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Sokool 05-30-2013 12:34 PM

I just started renting out a 1250sqft industrial space rather then messing with low ceilings and pissed off neighbors.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...chmentid=70732

curly 05-30-2013 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by hornetball (Post 1016599)
Curly, can I borrow your fiancee to ask permission?

I'm not sure it's transferable.

concealer404 05-30-2013 12:44 PM

It's only transferable if fluids are exchanged in the process.

Stein 05-30-2013 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by nickt93 (Post 1016590)
I bought this Bend Pak P6 for $1300 brand new. I've had it for a year and it has already paid for itself in time savings and reduced hassle. Can I stand underneath it? No. Does it save time on a ton of common jobs? Absolutely. It takes me all of about 10 minutes to change four wheels and tires (and two front brake pads) now to get ready for the track.

The center section is entirely open, so no problem using it for working on transmission, clutch, exhaust, suspension, or the underside of the motor/ engine bay.

For a value option, this one is hard to beat.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1369927678

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1369927730

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N...s800/photo.JPG

Hmm, I can get one of those style for free from my buddy's body shop. It's air over hydraulic though. They changed all of theirs out for standard hydraulic. I hve been saying I'd stop by to look at it but never found the time as I thought it would be kind of worthless.

Scrappy Jack 05-30-2013 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by Sokool (Post 1016604)
I just started renting out a 1250sqft industrial space rather then messing with low ceilings and pissed off neighbors.

Was the lift included?

Sokool 05-30-2013 01:55 PM

Lol no. That was another $2300.

Fathom55 05-31-2013 04:00 PM

Man if industrial space like that wasn't so damn expensive around here I'd be all over it. Houston is exploding right now though, everything is getting crazy expensive.

EO2K 05-31-2013 05:00 PM

inb4mtbendpacgroupbuy :party:

RedCarmel 05-31-2013 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1017059)
inb4mtbendpacgroupbuy :party:

+1

rleete 05-31-2013 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by nickt93 (Post 1016590)
I bought this Bend Pak P6 for $1300 brand new.

How the hell did you find that for $1300? They're about $2200+ as far as my searches show. I'd be all over one for 1500 bucks.

Is it bolted down, or can you move it around?

rleete 06-01-2013 10:16 AM

Still leaning towards an Ezcarlift. Too expensive for what they are (unpowered), but they're cheaper than the P6 by about $500, portable and leave the center open for access.

Vashthestampede 06-01-2013 12:36 PM

I'm still looking for a nice 2 post lift for the shop.

We need something that will handle at least 5-6 tons though.

cr_sti 06-01-2013 01:54 PM

I've been considering this for awhile:

MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar

It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):

Dannmar MaxJax

rleete 06-01-2013 03:03 PM

My problem with 2 post lifts is that my garage floor is crap. Can't bolt into it to secure the posts.

Been looking at the Atlas mid rise lift. This one: Auto Lift 6,000lb. Portable Mid-Rise Frame Lift

Has open center, powered, no mounting requirements. Still can't get myself to pull the trigger on 2 grand just to save myself the effort of putting the vehicles up on stands.

zipstrips 06-02-2013 02:18 AM


Originally Posted by cr_sti (Post 1017206)
I've been considering this for awhile:

MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar

It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):

Dannmar MaxJax

thats another decent option! i assume it bolts into the floor as well. the FAQ reads it needs 4inch thick concrete.

Sokool 06-02-2013 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by Fathom55 (Post 1017042)
Man if industrial space like that wasn't so damn expensive around here I'd be all over it. Houston is exploding right now though, everything is getting crazy expensive.

I'm paying just over $5 a sqft per year. That is actually a tad above average for the area but these are some of the nicest kept parks I've seen. I started splitting it with one friend at first and after I got the lift got another "roommate" and it keeps costs very reasonable.

jay524288 06-02-2013 06:02 PM

I've got this lift: Atlas 9KOH

I was able to pick it up, so no delivery charges. Was under $1800 including taxes, hydraulic fluid, and hammer drill bit.

After using it for 6 months, I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner.

Tekel 06-03-2013 09:48 AM

I want this when I get my own garage.


thenuge26 06-03-2013 10:42 AM

I wonder if that would fit in my 1 car garage...

EO2K 06-03-2013 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by nickt93 (Post 1016590)
I bought this Bend Pak P6 for $1300 brand new.


Originally Posted by rleete (Post 1017096)
How the hell did you find that for $1300? They're about $2200+ as far as my searches show. I'd be all over one for 1500 bucks.

Yeah, seriously, where did you find it for $1300? $1500 is a steal compared to what I'm seeing online and $1300 gives me another $200 in the beer budget :party:


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