Detailed Wheels and wheel wells

[ltoman]

Originally Posted by DrMike

They're pretty simple to use. Just turn the long handle clockwise until you can't turn anymore to jack up the car, then turn it counterclockwise to lower. Actually I tighten the handle and then back it out just a little before jacking up the car or else it will get stuck and you have to use a lot of force to break it free and when it breaks free your car will slam down

I think these jacks are a great value. I've seen them used in a lot of auto shops as well. You can get a $5 warranty so if it fails within a year you just go get a new one.

You changed out the original spoiler - how come?
makes me miss my white supra...

[DrMike]

Originally Posted by ltoman

You changed out the original spoiler - how come?
makes me miss my white supra...

The one I have now is pretty popular with the supra crowd. A local guy was selling it for $300 brand new so I couldn't pass it up. Regular price is $575 I think.

[ltoman]

i see. imho, the original spoiler still rocks.
a most awesome job, by the way!!!!

[DrMike]

Originally Posted by ltoman

i see. imho, the original spoiler still rocks.
a most awesome job, by the way!!!!

yeah, the original is still pretty cool looking.

thanks!

[NEC]

Looks really good, but how come you didn't do the trim?

[DrMike]

Originally Posted by NEC

Looks really good, but how come you didn't do the trim?

Thanks. I actually did the trim today

With a 4 month old baby I don't have much free time to detail anymore so last saturday I did the front wheels and sunday I did the rears. Then this weekend I had a little extra time to ONR the car and spiffy up the wheels, trim, and interior

[blitzed310]

Sweet job on the wheel wells. I just hope you dont plan on going under the car with the jacks like that. That set up is very dangerous and should be used only with stands.

BTW I have had a few sets of those jacks from HB and I wouldnt trust them without stands. I also dont like how they take many pumps to reach maximum height, and if your car is lowered forget about it. Just a tip.

[DrMike]

^ my car is lowered but they are low enough profile to get under there. If I had aftermarket sideskirts there might be an issue.

I put jackstands under as backup but I didn't take any pictures. I knew I would get comments about that

Don't worry, when I'm under the car I go overboard. See how many jackstands you can see here

[Nica]

Originally Posted by DrMike

Don't worry, when I'm under the car I go overboard. See how many jackstands you can see here

Overboard is an understatement but safety first I can't see that car falling on you...well unless it's not leveled but looks good from this picture.

[blitzed310]

Haha, I figured I did a premature post. You seem like a car nut so I figured you had to know about stands. And yeah, thats alot of stands, you visit HF allot!