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SEC · 08-14-2012, 04:59 PM

I was wondering if anyone has experience with residential car lifts? I have more cars then space and was considering getting one to bring another car inside. Are there brands that you would recommend? Is this something that has DIY assembly, or should a professional install it?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Revird · 08-17-2012, 01:57 AM

Check out http://www.revolutionlift.com/

They are a brand made by Rotary, a great lift maker.

If you're simply looking for storage they offer the RFP9 4 post rack.

If you want a 2 post to have a better ability to work on your car, the RTP9 would do.

And yes, I would suggest you have them professionally installed.

rice_classic · 08-17-2012, 02:42 AM

I reallllly want the 2 post!

SEC · 08-18-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the info. I always thought 2 posts lifts were more expensive then 4 posts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revird

Check out http://www.revolutionlift.com/

They are a brand made by Rotary, a great lift maker.

If you're simply looking for storage they offer the RFP9 4 post rack.

If you want a 2 post to have a better ability to work on your car, the RTP9 would do.

And yes, I would suggest you have them professionally installed.

BMWDavid · 08-19-2012, 07:14 PM

I have a BendPak MD-6XP. Lifts car about 48".

SEC · 08-19-2012, 09:34 PM

I'm looking for a lift that allows me to park a car under it. I'd like to get three cars in a 2 car garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDavid

I have a BendPak MD-6XP. Lifts car about 48".

86_ZN6 · 08-19-2012, 10:10 PM

Costco sells portable home lifts

BMWDavid · 08-20-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEC

I'm looking for a lift that allows me to park a car under it. I'd like to get three cars in a 2 car garage.

Oops! My bad I did not catch that the first time. As long as you have the ceiling room a four post lift will be the way to go. A friend has one and parks a car under it.

000 Racing · 08-20-2012, 06:57 AM

My 2 Post is being fitted this Friday.. It is a 3000kg wild boar from 'Super Hoist Plus'
Talk to Laurie Betland and he will fix you up for $1950- plus delivery.
Fitting is $550- cash
I will modify two of my roof trusses to get it right up there.. Look for the Super Hoist web site. They have four post that you dont need to bolt down which is perfect for 2 car storage. They are based in Moss Vale NSW and Bathurst NSW.

Hope that helps.. Chris R

NOTE: For Aussie 86'ers and BRZ

Asterisked Accolade · 08-20-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

Costco sells portable home lifts

Do you know the price on those?

ABQautoxer · 08-20-2012, 11:17 AM

Definitely look at anything build by Rotary, very high quality and not a whole lot more money usually. They will last a long, long time of continual use.

08-14-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
SEC Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 12Focus, 16MX5, 99VFR Location: Chicagoland Posts: 58 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Home Car Lift I was wondering if anyone has experience with residential car lifts? I have more cars then space and was considering getting one to bring another car inside. Are there brands that you would recommend? Is this something that has DIY assembly, or should a professional install it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ SEC

08-19-2012, 07:14 PM	#5
BMWDavid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '89 911, '06 GTI, '13 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 313 Thanks: 40 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a BendPak MD-6XP. Lifts car about 48". __________________ 2005 Honda XR650L 1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Coupe 2006 VW GTI/DSG 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB Limited 6MT-gone but not forgotten 2014 Nissan Murano SV

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Revird Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 3S Location: Earth Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check out http://www.revolutionlift.com/ They are a brand made by Rotary, a great lift maker. If you're simply looking for storage they offer the RFP9 4 post rack. If you want a 2 post to have a better ability to work on your car, the RTP9 would do. And yes, I would suggest you have them professionally installed.

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000 Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 86GTS Race Car #86 Location: Sydney Posts: 220 Thanks: 59 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 2 Post is being fitted this Friday.. It is a 3000kg wild boar from 'Super Hoist Plus' Talk to Laurie Betland and he will fix you up for $1950- plus delivery. Fitting is $550- cash I will modify two of my roof trusses to get it right up there.. Look for the Super Hoist web site. They have four post that you dont need to bolt down which is perfect for 2 car storage. They are based in Moss Vale NSW and Bathurst NSW. Hope that helps.. Chris R NOTE: For Aussie 86'ers and BRZ

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