tip jack, ever seen this one

[shogun]

From a German magazine copied
http://www.gismos-sternenseiten.de/S...wagenheber.pdf

[Alexlind123]

Thats really very strange. I dont read german though, whats going on?

[shogun]

Well, apparently it is not bad. Can be folded and transported in a trunk, installed in a very short time and be turned about 80 degree.
Here are some more pics on their homepage, click on the left Drehbuehne and then Bilder=pics
http://www.car-lifter.de/

[Alexlind123]

It seems to me like it might not be very good for a car to be upside down, or even sideways.

Edit: It looks like it can operate as a normal lift as well. That does look useful!

[zygoteer]

A similar device is sold in England.
When assembled, the design consists of two cradle rings forming about 270 degrees of a circle which are bolted on to the wheel hubs of the car.

It works very well, and a demonstration I saw went from unassembled to upside down car in about 20 minutes.
It was very expensive here though.

PS - it is wise to remember to drain ALL fluids out first !!!

[E34-520iSE]

Some classic car restorers use the rolling rings when rebuilding rusted out Morris Minors etc. Gotta watch out for twisting though!

Cheers,

Shaun

[DanH]

wouldnt trust that with more than a economy car on there.

also a good way to get your valvetrain oiled

[Johntee540]

Shogun...... 2 Questions. 1) How many languages do you speak?!! 2) Where do you find this stuff?!! - JT

[Traian]

What use would it be to have the car tipped over on its side? I can't think of any repairs that will simplify. And for 800E (price of the cheapest one), I'd rather bribe a mechanic into letting me use his lift. No offence

[Torque]

Where can I get one. I want it.