Any interest in a mid rise lift Group Buy...there must be 5 or so of us on the fence!
01-08-2009, 05:00 PM
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Anyone have any experience with this:
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Seems like a nice DIY option for limited ceiling height......
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Seems like a nice DIY option for limited ceiling height......
01-08-2009, 05:07 PM
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I just called...MaxJax should be shipping Mid to late February...still with a target price of $2,000 incl shipping (to Seattle at least).
The Max Jax offers no advantage in features or price to me but other may like the portable feature.
Still, I can get a full rise 2 post for $1,500 and no shipping as it is available close by in Portland.
The 2 post is not an issue as I have a big enough garage floor space wise. I have just enought room to double stack 2 cars in the height allowed in my garage.
Cheers!
The Max Jax offers no advantage in features or price to me but other may like the portable feature.
Still, I can get a full rise 2 post for $1,500 and no shipping as it is available close by in Portland.
The 2 post is not an issue as I have a big enough garage floor space wise. I have just enought room to double stack 2 cars in the height allowed in my garage.
Cheers!
01-10-2009, 01:05 AM
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If a group buy discount is found I'm in for the bend -Pak ,been looking for a while, if it's at anything over 1250.oo though i'd just as soon get it on ebay and pay shipping or pick up... Bert
01-12-2009, 02:30 PM
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Has anybody done business with these guys? I got a KILLER deal from them:
http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...s-p/pmr6xt.htm
I am, after much deliberation (waffling, hand wringing, *** scratching and etc) going back to the scissors lift. I emailed these guys early this morning for their "special" price. It is special all right.
Just need to work out the shipping...
Cheers!
http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...s-p/pmr6xt.htm
I am, after much deliberation (waffling, hand wringing, *** scratching and etc) going back to the scissors lift. I emailed these guys early this morning for their "special" price. It is special all right.
Just need to work out the shipping...
Cheers!
01-12-2009, 03:54 PM
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OK guys, New Update
Did a little research on American Automotive Equipment....no service and no follow through. It a 2 man outfit. It's a roll the dice and they wanted $395 for shipping.
So...here is the deal from Best Buy Auto $1,195 for the Direct Lift Pro-6MR Scissors Lift. Shipping is (for me to Seattle) about $190. They are coming out of the LA area...Temequla. The shipping would be about $140 to Scotts shipping dock but then we have to handle them and drive around to everybody place. The $190 is a lift gate at my house.
http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...Show=TechSpecs
I did a little Google search and they seem OK...they have no complaints and seem like a large company with multple warehouses.
Talk to Anthony...
So I am going to order mine!
Cheers!
Did a little research on American Automotive Equipment....no service and no follow through. It a 2 man outfit. It's a roll the dice and they wanted $395 for shipping.
So...here is the deal from Best Buy Auto $1,195 for the Direct Lift Pro-6MR Scissors Lift. Shipping is (for me to Seattle) about $190. They are coming out of the LA area...Temequla. The shipping would be about $140 to Scotts shipping dock but then we have to handle them and drive around to everybody place. The $190 is a lift gate at my house.
http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...Show=TechSpecs
I did a little Google search and they seem OK...they have no complaints and seem like a large company with multple warehouses.
Talk to Anthony...
So I am going to order mine!
Cheers!
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01-12-2009, 05:26 PM
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Some first hand info on the Direct lift. I've had it for about 1 year now and use it frequently. I did some reeserch whenI was looking at scissor lifts and this one was the best priced form the group. My only initial concern was one of quality but after 1 year with it I am very satisfied.
Two items to consider.
1.You wil need to build ramps for even a stock height 993.
2. the first safety cog supports the car about 2 ft of the ground asw measured the from door sill. I dont like the car that high off the ground so I use 4 jack stands (1.5 ft high) under the lifts points and under the lift to support the car while lifted.
By the way, I paid about $1200 canadian picked up at the Toronto warehouse last year so the current cost is fair.
hope this helps a bit
Paul
Two items to consider.
1.You wil need to build ramps for even a stock height 993.
2. the first safety cog supports the car about 2 ft of the ground asw measured the from door sill. I dont like the car that high off the ground so I use 4 jack stands (1.5 ft high) under the lifts points and under the lift to support the car while lifted.
By the way, I paid about $1200 canadian picked up at the Toronto warehouse last year so the current cost is fair.
hope this helps a bit
Paul
01-12-2009, 09:24 PM
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Some first hand info on the Direct lift. I've had it for about 1 year now and use it frequently. I did some reeserch whenI was looking at scissor lifts and this one was the best priced form the group. My only initial concern was one of quality but after 1 year with it I am very satisfied.
Two items to consider.
1.You wil need to build ramps for even a stock height 993.
2. the first safety cog supports the car about 2 ft of the ground asw measured the from door sill. I dont like the car that high off the ground so I use 4 jack stands (1.5 ft high) under the lifts points and under the lift to support the car while lifted.
By the way, I paid about $1200 canadian picked up at the Toronto warehouse last year so the current cost is fair.
hope this helps a bit
Paul
Two items to consider.
1.You wil need to build ramps for even a stock height 993.
2. the first safety cog supports the car about 2 ft of the ground asw measured the from door sill. I dont like the car that high off the ground so I use 4 jack stands (1.5 ft high) under the lifts points and under the lift to support the car while lifted.
By the way, I paid about $1200 canadian picked up at the Toronto warehouse last year so the current cost is fair.
hope this helps a bit
Paul
i have the same question as 993 coupe.
pg993, are you saying that 2 ft is the minimum that you can raise the car before a locking engagement occurs?
i live ~ 20 miles from Temecula, so this sounds quite interesting.
Bruce, thanks for doing all the research.
cheers
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01-12-2009, 09:52 PM
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pg993, are you saying that 2 ft is the minimum that you can raise the car before a locking engagement occurs?
Yes. it is about 2 ft high when the first locking mechanism hits.
I have not tried it but others have dropped the tranny with a scissor lift.
Paul
Yes. it is about 2 ft high when the first locking mechanism hits.
Paul
01-31-2009, 10:48 PM
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Lift arrived without any issues and I have used it on the BMW 540i. Tomorrow I will have my wifes SL500 up in the air and will post a few pics.
The "don't let your car fall on you thread got me thinking to resurect this one.
Cheers!
The "don't let your car fall on you thread got me thinking to resurect this one.
Cheers!
