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Porsche Stack, Finally Cleaned my Garage |
fishgeckos |
May 14 2018, 08:41 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Mike Fitton |
May 14 2018, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Nice! What brand lift is that?
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mlindner |
May 14 2018, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,511 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Two of my favorite cars, very cool, congrats. Mark
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ValcoOscar |
May 14 2018, 08:53 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,374 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Very nice...
As a precaution. I always use wheel chocks on cars on my lift. I had a jeep roll off and cross the street. I could have killed or injured someone. I had it in gear but not sure I had emergency brake on. |
Lucky9146 |
May 14 2018, 09:15 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
That looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Wish I'd have had the ceiling height to be able to do that but was unfortunately a few inches short (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) One thing you may want to consider, if you haven't already, is a piece of plastic sheeting over the car below. I'm not going to say that beautiful 914 is going to drip something but stranger things have happened. Just about any fluid can damage paint. Thanks for sharing the picture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
Andyrew |
May 14 2018, 09:17 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Whats your ceiling height and whats the length of your garage? How close does that roll up door get to your trunk?
Im trying to figure out a lift setup for my garage... |
fishgeckos |
May 14 2018, 09:34 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nice! What brand lift is that? It's a Challenger Lift. I bought it from Costco for $4K, including installation, which is a pretty good deal, I think. It works great. You can't see them in the photo, but the lift came with drip pans (to stop fluids from dripping on the car below) and chocks on the front and back (so that the car can't roll off the lift). It did not come with a rolling tire jack, but you can buy one separately. My ceiling is 10' high. If I had 2 tall cars, the lift wouldn't work. Also, as a tip, be sure that your ceiling is tall enough even when the garage door is open to accommodate your cars. |
fishgeckos |
May 14 2018, 09:40 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Whats your ceiling height and whats the length of your garage? How close does that roll up door get to your trunk? Im trying to figure out a lift setup for my garage... My garage is 20' long. You need a minimum of 18' for it to fit. On the height question, the garage door, when rolled up, is about a foot higher than the back trunk. I had the lift mounted closer to the back wall to make it work. I can even lower the lift another foot and still accommodate the 928, but I tend to bang my head on the lift when getting out of the 928 when I do that. |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 14 2018, 10:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Lifts are life changing, looks good!
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Tom_T |
May 14 2018, 02:45 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I finally cleaned my garage and was able to photograph both of my babies together on the lift. Just wanted to share. Have a great week. Is it true that a 928 is a double nine-14!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Great Ham stack! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Tom_T |
May 14 2018, 02:50 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Lifts are life changing, looks good! I spy a GT350H of 1960's Hertz rentals fame! Another nice double Ham stack! I actually would love to get a double wide 2-car 4-post lift for my tiny 17'-6" w. by 18' d. outside dimensions 1921 garage, but unfortunately I'd have to raise the roof 3-5' more first, which I don't think that either the city nor my wife would allow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) PS - So instead I'm "stacking" another way, with loads of parts boxes on top of the 2 914s, so it doesn't look like this anymore! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 14 2018, 05:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Lifts are life changing, looks good! I spy a GT350H of 1960's Hertz rentals fame! Another nice double Ham stack! I actually would love to get a double wide 2-car 4-post lift for my tiny 17'-6" w. by 18' d. outside dimensions 1921 garage, but unfortunately I'd have to raise the roof 3-5' more first, which I don't think that either the city nor my wife would allow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) PS - So instead I'm "stacking" another way, with loads of parts boxes on top of the 2 914s, so it doesn't look like this anymore! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Yeah, I had to vault the ceiling, it wasn't super easy, but worth it. Attached thumbnail(s) |
ThreeV8s |
May 15 2018, 06:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 11-March 17 From: West Chester, PA Member No.: 20,915 Region Association: North East States |
