C5 jack
Safety Car
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by indy300
I don't like the looks of that at all! 
It doesn't even look physically possible to raise the car! As a structural engineer, I'll need more info on how that works.
My best suggestion is to get a AAA membership
It doesn't even look physically possible to raise the car! As a structural engineer, I'll need more info on how that works. My best suggestion is to get a AAA membership
Ok, OK... you got me... I'm really a janitor at BMW in South Carolina... but only part-time...
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PS, no offense to any janitors, OK?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by mhdi22
Wish I had a pic to show it (car put away for winter), however; look in Auto Zone or a Walmart and try one of the "12 volt" jacks they have. Head of it fits easily within the "jacking space" and it works off the battery. Comes in a case, and it all fits next to the CD storage.
I wrote a POST on this awhile back and it got a lot of interest bringing positive and neg. comments..out come is that this jack works perfectly with safety in mind. The base of this jack is SOLID. It lifts the car fast and smooth, you can stand off to the side while lifting the car and keep an eye on traffic if need be. As you stated it fits under the car without any problems.Here is a picture of it.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Harrisonburg VA
Originally Posted by DickieC.99
Does anyone know how high this jack is when collapsed on the ground? If i'm not mistaken, I need something just under 3.75 inches....
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Pasadena Maryland
Just thinking out loud, but if you open the door to keep it from cracking......What is going to take the stress? It seems that if the door is closed the car will be more rigid than with them open?
Melting Slicks
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From: Sindelfingen Germany
Originally Posted by DickieC.99
Does anyone know how high this jack is when collapsed on the ground? If i'm not mistaken, I need something just under 3.75 inches....
Hi, this is C5 Frederik, seller of the "Little Lifter"
lowest hight is 80mm or 3.15 "
It is still $50.00 including shipping.
It´s from the actual E-class (not C-class, as this takes a lower load)
It is perfect to change one wheel, i.e. on emergency or on the track.
It is not to be used to lift complete side of car i.e. to do work on swaybars.
It fits perfect in one of the two small rear compartments.
There are more than 360 happy customers, and there is one unhappy one
(forgot his name, he had problems to handle it)If there are any questions, please ask.
Frederik
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Drifting
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From: Reno, NV
Originally Posted by myc5inparadise
I have a related question.... does anyone know where/if the lug nut wrench is stored in a C5? Can't find it anywhere.
My lug wrench was stored at Kragen Auto Parts. I've started keeping it in the car for convenience. I got one of the extendable lug wrench's for $12.95, Very compact.
GM didn't include one in the models with runflats, don't know about the Z06's.
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jack
Just about any little scissor jack will work. I bought one at a yard sale. It goes lower then 2” and cost $1.00. You might want to use a puck or a little steal plate between the jack and frame to keep from denting the frame.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Palmetto FL
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Speed Trap
My lug wrench was stored at Kragen Auto Parts. I've started keeping it in the car for convenience. I got one of the extendable lug wrench's for $12.95, Very compact.
GM didn't include one in the models with runflats, don't know about the Z06's.
GM didn't include one in the models with runflats, don't know about the Z06's.
Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Wal*Mart
Electric jack workd great has a solid foot stand..no rocking or slipping. Less than $60.00 Plugs in cig/axillary outlet.
Electric jack workd great has a solid foot stand..no rocking or slipping. Less than $60.00 Plugs in cig/axillary outlet.
Thats interesting. I guess since im fresh out of spares...it wont do me much good
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: The warm part of Anger Island
St. Jude Donor '09
After seeing some of the damage caused by faulty plugs in the parts business many moons ago, I would recommend just using the run flats to get someplace where the tire can be properly patched from the inside or replaced. If you don't have run flats, a plug is good for a few miles at lower speeds. Just don't rely on them as a permanent fix because have a tendency to wear out and remove themselves. If you ask most service/ parts shops, they will sell a plug kit but will not install a plug.
The jack would be nice for those days in the garage when I want to get in there and clean all that god-forsaken brake dust off the inside of the rims
The jack would be nice for those days in the garage when I want to get in there and clean all that god-forsaken brake dust off the inside of the rims
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From: Winchester TN
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi C5 Frederik -
If I can get me a GTO spare, I'll be ordering one of these from you soon!
best regards -
mqqn
If I can get me a GTO spare, I'll be ordering one of these from you soon!
best regards -
mqqn
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From: Fremont CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20
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Originally Posted by Speed Trap
My lug wrench was stored at Kragen Auto Parts. I've started keeping it in the car for convenience.
