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      08-05-2017, 09:03 AM   #1
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Floor Jack

I'm buying a Floor Jack for my M2. I have a couple of questions:

1. is a 2 Ton Floor jack enough, what capacity should i get?

2. Im trying to look for a low profile racing jack so I won't have any problem with clearance, but if I do have a problem looking for one can i use this kind of floor jack? Will I have problem with clearance? My car is at stock height at the moment.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...uctId=35608046

3. Lastly do I need a jack stand? If so what capacity do i need?

many thanks
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      08-11-2017, 12:41 AM   #2
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I have a 2 ton jack for my M3. It should be enough for your car. But I wouldn't get the one you listed. I'm worried it won't have enough clearance for your car. I had a jack that looked like that and I couldn't get it under my lowered E46 M3.

I would look for jacks listed as "low-profile". Your other choice will be steel vs. aluminum. Aluminum is much lighter. If you ever plan on taking the jack with you, I'd recommend aluminum.

I have a couple of these jacks and I have been very happy with them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-...ump-62457.html

Also, it would be a good idea to get BMW jack pad adapters. They fit into your jack pads and will give you a nice flat surface to jack up.

You can get them on Amazon or some place like this:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...apter/ecs10721
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I have a 2 ton jack for my M3. It should be enough for your car. But I wouldn't get the one you listed. I'm worried it won't have enough clearance for your car. I had a jack that looked like that and I couldn't get it under my lowered E46 M3.

I would look for jacks listed as "low-profile". Your other choice will be steel vs. aluminum. Aluminum is much lighter. If you ever plan on taking the jack with you, I'd recommend aluminum.

I have a couple of these jacks and I have been very happy with them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-...ump-62457.html

Also, it would be a good idea to get BMW jack pad adapters. They fit into your jack pads and will give you a nice flat surface to jack up.

You can get them on Amazon or some place like this:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...apter/ecs10721
Many thanks for the very useful information.
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      08-11-2017, 01:55 PM   #4
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I have the omcn 3000 for my M2 and it is great, very low profile and much strong.

http://www.omcn.it/wp-content/upload...a-carrello.pdf


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYDRAULIC-TR...WDp6h#shpCntId
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definitely get an aluminium jack as they are much lighter and sooner or later you will end up taking it somewhere (to track). The only thing is there is a greater range of light weight 'race jacks' with low profile but many won't be rated for as much weight/strength, and the ones that are will be more expensive. You pretty much get what you pay for in terms of stregth and durability.
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In my opinion the higher the jack capacity the better.

I have a 3 ton low profile jack from HF. I paid $80 on sale. I am very happy with it.

It is fine with the stock height of my M2. It is also good on my lowered E46 M3 (dinan springs).

It is always good to have a pair of jack stands for extra security. It's a no brainer at $20 for a pair for occasional use.
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In my opinion the higher the jack capacity the better.

I have a 3 ton low profile jack from HF. I paid $80 on sale. I am very happy with it.

It is fine with the stock height of my M2. It is also good on my lowered E46 M3 (dinan springs).

It is always good to have a pair of jack stands for extra security. It's a no brainer at $20 for a pair for occasional use.
This one works great

[IMG]http://www.northerntool.com/images/p..._2_400x400.jpg[/IMG]

http://m.northerntool.com/products/s...5429?adv=false
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Also looking for a jack and jackstands in europe. Any suggestions?
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