Car on 4 JackStands, How long? Options

[Defgeph]

I'm overhauling my car. I was wondering if any of you guys knew of a way to support the car for a long period of time. I was thinking 4 Jackstands, but I'm not sure if this is right for the frame or not.

I need to remove the wheels and suspenion for a long period of time. Whats the best way to support the car till everything is installed ?

Thanks,
DEF

[presure2]

jackstands will be fine, jeff.
especially if the suspension is gonna be out

[playr158]

jeff i'm up on 4 jack stands

just put them on the knotches where you would your normal scissor jack and you'll be fine!

(i started by putting the back up first then doing the front )

[x_itchy_b_x]

haha yeah. i used 6 jacks. two where just incase it falls on me
but yeah youll be fine. (what are u doing )

[celi_gt_racer]

yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>??

[Verde97]

Mine's been on 4 stands for a long period of time before also. What are you up to?

[Phat_99CeliGT]

my celica sat for about 4 months cause i sold my rims and didn't have anything to put back on it.
lol

[97lestyousay]

3sgteRC-4?

[soulshadow]

You'll be fine, just make sure that you get yourself a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up with just in case when you go down and get dirty underneath. I never trust the jackstands when im under it. I always make sure that I have something when I need to make a clean escape if the car ever falls....

[macavely]

yea like everyone else said you'll be just fine.... but don't put the stands where you put the sessior jack ...

place the stand on the resting point... that where the control arm meet that fram ... and if your going to remover the controal arms you can put them at the front edge of the frame .. if you luck under the car it should have X's where you can place the car on stands

[Defgeph]

Thanks for the help guys.

You'll see what I'm up to in a few months. Car should be rolling before May.


Thanks
DEF

[celi_gt_racer]

GRRRR... i hate the suspense

[BBoYRuGGeD]

i smell an AWD project...

whatever ur doing g'luck to yah jeff

bboy

[97sccelica]

my wrx was up on jackstands for 3 weeks when i was doing the tranny swap

it doesnt hurt anything as long as they are in the right place

[Defgeph]

Thanks for the replys. I'm looking at about 2-3 months in the air.


DEF

[ILuvMyCelica95]

yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>??

haha you called him a tricky monkey, omg idk why but that made me laugh for a good 30 seconds. ahhh monkey... haha.

Jeff is very very sneaky sir.

[95CelicaST]

I sorry, I'm very very sneaky sir... Good movie...

Make sure they are on the frame and not the body's pinch points, cause that would be baaaad (ha the sheep noise makes me laugh)

[Defgeph]

You guys are nuts

[ILuvMyCelica95]

yeahhhh but u <3 us Mr. RC King!

[Defgeph]

True True, you people rock my socks.

[97lestyousay]

Quit teasing us. It better be ready by May. What the hell are you up to?
You have traction issues this I know, because you bought slicks.
And what takes 3 months?? AWD is my guess. Come on throw us a bone.

[Defgeph]

If you want to know whats up, come out to the Tail of the Dragon Meet. That will be the first time to see my car. I'll make it worth the trip. People dont call me RC King for nothing. And no hints.


Everyone just come out to the meet, I'll be driving close to 13 hours to get there. I'm expecting to see more people on the list.

I got something for JGreening, We'll see how his car holds up.

DEF

[ILuvMyCelica95]

hmm this makes me wanna go, but can i keep up, that is the real question.

mwahaha

[jgreening]

If you want to know whats up, come out to the Tail of the Dragon Meet. That will be the first time to see my car. I'll make it worth the trip. People dont call me RC King for nothing. And no hints.


Everyone just come out to the meet, I'll be driving close to 13 hours to get there. I'm expecting to see more people on the list.

I got something for JGreening, We'll see how his car holds up.

DEF

Bah...I might be inclined to accept a challenge...from a real car! LOL. If you were a real enthusiast, you would share your plans with your fellow brothers. At least tell us this - are you planning on replacing the stock fuel system?

The only thing I will have new is some 235 treads...and, some skirts.

[Defgeph]

I'll Share my plan with everyone once you catch up to me. You should spread some butter on that baked disco potato you have.


You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.


DEF

[playr158]

i challenge both you girls....and art cause he's looking at this thread right now

[95CelicaST]

You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.

