Middle Jack Point - LotusTalk

Jeff and Pamela · 12-14-2008, 08:56 AM

Quick question, I need remove my tires on our Exige. When using the middle point that's right under the door, (jack point "A"?) do I need to take off the under panel first??

Thanks

Jeff

skibum · 12-14-2008, 09:01 AM

No. Only the rear jack points need to have the panel removed. Make sure to use a hockey puck between your jack and the sticker.

pixlpush · 12-14-2008, 09:01 AM

Skibum beat me too it

the middle jack point doesn't require removal of any panels. that point will lift the whole side of the car so you can do both front and rear tires on one side at a time. Make sure to loosen the lugs a bit before getting it in the air as it's slightly unstable and you don't want to be cranking on the lugs with it up in the air. I usually use a hockey puck on top of the jack saddle to not damage the underside of the car. Some people have had issues with the jack slipping out on the side so be careful.

Jeff and Pamela · 12-14-2008, 09:04 AM

Thanks guys !

qu1Z · 12-14-2008, 10:09 AM

I had to do this recently, and my jack failed. Luckily I put wood underneath of the car, just on each side of the jack... so when the jack deflated... the car slowly rested on the wood. I had many towels on the wood and on the jack to have a cushion.. everything worked great.

pixlpush · 12-14-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qu1Z

I had to do this recently, and my jack failed.

Yikes, time for a new jack...

12-14-2008, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff and Pamela 2007 KG Exige S Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 350	Middle Jack Point Quick question, I need remove my tires on our Exige. When using the middle point that's right under the door, (jack point "A"?) do I need to take off the under panel first?? Thanks Jeff

12-14-2008, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
skibum I approve this message Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 261	No. Only the rear jack points need to have the panel removed. Make sure to use a hockey puck between your jack and the sticker. __________________ 2006 Exige - Solar Yellow BWR S/C - Tillet B5 CF seats - Arqray SS single - PPE Header & sport cat - TR Motorsports F1 w/R888's - 1934# 2004 s2000 - 378 whp 295 trq 2005 Mini Cooper S 2008 Honda Fit - 35mpg y0! 1965 Austin Mini w/ vtec

12-14-2008, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,007 Images: 124	Skibum beat me too it the middle jack point doesn't require removal of any panels. that point will lift the whole side of the car so you can do both front and rear tires on one side at a time. Make sure to loosen the lugs a bit before getting it in the air as it's slightly unstable and you don't want to be cranking on the lugs with it up in the air. I usually use a hockey puck on top of the jack saddle to not damage the underside of the car. Some people have had issues with the jack slipping out on the side so be careful. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white 1986 BMW E30 325E - 24 Hours of LeMons race turd The B-Team, 24 Hours of LeMons Race Team

12-14-2008, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
qu1Z ub3r s3xy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 414	I had to do this recently, and my jack failed. Luckily I put wood underneath of the car, just on each side of the jack... so when the jack deflated... the car slowly rested on the wood. I had many towels on the wood and on the jack to have a cushion.. everything worked great. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) - RIP 2006 Lotus Exige (Aspen White) - Larini SE Exhaust/Decat & Naked.

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Jeff and Pamela 2007 KG Exige S Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 350	Thanks guys !

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