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Is it true that you first have to remove the diffuser in order to expose the rear lift points before putting the car on a lift? Why do the Brits have to make everything difficult?
That's a really clever idea.. obvious now that you describe it, but new to me.TimMullen said:Use the single center lift point on one side to lift the side of the car. Insert a ramp under each of the tires on that side. Repeat for the other side.
I've always used the exposed jack points to change a wheel. Anything else seems like overkill. Just make sure your jack is locked and in good working order. Use jack stands if you're wary of your jack giving way. But, in the time it takes to remove one wheel and stick another on, you should be safe.gameson said:ressurect old thread...
if i want to just take off the wheel, do i need to remove the rear diffuser? or just use the exposed 4 jack points stickers (2 front, 2 rear) to lift the car slightly off the ground as pictures above, then change the wheel?
thanks.
Just use the centre lift point and do one side at a time.gameson said:ressurect old thread...
if i want to just take off the wheel, do i need to remove the rear diffuser? or just use the exposed 4 jack points stickers (2 front, 2 rear) to lift the car slightly off the ground as pictures above, then change the wheel?
thanks.
Ask qball; if the tires are more than 2" off the ground, using only the exposed jack points on a 4-point lift can be hazardous to your baby's health.gameson said:most likely i m going to use the floor jack, not lifting the car like qball. i watched discount tire place and they do lift it off the ground to replace tire, but the clearance from the ground is so minimal, it's not even over the head, enough to have the wheels hang in the air, so pretty close to the ground.
You mean, "Why do the Brits have to add a flush aluminum sheet bottom to the car that contributes to better aerodynamics and less lift?"ringmeister said:Why do the Brits have to make everything difficult?