Or eat a burrito and listen to the loud whoosing sounds coming from down under in a few minutes

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Jan 9, 2006 - 2:12 AM

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Nice to hear theres more tricks up your sleeve, Jeff. I can't wait to see it or give you a hand if you need it.....Just let me know dude, im only a short drive away.

I have some work ahead of myself too this winter/spring, I'll fill you in on it as it gets closer.

[purplegt4]

a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up...just in case...never trust the jackstands...

i believe the opposite; but you do need a jack to get the car on stands...

good thing you're meeting up @ dan's -- isn't that right dan?

lol sike i'll definitely be there to check this out. better be goodx4!! AND

whats up with the february meet @ jeff's house? hahahaHaaAHAH just to spy on what he's doing

This post has been edited by purplegt4: Jan 9, 2006 - 4:46 AM

[playr158]

You'll be fine, just make sure that you get yourself a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up with just in case when you go down and get dirty underneath. I never trust the jackstands when im under it. I always make sure that I have something when I need to make a clean escape if the car ever falls....

a hydrolic jack will drop a car very easily.....as it can raise and lower
and sway back and forth

jackstands are a FIXED heavy duty support that is THE #1 safest way to hold your car in the air



This post has been edited by presure2: Jan 10, 2006 - 7:14 AM

[jgreening]

I'll Share my plan with everyone once you catch up to me. You should spread some butter on that baked disco potato you have.


You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.


DEF

I will be listening to it...trying to catch up with me.

This post has been edited by jgreening: Jan 10, 2006 - 6:24 AM

[presure2]

I'll Share my plan with everyone once you catch up to me. You should spread some butter on that baked disco potato you have.


You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.


DEF

I will be listening to it...trying to catch up with me.

jay, maybe we can settle the argument over on mr2oc about the disco potato VS the '27 down @ the meet this year..... HAHAHAHAHA
NOT!!
that topic was too funny, it almost reminded me of being here at times..lmao
i mean, yea, i know the 27 can make 300whp...ON RACE GAS!!
seems like, with a proper tune, and enough fuel, 300whp would be EASILY attainable with the 'RS on pump, with less boost.
why even compare the 2? lol

[jgreening]

I'll Share my plan with everyone once you catch up to me. You should spread some butter on that baked disco potato you have.


You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.


DEF

I will be listening to it...trying to catch up with me.

jay, maybe we can settle the argument over on mr2oc about the disco potato VS the '27 down @ the meet this year..... HAHAHAHAHA
NOT!!
that topic was too funny, it almost reminded me of being here at times..lmao
i mean, yea, i know the 27 can make 300whp...ON RACE GAS!!
seems like, with a proper tune, and enough fuel, 300whp would be EASILY attainable with the 'RS on pump, with less boost.
why even compare the 2? lol

You know, I thought BOTH camps were childish in that thread. They are both great turbos for the 3s and there is no question that the ct-27 is the value leader. For most people, the ct-27 (or ct20b) is the right solution because the extra costs of the gt28rs are difficult to justify. If I can reduce my wheel spin with larger summer tires, I will be very satisfied though. Right now, I can't put the power to the ground. My timing has also been getting pulled fairly regularly on 93 octane so I have been kicking around the idea of going to water injection....we will see.

This post has been edited by jgreening: Jan 10, 2006 - 8:02 AM

[presure2]

i totally agree, jay. moreover, i do think that the extra cost involved with the 'RS setup is just as worth it, if not more in the long run, no matter how you slice it. just a matter of putting up the $$ to start with.
also,
before you know it aaron will have rom tunes available for the RS..im sure that would help you with timing..and prolly net you a few more ponies @ the same boost level...hehehe
god, i LOVE BOOST!
=)

[jgreening]

Hey Manny! Notice how Jeff has been silent ever since I said I would be listening to him behind me? I think he's scared.....

[Defgeph]

Hey Manny! Notice how Jeff has been silent ever since I said I would be listening to him behind me? I think he's scared.....

I'm too busy working on the car to bother bickering with you.
My exhaust is gonna make you deaf at this meet.

[jgreening]

Hey Manny! Notice how Jeff has been silent ever since I said I would be listening to him behind me? I think he's scared.....

