Jacking Up Your Boxster or 996
Model : Porsche, Boxster Category : Misc
... I get under it. The Boxster or 996 requires a slightly different approach to jack it up. The jack points are oval-shaped sockets in the bottom of the car, and the underside of the car doesn’t have any obvious places to put jack stands. Pelican Parts now offers a custom floor jack adapter, specifically for the Boxster and 996, which allows the car to be jacked up safely. It comes in a nice ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
J30 VLSD install in a 95 240sx
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Misc
... in the crossmember that holds down a ground clip. I am Technoman Bolt-on Turbo Offline 979 posts [100%] Orlando FL 11-22-2002 9:05 PM 5/20/2003 I just got a new/used diff last Friday! I found a 95-240sx WITH ABS in a junkyard here in Orlando and got the diff for 250 bucks. I installed it at my buddies shop it took about 1 hour with a lift and air tools. The J30 is a great Diff and is real good ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
JDM-Style Side Marker Installation
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Misc
... see the holes I drilled in the 1st picture on the right. They are BOXED/CIRCLED accordingly. 5. Insert the side marker housing into place, rubber grommet and all, and bolt into place. 6. In order to wire the side marker, you will need to loosen the top of the fender in order to get a hold of the wires. You will also need some excess wire so that you may lengthen what is coming from the side ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Jacking Points
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Misc
... Always use a chock at the wheel diagonally opposite the jack. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. CAUTION: It is not recommended that the vehicle is jacked or lifted on the rear suspension crossmember. If the vehicle must be lifted on the crossmember, make sure that the jack or lift is positioned centrally. Failure to follow these instructions will result in ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Jeff explains his TEC II modifications
Model : Datsun, 240Z Category : Engine
... header that I had to modify to take my O2 sensor and I flanged the downstream collector for easy engine extraction if need be. I then had it jet hot coated. Everyone thinks I have a V8 by the sound of my car at idle. The exhaust system is all mandrel bent 2.5'' tubing with a walker racing muffler (looks like a thrush cherry bomb...but of higher quality) and a dynomax turbo muffler with ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Jack Up The Front of a Lowered BMW
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... both. If you need to remove the front wheels (suspension or brake work) use the jackstand. If you are doing work that doesn't require the front of the car to be very high off of the ground (oil change) use ramps. If you are doing work that requires the front of the car to be high off the ground (shift lever install) use both. If the front is lifted pretty high the tires probably won't touch the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Just converted Manual M3 mirrors to Electric!
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... or something like that.. They are actually pretty good quality and look great for aftermarket mirrors. If I were you, I'd hold out for OEM, and just keep making that beast faster What have you done to my switch!? you monster __________________ Chris 1992 325i and 1995 ///M3 Check Out My Webpage www.geocities.com/bmwg84/home.html Wanted to Buy: E36 M3 exhaust, E36 headlights and stock E36 radio ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Jack Up The Front of a Lowered BMW
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... to be very high off of the ground (oil change) use ramps. If you are doing work that requires the front of the car to be high off the ground (shift lever install) use both. If the front is lifted pretty high the tires probably won't touch the ramps, but it's still nice to have them there if you're going to be under your car. Place the ramps under the front tires and/or the jackstands underneath ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Chris
 
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