low profile car jack

RaihaX · 10-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Hey all looking for some low profile car jack.

Can I get it from the local super cheap auto or the likes ? (I am going to check them out at lunch) or do I need to get it from a specialized store?

My current car jack is too high to fit underneath my car now...

RaihaX · 10-09-2011, 09:50 PM

I did look into that but checking out wooden planks in bunnings and they were so expensive!

or is there places where you can take scrap woods for free or for a low cost?

Tab135 · 10-09-2011, 10:04 PM

This is what you need mate

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/pro...7%7DRamps.html

Taymaishu · 10-09-2011, 10:05 PM

Got an SCA jack - it only JUST fits under my front jack point with some fidgeting and finesse.

RaihaX · 10-09-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Drive onto anything that will elevate the car. I am sure if you look around your house you'll find something suitable

I'll look around haha..

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Originally Posted by KJD

This is what you need mate

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/pro...7%7DRamps.html

Hmm that looks good - might pull the trigger on that if I can't find anything.

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Got an SCA jack - it only JUST fits under my front jack point with some fidgeting and finesse.

I'll look into that.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 10-09-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Just drive your car onto some 2x4 wooden strips. The jack should then fit under the jack points

+1

The wood from bunnings wasn't very expensive at all... I got MDF... about 30cm wide and maybe 1.2m long.. I then got them to cut it for me so I now have a few MDF squares that I drive the car onto if needed (only for lowered cars, std Msport is fine with my regular jack)

Unkie · 10-09-2011, 11:37 PM

How low do you need to go?

Costco has a low profile workshop style jack (90mm), that MAY fit, depending on how much you've slammed your car.
(actually is there even a Costco in Perth?)

Otherwise, a low profile ramp may be the viable option as the others have mentioned

RaihaX · 10-10-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Rip a piece of wood off your neighbor's fence

good idea haha!

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

+1

The wood from bunnings wasn't very expensive at all... I got MDF... about 30cm wide and maybe 1.2m long.. I then got them to cut it for me so I now have a few MDF squares that I drive the car onto if needed (only for lowered cars, std Msport is fine with my regular jack)

I think ill go back to bunnings and check the price again - for some reason the planks that i saw was like $50/m....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unkie

How low do you need to go?

Costco has a low profile workshop style jack (90mm), that MAY fit, depending on how much you've slammed your car.
(actually is there even a Costco in Perth?)

Otherwise, a low profile ramp may be the viable option as the others have mentioned

We don't have a costco here, well I have never seen one before!

mcmn · 10-10-2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unkie

How low do you need to go?

Costco has a low profile workshop style jack (90mm), that MAY fit, depending on how much you've slammed your car.
(actually is there even a Costco in Perth?)

Otherwise, a low profile ramp may be the viable option as the others have mentioned

The costco one is pretty damn good, I was playing around with it the other day at CC.

Taymaishu · 10-10-2011, 02:17 AM

If you're looking for a low profile car jack (insurance purposes?) I know a guy.

No questions asked.

Smiley1175 · 10-10-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

- for some reason the planks that i saw was like $50/m....

Try the ones not plated in gold ... they're cheaper. Seriously it should be about $3/m.

You could even ask at the back if they have any off-cuts they'd want to get rid off.

RaihaX · 10-10-2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

If you're looking for a low profile car jack (insurance purposes?) I know a guy.

No questions asked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Try the ones not plated in gold ... they're cheaper. Seriously it should be about $3/m.

You could even ask at the back if they have any off-cuts they'd want to get rid off.

I may have somehow stumble upon the really expensive timbers LOL... i'll check again. I am such a noob at Bunnings...

Tab135 · 10-10-2011, 02:35 AM

for $100 get the flippin ramps

RaihaX · 10-10-2011, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJD

for $100 get the flippin ramps

I was going to but they are out of stock till end of the month/next month according to them.

ps. did you use to own a R32 by any chance?

gazz · 10-10-2011, 03:01 AM

Is this serious? For God's sake, where are you in Perth mate, Ill fly some wood over for you to use.

