Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Jimbob on 21 September 2007, 08:00:49
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Looking to replace my Makro special £10 jack, which doesnt even really lift the car enough to change a wheel.
CPC emailes me this one, which got me thinking...
http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/septdaily_14alp.htm
Machine mart also do it, but a bit dearer
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/details/garage-trolley-jacks/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks
Now thats a hell of a lot of jacks, have I picked the right one? or what would you recommend, dont want to spend a fortune.
Im not planning on doing a lot with it, just for basic maintanance.
Also gonna get some axle stands when I am at it, I remember talk of some fit well, some dont, was thinking of these, comments?
CAX3TBC
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/search/axle-stands-car-ramps-2
Cheers
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This is the sort I have.....the large lifting cup is nice to have
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj2000g-2-tonne-professional-trolley-ja
I have some 2 or 3 ton axle stands, I have thought about getting some of the larger ones but, the base size is much bigger and can get in the way for some jobs so I havn't yet.
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These are the stands I have:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cax-3tbc-3-ton-axle-stands/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2
The secrret is to wait for a VAT free day at machine mart....
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I picked the right stands then :)
That does look a nice jack
not in a major hurry, dont you need an invite for vat free do's?
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Just ordered a machine mart catalogue, so now they have my Name, Address & Email, so here's hoping they tell me about the next one.
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Just ordered a machine mart catalogue, so now they have my Name, Address & Email, so here's hoping they tell me about the next one.
I think ones due in November.
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I can always get them for you if you dont get an invite......then we will have to meet up and that way the 'Omega widows' will be able to give the texting RSI a rest!
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Cheers, God knows how they do it! Really need to get her back on contract ;D
With a bit of luck I'll get an invite now, although maybe I need to have bought something 1st :-?
If someone can remember to mention when the invites come out, least I will find out :)
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I have some 2 or 3 ton axle stands, I have thought about getting some of the larger ones but, the base size is much bigger and can get in the way for some jobs so I havn't yet.
I made the mistake of buying the larger 6 tonne stands. Obviously was the car is actually up on them they're great. The problem is getting it up there in the first place (ooer! ::))
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X
;D ;D Cheers Mate ::)
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X
;D ;D Cheers Mate ::)
Dont worry, Im sure no one else will read this thread and ask you to explain :D
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X
;D ;D Cheers Mate ::)
Dont worry, Im sure no one else will read this thread and ask you to explain :D
Why not.......we all like a nice story ;D
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Explain....or the post count might suffer... ::)
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The jacks that costco are flogging at the moment seem good - seem a bit more controllable than my Clarke one....
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Also the machine mart axle stands dont seem to fit the Omega chassis rails particularly well...
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Alex!!!!
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Explain....or the post count might suffer... ::)
I couldn't possibly post anything that might cause embarrassment and humiliation to a fellow member, it's just not in my nature, oh hang on, wait a minute, is this the member that posted a picture of a Greek waiter and said it looked like me, well in that case all i can say is EP tried to sit his Elite on some very small rims the other day, about the size of a brake disc ::)
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Explain....or the post count might suffer... ::)
I couldn't possibly post anything that might cause embarrassment and humiliation to a fellow member, it's just not in my nature, oh hang on, wait a minute, is this the member that posted a picture of a Greek waiter and said it looked like me, well in that case all i can say is EP tried to sit his Elite on some very small rims the other day, about the size of a brake disc ::)
And these rims had no tyres?
;D
:y
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Explain....or the post count might suffer... ::)
I couldn't possibly post anything that might cause embarrassment and humiliation to a fellow member, it's just not in my nature, oh hang on, wait a minute, is this the member that posted a picture of a Greek waiter and said it looked like me, well in that case all i can say is EP tried to sit his Elite on some very small rims the other day, about the size of a brake disc ::)
And these rims had no tyres?
;D
:y
Correct, well almost, I do recall a wheel and tyre leaning up against the wall as he tried out his lowered look ;D
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Explain....or the post count might suffer... ::)
I couldn't possibly post anything that might cause embarrassment and humiliation to a fellow member, it's just not in my nature, oh hang on, wait a minute, is this the member that posted a picture of a Greek waiter and said it looked like me, well in that case all i can say is EP tried to sit his Elite on some very small rims the other day, about the size of a brake disc ::)
You bounder ;D ;D
I must admit, Vauxhall jacks are not the best thing to have you car sat one when trying to change 3 wheels at once :-[