Show off your lifts!!!

[Mudnut]

Here is mine. Used pretty much just for car storage, so it only goes up/down about 6 times a year. The thing that is a bit unsual is that it is on the 3rd floor of a condo building downtown chicago.

The ceiling is just over 10 feet, so half o the equation always needs to be a little car.

I would be careful of the amount of weight you are putting in an elevated structure. It would be a shame to see any of those cars damaged, or anyone hurt in a collapse.

Cheers,

Ken

 

[Jazzman442]

I would be careful of the amount of weight you are putting in an elevated structure. It would be a shame to see any of those cars damaged, or anyone hurt in a collapse.

Cheers,

Ken

What are you talking about. These lifts are meant for the rated weight. I am going to store a car on top and another under?

What am I missing?

 

[Dakota00]

Does your lift move at all on the Risers?

I was thinking of using a Rubber Stall Mat under mine. Cut to the same size?

The lift is bolted down. Pic was taken before drilling the holes.

 

[Mudnut]

What are you talking about. These lifts are meant for the rated weight. I am going to store a car on top and another under?

What am I missing?

Hi,

I know the lifts are rated for the loads, but the concrete structure 3 stories up might not be rated for the weight of 9 cars, vs parking spots for 3. I guess it is the building strength I am questioning. Just be safe!

Cheers,

Ken

 

[jnkpile]

In-floor because of low Car
Mind, everything stil under construction.

This is awesome! I love the look of that ramp hoist sunken flush into the floor. Very smooth! At first glance I thought you had boxed the posts with ply-wood to match the shop, but now I wonder if they are supposed to be that shape and colour? Who makes that ramp hoist? I've never come across one with semi-octagonal posts.
Cheers!

 

[dubber]

/\ Is that a POLO GTI?

 

[farrbar]

Hi,

I know the lifts are rated for the loads, but the concrete structure 3 stories up might not be rated for the weight of 9 cars, vs parking spots for 3. I guess it is the building strength I am questioning. Just be safe!

Cheers,

Ken

I have had an engineer come out and look at my set up and it passed with flying colors (much to the disappointment of one of my neighbors).

First of all, with a 10 foot height we can't stack 2 very big cars. Past "residents" up top included a Lotus Elise, Beck Spyder and Mercedes 190. Probably the heaviest car that has been on top of another car is a ford thunderbird. Second - the base plates in each corner of the four post lift create a much larger contact area to transfer the weight than the contact area of four car tires, this more than makes up for the weight of the lift. Third - we only have 1 lift, so it is 6 cars that can get parked in 5 spaces, not 9 cars in 3 spaces.

Your concern is fair, but based on the construction of the building and my set up, I'm not concerned.

 

[SILVERPLATE]

 

[dubber]

You buy your Invisible Glass at Costco? hahaha

Sweet garage sir.

 

[Denwood]

Limited height...but loving the smaller lift. I use one of the two roller stools underneath, making for a very relaxed working environment.

Before:

After

 

[chops101]

 

[motofool33]

Limited height...but loving the smaller lift. I use one of the two roller stools underneath, making for a very relaxed working environment.

Before:

After

quite the transformation there Nicely Done!

 

[Jazzman442]

Limited height...but loving the smaller lift. I use one of the two roller stools underneath, making for a very relaxed working environment.

Before:

After

Wow what a transformation. I love it. Is the floor a White or Light Grey?

Where did you get your Slat wall?

Nice job.

 

[Denwood]

Moto, thanks

Jazz, the floor is white. I used a stain/sealer, but doing it again would do epoxy (100% solids) to fill the pits in my 30yr old floor. That would make for easier clean up. I've gotten pretty good with a mop though I really like the white floor. The shop has seen some automotive painting, and lot of dirty work (brake fluid, oil, trans fluid and corrosion treatment) since taking these pics and other than some over-spray, still looks great after a clean up.

The slatwall panels are MDF, sourced at Windsor plywood. I've seen the same stuff at Home Depot. Two coats of clear water based sealer were used to finish it.

 

[Jazzman442]

Moto, thanks

Jazz, the floor is white. I used a stain/sealer, but doing it again would do epoxy (100% solids) to fill the pits in my 30yr old floor. That would make for easier clean up. I've gotten pretty good with a mop though I really like the white floor. The shop has seen some automotive painting, and lot of dirty work (brake fluid, oil, trans fluid and corrosion treatment) since taking these pics and other than some over-spray, still looks great after a clean up.

