So I have the tech art lip kit, side kit and is lowered about 1.5" with H&R springs. I am trying to find a jack that I can use with my car, without the need for driving up either homemade ramps or purchased ramps, but so far, every low profile jack I have tried, still does not go under. I have tried the Sears craftman one, the one from Northern Tools and a friend has the tirerack model, all too tall to get under the car.

I have researched aftermarket ramps, but race ramps are way more expensive then they should be and the only other ramp that I could find for lower profile cars is by Tomika (sp?).

The other option, which might be what I ultimately have to do, is go purchase a 2x8, cut it down into two pieces for each side and the drive up on the wood, to get a jack under it. I have needed to do this to get a jack under my other car, but I would have to purchase a new jack in order to get under the Porsche, even with the wood piece.

Do you guys have any other ideas?

 

check out the thread from yesterday under 996tt/gt2 "low profile jack"

 

that's a real nice blue color - what is that color called skizot?

 

midnight blue, 39C is the color code.

 

I saw that the other day when trying to do some research. It seems I have only about 2.5" of clearance on the side to put a jack under, my guess is that I will have to factor in some wood, no matter what I do.

 

I do the wood thing all the time....but be sure to cut the end of any 2X4 you drive up on,on a 45 degree angle.Otherwise there is a real GOOD chance it will flip up as you drive over it and it will hook on a bumper or fender and will cause alot of damage.
Once cut it WILL NOT flip up!

Stacy

 

if i were you. i'd look into dumping the h&r springs. many complaints on this board about them from riding too harsh to saging over time to sitting too low

 

I purchased a lightweight aluminum racing jack from Harbor Freight. Cost approx $79.00 on sale. Lowers to 3 1/8 inches!

 

H and R + Techart lip = low
You could opt for damptronics . You'll see a nice difference plus the dialed in ride height can make things easier.

 

Griots Garage low profile jack is probably the lowest I have ever seen... But at $400 is a little expensive.

But its only 2.25" tall and can lift 2tons so I doubt you will find one better.... I guess you have to decide how much not having to put boards down is worth to you over the long haul.

Jason

 

You can say that again. I love the stance of the car, don't get me wrong, but it can be a royal pain in the *** to drive around town. It is a good reason that this is not a daily driver. Nevertheless, I have found a jack that is right at 2.5 that can get under the sides. It is a bit more expensive, so I am thinking that Driving up on some wood is not that big of a deal. I will just miter down the edges and be done with it. Still need to get a new jack as my current one won't fit even with the car up on a piece of wood.

As for changing out the suspension, right now, that is not an option. It is not a daily driven car, the cost I am not able to take on right now and I would much rather spend money on paying down the loan and looking for wheels instead.

 

As JEllis mentioned, the Griots Garage jack is superb!! I used it myself at home, before having access to a lift every day. Yes, it's a bit on the expensive side, but worth every penny. The quality is really top notch.