2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
 

2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Drivetrain, ECU Software Modifications Anyone have a lift?
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-10-2020, 05:52 PM   #1
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Anyone have a lift?

I am about to purchase a lift for my home garage so I can park my 535 under my project car. Anyone have any thoughts? I'm obviously not wanting to spend a ton... this is what I'm looking at:

https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/A...ty-2-Post-Lift
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2020, 07:03 PM   #2
Trainwreck914
Lieutenant
Trainwreck914's Avatar
United_States
130
Rep
452
Posts

Drives: BMW F10 F15 E39 E90 E53
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: NY CT

iTrader: (0)

Go for it. Not bad as far as pricing. I use a quick jack only because I don't have the ceiling height in the garage.
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2020, 11:17 PM   #3
Unspec
Colonel
Unspec's Avatar
1265
Rep
2,573
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: DMV

iTrader: (1)

I wouldn't park your project car on a 2 post, it's not very safe and you will wear the suspension by drooping it all the time. If you're trying to find a parking solution, a 4 post is a lot better. In fact, some manufactures will void the warranty if you using 2 posts as parking lifts.

The lift you linked is pretty good from what I hear. JerryRigEverything installed the 5 ton version (https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP10000) and he seems to like it. His install video:

__________________
2015 BMW 535xi
Bootmod3 Stage 2 | ER charge pipe | ER Catted DP | Remus Exhaust | Gplus FMIC | KW V3 | Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings | Wallet regrets
ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
Appreciate 0
      07-11-2020, 01:03 PM   #4
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Thanks for that video. I wonder why they didn't just re-enforce or re-pour the concrete WHERE the posts were going vs. doing the whole slab. It's scary to think that until I actually drill the holes I won't know for sure if my slab is inconsistent or not.

As far as the suspension getting stretched and using it as storage... well, I'm not sure I'll have suspension for quite awhile on this car - it's a project. And once it's done, I won't need to store it in the air per se. Plus it's an e30 and will be extremely light so I wouldn't worry about the lift itself especially when it'd be resting on the safety locks.

That video made me excited about the lift, it looks very nice!
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-11-2020, 10:07 PM   #5
ziekxq
Major
320
Rep
1,299
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

The question should be... Do you even lift bro? Lol

Last edited by ziekxq; 07-13-2020 at 12:36 AM..
Appreciate 1
      07-11-2020, 10:23 PM   #6
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Not sure I understand.
Appreciate 0
      07-11-2020, 11:10 PM   #7
Themarkymark
Private
98
Rep
96
Posts

Drives: 2014 Imperial Blue 535i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Cleveland

iTrader: (0)

I would say check for automotive equipment vendors in your area, chances are they have used models of brand new lifts (Rotary, Challenger etc). This is import because, like anything else, lifts require maintenance and finding parts for the lesser know, and likely “imported” brands, can be very difficult.

I just found a 2010 10,000lb Rotary Lift for $1850 installed! Deals to be had for sure on quality used units.
__________________
2014 535i xDrive | MHD Stage 2+ | ER Catless DP | ER Charge Pipe | G-Plus Intercooler | Walbro 450 LPFP | Staggered 20” Avant Garde M359 |
Appreciate 0
      07-11-2020, 11:17 PM   #8
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Good advice!! What kind of vendors are we talking? Can you give me an example?
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2020, 12:39 AM   #9
Themarkymark
Private
98
Rep
96
Posts

Drives: 2014 Imperial Blue 535i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Cleveland

iTrader: (0)

Search for “automotive equipment sales“ on Google. Most local companies that sell and service lifts also have used units available. Even if they aren’t very close by, they might be willing to drive out, possibly with a surcharge.

I actually found mine through Craigslist, however they are also one of the dealers/servicers. Check Facebook marketplace too. I’ve been all over the place bargain hunting to try to outfit my full-service shop.
Appreciate 1
      07-12-2020, 12:14 PM   #10
ziekxq
Major
320
Rep
1,299
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BrowBMW View Post
Not sure I understand.
Epic fail on my end.
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2020, 03:26 PM   #11
Unspec
Colonel
Unspec's Avatar
1265
Rep
2,573
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: DMV

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BrowBMW View Post
Not sure I understand.
It's just a meme:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/do-you-even-lift

