Exterior 1st Gen TSW Jack Points Rock

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  1. Rally

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    4 (oem)- x = 1(left)

    x = 3 (lost) :p

    I desperately need these as my front jack points are touching the ground now :lol:
     
  2. LOL. nice missing variable equation.

    but are jack points really necessary?
    when i jack my car up, i just use the metal frame since i have no choice hah.
     
  3. TGS91

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    lost both my front OEM ones. I asked at a recent club event if anyone else has lost them. Got some strange looks (more than normal) I figure that it must be 1) a first run R56 thing 2) I lowered the car or 3) because I drive like a freaking maniac. Like to think the later....
     
  4. FUEGO

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    AX cones seem to eat the OEM jackpoints on BMWs and MINIs. We find them all over the courses on a regular basis.
     
  5. nabeshin

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    Where else are you going to place jack-stands?

    My OEM jack points are still on the car, despite being badly marred.
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    I need to revive this old thread. I hear that the OEM jack points are easy to remove and even fall off, but mine (2nd Gen) will twist a bit, but won't come off. I have pulled with pliers and pried with a screw driver. What am I doing wrong here? I want to install the TSW ones.

    Jim
     
  7. Metalman

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    ^^^ Get a track day in and hit lots of AX cones......:D
    They should pry right out. Maybe take a short length of 2x4 set the square end on the side of the OEM jack point and give it a swift smack with a large hammer.... Simulating hitting a curb.... It should pop right out.....
     
  8. Justa Jim

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    Good idea. I'll use he same hammer and 2X4, I adjust my computer with. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  9. Justa Jim

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    I used a 2X4, a 28oz hammer and my jack points are still holding strong. Any other ideas??????

    Jim
     
  10. alwzopn

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    If you can get a small screwdriver into the middle of the jack point, there's a plastic rivet in there. I forget if it's the unscrewable kind or the pry-the-middle-part-out kind.

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  11. Mr. Jim

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    Oh yea that's right you got one of those thar R56 justa's I forgot when you asked me, everything is easier with an R53! :)
     
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    I really need to get these soon. Mine are starting to get chewed up...don't need one failing on me when the car is jacked up :frown2:
     
  13. Justa Jim

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    Sounds like another R53. According to Mr Jim every things falls off an R53......er.... I mean, is easier with an R53? :D

    Jim
     
  14. Justa Jim

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    I tried what you said, as I think the frame is still the same as mine, but those suckers just do not want to come off. :mad2:

    Jim
     
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