I'm too busy working on the car to bother bickering with you.
My exhaust is gonna make you deaf at this meet.

I am going to swap resonators to try to quiet mine down. I hate how loud it is. If that doesn't work, I am going to have a silencer made. The thing is truly annoying....especially for a guy in his 30's.

Just playing with ya on the other stuff....although it will be fun to see what these cars will do head to head. Perhaps a little contest might bring out some more people. I will throw a case of beer on some kind of interesting bet....

[Defgeph]

I hear ya, my car is loud as hell. I dont drive it everyday so I can deal with it.

For my Bet
I'll throw in a bottle of race gas. you're gonna need it.

Its on man, you and I @ the Tail.

[jgreening]

I hear ya, my car is loud as hell. I dont drive it everyday so I can deal with it.

For my Bet
I'll throw in a bottle of race gas. you're gonna need it.

Its on man, you and I @ the Tail.

I wonder if Art and Erik might like in on the action? What about Bboy? Itchy? Are they coming? Manny should be ready and I am sure he will be game. This is really a "once-in-6gc-ownership" kind of thing with all these cars and I hope people will get off the lame ass excuses and make a committment - especially all you east coasters. If I drive 15 hours to get there, you guys should be able to do half that.

This post has been edited by jgreening: Jan 10, 2006 - 11:21 PM

[Defgeph]

HAHA dont count on the first two, Bboy dont know about. I'm dragging itchy down with me. Manny will definately be up for some head to head action.

We'll be there to represent EC6GC

[lagos]

when and were are you guys meeting up ?

my car is at a nice 9psi right now so that it can last till the summer...lol

[jgreening]

Tail of the dragon, tennessee / wv border May 5-7. See meet section of the forum. Where have you been?

[lagos]

HAHA dont count on the first two

please spare me your opinions of me, or where i will or will not show up.

[Defgeph]

That was directed towards Jay, not you.

[jgreening]

All right boys, lets settle this on the track....laughs.

[lagos]

the meet in virginia? ill be in virgina this month, and hopfully again this spring in a hospital there for a little while...maybe you guys can visit! lol

[Batman722]

I will out corner you all in my ST while you are worried about oversteer I'll be flying by like on rails...

[jgreening]

the meet in virginia? ill be in virgina this month, and hopfully again this spring in a hospital there for a little while...maybe you guys can visit! lol

Come on Art, I would love to meet you, man. See what you can do to get that beast ready.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

I'll be down with you guys for the Tail meet. I forgot about this idea, I just haven't been on here much lately, but you can count me in. Especially if theres going to be some head to head stuff going on.

BTW....Dustin, you have a challenger while we're bickering about who's faster/handles better.

[Defgeph]

OH snap ! Corey throws up a challenge to Dustin.

I'm going to give out a trophy to someone that actually shows up

I still dont see that list filling up, make me wonder if I should even come.
Not much interest in seeing our cars in a duel.

[dustin15brown]

I'm there pending graduation and some scholarship meetings... Sorry guys but that does take importance over the meet unless u guys wanna pay for my college

[playr158]

man my celica won't be finished that soon

[Defgeph]

Keep cracking away at it, you'll finish soon enough.

[x_itchy_b_x]

I'm dragging itchy down with me.

im gunna be pulled by a chain. or ropes.
right?

[Defgeph]

I'm gonna chain your car to my muffler

[x_itchy_b_x]

sweeeeet now we can be like. an 8 wheeler and be 4wd.
wait... no still a 2wd my car wont be running lol.
wait. maybe it will. wait..

[97lestyousay]

Are there laws there against multi towing, triples, quads?

[Batman722]

BTW....Dustin, you have a challenger while we're bickering about who's faster/handles better.

Corey, I'll waste your clunker. What mods you got ? oh nada,maybe coilovers ? whatever. Your toast bro. Did I meantion I have an ST ? Jeez, I could take my stock GT and beat you with my eyes cloesed. it's all about driving skills, let's see what you've got

[jgreening]

BTW....Dustin, you have a challenger while we're bickering about who's faster/handles better.

Corey, I'll waste your clunker. What mods you got ? oh nada,maybe coilovers ? whatever. Your toast bro. Did I meantion I have an ST ? Jeez, I could take my stock GT and beat you with my eyes cloesed. it's all about driving skills, let's see what you've got

Dustin, being your in the JDM gang and all, when are you getting your 3s? (pssst....its more fun to pick on the big dogs )

Gonna tell us your secret upgrades yet Jeffrey? What do you got to hide anyway?

