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Drifting
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Anyone know where to ...
get this???
Never seen this type of jack!
sorry about the pic. for a better pic go here..
http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=co...&icid=snap-pic
sorry about the pic. for a better pic go here..
http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=co...&icid=snap-pic
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That looks like the BMW jack that many think is the best for a C5.
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
Last edited by hotwheels57; May 4, 2009 at 02:06 PM.
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That looks like the BMW jack that many think is the best for a C5.
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
Drifting
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get this???
Never seen this type of jack!
sorry about the pic. for a better pic go here..
http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=co...&icid=snap-pic
Never seen this type of jack!
sorry about the pic. for a better pic go here..
http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=co...&icid=snap-pic
But, I Do think $79.00 from Orielly Autoparts to buy this is a good investment!
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Drifting
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Thanks for the link. I tried a search (or two) but I was using the wrong "key" words. 
I was just very curious, never thought of using one actually. I just never seen anything like that before. I have the compressor/sealer in my Z so that with AAA I should be ok if ever the need arises. Thanks again! 
I was just very curious, never thought of using one actually. I just never seen anything like that before. I have the compressor/sealer in my Z so that with AAA I should be ok if ever the need arises. Thanks again! That looks like the BMW jack that many think is the best for a C5.
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
Look at this thread. It shows the same image as yours. I found many past threads using search and keywords "bmw aluminum jack c5"...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
I found an aluminum scissors jack from a Mazda RX7 (also Porsche) that I carry in my car. It'll collapse down low enough for most C5 cars, weighs about 4#, and is very stable. You can find them easily on EBAY and many salvage yards...
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Not much point in having that jack in the trunk when the car doesn't have a spare tire. I suppose if you are also keeping that GTO spare in your car on a trip it might be useful. I only lift mine with a real jack like the one slvr06 posted.
If I get a flat I'll just call the auto club. Got to get some use out of them for my annual payment.
If I get a flat I'll just call the auto club. Got to get some use out of them for my annual payment.
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Having a jack in the trunk w/o a spare is an option. I carry the Z06 compressor, tire plugs and tools of all types. That insures I should never need them.
Carrying a 4# aluminum scissors jack would allow me to lift and inflate a tire and/or remove the tire/wheel to make a repair. That's better than doing it laying on my back beside the roadway under the rockers or fender...after rolling the car trying to find the puncture.
Carrying a 4# aluminum scissors jack would allow me to lift and inflate a tire and/or remove the tire/wheel to make a repair. That's better than doing it laying on my back beside the roadway under the rockers or fender...after rolling the car trying to find the puncture.
Last edited by hotwheels57; May 5, 2009 at 01:43 PM.
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I agree with you and slvr06 up to a point. If your going to work on the car, then you need a real jack but, it is also a good idea to have some type of jack (IMO) in your car in case you need to get underneath as hotwheels57 stated.
I also have AAA, but if I can fix the problem right there then I rather do so instead of waiting on the auto club
I also have AAA, but if I can fix the problem right there then I rather do so instead of waiting on the auto club
Not much point in having that jack in the trunk when the car doesn't have a spare tire. I suppose if you are also keeping that GTO spare in your car on a trip it might be useful. I only lift mine with a real jack like the one slvr06 posted.
If I get a flat I'll just call the auto club. Got to get some use out of them for my annual payment.
If I get a flat I'll just call the auto club. Got to get some use out of them for my annual payment.