Flyin Miata Jack Adapter on S2000?
#1
Thread Starter
Flyin Miata Jack Adapter on S2000?
My google fu is failing as is probably my common sense but any reason this product would / would not work on an s2000?
https://www.flyinmiata.com/fm-jack-adapter.html
Would be nice to lift the car twice vs the 3-4 times I do to get it up on 4 jack stands.
https://www.flyinmiata.com/fm-jack-adapter.html
Would be nice to lift the car twice vs the 3-4 times I do to get it up on 4 jack stands.
#3
Thread Starter
The question is whether this could work as an alternative.
Last edited by lookstoomuch; 11-24-2017 at 08:40 PM.
#4
Drive the car up on a couple of boards to get enough clearance for a jack. Or get a lift like the QuickJack or EZCarLift.
These are expensive but invaluable when servicing the car. I have the EZCarLift as I work on my car alone and ain't going under a car on jack stands. Car stores nicely out of the salt and brine brought in by the other cars during the winter.
-- Chuck
These are expensive but invaluable when servicing the car. I have the EZCarLift as I work on my car alone and ain't going under a car on jack stands. Car stores nicely out of the salt and brine brought in by the other cars during the winter.
-- Chuck
Last edited by Chuck S; 11-25-2017 at 05:35 AM.
#5
My google fu is failing as is probably my common sense but any reason this product would / would not work on an s2000?
https://www.flyinmiata.com/fm-jack-adapter.html
Would be nice to lift the car twice vs the 3-4 times I do to get it up on 4 jack stands.
https://www.flyinmiata.com/fm-jack-adapter.html
Would be nice to lift the car twice vs the 3-4 times I do to get it up on 4 jack stands.
ROD
#6
I had considered this product at one point (I won't swear to it, but I do believe that I read somewhere it works with the S2000).
I instead chose to just drive the front of the car up onto a couple of boards, which provide enough extra clearance to slide a low profile jack (like those sold at Harbor Freight, Costco, etc.) underneath the front central jacking point. When using a low-profile jack, the rear center jacking point doesn't even require the extra clearance. With this method you could probably get by with just lifting the car twice, depending on how high you wanted to raise up the car.
I instead chose to just drive the front of the car up onto a couple of boards, which provide enough extra clearance to slide a low profile jack (like those sold at Harbor Freight, Costco, etc.) underneath the front central jacking point. When using a low-profile jack, the rear center jacking point doesn't even require the extra clearance. With this method you could probably get by with just lifting the car twice, depending on how high you wanted to raise up the car.
#7
Thread Starter
OK thanks all for tips...have used / considered the alternatives mentioned but still find these attractive for some reason. In the name of research for the S2K platform I've sent $30 off to flyin' miata. If it's of no use I'll send to a cousin who just got an NA.
Trending Topics
#8
Because of the space in my garage there are many times when it is much quicker and easier to do a side lift to remove the wheels/tires on one side. The center lift points work but they are hard to get to. I'm a bit nervous about lifting at any point other than the designated points. But, if it can be done safely and without damage to the car then I would go this route in a heart beat. What part of the car is taking the weight with this gizmo? Are we sure it will not cause damage to the body?
#9
Thread Starter
Because of the space in my garage there are many times when it is much quicker and easier to do a side lift to remove the wheels/tires on one side. The center lift points work but they are hard to get to. I'm a bit nervous about lifting at any point other than the designated points. But, if it can be done safely and without damage to the car then I would go this route in a heart beat. What part of the car is taking the weight with this gizmo? Are we sure it will not cause damage to the body?
#10
I jack my S just under/behind the side mirror's with my setup and with the weight spread out over 8" you can't even tell a jack has ever been used. With the Mazda adapter, its only 3" and that might put enough weight in one spot to damage the lower body panel.
I would not want to be the one who found out that 3" is not enough.
ROD
p.s. I saw a menber in Sacramento that used the plywood on his S, so I knew it would not damage my S before I ever tried it out.
I would not want to be the one who found out that 3" is not enough.
ROD
p.s. I saw a menber in Sacramento that used the plywood on his S, so I knew it would not damage my S before I ever tried it out.