Big Earner
Hi,
I bought a ZHP recently and the spare wheel jack it came with is covered with rust and also it does not have a lug wrench tool... Needless to say I need to get them both ASAP... So should I just buy the OEM tools or are there any better/cheaper options?
Thanks!
Enforcer
BavAuto sells them, as do other suppliers. The rust can't be cleaned and then the jack painted?
Capo
That jack isn't worth it; trust me. I had to use it once and the car shifted on me while it was in the air; luckily it didn't come crashing down, but I got it done ASAP and lowered it as quickly as I could...
BP
2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
Imolarot / Naturbraun
2003 330iT / 6MT
Orientblau / Naturbraun
It's not the car you drive, it's how you drive it.
Capo di tutti capi
Should have a new one to make the car complete though.Originally Posted by az3579
No flame suit required!
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Enforcer
Same here and it no longer works. Any recommendations on a non oem jack to travel with?
2004 BMW 330CI ZHP, Silver Grey Metallic, Dinan: Stage 2 Software, High Flow Intake,
Free Flow Exhaust, Front Strut Bar, Stage 2 Suspension System, Staggered Hartge Replica Wheels,
M3 Mirrors (Side and Interior), M3 Seats
Soldier
Check eBay, just completed my tool kit for what I considered to be a reasonable price. I would imagine you can find jacks as well.
Capo
I guess!
It's kind of a crapshoot. The only jack worth having is a traditional style jack, preferably a lightweight aluminum one, but those are still pretty heavy compared to the factory jack, take up lots of space, and have no way to officially mount them, so that's totally a personal preference thing.
Personally, I never need one while I'm out and about, so I just risk it and stick with the factory jack, for lack of a better alternative.
BP
2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
Imolarot / Naturbraun
2003 330iT / 6MT
Orientblau / Naturbraun
It's not the car you drive, it's how you drive it.
Enforcer
I'll just buy a used replacement and only use it for emergencies. I have a garage floor jack I use for regular maintenance.
2004 BMW 330CI ZHP, Silver Grey Metallic, Dinan: Stage 2 Software, High Flow Intake,
Free Flow Exhaust, Front Strut Bar, Stage 2 Suspension System, Staggered Hartge Replica Wheels,
M3 Mirrors (Side and Interior), M3 Seats
Big Earner
I thought of cleaning and painting but I think its too late for that... Also I dont want to risk the jack failing cause the rust might have weakened the structure...
Big Earner
Ya I was thinking on the same lines... But new one costs close to $80 and I dont think i want to pay so much especially when I can a descent Hyd jack for the same price... But I dont think its practical to carry a Hyd jack in my boot all the time... So im confused...
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