ZHPizza's red car

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

So I guess the 5000/7000 are a little wider. BUT nothing is stopping you from stacking some cut 2x4's in there for extra lift. I'll try to grab some pictures tonight:

1. Pic of collapsed lift under frame rail to show clearance
2. Pics of contact between lifting blocks/jack pads
3. Stack a bunch of shit in the trays and see how high you can make it go
4. More! Higher!
5. Cleaning up ATF after I push it too far and blow a hose
6. Screenshot of conversation with QuickJack warranty department claiming that it failed under normal operation and how dare you accuse me of misuse!

Anything else?

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rock. thanks dude. i'm reeeeeeal close to ordering some o' these bad boys....

:cheers

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

From their FAQ:


So I guess the 5000/7000 are a little wider. BUT nothing is stopping you from stacking some cut 2x4's in there for extra lift. I'll try to grab some pictures tonight:

1. Pic of collapsed lift under frame rail to show clearance
2. Pics of contact between lifting blocks/jack pads
3. Stack a bunch of shit in the trays and see how high you can make it go
4. More! Higher!
5. Cleaning up ATF after I push it too far and blow a hose
6. Screenshot of conversation with QuickJack warranty department claiming that it failed under normal operation and how dare you accuse me of misuse!

Anything else?

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Could you get a picture of the safety lock mechanism as well? They did mention something about it on the website but I can't seem to find it...


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Originally Posted by Adi

Dude, I love your sense of humour!

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I love how you spell humor! Must be in one of the queen's colonies...

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Originally Posted by anandoc

A shot of you drinking some fine bourbon with a smug look on your face after you win the argument with QuickJack warranty department in #6.

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I'll have drunk all the bourbon during the "testing" and probably end up sipping a glass of ATF by the time I'm done.

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Originally Posted by slater

rock. thanks dude. i'm reeeeeeal close to ordering some o' these bad boys....

:cheers

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I'm worried that it'll end up being $999 + $500 shipping so like $15,000 CAD

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Originally Posted by san

Could you get a picture of the safety lock mechanism as well? They did mention something about it on the website but I can't seem to find it...


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This video shows the safety locks and other stuff a lot better than any pictures I could take. You can lower it onto the locks and disconnect the hoses since the support is all mechanical at that point. Trust me, I would not get under anything that relied on hydraulics to keep it in the air.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlOUA6qyR8

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

I love how you spell humor! Must be in one of the queen's colonies...



I'll have drunk all the bourbon during the "testing" and probably end up sipping a glass of ATF by the time I'm done.



I'm worried that it'll end up being $999 + $500 shipping so like $15,000 CAD



This video shows the safety locks and other stuff a lot better than any pictures I could take. You can lower it onto the locks and disconnect the hoses since the support is all mechanical at that point. Trust me, I would not get under anything that relied on hydraulics to keep it in the air.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlOUA6qyR8

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Thanks for the video, Il have a look...


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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

I'm worried that it'll end up being $999 + $500 shipping so like $15,000 CAD

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LOL. actually if i have it shipped to my package holding place in NY (right near where you and spenser crossed the border), shipping is free.... i just have to pay tax + duty when i bring it in. which... basically ends up around $1500CAD. i found it for sale in canada for $1712CAD delivered to my door here (that includes our crazy 13% tax). so if i pick it up myself, is the time and gas worth ~$200?

i do want one. bad.

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Originally Posted by slater

so if i pick it up myself, is the time and gas worth ~$200?

i do want one. bad.

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I'm an economist by education, so it makes me strangely happy when I see others thinking like this lol.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

I'm an economist by education, so it makes me strangely happy when I see others thinking like this lol.

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How do you justify spending so much on your Zhp then? Lol
Don't think all the money we spend on our cars are good financial decisions lol


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Originally Posted by 704sw

I'm an economist by education, so it makes me strangely happy when I see others thinking like this lol.

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:cheers

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Originally Posted by san

How do you justify spending so much on your Zhp then? Lol
Don't think all the money we spend on our cars are good financial decisions lol

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you know, i would love to see a 5-year breakdown on this versus buying a new camry. in the 3 years i have owned my ZHP, i have spent about $15K on it (including the purchase price), with a predicted $1K per year in maintenance per year over the next 2 years. that's $17K (CAD no less! that's almost free in USD!) over 5 years - half the price of a new car, with much higher driving enjoyment (clearly not anything quantifiable on a spreadsheet).

good financial decision? heck yeah.

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Originally Posted by slater

:cheers




you know, i would love to see a 5-year breakdown on this versus buying a new camry. in the 3 years i have owned my ZHP, i have spent about $15K on it (including the purchase price), with a predicted $1K per year in maintenance per year over the next 2 years. that's $17K (CAD no less! that's almost free in USD!) over 5 years - half the price of a new car, with much higher driving enjoyment (clearly not anything quantifiable on a spreadsheet).

good financial decision? heck yeah.

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Don't forget a nearly complete lack of depreciation!

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Originally Posted by san

How do you justify spending so much on your Zhp then? Lol
Don't think all the money we spend on our cars are good financial decisions lol


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Simple: I'm single and don't have children.

But seriously, I have a (fairly) strict "nothing in without something out" policy.
Buy new seats? Old ones have to go.
Buy new wheels? Old ones are gone.