WOW that's great but the wife will definately kill me if I add it to the plans for the new home. Too bad you're in Jersey..hey a reason for a road trip and long drive in the 996! YES!!! \\

Just kidding but I really do love the lift. Great job

 

You can see the power cord running out of the recess in the picture. The description states that it's 110V.

 

As for drainage, I can't imagine you're going to get more water in there than what little drips off the car when it's wet after a rainshower...so drainage doesn't really seem necessary. Of course, if you get a really bad oil leak, there's the added bonus in that it'll collect in one nice little area.

 

Guys,

Thanks for all the kind words. I would highly recommend this solution to anyone who does not have room for a full lit. I did not do anything for drainage as I do not plan getting the lift wet. The lift is hydraulic but the hydraulic pump gets plugged in. Anyone who would like to see the install you are more than welcome to swing by.

 

How is the access to the mid part of the car?

-Keith

 

The access to the middle of the car is somewhat limited. It looks to me that there would be only a few things that you would not be able to do with this lift on a 911. You may not be able to easily remove the protective tray under the center of the car. All in all pretty good access.

 

Greg,

Great job, I may have to take you up on that offer.

I just move into a new constructed home and this years budget consisted of landscaping and backyard patio. I have planned my garage for 2007 and have the lift option included into my project. I am assumeing you have a dedicated cicuit going to the pump.

 

Just ordered one today, Bend-Pak MD6xp, $1410 delivered.. Installation may not be as cool, but a 2x12 or ??, on either side of the lift will work for lowered cars,

 

Thats what I used for my lift, which is the same as Greg's. Greg, looks great, Nice job, now I'm jealous...

Dave

 

So, if I don't live on a rock base, just how should the "new pad" be poured? Depth, rebar, etc....Thanks

 

That will vary depending on your soil type, depth of the frost line, etc. A local cement contractor will be able to determine the depth, amount of rebar you would need, etc.

 

Alex, you are more than welcome. Just let me know. Dave, thanks again, after seeing your lift it was an easy decision. Don't forget about my offer if you decide to stay at your house for a while. I probably over engineered with the amount of concrete that I used, but I would check with a mason regarding depth and prep inside a garage. Remember that most garage floors are only 4" thick with just stone underneath. So you do not need to go crazy.