LexVan

I can do that. I don't consider it maintenance, though. I consider it OCD.

John's 991

Oh yes, I also maintain proper tire pressures, and am using nitrogen although I have not been impressed with it so far. Perhaps it is because I drained the air out and replaced it with nitrogen so more moisture remained than if only nitrogen was used.

I was getting 10-12 psi increases at the track, and was hoping to cut that in half. The last time I was at Buttonwillow on a pretty warm day, the temps were increasing 8-10 psi. When I replace the tires next I will start them out with nitrogen and see if I get better results.

TSpyder

I changed the oil at about 2k mi after ED redelivery. One year oil service was done at the dealer for about $350 to avoid warranty hassles. That was low for my area (high is about $550!) but I know that this service can be had for a little as $150 in other parts of the country. Thing is, I change the oil on all my cars, and the 991 is the easiest. Go figure.

I also hardwired a V1 (with Blendmount) and iPhone cradle (Proclip), and will do brake fluid, pads, rotors when the time comes.

After years rolling around the garage on a creeper, I finally got smart...

Spyder

hff

Like what you've done with the badge.

TSpyder

Thx, got the idea from someone else here, possibly DBYT.

eg991

Love the rear badging, and love your garage!

MerlinsGarage

TSpy,

That is a sanitary lift..........hmmmm.

kosmo

Nice 911, Nice Lift , and Nice NSX!

MarcusG

I checked my oil in my tires the other night. The level was good.

I'm going to install the Powerkit I picked up from Suncoast next weekend in my garage. I just need to pick up another set of pliers and a phillips.

LexVan

Just make sure you get metrics. Or is that matrix?

TSpyder

Thx for the kind words fellas.

The NSX is a pristine '91 (first year) with about 65k mi on the clock, kosmo. I'm the original owner and have done all the work on it (except timing belt), including custom bracket for an iPhone and Garmin so that the car has navi and hands free phone...and plays my music library over the OEM system using a cd deck emulator.

Lift is a Benpak, and is the best non-drivable automotive purchase I've ever made

Spyder

I'mAllIn

Can you please post a few more pictures of your lift? Can you cover it so you cab park anywhere and not worry about centering the lift?

Thanks

TSpyder

The original idea was to have a removable aluminum cover, but that proved to be a PITA, so I just added wooden platforms at either end--the one at the rear is hinged--which were strong enough to drive over. The lift cutout is nearly centered in one of the 4 spaces in the garage so that I can park a car over it which is always the case when it's not in use. I've attached a couple of images, the first one was taken just after the lift went in, and before I built the platforms, and the second right after I added the platforms. The last image shows the garage before the lift went in

Spyder

I'mAllIn

Thanks. I have a (3) car garage, 2 + 1, and locating the lift in the center of the (2) car space would be ideal. Only problem is when I need to actually park (2) cars in there the lift would be in the way. If you can, I'd love to see pictures of the lift in the lowered position with no car on / over it. That last pic looks all too familiar.
Thanks

TSpyder

Steve, I don't have an image of the lift in lowered position handy, but I can tell you that the recess is about 42" wide. Here's the Bendpak page for my MD-6XP lift...

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/spe...ts/md-6xp.aspx

Note that it is designed to roll around, but I have it installed in a recess. They also make the P-6FB flush mount, but the support rails are not long enough to span the lift points on my 650. The MD-6XP has swing arms that are flexible enough to reach the lift points on all my cars--991, NSX, 650 and Touareg. Disadvantage of the MD-6XP is that the scissor mechanism precludes access to the middle of the undercarriage; advantage is that an small auxillary lifts are not required to remove the wheels for brake work, etc.. I have a low-ceiling garage, so the 48" lift height is acceptable. If you have a high ceiling, or if raising the roof is an option, then a whole new world of walk-under lifts opens.

Spyder.