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Hi,
Not sure if this is the correct forum on which to ask but....has anyone had any experience of the "domestic" type of 4 post car lifts that are often advertised in the back of the classic car magazines?
I am thinking of getting one (subject to it fitting in my single garage) and just wondered if someone has already been down this route??
Cheers
Not sure if this is the correct forum on which to ask but....has anyone had any experience of the "domestic" type of 4 post car lifts that are often advertised in the back of the classic car magazines?
I am thinking of getting one (subject to it fitting in my single garage) and just wondered if someone has already been down this route??
Cheers
I have one of these:
http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
Murph7355 said:
I have one of these:
http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
Does the centre pop out of that? As in, to work on the car.http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
Murph7355 said:
I have one of these:
http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
Thanks for the feedback and I note that you had a 355 and Caterham which is the combo that I am looking to keep on and under the lift.http://www.internbv.nl/208%20engels.htm#208%20enge...
Nice piece of kit. Works great.
Two cars in one single garage now
They can adapt the size of them if you need it.
Cheers
This is my lift.
It cost about a grand.
It is great for mid engined or FWD cars, but all the ironmongery in the middle restricts access for inline RWD cars.
Mind you, I managed to replace the manifolds and exhaust on a 2.8 Capri using it.
I have an old Jeep Cherokee and the lift is man enough to raise it without problem.
But I have to say that I would get a four poster like Murph's if I had my time again.
It cost about a grand.
It is great for mid engined or FWD cars, but all the ironmongery in the middle restricts access for inline RWD cars.
Mind you, I managed to replace the manifolds and exhaust on a 2.8 Capri using it.
I have an old Jeep Cherokee and the lift is man enough to raise it without problem.
But I have to say that I would get a four poster like Murph's if I had my time again.
flat16 said:
If you need to work on the car, how does the cost of a lift stack up against renting a Kango and digging a pit? I wonder how many here have made a pit for themselves? I guess it comes down to what kind of ground composition you have...
I think that adding a pit to an existing garage would be extremely difficult, and working in a pit is horrible and much less safe than working with the car on a lift.There's a thread in the TVR section, there was a group buy around 18 months ago with a discount of around £75 IIRC, would be worth asking Fred at Internbv.nl if he'll still honour it
As for the lifts, the only fault I've had with mine was the hydraulic pipe bursting which was my fault as it was caught on something, I use them for storeage both at home and at work, currently have a 400i on the one at home with no problems and have had a Turbo R on one in work
As per previous posts, the centre does pop out, on ours its a fairly flimsy plastic drip tray (which you really need with a 400
)
As for the lifts, the only fault I've had with mine was the hydraulic pipe bursting which was my fault as it was caught on something, I use them for storeage both at home and at work, currently have a 400i on the one at home with no problems and have had a Turbo R on one in work
As per previous posts, the centre does pop out, on ours its a fairly flimsy plastic drip tray (which you really need with a 400
)I grew up in a house that had a pit. We had this amazing mechanic who would come over and service the family's cars. As a kid I would sit and watch him. I don't ever recall him using the pit... My last post was playing devil's advocate somewhat - I try to look at all options.
Why is a pit unsafe? Would it be because, if something heavy falls off the car onto the mechanic, they'd be trapped?
Thinking about it, adding a pit probably would be a potentially complex operation - more than just an afternoon with a Kango, that's for sure :-)
Why is a pit unsafe? Would it be because, if something heavy falls off the car onto the mechanic, they'd be trapped?
Thinking about it, adding a pit probably would be a potentially complex operation - more than just an afternoon with a Kango, that's for sure :-)
flat16 said:
Why is a pit unsafe?
Various reasons. It's easy to get trapped. Given how easy it is to get injured working with heavy parts and power tools etc, you might also be injured at the time so waiting for somebody to come rescue you might not be much fun. It's also got very limited ventilation so easy to get fluids or vapours building up. This can creep up on you and before you know it you're feeling a little woozy, sit down to catch your breath and don't get up again. Or you strike a spark and the vapour goes bang. Which leaves you in trouble since you're covered in grease/oil, potentially on fire (or at least burned) and trying to climb out through a narrow gap. And although it sounds trivial, they're also a trip hazard and if you use one there will always be the risk that somebody steps back into it.
Hi Quinny, very impressed with your lift and now my garage rebuild is finally almost finished (no posh floor though) I am about to buy one. The guy in Holland has had to increase his prices and charge for delivery which has pushed the price up quite a bit but I have found a UK supplier who is fairly local. If anyone is interested in a group buy let me know and I will see if he will do a deal for a bulk order. sTeVeR
A few pictures...
And a little adaptation of my trusses (sounds more painful than it is) to aid head room
Incidentally, you really need to make sure your floor is both smooth and level. The floor in my garage is less than ideal and really I should bolt the thing down as a result (comes with bolts. You need at least 50mm of concrete I believe). But will be getting a house extension done soon so that can wait.
And a little adaptation of my trusses (sounds more painful than it is) to aid head room
Incidentally, you really need to make sure your floor is both smooth and level. The floor in my garage is less than ideal and really I should bolt the thing down as a result (comes with bolts. You need at least 50mm of concrete I believe). But will be getting a house extension done soon so that can wait.
Edited by Murph7355 on Monday 3rd August 21:44
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