[x_itchy_b_x]

hes got two giant submarine engines going in his gt. i swear i saw his mock up plans.

[macavely]

I got 10 on jeff ... who wants to and don't worry ruel (bboy) will be there i'll make sure of it ... so who wants to chanllenge me ? i know i don't have a swapped celi .. but i might bring out my "trick shot" ..

[Defgeph]

OH Jayson, You getting a little nervous ? Is your imagination getting to you ?
I'll tell ya what in a few weeks, I'll have a teaser pic for you.

When I get to the meet, I'll let you pop my hood. So you can see some real JDM power.

Mac has his money on the right set of horses

[Defgeph]

Here is your first teaser pic

[playr158]

i got 20 on jeff.......never doubt this man

corey i'll race you ....for 2 7-11 hot dogs and a pepsi
and i saw jeff making test runs



This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 12, 2006 - 10:56 AM

[PhillyGuy086]

i love monster garage for that car!!! it was sweeeeeeet....too bad it caught on fire..lol

[jgreening]

OH Jayson, You getting a little nervous ? Is your imagination getting to you ?
I'll tell ya what in a few weeks, I'll have a teaser pic for you.

When I get to the meet, I'll let you pop my hood. So you can see some real JDM power.

Mac has his money on the right set of horses

Nervous?....nah, just curious. To be candid, it doesn't matter to me if you are swapping in a V6 with GT42 and running 800 whp. This is a trip to the DRAGON.....and even though we won't be doing any races on the Dragon itself, a trip like this is ALL ABOUT driving. The same could be said about making high powered (250WHP+) FWD cars go fast. So, it will likely just come down to driving skill.

My bet is on experience and beauty over braun (assuming you will have more horsies). If not, it will be experience, beauty, and braun over........what?....painted wheels?

[shin]

muahahaha my celi's got wat it takes. it's both beauty and alil braun. but i got my money on jeff. cause he's my man right there lol. and he's also carrying the EC6gc rep so i gotta. i'll be there trying to keep up and see this action going.
J(wc)vsJ(ec)

This post has been edited by shin: Jan 12, 2006 - 4:37 PM

[x_itchy_b_x]

jeffs huge carbon exhaust will def impair our hearing. causing us to blindly corner into a pasture of cows. true story.

[shin]

lol. did that happen to you john lol.. but no doubt.. his HKS Ti muffler is loud...

[lagos]

i got my money on Jay!

jeffs "RC" stickers that he plans to put on the car, wont make it any faster ...lol.

[x_itchy_b_x]

just letting you guys know.
if the celica isnt ready (it will be)
im bering down my winter beater.
i wont be able to corner. or go 70mph.
but i WILL run you over.

[Defgeph]

Ah, a nice trip to the dragon. I'm looking foward to this. Jay while your sitting there trying your best to maintain some sort of traction control. I'll be leading the pack with a cheesy grin on my face.


And yes. I'm going to slap a ton of "RC" stickers on my car. Because you guessed it, I have an RC edition engine.
I see you have GT Four painted on your car. I see the GT, but where's the four ?

John you got a tow hitch on that truck ? We're gonna need it to tow my new vert home.
I'm gonna show you what EC is all about.


ROFL

[Batman722]

ba-zing.

[jgreening]

Ah, a nice trip to the dragon. I'm looking foward to this. Jay while your sitting there trying your best to maintain some sort of traction control. I'll be leading the pack with a cheesy grin on my face.


And yes. I'm going to slap a ton of "RC" stickers on my car. Because you guessed it, I have an RC edition engine.
I see you have GT Four painted on your car. I see the GT, but where's the four ?

John you got a tow hitch on that truck ? We're gonna need it to tow my new vert home.
I'm gonna show you what EC is all about.


ROFL

For the record, I have no "GT4" painted or otherwise placed on my car. Also, as I recall, the bet is for a case of beer - not your car. I have no use for painted wheels or a ghetto rice boy muffler

By the way Jeff, I will be happy to give you a ride in my car at the meet. That way you can say you rode in the quickest car there......

