it lifts the car to full height without obstructing the bottom of the car like most scissor lifts. drevans@fuse.net wrote: > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:12:17 -0500 > From: <drevans@fuse.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? > > Here is a link to scissor lift that someone was working in importing. A little more money but appears to have quite a few benefits to it. > > http://www.nogumracing.com/thscc/THSCC%20Forums%20%20View%20topic%20-%20Home%20Full%20Rise%20Scissor%20Lift.htm > > Rich > >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:19:45 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? On Friday 25 January 2008 7:00:22 pm DocWyte wrote: > That's freaking awesome! I want one. Someone wrote into Roundel a month or two ago and had prices and purchasing info on those lifts. Look pretty cool but they seemed a little expensive IMO. Dave
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:28:01 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? On Friday 25 January 2008 7:20:22 pm Dave Thomas wrote: > Look pretty cool but they seemed a little expensive IMO. Hmm. Those pics make the lift look a little more 'substantial' then the ones I saw in Roundel...I suppose the price is not real bad. If someone could sell something similar to that for $2500 I bet they could not manufacture enough of 'em... Dave
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#7. Track tires - from Tim Williams
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:59:34 -0500 From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> Subject: Track tires Looked in the archives, might be time to revisit the topic. Opinions sought on : Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Popular Toyo RA-1 About to be replaced by Toyo R888. Anyone tried it? Or what looks to be the best deal, the Nitto NT01 But most interesting, if I can convince myself to change tires at the track, BFG now has the R1 again. What is it like? FYI, I'm looking at these in 235 or 245/40x17. Thanks Tim 95 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Track tires - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:34:09 -0800 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track tires I switched form RA-1 to NT-01 at the end of last season. So far, I likey. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 9:00 PM Subject: [E36M3] Track tires > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:59:34 -0500 > From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> > Subject: Track tires > > Looked in the archives, might be time to revisit the topic. > > > > Opinions sought on : > > > > Michelin Pilot Sport Cup > > > > Popular Toyo RA-1 > > > > About to be replaced by Toyo R888. Anyone tried it? > > > > Or what looks to be the best deal, the Nitto NT01 > > > > But most interesting, if I can convince myself to change tires at the > track, > BFG now has the R1 again. What is it like? > > > > FYI, I'm looking at these in 235 or 245/40x17. > > > > Thanks > > > > Tim > > > > 95 M3 >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from jmihal@jt-designs.com
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:43:29 -0800 (PST) From: <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? I did the Rotary 4 post lift in my garage/work shop. I currently store the '75 2002 on top of it and my race car used to live under it (just sold it). I have it bolted down to the floor, but it did come with cool roller skates to move it around if necessary...I'd of course lower the 2002 first...that could get hairy. I change tires in the driveway with a floor jack...it is quicker, but you can use pin jacks or a bottle type jack to lift a wheel/s and use of the jack cradles....do yourself a favor and block the tires and flip up the standard wheel chocks. The little ramps that come with it so you can drive onto it also create wheel chocks once the hoist is raised, a nice feature. Rotary also has a few cool accessories, like plastic drip pans and 4'x4' (approx) steel plates that fit between the ramps...I think they are rated at 2500 lbs., they come in handy the for motorcycle and other storage items. This type of hoist is great for use as a stationary fork lift...makes loading that streetbike in the back of the truck a one man job. I have even used it as a cherry picker to remove engines. The Rotary is worth every penny and requires no concrete work, unless you bolt it down. It will take 2 guys all day to assemble it...and that is primarily because it is very heavy and takes some creativity to move the pieces around. Oh, and you can get an extended version, which I think adds 4" to the the walk under clearance...this is an additional expense but necessary if you want to work under it. You can also put some florescent lighting on the under side of the ramps...it gets pretty dark under there once the car on top gets closer to the ceiling lights. I am happy with it and would only considder a frame lifter if I had a repair shop and needed to do that type of thing every day. I have loaded a motorcycle on a 2 post before, that was not one of my better ideas. Jim
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#10. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from Marco Romani
