loneregister

I was hoping to get some advice for GT3 lift options.
I have a great jack that works, but obviously, I can only lift one side of the car at a time with it. What options are safe, and proven out there for lifting the GT3 for oil changes, and tire changes that are being used by members?
Ideally, I'd like it to be usable for both of my cars + other cars. 2018 GT3, 2019 718 GTS, Ford Fiesta, Mini Cooper S are some of them. But realistically, the ones that I'll use it most on will be the GT3 for me as I don't trust tire change places with changing the tires due to PCCB's. So I prefer to lift the car, and remove the tires myself. (already have the torque stuff and delrin center guide). And while I am at it, I hear oil changes are a breeze, so might as well do that too.

Thanks all.

CaymanSinAR

I use a QuickJack 5000. Been using it for years on all my cars.

loneregister

Thanks CaymanSinAr. Will the TL or TLX work with Porsches? Do I need pucks?

1963SWC

I use a QJ 5000SLX for 911's from 1987 - 2018 and a Cayman. The QJ comes with two sets of rubber pads, a thick set of four and a thinner set of four.
I have a set of the plastic pucks that I purchased when I ordered the center lock wheel slide thing but I don't use the pucks with the QJ - just the provided rubber pads.
For the tasks you have listed, the QJ is a simple solution. I haven't regretted the purchase.

loneregister

Just placed an order. Been meaning to "solve" this dilemma for a while. Good to have the solution on the way.

1963SWC

The limiting factor I have encountered with short wheel base cars is fitting the collapsed unit between the tires on the ground. Not a problem for any of my Porsches but you may have to get creative for the Fiesta and Mini. One way is to use a conventional jack to raise a corner on each side and allow the QJ frame to slip under. But more common, and I do not condone this because I have never seen a formal statement from QJ approving this method (though I have read many forum posts on other sites that say they have asked and been approved), is to run the units sideways instead of front to back. Whatever you do, be safe -- though I trust the mechanics of the system I overthink safety, especially if home alone and don't want to be pinned for a weekend, so I will often slip a pair of heavy truck jack stands or couple of "what if" 8x8 sections somewhere under the car out of my way.

hashash

Quick jack 5000 SLX here , works really good with my 911 cars

Larry Cable

I have a QJ SLX5000 also, and use it on both GT3 and 718 Spyder ... I got a set of their low profile blocks...

PSA make sure you really properly seal the connectors on the hoses ... otherwise they leak like a b*****d ... ask me how I know?

Larry Cable

looks like the 5000SLX is no longer available...

JC68

I use the 7000. Works well.

CustomPerformanc

I have the 7000 as well and it fits between the tires of my GT3RS. I got the 7000 so I can pick up trucks as well. I've used it my LX470 and G63. You notice the extra weight of the trucks, but it still picks them up. You don't need any extra pucks/pads if you are just picking up your Porsche, but if you have a truck that is taller you'll want some of the extensions to get it up in the air enough to get the tires off.

Larry Cable

QJ have a blk friday promotional at the moment $200 off...

Chalkboss

I just got a used 7000 SLX for a $1,000 (with all accessories) and it works with about an inch to spare from the tires on my 06 C4S. After messing around with the best layout I found the following works best for me:

Put rails about a foot apart where the center of car would be.
Place rubber pucks in their spots. I am using the shortest ones right now but think I can go next size up. Car is too low to put pucks in after car is over rails.
Back car into location. If I pull forward I found the rails/pucks hit the plastic/rubber air dams and make a mess of things. I have a rearview camera so it's easy to get the car centered over rails.

Super happy with this lift. I used to have a 2 post but this is the next best thing for me.

JC Lacayo

5000 works for me. +1 on making sure the hoses are sealed. GT3 no problem. Macan lifted but before I can get it back down, a hose started leaking no matter how tight it got. Thank goodness they safety mechanisms can be moved by hand.