Lack of traction is frustrating though...Hopefully the new tires will help that.

[Defgeph]

GTfour stuff wasnt directed to you.

I would love a ride. It will give me a break from answering all the questions about how I owned you.

My muffler is sweet, better than some rusted APC fireball muffler that you have.
You love painted wheels, I see you have a set of your own.............. That I will own.

For traction
I can lend you my Hoosiers


You're gonna need them.

[97lestyousay]

Cool I found the smak talkin thread. lol You will all see the power of 7A
Its on!!

[lagos]

I see you have GT Four painted on your car. I see the GT, but where's the four ?

if your going to make fun of somones car part....make sure that they dont know that you have the same blocks, with the same GTFOUR writing on them, in your house waiting to be installed ... lol boooooyaaaaa !

[x_itchy_b_x]

oh noessss BA-ZING

[Defgeph]

I see you have GT Four painted on your car. I see the GT, but where's the four ?

if your going to make fun of somones car part....make sure that they dont know that you have the same blocks, with the same GTFOUR writing on them, in your house waiting to be installed ... lol boooooyaaaaa !

Yes I have the blocks.
I didnt highlight the fact that they say GTFour with silver paint. You're faking the funk man.




Edit for John, Ba-Zing

This post has been edited by defgeph: Jan 13, 2006 - 12:43 AM

[Batman722]

[x_itchy_b_x]

[playr158]

this is all i hear.......lets see some proof and numbers ladies

[dustin15brown]

My money is on Jay, because he's my homie

[jgreening]

My money is on Jay, because he's my homie

Smart move. I need a posse of my own with all those EC guys. You know, someone to help me pry that beer out of Jeff's hands....

[dustin15brown]

lol dude I would help with the beer thing, but I'm only 18!!! I'm trying as hard as I can to go though!!

[jgreening]

lol dude I would help with the beer thing, but I'm only 18!!! I'm trying as hard as I can to go though!!

I keep forgetting alot of you guys are minors....

[x_itchy_b_x]

ill put my money on boost. in boost i trust.

[shin]

ill put my money on boost. in boost i trust.

amen to that lol.

[ILuvMyCelica95]

oooh snap, how did i miss this!!! my money is on the RC King!

EC 6gc!!!

[jgreening]

oooh snap, how did i miss this!!! my money is on the RC King!

EC 6gc!!!

You east coasters are so blinded by regional loyalty you are not able to make quality judgments.....

[shin]

muahahaha.. he's da king jay..we gotta lol. us followers gotta be faithful lol. or he'll kill us with his RC boost lol.

This post has been edited by shin: Jan 13, 2006 - 3:06 PM

[ILuvMyCelica95]

psssh i follow all 3sgte celicas

[Supersprynt]

HAHA dont count on the first two

please spare me your opinions of me, or where i will or will not show up.

Maybe I should put an RC sticker on my car considering its just about as RC as yours.

Cars not my priority, paying for school & earning a living is, so stfu about it already.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Jan 13, 2006 - 3:10 PM

[Defgeph]

You wish is was just as RC as mine. Get an new ECU, AFM, then maybe you can be like me.

Then show me that your engine is one of 5000. Then you can put an RC sticker on your car.

[x_itchy_b_x]

[Supersprynt]

I'd love to come to meets, when my cars done. But I'm sure as hell not driving down to Tennfugginsee for people who just give me BS. I go to hang out with car enthusiasts who actually show respect to those who deserve and it dont talk **** because something wasnt done fast enough.

[Defgeph]

I only bust your chops cause you dont bring your car

I know is not finished, but you can still bring it. I think you car looks great, and you put alot of hard work into it. I'd like to one day see the car. So I can give you a pat on the back, and say nice job man looks great.


But until then I'm gonna bust your hump till you do it . Deal with it.

[Supersprynt]

I hate driving the car the way it looks right now.

And I'm letting you know, its bothering me. I dealt with the jabs for awhile, its now starting to get on my nerves. So if "deal with it" is all that comes out of this then fine, but it'd start to get pointless to come to meets with people who dont give a sh!t bout the "communiy."

[Defgeph]

You got it Erik. I'll let up man.

[Supersprynt]

If thats genuine - thanks.

If thats not genuine...