The slatwall panels are MDF, sourced at Windsor plywood. I've seen the same stuff at Home Depot. Two coats of clear water based sealer were used to finish it.

Denwood Thankx for the information. What a difference. The slat wall makes it look really high end and rich.

Off to Home Depot I go.

 

[02camaro86]

mohawk 9k

 

[Mudnut]

I have had an engineer come out and look at my set up and it passed with flying colors (much to the disappointment of one of my neighbors).

First of all, with a 10 foot height we can't stack 2 very big cars. Past "residents" up top included a Lotus Elise, Beck Spyder and Mercedes 190. Probably the heaviest car that has been on top of another car is a ford thunderbird. Second - the base plates in each corner of the four post lift create a much larger contact area to transfer the weight than the contact area of four car tires, this more than makes up for the weight of the lift. Third - we only have 1 lift, so it is 6 cars that can get parked in 5 spaces, not 9 cars in 3 spaces.

Your concern is fair, but based on the construction of the building and my set up, I'm not concerned.

I am glad you had an engineer come out and check it out. I thought I saw 9 cars there, but was working so not paying too much attention. I was comparing it to our Australian multi story Condo's, which are constructed with tilt panel concrete, and a floor poured between. Minimal load rating, just for structure, and weight of car spaces.

I am jealous of the space, and cars though!

Cheers,

Ken

 

[guygowrie]

2nd hand bend-pak mid rise. **** pics but the lift has paid for itself times over

 

[rconnon]

My Atlas BP8000 - Great lift, good value, sturdy and works like a charm. Instructions were horrible!

For restricted height ceilings it's a great option.

 

[Peetje GTI]

This is awesome! I love the look of that ramp hoist sunken flush into the floor. Very smooth! At first glance I thought you had boxed the posts with ply-wood to match the shop, but now I wonder if they are supposed to be that shape and colour? Who makes that ramp hoist? I've never come across one with semi-octagonal posts.
Cheers!

Thanks!
Could be a great idea to box-in the posts, but it's an old lift that I bought second-handed. It is made by Koni which is a Dutch company. It was build in 1988. I bought it last year and poured some concrete around it

/\ Is that a POLO GTI?

Yes it is. I'm surpised Dubber, it should be a car that you don't see often over there

 

[jeopardy98]

My Atlas BP8000 - Great lift, good value, sturdy and works like a charm. Instructions were horrible!

For restricted height ceilings it's a great option.

How high is your ceiling?

 

[dubber]

Yes it is. I'm surpised Dubber, it should be a car that you don't see often over there

Only seen a couple when i've been in Germany actually.

 

[Mr onetwo]

Here's my MaxJax....best thing I ever bought.

 

[jeopardy98]

I'm seriously considering the maxjax...

 

[rarebreed]

So I have a 20x22 attached garage with a 9' 6" ceiling. A 4 post lift should work in that space even though I cannot go to full extension, right? this is a temporary storage solution until the extra garage can be built. I will be storing a '65 mustang on top and use the underneath floor space for lawn equipment etc. to free up the other bay for the other mustang.

 

[rconnon]

How high is your ceiling?

Exactly 10 feet high.

 

[jeopardy98]

Dang. I'm going to be between 9 and 9 1/2'.

 

[dykstra]

 

[dykstra]

 

[dykstra]

 

[aka Larry]

My Atlas 9KOH from GSE:

 

[Theruse]

If i get my act together, I will be able to post the pics of my 4 post lift in a few weeks. This thread inspires me.

 

[YZFMax]

Just installed a few weeks back...

 

[C_F]

Just installed a few weeks back...

That's a cool reflection on the black Mustang.

 

[600SL]

My 4 post lift in CT. Soon to be moved in to my new Garage in NC. Perhaps a 2 post will be along side it.

And now its here in NC.

 

[slidewayes]

1post 2500lbs cap spins 360

 

[lakeroadster]

Do Boxes Qualify?

Lift before upgrade



Upgrade to Rotary 10k Assymetrical

 

[sboxs]

backyard buddy

 

[C_F]

Re: Do Boxes Qualify?

Lift before upgrade

As nice as your new lift is, I also like the idea for your boxes too! Looks like even the front ramp is wood?

 

[INTMD8]

Finally tested at the new shop with a generator. I've had this bend pak for about 10 years now. A bit shorter than usual at 11' 6" to the top of the posts. (needed this to clear the ceiling in my last garage).