Tab135 · 10-10-2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

I was going to but they are out of stock till end of the month/next month according to them.

ps. did you use to own a R32 by any chance?

yeah you probabley remember this dont you!! Im josh and pauls friend

mcmn · 10-10-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gazz

Is this serious? For God's sake, where are you in Perth mate, Ill fly some wood over for you to use.

Gazz, go easy on him mate, wood doesnt grow on trees over there in Perth.

RaihaX · 10-10-2011, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazz

Is this serious? For God's sake, where are you in Perth mate, Ill fly some wood over for you to use.

lol I swear all the plank of wood in bunnings was so ridiculously price! (Obviously I was probably looking at the wrong things)

Not sure where I could just take planks of wood lying around and plus I don't think I am allowed to just chop trees down haha...

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJD

yeah you probabley remember this dont you!! Im josh and pauls friend

Yeah duy told me you sold your car to buy a 135i, I figure it was you since your join date was last month - you are going crazy on the mods already!

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Originally Posted by mcmn

Gazz, go easy on him mate, wood doesnt grow on trees over there in Perth.

Tab135 · 10-10-2011, 03:58 AM

dont get me wrong the R32 would have been an animal with the HPA turbo kit, but the 135i is awesome to drive and has awesome potential....

DTNJNQ · 10-10-2011, 04:12 AM

Now that I am lowered my 2500kg SCA floor Jack doesn't fit under the car. I'm looking at these ramps which are cheaper than most of the car ramps.

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/p...66#Description

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Can even get wheel chocks for them

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Any caravan or camping shop should have them

Also if you want a low profile jack this one appears to be reasonably priced.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/trolley-j...item19c95372c3

vans · 10-10-2011, 05:20 AM

Costco Jack is good!! It fit most cars and they are very reasonably priced.

If you want something better, get the Blue Point one. They are the 2nd tier version of Snap-On Tools.

RaihaX · 10-10-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJD

This is what you need mate

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/pro...7%7DRamps.html

There's a group buy at Perth wrx, going to join it !

10-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#1
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	low profile car jack Hey all looking for some low profile car jack. Can I get it from the local super cheap auto or the likes ? (I am going to check them out at lunch) or do I need to get it from a specialized store? My current car jack is too high to fit underneath my car now...
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	I did look into that but checking out wooden planks in bunnings and they were so expensive! or is there places where you can take scrap woods for free or for a low cost?
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Tab135 Banned 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: My10 BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	This is what you need mate http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/pro...7%7DRamps.html
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Got an SCA jack - it only JUST fits under my front jack point with some fidgeting and finesse.
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Unkie Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	How low do you need to go? Costco has a low profile workshop style jack (90mm), that MAY fit, depending on how much you've slammed your car. (actually is there even a Costco in Perth?) Otherwise, a low profile ramp may be the viable option as the others have mentioned
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	If you're looking for a low profile car jack (insurance purposes?) I know a guy. No questions asked.
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Tab135 Banned 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: My10 BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	for $100 get the flippin ramps
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gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	Is this serious? For God's sake, where are you in Perth mate, Ill fly some wood over for you to use.
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Tab135 Banned 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: My10 BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	dont get me wrong the R32 would have been an animal with the HPA turbo kit, but the 135i is awesome to drive and has awesome potential....
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DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Now that I am lowered my 2500kg SCA floor Jack doesn't fit under the car. I'm looking at these ramps which are cheaper than most of the car ramps. http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/p...66#Description Can even get wheel chocks for them Any caravan or camping shop should have them Also if you want a low profile jack this one appears to be reasonably priced. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/trolley-j...item19c95372c3
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vans Tyrepower North Melbourne 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Costco Jack is good!! It fit most cars and they are very reasonably priced. If you want something better, get the Blue Point one. They are the 2nd tier version of Snap-On Tools.
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