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Very cool, thanks!
I have the jack points by zl1 I see no reason to use a rail
Probably I don't really have a reason to have the car on stands. I can see if you where don't a exhaust you might want toWould a rail be better for jack stands than the jack points? Would seem like there would be more flexibility with the rail and would distribute the load better.
The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.Would a rail be better for jack stands than the jack points? Would seem like there would be more flexibility with the rail and would distribute the load better.
The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.
if you jack up the car from anywhere on one side it will raise both wheels.The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.
How can you do L to R with directional treads?Yeah, can see the advantage of the rails. Makes it easier to do two wheel rotation/swaps simultaneously (L to R) and ability to use stands gives a safety margin when swapping break pads at the track. The thought of bearing such a heavy car only on a race jack while working on brakes makes me somewhat uncomfortable so the flexibility with the rails in supporting the .
(To anyone who knows) The BMR low profile rails weigh how much vs the regular?
Thx
Hope that helps. Here are some comparisons.Bringing this thread back from the dead lol
@BMR Tech I am trying to figure out the differences between the S550 low profile rails for $129 and the standard rails for $279. I have ford performance lowering springs on my GT 350 so I would prefer the low profile rail. I have the following questions:
Is the construction the same ?
No. The CJR001 is made of 1.5" x 2" tubing. The CJR002 is built from 1" x 2" tubing.
Does the rail remain parallel to the ground like your standard rail ?
No, the CJR002 follows the contour of the floorpan, unlike our CJR001.
Is the length of the rail the same as your standard rails ?
No. The CJR001 are 61"~ long and the CJR002 are 52"~ long.
Why are the low profile rails so much cheaper than the standard rails ?
A few reasons. 1: Since they are low cost, we can build them in MUCH higher QTY which reduces cost. 2: They are much more simple. Much! The CJR001 we fabricate all the end plates, then have to fixture them and ensure the center bars are indexed etc etc. The CJR002...are super duper easy to make. Set them on the table, drop the sleeves in and weld the end caps on and done. ;)
Thanks !