Which jack?!

mooj9 · 11-06-2012, 03:41 PM

Just tried to put the winter wheels on but my current jack is not compatible! Will the following do the job in lifting my e92?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-BMW-...#ht_500wt_1256

VTECaddict · 11-07-2012, 12:28 AM

buy a real floor jack. what do you mean your current jack isnt compatible?

Mahhvinn · 11-07-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

buy a real floor jack. what do you mean your current jack isnt compatible?

I was thinking the same thing. Go invest in a low profile jack.

mooj9 · 11-07-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

buy a real floor jack. what do you mean your current jack isnt compatible?

I was going to use the jack from my other car. tbh I dont want some fancy jack, just want to get these damn winter wheels on! lol

I'm going to go out and buy a standard basic jack and use a piece of wood or puck method.

The guys at BMW are greedy bastards, I paid for an msport package with lots of extra's and youd think they would throw in a friggin jack! I'm sure when I bought my previous e92 in the UK, it had a jack and all the tools (even though it has run flats).

VTECaddict · 11-07-2012, 03:37 AM

It doesn't have to be fancy. Even a cheap autoparts store floor jack will be much better and safer than a cheap temporary scissor jack. It'll lift the car much much faster and easier than cranking a scissor jack all day.

mooj9 · 11-07-2012, 09:01 AM

I just picked up a jack, cross wrench and some engine oil for 25 quid! I'll let you all know how I get on

PSUSMU · 11-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Be sure to take a pic when the car falls on your arm.

mooj9 · 11-08-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PSUSMU

Be sure to take a pic when the car falls on your arm.

Common is it really that dangerous if used correctly? I'm not getting under the car or anything - its just a simple wheel change. I used a similar jack to change wheels on my previous car a couple of times and no issues.

Taking the following steps and you cant go wrong
-new jack
-flat ground
-unscrew wheel nuts before raising the car
-tighten wheel nuts once car back on the ground
-dont move the car around
-secure hand break and other wheels

The car will only be raised for around 1-2 mins each wheel. Many people use these jacks but you only ever hear the bad experiences were someone has decided to crawl under the car!

mooj9 · 11-09-2012, 11:20 AM

All x4 winter wheels on the car and no issues! I've changed wheels on many cars now with a scissor jack - its perfectly safe if used correctly

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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 479 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	It doesn't have to be fancy. Even a cheap autoparts store floor jack will be much better and safer than a cheap temporary scissor jack. It'll lift the car much much faster and easier than cranking a scissor jack all day. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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mooj9 Private 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: BMW e92 320d (184hp) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United Kingdom (currently Germany) iTrader: (0)	All x4 winter wheels on the car and no issues! I've changed wheels on many cars now with a scissor jack - its perfectly safe if used correctly
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