My wife asks me the same question. Takes a little practice and I open the door to look at my alignment or even get out to check but it gets easy after two or three times.
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Had 4 Post Lift Installed
RHI Lifts from Schaumburg IL had their techs over the house all day today installing an Atlas 4 Post 8K lift. Had to raise the garage door lifted 14 inches so now the vette fits 67 inches above the floor. However, how in the world does one backup on to one these things without help? I can't see anything out of the back and wasn't particularly impressed with the smell of burned clutch after I was done. Any suggestions or ideas?
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RHI Lifts from Schaumburg IL had their techs over the house all day today installing an Atlas 4 Post 8K lift. Had to raise the garage door lifted 14 inches so now the vette fits 67 inches above the floor. However, how in the world does one backup on to one these things without help? I can't see anything out of the back and wasn't particularly impressed with the smell of burned clutch after I was done. Any suggestions or ideas?
2. I also have large mirrors on the rear wall of the garage, I have them sllighty tipped down, and can see my approach while back on. and also see the clearance around the car.
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1. I programmed the driver #2 setting with the passenger side mirror facing down. when I want to back into tight spaces I press button to and get a clear view of the sidewalk or my lift ramp.
2. I also have large mirrors on the rear wall of the garage, I have them sllighty tipped down, and can see my approach while back on. and also see the clearance around the car.
2. I also have large mirrors on the rear wall of the garage, I have them sllighty tipped down, and can see my approach while back on. and also see the clearance around the car.
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Enjoy the lift, I installed one myself last year and its been a great addition to the garage.( 11 ft ceilings) Black paint on the Ben paks is not custom, Greg Smith equipment has them in inventory
I keep my 74 stingray on top, the much more driven 03 c5 underneath.
I dont back my cars on, the stingray needs a couple of boards on the ground to help with clearance
Its one of the best investments I have made
good luck
I keep my 74 stingray on top, the much more driven 03 c5 underneath.
I dont back my cars on, the stingray needs a couple of boards on the ground to help with clearance
Its one of the best investments I have made
good luck