The "jacking point" under the doors is the chassis frame. I assure you that it's more than ample to support the weight of the car. Try it for yourself. Lift the car under the door and then try the door to see how it works. There isn't even the slightest flex. Not something you can do on a unibody but no problem on an S2000

 

Ok, I'm a little confused here about what the big deal is. There are two "jacking poinits" along the sides of the car; one just behind the front wheel and one just in front of the rear wheel. They are indicated by an extra piece of sheet metal that is along the side rail (frame, section, whatever).

Both wheels can be lifted off the ground from either point with any jack, and it is pretty stable while doing so (enough to change tires and brakes).

I also agree with those who have been jacking the car up from the middle of the side rail for years now with no adverse affects. However, for anybody who questions that, what's the big deal? Use the official jacking points and you still lift the whole side of the car.

The original post asks if you can jack the whole side up from the middle, but seems to indicate he's never tried it at all, as we all know you can get the whole half of the car up from any point along the side.

So where's the controversy (besides which spacer/lug combo to use) ?

 

But if you don't do it exactly the way I do it, you must be WRONG!

 

A bit of a misrepresentation of the 'mid jackers' position.

Answer is simple:
1. Jacking the car from the mid point is fine
2. Using the jacking points is also fine

I'm not, and I don't believe anyone else is, saying that you have to use the mid point. I am pointing out that 'appears,' especially in light of all of the experience that shows otherwise, is a WEAK argument.

Why midpoint ... as Rylan pointed out makes it possible to slide jackstands in front and back.

ps I'll be running the CCW spacer with the extended studs.

 

excellent!

 

Wow, that went a long way. I am not sure I understand it all. I simply wanted to know if I could put a slide on spacer between the wheel and the hub for autoXing. I guess that wouldn't be a good idea.