Something to consider with a garage full of Porsches
http://www.rennsportkc.com/modifying...for-a-porsche/

 

My bend Pak is the lr 60p with no rear cross bar or I would also modify it. I am assuming from the pics that the motor should be no problem to drop. As far as a garage height Grazie, I think it is low. Prob 8-9 feet. I will be fine with low rise lift. This house is for resale at some point so not that concerned. How big of a garage did you squeeze in over at your house? I know that neighborhood does not have giant lots.. You going to get a low rise lift? Or spend your time in your boat instead? I have another 911 on the way, and 5 will not fit no matter what I do. I am thinking of making a temporary redneck shanty off the side to try to keep the rain and snow off them this winter. Right now I fit 4 in the 2 car garage by busting a hole out the back of the garage and made a box the house the *** of 2 911's. The 73' and the 80' euro sc coupe. I would post a funny pic but can't upload on this site from iPhone recently. Says error. My buddy may be picking up an old Ferrari Mondial in a few days so may have to make room for that as it needs some tlc. Not a fan of Mondial, but should be interesting to mess with.

 

For those considering the use/purchase of mid-rise lift, just a quick piece of info that is not always obvious. Last year I purchased a Greg Smith's Equpment lift (TD6MR) after looking at all other alternatives (the more pricier Bend PAk). The Bend Pak and the GSE are relatively the same build. However one thing that can't be easily determnined by the spec sheets online; are the swing arms that lift the car are much longer on the Bend Pak than on the Greg Smith's. The Greg Smith's are at least 4 inch shorter which prevent from lifting larger/wider car. I have a BMW 328 XDrive (E90) and the lift arms are barely long enough to reach the lifting point, but makes me a bit uneasy about lifting it. However our 2012 Honda Odyssey is too large to be lifted on the Greg's Smith's.

Just something to think about when looking around for a lift.

 

Sounds like you need a few of these: http://www.multiparking.com/index.ph...icparking-main

My garage is 22'x26' with the doors (2 overhead and 1 walk through) on the long side and the short side connected to the house/basement. Deck on top when limited stack height due to door from first floor. We were removing a detached 2 car garage (18'x18') that was about 3' from 2 property lines and the new garage honored all the setbacks so size was not an issue. Could have made it a bit larger but not w/o complications and much more $. Put in 2 big windows (2'x5' each) along back wall which have worked out well. Basically a 2 car garage with extra room for my tool cart, bench et al.

Lmk if you're interested in winter storage - a few of us locals have talked about getting a place to free up winter garage room.

 

Sounds like a nice garage. Winter storage sounds like a good idea. I do try to drive them in the winter as long as the roads are clear of white salt everywhere. I managed to put 23k miles in my old c2 cab in a year and a half. And that is with a work truck and my Benz wagon. But can't drive all of them so would like to hear if you guys dig up a garage.

 

Anyone here have any advice or recommendations for professional installers for a 2 post setup in Lexington, MA? I noticed that a number of people on this thread were from the Boston area.

(Apologies to OP for thread-jacking.)

 

I have the SP-7X a bit overkill but I am very happy with it. great quality and although my ceiling is low only 110" I can get the car up into the air 50" so hubs are at eye level. I have done everything with this lift including dropping engines and numerous other jobs. It is used more than not. I also recessed mine into the floor which makes for lots of room and can be driven over. Had the radiant floor heat run around it which works perfectly.

Enjoy your new toy, you will be asking yourself how did you ever live without a lift before.

 

That blue turbo is nasty. I am sure as you say, wonder how I ever lived without it. Just wish they would hurry up and ship it.

 

Smq42, I am a contractor, and can tell you drilling a few holes for a few bolts in the floor isn't a big deal other then maybe a electrician if you need 220v service. You shouldn't need an installer unless you were looking to cut a hole in the floor. If you do need help I have a guy who works with me that is always looking for work who can come drill the holes.

 

When I looked into this the hard parts wasn't installing the anchors bolts (MaxJax has a video you can watch on this to get an idea) it was prepping the pad if yours is not sufficiently reinforced. I vaguely remember 4" of 4k psi required but these specs would depend on the lift (and I might be totally off here). If not sufficient it involves cutting out a section and pouring deeper footing. This is not rocket science either, just a bit more work.

Greg: might hit you up for some recommendations for some subs in the area...next project is finishing the basement.

 

Thanks. Can you pm me his contact info?

 

Sent

 

Trying to post pics of 964's on the new lift. Still can't upload pics from am iPhone apparently.
Very annoying.

 

Had to go inside to Mac book to post these. By the way, those are rain drops on the hood of 91' coupe, not monster rock chips. Plenty of small ones. Targa has brand new paint with not a one chip. Not the highest lift, but it will do the job for 911's well. I like the idea of not bending down to the engine compartment. If I need the car any higher for engine drops, I just put bigger blocks on the lift between the car. Can't beat brand new for $1600. Came with a dented ramp during shipping so I should get like half off as well. I def took delivery knowing I could pound the ramp straight and get a serious discount, and didn't want to wait for another one. Come on Rennlist boss man, figure out this iPhone picture problem!

 

Was never a fan of this old scary Larry method. I did learn to remove the bumper and raise just the car up with motor free, but still sucked without a lift.