Whats your ceiling height and whats the length of your garage? How close does that roll up door get to your trunk? Im trying to figure out a lift setup for my garage... My garage is 20' long. You need a minimum of 18' for it to fit. On the height question, the garage door, when rolled up, is about a foot higher than the back trunk. I had the lift mounted closer to the back wall to make it work. I can even lower the lift another foot and still accommodate the 928, but I tend to bang my head on the lift when getting out of the 928 when I do that. Great tandem and nice setup! The challenger (from costco) is one of the 4-post lifts I am considering. From your pic, it appears that it is not anchored. Is there any movement when elevating or lowering it? Also, are you using the standard ramps or do you need the longer ramps to get your 914 on it? |
EdwardBlume |
May 15 2018, 07:00 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
We need to have rolling build parties. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Mike Fitton |
May 15 2018, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Nice! What brand lift is that? It's a Challenger Lift. I bought it from Costco for $4K, including installation, which is a pretty good deal, I think. It works great. You can't see them in the photo, but the lift came with drip pans (to stop fluids from dripping on the car below) and chocks on the front and back (so that the car can't roll off the lift). It did not come with a rolling tire jack, but you can buy one separately. My ceiling is 10' high. If I had 2 tall cars, the lift wouldn't work. Also, as a tip, be sure that your ceiling is tall enough even when the garage door is open to accommodate your cars. Did you go with 110v? Bolted to the floor or free standing? Space width needed to accommodate? Thanks! |
fishgeckos |
May 15 2018, 08:49 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Whats your ceiling height and whats the length of your garage? How close does that roll up door get to your trunk? Im trying to figure out a lift setup for my garage... My garage is 20' long. You need a minimum of 18' for it to fit. On the height question, the garage door, when rolled up, is about a foot higher than the back trunk. I had the lift mounted closer to the back wall to make it work. I can even lower the lift another foot and still accommodate the 928, but I tend to bang my head on the lift when getting out of the 928 when I do that. Great tandem and nice setup! The challenger (from costco) is one of the 4-post lifts I am considering. From your pic, it appears that it is not anchored. Is there any movement when elevating or lowering it? Also, are you using the standard ramps or do you need the longer ramps to get your 914 on it? You are correct - I did not bolt down my lift. It has no movement at all. I wanted the ability to take it with me when I move, and bolting it down makes that more difficult. I use the standard size ramps and they work fine for my 914 (I was concerned about this as well). |
fishgeckos |
May 15 2018, 08:51 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nice! What brand lift is that? It's a Challenger Lift. I bought it from Costco for $4K, including installation, which is a pretty good deal, I think. It works great. You can't see them in the photo, but the lift came with drip pans (to stop fluids from dripping on the car below) and chocks on the front and back (so that the car can't roll off the lift). It did not come with a rolling tire jack, but you can buy one separately. My ceiling is 10' high. If I had 2 tall cars, the lift wouldn't work. Also, as a tip, be sure that your ceiling is tall enough even when the garage door is open to accommodate your cars. Did you go with 110v? Bolted to the floor or free standing? Space width needed to accommodate? Thanks! Yes - I went with 110v - works fine. You need a minimum width of 10 feet. |
gandalf_025 |
May 15 2018, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,447 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
My garage is a mess still, But stacking makes it so most of the cars can be inside.
I still park my truck outside though. 110 volt and not attached to the floor which is only 3 1/2" thick and no signs of movement for many years. Lift has a set of wheels that can be added to move it around if needed. |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 15 2018, 11:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
My floor actually slopes for a center drain so my posts dance a little bit, but nothing is bolted down. 110V works fine, isn't fast, but works fine. A shop would need something faster.
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ThreeV8s |
May 15 2018, 07:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 11-March 17 From: West Chester, PA Member No.: 20,915 Region Association: North East States |
Whats your ceiling height and whats the length of your garage? How close does that roll up door get to your trunk? Im trying to figure out a lift setup for my garage... My garage is 20' long. You need a minimum of 18' for it to fit. On the height question, the garage door, when rolled up, is about a foot higher than the back trunk. I had the lift mounted closer to the back wall to make it work. I can even lower the lift another foot and still accommodate the 928, but I tend to bang my head on the lift when getting out of the 928 when I do that. Great tandem and nice setup! The challenger (from costco) is one of the 4-post lifts I am considering. From your pic, it appears that it is not anchored. Is there any movement when elevating or lowering it? Also, are you using the standard ramps or do you need the longer ramps to get your 914 on it? You are correct - I did not bolt down my lift. It has no movement at all. I wanted the ability to take it with me when I move, and bolting it down makes that more difficult. I use the standard size ramps and they work fine for my 914 (I was concerned about this as well). Thank you for confirming. It sounds like free-standing is the way to go with that challenger. |
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