I think he did the whole slab just for peace of mind. I personally would do the whole slab, I don't trust the idea of only reinforcing the area under the posts, especially in my own garage.
__________________
2015 BMW 535xi
Bootmod3 Stage 2 | ER charge pipe | ER Catted DP | Remus Exhaust | Gplus FMIC | KW V3 | Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings | Wallet regrets
ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2020, 06:11 PM   #12
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Unspec View Post
It's just a meme:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/do-you-even-lift

I think he did the whole slab just for peace of mind. I personally would do the whole slab, I don't trust the idea of only reinforcing the area under the posts, especially in my own garage.
I figured it was something that was over my head... I'm getting old.
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-13-2020, 10:17 AM   #13
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
I just talked with GSE and they said this CAN be used for storage as long as the arms are resting on the safety locks and not resting on the hydraulics to hold it up, you are fine.

Also, they said if I hammer drill and the slab is less than 4" I only need a 4x4 section at 3k psi - I don't even need to do rebar re-enforcement. So that is doable vs. doing the WHOLE slab.
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-13-2020, 10:20 AM   #14
Unspec
Colonel
Unspec's Avatar
1265
Rep
2,573
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: DMV

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BrowBMW View Post
I just talked with GSE and they said this CAN be used for storage as long as the arms are resting on the safety locks and not resting on the hydraulics to hold it up, you are fine.

Also, they said if I hammer drill and the slap is less than 4" I only need a 4x4 section at 3k psi - I don't even need to do rebar re-enforcement. So that is doable vs. doing the WHOLE slab.
I'd still do the rebar tbh
__________________
2015 BMW 535xi
Bootmod3 Stage 2 | ER charge pipe | ER Catted DP | Remus Exhaust | Gplus FMIC | KW V3 | Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings | Wallet regrets
ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
Appreciate 0
      07-15-2020, 08:58 PM   #15
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Unspec View Post
I'd still do the rebar tbh
If I go that far I'll spend the extra 10 bucks on rebar
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-22-2020, 01:31 PM   #16
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
So it begins. I just made room in my electrical panel for the 2 pole 220 run that I'll need for the lift. I'll put an outlet at the lift motor so I can use that same 220 for a welder.

Made an adjustment to the garage door so I can get clearance for the lifted car. Needs some tweaking but I was more proving to myself I could get the door up high enough.

GSE said the lift will be ready for pick up here soon and this is going to make working on the car SOOO much easier.
Attached Images
  
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 1
      07-23-2020, 01:32 AM   #17
Themarkymark
Private
98
Rep
96
Posts

Drives: 2014 Imperial Blue 535i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Cleveland

iTrader: (0)

Nice! Drill a pilot hole yet? Are they doing the install or are you handling that? It’s pretty straightforward but my guys showed up with laser level setups, chalk-lined all over the place, definitely better/quicker job than I would have done.
__________________
2014 535i xDrive | MHD Stage 2+ | ER Catless DP | ER Charge Pipe | G-Plus Intercooler | Walbro 450 LPFP | Staggered 20” Avant Garde M359 |
Appreciate 0
      07-23-2020, 09:43 AM   #18
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
I have not done that yet. I'm going to to wait and see what happens the day I go to install. If I drill and I don't have 4" then I'll just stop and pour my 4x4 footers... lol. It'll be what it'll be!!!

I'm going to do the install myself. Do you have pics of your lift installed?
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-23-2020, 11:05 AM   #19
dzz
Lieutenant
229
Rep
418
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi, MHD Stage 2+
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrowBMW View Post
GSE said the lift will be ready for pick up here soon and this is going to make working on the car SOOO much easier.
That is great, now we know where to come when we need a lift to work on our cars
Appreciate 0
      07-23-2020, 11:06 AM   #20
BimmerHausPerformance
Major
BimmerHausPerformance's Avatar
512
Rep
1,440
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Chattanooga

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW 535i  [0.00]
Hey man, come on over!
__________________

2011 F10 S55 6MT
Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
Appreciate 0
      07-23-2020, 10:06 PM   #21
Trainwreck914
Lieutenant
Trainwreck914's Avatar
United_States
130
Rep
452
Posts

Drives: BMW F10 F15 E39 E90 E53
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: NY CT

iTrader: (0)

Jealous...I want a lift.
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2020, 09:24 AM   #22
dzz
Lieutenant
229
Rep
418
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi, MHD Stage 2+
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrowBMW View Post
Hey man, come on over!
I probably would if you have lived closer Thanks for the offer!
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:29 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST