Question about jacking points.

zaki671 · 03-01-2016, 07:37 PM

Hi all,

Just a quick question, do I have to use the plastic jacking point inserts before jacking up the car with the jack pad adapter?

I apologize if this has been asked already. This is going to be my first time attempting to jack up this car.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

RarScaryFrosty · 03-01-2016, 08:26 PM

Yes, you can buy them as cheap as $10 a piece online. Get a few of them. It's cheaper to buy the pads, than it is to have your dealer disassemble the under panels of the car to replace that specific part. A few members have smashed them inward by jacking on them without a pad.

zaki671 · 03-01-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RarScaryFrosty

Yes, you can buy them as cheap as $10 a piece online. Get a few of them. It's cheaper to buy the pads, than it is to have your dealer disassemble the under panels of the car to replace that specific part. A few members have smashed them inward by jacking on them without a pad.

Fantastic, thank you!!

jgoens · 03-01-2016, 09:12 PM

I have had to raise my car several times in the last couple weeks and I used ramps....I have a jack and stands but it is so much easier with the ramps. I've never been a fan of ramps but I have found it now pretty easy and why hassle with the jack stand thing on this car....it's a fuckin pain in the ass. Just sayin.

zaki671 · 03-02-2016, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

I have had to raise my car several times in the last couple weeks and I used ramps....I have a jack and stands but it is so much easier with the ramps. I've never been a fan of ramps but I have found it now pretty easy and why hassle with the jack stand thing on this car....it's a fuckin pain in the ass. Just sayin.

I'm not opposed to using ramps, but I don't have a set yet. So I'll have to use whatever i have available, which is a jack and jack stands.

I'll invest in a set of nice ramps in the future, for now Ill make due.

jgoens · 03-02-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

I'm not opposed to using ramps, but I don't have a set yet. So I'll have to use whatever i have available, which is a jack and jack stands.

I'll invest in a set of nice ramps in the future, for now Ill make due.

I bought some rhino ramps at Oreilly on sale for $40. When I did the DP a few weeks ago, my mechanic friend helped me and when he saw the jack and stand situation he agreed, short of a lift, ramps are a better option.

zaki671 · 03-02-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

I bought some rhino ramps at Oreilly on sale for $40. When I did the DP a few weeks ago, my mechanic friend helped me and when he saw the jack and stand situation he agreed, short of a lift, ramps are a better option.

Do you have the msport front bumper? Did the ramps rub your bumper going up?

jgoens · 03-02-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

Do you have the msport front bumper? Did the ramps rub your bumper going up?

yeah I do..so, what I do is put two boards on the approach to the ramp...the boards are about a 1/2" thick and no rubbing at all.

zaki671 · 03-02-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

yeah I do..so, what I do is put two boards on the approach to the ramp...the boards are about a 1/2" thick and no rubbing at all.

Awesome! That is a better solution. Now, off to Wally world for some ramps.

Thanks jgoens!

jgoens · 03-02-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

Awesome! That is a better solution. Now, off to Wally world for some ramps.

Thanks jgoens!

Sure, hope it makes it easier for you.

RarScaryFrosty · 03-02-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

Awesome! That is a better solution. Now, off to Wally world for some ramps.

Thanks jgoens!

Get Rhino ramps from any auto part store. They hold up to 8 tons I believe, and they're made of a very light plastic. I use them when I do oil changes. They're also much longer than standard metal ramps, so there's less immediate incline. I rubbed a few times with metal ramps, but have had no issues with rhino ramps.

zaki671 · 03-03-2016, 04:47 AM

[QUOTE=RarScaryFrosty;19498345]Get Rhino ramps from any auto part store. They hold up to 8 tons I believe, and they're made of a very light plastic. I use them when I do oil changes. They're also much longer than standard metal ramps, so there's less immediate incline. I rubbed a few times with metal ramps, but have had no issues with rhino ramps

hollandog · 03-03-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RarScaryFrosty

Get Rhino ramps from any auto part store. They hold up to 8 tons I believe, and they're made of a very light plastic. I use them when I do oil changes. They're also much longer than standard metal ramps, so there's less immediate incline. I rubbed a few times with metal ramps, but have had no issues with rhino ramps

I got this one instead of Rhino.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o08_s00

I'm thinking of ramp it up to put on the front lip. But I think it will have issue clearing the ramp after install when backing down.

zaki671 · 03-03-2016, 10:20 AM

I was looking at those too, I'm still deciding at the moment. I think a good set of ramps is invaluable.

I've been looking at raceramps too, a little pricey but look to be worth it. They might work for your front lip install.

hollandog · 03-03-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

I was looking at those too, I'm still deciding at the moment. I think a good set of ramps is invaluable.

I've been looking at raceramps too, a little pricey but look to be worth it. They might work for your front lip install.

Raceramp is too pricey for me. I don't use it often. If the lip doesn't clear the ramp I would just use the floor jack to put it down.

G30 B58 · 03-03-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

I was looking at those too, I'm still deciding at the moment. I think a good set of ramps is invaluable.

I've been looking at raceramps too, a little pricey but look to be worth it. They might work for your front lip install.

Race Ramps here. Expensive but very nice. Plus, once the car is up you can remove the ramp section making side access even easier.

M-Sport here and used on my brothers M4. No issues.

zaki671 · 03-03-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Race Ramps here. Expensive but very nice. Plus, once the car is up you can remove the ramp section making side access even easier.

M-Sport here and used on my brothers M4. No issues.

Nice! Which length are your ramps? Will the 56" work on a lowered F30?

E30toF30 · 03-03-2016, 06:02 PM

Are these required? I've jacked my car up a couple times in the last few weeks to change spacers and do a stud conversion. Didn't think I needed something like this.

I hope I didnt cause any damage to the car.

G30 B58 · 03-03-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zaki671

Nice! Which length are your ramps? Will the 56" work on a lowered F30?

I have the 67 inch 2 piece RR-XT2s. The F32 and F82 were never an issue. I also have a lower S2000 w/ a CR lip and a thin splitter that goes up these ramps with ease.

zaki671 · 03-04-2016, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by E30toF30

Are these required? I've jacked my car up a couple times in the last few weeks to change spacers and do a stud conversion. Didn't think I needed something like this.

I hope I didnt cause any damage to the car.

From what these guys are saying, it's recommended. I asked because this is my first bmw and I didn't want to ruin anything. Now I know.

Hope your car is good to go.

zaki671 · 03-04-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

I have the 67 inch 2 piece RR-XT2s. The F32 and F82 were never an issue. I also have a lower S2000 w/ a CR lip and a thin splitter that goes up these ramps with ease.

These were initially what I was looking at. Hmmm, guess I have to get a yard stick and measure my clearance to see if the 56" will work for me.

Thanks man!

Daftasabrush · 03-04-2016, 01:14 PM

When I got my car back from the dealer the time before last, they'd mashed the jacking points to the point where my puck wouldn't fit. I took it straight back and they replaced all four. Apparently they don't use the pucks on their lifts!

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zaki671 Private First Class 37 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 13 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=RarScaryFrosty;19498345]Get Rhino ramps from any auto part store. They hold up to 8 tons I believe, and they're made of a very light plastic. I use them when I do oil changes. They're also much longer than standard metal ramps, so there's less immediate incline. I rubbed a few times with metal ramps, but have had no issues with rhino ramps
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zaki671 Private First Class 37 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 13 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I was looking at those too, I'm still deciding at the moment. I think a good set of ramps is invaluable. I've been looking at raceramps too, a little pricey but look to be worth it. They might work for your front lip install.
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