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:52:25 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? Really not that much more if you're garage slab isn't thick enough. Cutting the cement, and pouring a new think pad isn't free. So that in the long run is about the same price as a 2 poster. Plus if you have a normal two car garage try finding a two post lift that is less than 10' wide. Makes the use of the other bay a bit of an issue. Looks like a great product. Marco -----Original Message----- From: drevans@fuse.net [mailto:drevans@fuse.net] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 5:20 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:12:17 -0500 From: <drevans@fuse.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? Here is a link to scissor lift that someone was working in importing. A little more money but appears to have quite a few benefits to it. http://www.nogumracing.com/thscc/THSCC%20Forums%20%20View%20topic%20-%20Home %20Full%20Rise%20Scissor%20Lift.htm Rich ---- Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:06:47 -0500 > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? > > DocWyte wrote: > > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:05:19 -0700 > > From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> > > Subject: Anyone install a lift at home? > > > > Anyone do this? Have a bid in on a house with an oversized 3 car > > garage. Best part about it is the ceiling is 20' high. > > Instantly I thought, "Hey, I can put a lift in here!" > > So, has anyone installed one at home? If so, where'd you get it, what > > was involved with the purchase and installation, etc, etc? > > > > TIA! > > > > I've done some research... > > a 4 post lift is had for $3K+, benefits include stability, ability to > open the doors real wide, etc, major height advantage. Disadvantage > includes no whee/tire work. > A 2 post lift is had for $2K+, but honetly these prices are low and for > cheap quality lifts. A 2 post lift can drop the car front to back if > you're not careful (seen it done!). It represents the best investment > for work on the car but the poorest investment for ceiling clearance and > daily interaction parking a car in the garage. A 2 post lift will > typically require you to remove a cube of weak concrete from your garage > floor and install better concrete for it to mount to with more > compressive strength. This is probably expensive. > > They also make scissor lifts which look amazing but they start at like > $6K from waht I've seen. Could do just about anything on those and even > hide them in the floor!. Imagine a lift that takes no useable space! > > For my money, I will probably purchase the 4 post lift with a rider > rail > in the middle that can house secondary jacks for wheel and tire work. > But then again I have to replaster the pool, siding and windows, carpets > and flooring everywhere as well as paint. It'll be a while :-P. Just > getting started on this home ownership thing. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM
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#11. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? - from Marco Romani
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:59:55 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? I guess the one drawback of the scissors is that you can't park a car under the one on the lift like you can on a 4 poster and like I've seen done lots of times on a 2 poster but which most manuf frown upon. Marco -----Original Message----- From: jmihal@jt-designs.com [mailto:jmihal@jt-designs.com] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 9:50 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:43:29 -0800 (PST) From: <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone install a lift at home? I did the Rotary 4 post lift in my garage/work shop. I currently store the '75 2002 on top of it and my race car used to live under it (just sold it). I have it bolted down to the floor, but it did come with cool roller skates to move it around if necessary...I'd of course lower the 2002 first...that could get hairy. I change tires in the driveway with a floor jack...it is quicker, but you can use pin jacks or a bottle type jack to lift a wheel/s and use of the jack cradles....do yourself a favor and block the tires and flip up the standard wheel chocks. The little ramps that come with it so you can drive onto it also create wheel chocks once the hoist is raised, a nice feature. Rotary also has a few cool accessories, like plastic drip pans and 4'x4' (approx) steel plates that fit between the ramps...I think they are rated at 2500 lbs., they come in handy the for motorcycle and other storage items. This type of hoist is great for use as a stationary fork lift...makes loading that streetbike in the back of the truck a one man job. I have even used it as a cherry picker to remove engines. The Rotary is worth every penny and requires no concrete work, unless you bolt it down. It will take 2 guys all day to assemble it...and that is primarily because it is very heavy and takes some creativity to move the pieces around. Oh, and you can get an extended version, which I think adds 4" to the the walk under clearance...this is an additional expense but necessary if you want to work under it. You can also put some florescent lighting on the under side of the ramps...it gets pretty dark under there once the car on top gets closer to the ceiling lights. I am happy with it and would only considder a frame lifter if I had a repair shop and needed to do that type of thing every day. I have loaded a motorcycle on a 2 post before, that was not one of my better ideas. Jim ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM