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  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    #2 goaljnky, Jan 5, 2010
    Stop being a wuss. Just use some bricks and 2x4 pieces.
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    #3 ScottinBend, Jan 5, 2010
    :prrr:

    I thought the whole ghetto thing left with Lynn.................:yikes:
     
  3. Nathan

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    #5 Mike, Jan 6, 2010
    Wow, they have a heck of a good selection of floor jacks, too!
     
  5. PGT

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    #6 PGT, Jan 6, 2010
    I've had these Torin's....$70/pr at Northerntool.com

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  7. Steve

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    #8 Steve, Jan 6, 2010
    Those AC Hydraulic stands were on my long list for a few years...guess the ASE/ESCOs take their place. Still can't justify replacing the ones I have though (the Torins mentioned by PGT...though mine came free with a jack) just to make things work a little easier.
     
  8. Nathan

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    #9 Nathan, Jan 6, 2010
    I have those Torins as well and have been quite happy with them.
     
  9. agranger

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    #10 agranger, Jan 6, 2010
    I thought that I have also seen, somewhere (probably an ad in Roundel), a converter that fits in to the rectangular jackpoint for BMWs (same as ours) and presents a flat disk for a floor jack or jackstand.
     
  10. Steve

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    #11 Steve, Jan 6, 2010
    That would be great. I cut four rectangular pieces of oak that fit snugly up inside the jackpoints and extend a bit below the plastic edge to sit on the flat part of the top of the Torin stands.
     
  11. Minidave

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    #12 Minidave, Jan 6, 2010
    And in fact, didn't the GP's come with these in the tool kit? I'll bet either you can get them from MINI or from someone who sells Mini/MINI parts....
     
  12. Rickomatic

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    #13 Rickomatic, Jan 6, 2010
    I did the same, plus I temporarily tape them on with some masking tape. This makes the stands fit better without messing up the plastic parts.
     
  13. Rixter

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    #14 Rixter, Jan 6, 2010
    I'm going to be getting myself a set, should I be looking for flat top stands for the MINI, versus any other particular top?
     
  14. Nathan

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    #16 PGT, Jan 6, 2010
    I believe Eastwood sells them too (body shop supply company)
     
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    #17 Rixter, Jan 6, 2010
    Again, why does it matter what shape the top of the floor jack stand looks like? Is it for stability or avoidance of damage?
     
  17. Steve

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    #18 Steve, Jan 6, 2010
    With a flat top -- esp. with a rubber pad like those ASE/ESCOs -- you have the best and most stable distribution of weight across the base of those plastic jackpoints under your MINI. Most jack stands I've seen have some sort of saddle shape that makes it a challenge to get the car sitting evenly on them, and the contact area isn't large enough to distribute the weight evenly. If you don't get them oriented just right you risk damage to the plastic bits and/or instability.
     
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    #19 Rixter, Jan 6, 2010
    Thanks for the explaination Steve. That helps a lot.
     
  19. Steve

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    #20 Steve, Jan 6, 2010
    I just read a post on an E90 forum saying use a hockey puck...not a terrible idea...
     
  20. Rixter

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    #21 Rixter, Jan 6, 2010
    Hey that sounds like an idea, I have about 100 pucks at home :Thumbsup:
     
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