DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Hello, Probably not the right area but oh well... I'm looking to get a low profile jack to work on the 205 with, as the old team mechanix's one has been a goodie but its now a pain in the butt. i've been having a look around and have no idea as to what i should be looking at. I know i'll need something that has a min height of at least 100mm as the pug is lowered. Are the repco ones ok? It's not going to be a daily used item, i would like something thats not going to weigh 2 tons either as i'll be transporting it down to tracks/paddocks.... idea's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 My Repco ones have been awesome, l only use them once a month though. I want a super low profile one for when im working on the E30 but they are ultra expensive and for the little use it will get not justified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshnz 2 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Repco Powerbuilt jacks are nice, simple and do the job, I got mine for cheap as chips on spec. Still have to lift the car up slightly before it fits under though lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Yes, +1 for a super low profile one if possible! Jacking up the front with the standard jack just to get the trolley jack is a tad tedious. I'd buy one that could be as low as 50mm in a flash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Might be able to sort something out just working out a price as i type. BRB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 • 800Kg Safe Working Capacity • Low Profile • Minimum Height 89mm • Maximum Height 370mm • 6 LED Lights in Saddle (60 sec auto-off) • Single Pump (10 Strokes to Full Height) • Net Weight 12kg • AS/NZS 2615-1995 & 2004 $398.25 inc TRADEQUIP Not too sure how competive we are against repco/powerbuilt but worth a try. LEDS are a bit of a gimmic but ya never know Auckland Engineering Supplies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 I use a Wayco Super Low, from Repco, it's excellent. Has dual pistons, etc, etc. Best to find a friend who is staff. Staff price is absolutely ridiculous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Funky man... I'll price them up, do you guys have a shop so ican have a look at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 I use a Wayco Super Low, from Repco, it's excellent. Has dual pistons, etc, etc. Best to find a friend who is staff. Staff price is absolutely ridiculous. ^What he said. staff discount was awesome. part of the reason the turbo build was so cheap haha. [OT] BTW; would fully recommend anyone work there for a part-time job if your studying, decent crowd worked at my store in chch that I'm still good mates with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Funky man... I'll price them up, do you guys have a shop so ican have a look at it? gotta order one in. will arrive thursday. PM me your cell phone number and i can give you a call once it arrives. Our store is: Auckland Engineering Supplies 154 Beaumont street Westhaven Anyone else wanna come check out our store Mention that your from Bimmersport And y'all get full trade price. Powerbuilt, teng, bahco, irwin, koken, brass fittings, consumables ect.... Thanks, Miles Miles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Wayco Torlley Jacks Visit My Website ALLOY RACE JACK PART # W1003Â BNT No Price Blackwoods N/A Auto One 375.75 Incl Repco 607 Incl ALLOY RACE JACKÂ PART # W1004Â BNT No Price Blackwoods 772.68 Incl Auto One 805.50 Incl Repco 1224 Incl SUPER LOW JACKÂ PART # W1001Â BNT 474.75 Incl Blackwoods 382.72 Incl Auto One 309.375 Incl Repco 527 Incl Edited June 23, 2009 by DRTDVL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) I have the W1001. The AutoOne price is very close to what I paid. Good value imho. The maximum jack height is awesome too. Moktar's one is a LOT lighter though! I can barely barely lift mine. Edited June 23, 2009 by JiB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 I"m looking at the w1003... ALLOY RACE JACK PART # W1003 CAPACITY 1.35 TON ∎ MIN HEIGHT 90mm ∎ MAX HEIGHT 447mm ∎ SHIPPING WEIGHT 19 Kg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Anyone else wanna come check out our store Mention that your from Bimmersport And y'all get full trade price. Powerbuilt, teng, bahco, irwin, koken, brass fittings, consumables ect.... Thanks, Miles [starts to make wishlist for stuff he wants/ 'needs' ]Cheers for that, will send you a PM shortly. While I find this useful, ironically enough I was going to post a similar thread for axle stands- I know they just, well, stand there propping up the car, but then the Super Cheap ones have had heaps of safety recalls, and I just can't rate the Powerbuilt ones after reading about their tool quality... let's face it, if the worst happens, it's not like you'll be taking them back now, is it? TWL have an offer on Torin jacks, any other decent brands? PS Apologies for the thread hijack! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I have a 3 tonne powerbuilt one. A lot of use over th last 8 months. Works well, but heavy, and goes high. Not the fastest jack though aha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 i've got some team mechanix stands and they work fine... had them for 4 years now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 Dad bought my this on the weekend at Repco when they had their 25% sale for around 250ish http://www.tradequip.co.nz/products.asp?code=TQ2024 SEMI ALLOY RACING JACK 1250KG (AS/NZS) • 1600kg Safe Working Capacity • Long Reach 3 Piece Handle • Low Profile • Maximum Height 464mm • Minimum Height 100mm • Net Weight 25kg • Overall Dimensions (lowered) - 665(L) x 315(W) x 150(H)mm • Twin Pump (5.5 Strokes to Full Height) Simalar to the one Miles has at Auckland engineering supplies but not as light or as low... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 My dad has a powerbuilt I think, it gets used frequently (He's restoring a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster) But a low profile one would be good, His jack can't fit under my front apron.... Also, since the load peice (the round bit at the top) just pulls out, he bought a peice of 7mm plate and a bit of rod, to sit where the round peice goes, to assist in removal of gearboxes.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 sh*t, didnt see this thread. Will price some up tommrow for those interested. Can get a AMPRO (I think) 3 tonne jack for under $300, I bought one for myself through work,gets a bit of use and works sweet. Cant remember exactly what I payed for it or the specs but will get them tommorow when I go into work. 80mm is the lowest it goes,which would fit under a "super low" king spring'd E30 and E36. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
