TheRock88's DIY Listing Thread
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Yes...This is specifically for a 5.0L F Type R AWD with a full tank of gas. Others will be similar (but likely lighter) and will move the CBP back or forth a couple of inches, but a good enough proxy for lifting. Also, if you have the weights (measurements should be same or very close), the Excel calculator I made will allow anyone to get their CBP for their specific car (even non F-Types). The yellow numbers/letters in the image I posted are the inputs for the calc/formula.
I added a fuel component to my desktop calculator to account for fuel/wt. (using 1 Gal = ~6.3 Lbs. and capacity of 18.5 Gal) and the difference between full and empty, moves the CBP only 1.6 inches from front of car...Just FYI.
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I added a fuel component to my desktop calculator to account for fuel/wt. (using 1 Gal = ~6.3 Lbs. and capacity of 18.5 Gal) and the difference between full and empty, moves the CBP only 1.6 inches from front of car...Just FYI.
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Maiden voyage/lift today (tested on my Sahara Unlimited first...just in case ). It lifts great, and the arms just fit under the car without driving on ramps, or wood, which is great. No creaking or popping, and the calculations above for CBP seemed spot on. It lifted and descended smooth and even. While I had it up, I cleaned and painted the rear Calipers with POR-15 Caliper red paint, and also thought I would check the rear differential fluid since I had some extra. It has been ~ 4K miles since I changed it (and it looked nasty when I changed it at 21K+ miles) . The Motul came out green and looked just like it came out of the bottle! No dirt/discoloration/etc.. The magnetic plug was still clean as well. I also wanted to check the fill level. The manual and others have said DO NOT FILL to fill hole...It takes 1.20 - 1.22 Quarts for wet fill. So I loaded up my new fluid pump with 1.2 Quarts and right when it started hissing (because fluid was out) it started seeping out of the hole...so at least for a 5.0 L R AWD, the fill hole is exactly where the right amount is..Just FYI. Also...took a quick look at MY DIY to refresh my memory, and the whole process took about 10-15 Minutes after having done it before.
Calipers look much better too. I actually went back over them with red engine paint, as the POR-15 Caliper Paint is like Porsche Guards Red...way too orange to match the fronts...Matches perfect now!
And best of all...I did not get crushed to death! I used two additional jacks on the arms for the first lift...Just to be sure. And I did not go all the way up, but I likely have another 1-2 feet if needed.
Overall...Good lift (MaxJax MK6) and with this and the Mid-Rise Scissor lift, I should be able to work on most anything I need to...
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Calipers look much better too. I actually went back over them with red engine paint, as the POR-15 Caliper Paint is like Porsche Guards Red...way too orange to match the fronts...Matches perfect now!
And best of all...I did not get crushed to death! I used two additional jacks on the arms for the first lift...Just to be sure. And I did not go all the way up, but I likely have another 1-2 feet if needed.
Overall...Good lift (MaxJax MK6) and with this and the Mid-Rise Scissor lift, I should be able to work on most anything I need to...
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Technically no clearance to drive over it, as the lift arms swing away...But if you are asking about clearance from the ground to the lift pads under the car it is 4.5" from ground to top of pad at lowest point. My car is lowered and it still fits (but barely). I see many folks driving up on 2X8's or similar to get the car up, but this one has low profile arms, so it fits. That saves a bunch of time and hassle.
Hope I answered your question. I pasted the specs below.
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Hope I answered your question. I pasted the specs below.
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Last edited by Therock88; 02-05-2021 at 09:48 PM.
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Also posted an example of someone on the creeper under the car at full lift (it's not me...I do not have any more BMW's at the moment )
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Adjustable Creeper:
Jack Points: On the front, I overlap the edge of the pinch welds, and the uni-body front rail block. On the rear, I put the pad where the rear support member bolts to the chassis.
Last edited by Therock88; 02-06-2021 at 09:27 AM.
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Technically no clearance to drive over it, as the lift arms swing away...But if you are asking about clearance from the ground to the lift pads under the car it is 4.5" from ground to top of pad at lowest point. My car is lowered and it still fits (but barely). I see many folks driving up on 2X8's or similar to get the car up, but this one has low profile arms, so it fits. That saves a bunch of time and hassle.
Hope I answered your question. I pasted the specs below.
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Hope I answered your question. I pasted the specs below.
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I have VAP lowering springs, so likely have similar clearance as you. When it warms up above -6, I will take some more pics for you. It is painful outside right now...-22F wind chill.
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After the screws are removed (where there are screws), I just use my hands...not tools. Pull straight out and I have not damaged any to date. More likely to break when it is cold, so do it in a warm area.
Last edited by Therock88; 02-08-2021 at 06:43 PM.