[cityazndan]

Does anyone have a rentable lift or know of one. I remember there used to be a shop in sterling that rented out lifts for a flat fee...as the parts come in (tbe, fmic, etc), the lift would make everything so much freaking easier. Also, I'm coming from the Subaru game to.BMWs, and loving it.

[MDyDinanM]

If you're military you can go to Ft Myer, Ft Belvoir, etc and use their auto hobby shop. It's on a first come first serve basis though. They have lifts and tools you can use. I believe it's like $4-$5 a hour.

[cityazndan]

Unfortunately, I am not military but a federal employee. any other places?

[cssnms]

Have you tried the local highschool? My old highschool in Fairfax had an automotive class with a fully outfitted garage.

[cotmfk]

I don't know if he's up for it, and the drive is a bit far from Nova, but PM Clem. He has a lift in his garage. You can ask him what his rate would be. He is usually the one that does the work, though.

[Pat@sonictuning]

Sports car inc in sterling va. You pay $20 a month for membership and once a member it's 12.50 an hour for the lift and any tools. They also have alignment rack.

[CoralRed335XI]

Military bases allow civilian federal employees to use shops. I always use the one at Pax River. 8 lifts and any tool you can think of. 7.50/hr for civilians.

[cityazndan]

^ get outta here. That's freaking awesome...I'm near Fort Belvoir/Fort Myer so I'll prolly go to that. They won't shoot me when I'm at the gate though right? :P

[BrazilianBimmer]

Originally Posted by cityazndan

^ get outta here. That's freaking awesome...I'm near Fort Belvoir/Fort Myer so I'll prolly go to that. They won't shoot me when I'm at the gate though right? :P

Funny!...I'd be scared of that too lol

[MDyDinanM]

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

Military bases allow civilian federal employees to use shops. I always use the one at Pax River. 8 lifts and any tool you can think of. 7.50/hr for civilians.

Are you a Govt employee affiliated with the DOD?

I think you have to be a DOD civilian employee with a valid military (civilian) ID card. I think it also depends on what the base commander approves DOD civilian employees to use, as in some bases only allow active duty/retired to use their services and civilian employees are excluded. Case in point is MCB Quantico where the DOD civilians I worked with were not permitted to use the Base Exchange, Commissary, etc.

Having a CAC Card helps.

Here is an excerpt:
http://www.shopmyexchange.com/Images...REA/tg1003.pdf

Government departments or agencies outside DoD, as determined by the local commanding officer

Limited privileges:
Patrons who are required to reside on military installations:
Government civilian employees and dependents
Full time staff of the Red Cross and dependents

I don't think every Federal employee can walk on a military base without prior approval. For example, Dept of the Treasury Federal employee walking onto Ft Myer - I don't think would be allowed.

But go ahead and try, the worst they can do is deny you access and turn you around at the gate.

[cityazndan]

I thought ft Myer passed a recent act (earlier this month) allowing federal civilians access to recreational facilities. I'm part of the dept of commerce (pto). I guess ill call head before I make the trip lol

[itsmeek]

I work for the civillian gov't and used to go to Ft Belvoir to use their lift all the time. It was like $5/hr and you get to use all their power tools. Cityazndan- can you please report your findings back to us? I'd love to take advantage of the gym at Ft Myer.

[cityazndan]

http://www.arlnow.com/2012/04/02/fed...ing-at-ft-myer

Sure thing, once I get my parts. What dept do you work in? Did you enter thru the main entrance without prior appointment?

Edit: looks like the fitness center is still DoD restricted.

[Wrngway]

Weekends are busy at Ft. Belvoir and likely every place else. It's hard to get a lift. Basically, you have to show up well before they open or be able to wait for quite a while. DoD installations may also require you to take a safety course which includes a video and test. It only takes maybe 45 minutes to work through.

[cityazndan]

Haha well I get Fridays off so I was hoping to go then. Are you a civilian federal employee? Ft. Myer is technically closer but belvoir isn't too much further away.

[MDyDinanM]

Originally Posted by cityazndan

I thought ft Myer passed a recent act (earlier this month) allowing federal civilians access to recreational facilities. I'm part of the dept of commerce (pto). I guess ill call head before I make the trip lol

interesting - didn't know that. Thanks for the tip!

[cityazndan]

Haha yeah, the link i posted was dated April 2nd of this year

[PGZ11]

Hey op, also a pto employee and curious to see if you find anywhere convenient - let me know what you find out

[cityazndan]

Oh really, small world. what AU? I'm gonna try ft Myers in arlington first then belvoir once I get my parts...rather whenever someone gets back to me about a dp, tbe, fmic, and inake.

[PGZ11]

I'm in 3637, the military base would be nice for easier parts. I will highly recommend taking it out to see Clem if you aren't set on diy for the downpipes / fmic, with these cars there is always a trick or two to get these parts on

[cityazndan]

Ohhh...business methods. Crazy town :P, 3727 for me.

I did PM Clem as a matter of fact. I'm coming from a Subaru so I'm used to doing everything by myself.

[PGZ11]

Nah, I am in mechanical (211), selling an afe dual cone intake if you need one...pm me when you get your parts I'd be interested to see what you get and how it runs