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Old 02-23-2013 | 04:49 PM
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I'd like to get some extensions. Do you offer any type of discounts for RL members? TIA
Old 02-23-2013 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jpoint
Just FYI for more about 2" height.
I use hockey pucks to pick up an extra inch or so.
Old 02-26-2013 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
I'd like to get some extensions. Do you offer any type of discounts for RL members? TIA
You would get a discount on them. PM or email me.
Old 02-26-2013 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SlateC2S
I use hockey pucks to pick up an extra inch or so.
Adding a hockey puck would give you EXACTLY one more inch. Every good Canadian knows that, eh!
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You would get a discount on them. PM or email me.
PM sent. TIA
Old 03-21-2013 | 08:15 PM
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Just got my set and a dolly. John is a first class guy to deal with. Will add another set soon....GR
Old 03-22-2013 | 10:22 AM
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I use the jackpoints only on the rear - once lifted from the rear lift points the whole side will lift due to chassis stiffness. I just pop in a standard 3 ton jack stand from Sears on the fronts lift points with a hockey puck to mitigate metal to metal damage. Save you some $$$. Love the Jackpoints for the rear though!!
Old 03-22-2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jkw911
USMC_DS1 nice post - I just opted for 4 JackPoint Jackstands. They are a little expensive but a one time investment and they offer a slight Rennlist discount.
Which ones did you get?
I believe they have two different models
Old 03-22-2013 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hatzenbach
Which ones did you get?
I believe they have two different models
By default they ship the low profile plate JPs to 911 owners... If you have a stock suspension setup and a low profile jack (2.75" or less) then I believe you should be able to use their standard height plate to gain another ~1". Just to get started I have 2 JPJs in the rear n 2 standard jacks in front. May get 2 for the front at some point.
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love the concept - just wish they could come in less than $300/pair.
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Possibly a dumb question but what is it about the jacking points that might necessitate special pads for your jack? Is it that there is no way to jack the car and then put it on jackstands then remove the jack?
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Thanks guys, just ordered a set of four. Sold my wife on the ease (my poor back) and the safety. They were great people to do business with
Old 03-22-2013 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by f4 plt
Thanks guys, just ordered a set of four. Sold my wife on the ease (my poor back) and the safety. They were great people to do business with
You sold your wife to get these? That's taking the Porsche dedication to another level!
Old 03-23-2013 | 04:19 AM
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Great post USMC...never had seen these before. May end up picking up a set although I am not under my car enough to use them probably. Most often for me is my oil changes every 8-10k I do. Otherwise my exhaust is fully done [AWE cross pipe and cans] so can't figure out other reasons to jack the car.

Of course I can use any ones you guys provide as ammo for the spouse to justify a purchase so fire away!
Old 03-23-2013 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by aviography
You sold your wife to get these? That's taking the Porsche dedication to another level!
No way after 46 years, who else would put up with my insane love of Porsche

and besides the jackpoints she was all for the mods completed on the 997. Do you see my big smile


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