G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencer_0
Is that this one?:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92782

Wouldn't this one be better since it has a lower minimum clearance? Or is that difference not that significant?:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67022

I was actually thinking of going to pick one up today, along with some floor stands.
Def. get the 1st one. The jack plate is big and flat so it doesn't fvck up the jack points!!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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subscribed, im in need of one

how much did you pay for yours shane? hook it up!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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I think i paid $159, i believe it was on sale! or i had a coupon i can't remember!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ShanesG
Def. get the 1st one. The jack plate is big and flat so it doesn't fvck up the jack points!!
I like this one, I just wasnt sure if it'll fit under my car without ramps after I get my ings sides on. Some jacks barely fit under my car as it is with only my stock sport sides...
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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^At the very most you'll need 2 small 2x4's but def. not ramps.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Here's a screen capture from the service manual.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Cool, thanks.

A little off topic, but I've always wondered. What do you guys that are slammed or can barely fit a jack under your car do when you have a flat tire on the road? You all carry your floor jacks in the trunk? Even then, how do you get the jack under your car? Lol.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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I call AAA now.

In the past with my Civic that's slammed I would use the scissor jack that came with the car to raise it enough to get the floor jack underneath. Yeah, it's a bit of a pain in the azz.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencer_0
Cool, thanks.

A little off topic, but I've always wondered. What do you guys that are slammed or can barely fit a jack under your car do when you have a flat tire on the road? You all carry your floor jacks in the trunk? Even then, how do you get the jack under your car? Lol.
keep a deflated basketball or football in the trunk, along with a mini compressor. put the ball under the pinch welds and inflat untill your jack slides under, jack car up and change the tire. not kidding. not even a little bit
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Lol, nice. So many things to put up with just to ride low and look good, haha
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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OP i just got back from harbor freight and got the blue one you posted the US general low pro one, its on sale for 159 i had a 20% off coupon

but definitely get that one, you will love it, with stock sides it will be perfect, later with other sides just get a wooden block for it
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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^ This one?:http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92782

It isn't US General, but it's pretty much the same thing right?

I need a coupon!!!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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the steel one (orange) is the lowest that harbor freight sells if you are really concerned with saddle height
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Dre, where did u get the coupon?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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yah for some reason online it shows a different brand but in the stores its US general

the coupon i got from their magazine that i get mailed to me, i don't remember registering to get the magazine but i get them now lol
 
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