Thanks, Dan. I'm sad to move my car into storage tomorrow. Damn Michigan winters! I just got the Cayman S in September, and already it has to take a nap. Countdown to spring...

 

Trying to pay it back a bit. My browser didn't want to print out the photos as seen on-screen, so I've created three .pdf files. Hope this helps others.

(Sorry, Dan, I had to reduce the photo quality to meet Rennlist's tiny file requirements.)

 

I just sent a note to Dan on this: Take a look at these! Saw them demo'd at Porsche Parade this year and they worked really well

http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/

 

Those look pretty fancy! I use a stand with a round, flat top which eliminates the guesswork about positioning it. It also features 3 flat circular 'foot' pads which don't damage a painted floor (which this design will). Got mine off the Rennlist 993 Forum Ultimate Garage link.

 

Would love to buy the ENSCO but just too rich for my blood and for the infrequent usage, can't justify additonal expesne so after much delibriation and read thread after thread after thread...I just bought two sets of these as they have a "flatter" surface than traditional "V" style ratchet jack stands and base will not damage your garage floor (if epoxy coated or like...)


https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...3386_200313386

Just want to take a moment to take EVERYONE on this forum (especially Eddy) for the knowledge and dedication to sharing best practices for fellow "newbies" such as myself.

Thank you All!

 

photograpgy is fantastic - nice job

 

Wish I could be so good of a photographer, that is image from website!

 

In order to save money to paint my calipers, a visit to Harbor Freight and Tool was in order. Low profile 2 ton jack - $65 on sale, 4 jack stands and 4 rubber jack covers about $75 total on sale. Total for 4 jack stands, rubber covers and low profile hydrolic jack - $140. I had the puck. Jacked my car and used the jacking points 1 and 2 from Dan's pictures which came in very handy. Like I said before, if it wasn't for this forum and everyone's help I couldn't have done it.

 

Here is a link to the ESCO stands, they look really nice and can support 3 tons each! Another option, although I haven't done it, would be to grind down the "V" of a traditional stand so it is flat then use a hockey puck on the top. The ESCO double shear support and flat bottom feet and top are hard to beat however. I plan to get a set of these once I find the used car I am looking for.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...ACHyd1_pg6.htm

 

all mechanics i`ve seen to the date use LCAs base location marked with '3' on this shot when they put car on a lift.

 

Don't be a hoser, eh? I think you still have a hockey team.

 

I have jackpoint jackstands and they are a pleasure to work with...

http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/

They are one of these "why didn't I think of this first?" designs,

T.

 

+1 for jackpoints. They seem to be more secure than other methods (I've tried it with regular stands and jackpoints). With the jackpoints, there is less running around the car multiple times to get the car in the air.

 

Can you tell me what floor jack you are using? Going to pick up a set of jack points and want to make sure the floor jack will fit. Was looking at the following:Torin Aluminum Race Jack with Single Piston Pump — 1 1/2-Ton, Model# T8150121.

Thanks

 

I use this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ack-67022.html

Not what you would call portable but it is indestructible - which is perfect for a garage jack.

I also have a lighter aluminum jack for the track but it doesn't go quite high enough to fit the jackpoint jackstands comfortably under the car.

HTH,

T.