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by sweet victory
Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:46 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Replies: 2066
Views: 409088

Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?

Might want to think about getting an under dash creeper for future work.

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by sweet victory
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Goddamn, still love my 996
Replies: 10
Views: 4014

Re: Goddamn, still love my 996

5chn3ll wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:28 am Both turkeys appear to be done.
Water Hound wrote: Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 pm You make a couple of good points here. Looks good in black.
No droopy tips there.
by sweet victory
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

Seems like you spend a lot of time adjusting the lift arms. Tip from a mechanic. Use the rings on the base of the lift and pull up on them . This allows you to move the arm, without putting it back down to adjust. Cuts your adjustment time in half. I cannot just place the hockey pad on the lift and...
by sweet victory
Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

Einsteiger wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 6:49 am Round peg, round hole. Simplicity.

Thank god I was awake in class that day in kindergarten... :lol:
by sweet victory
Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

Sadly so many (especially in the car industry) don't think this way which is how we end up with absolutely brain dead designs that then make usability and servicing a nightmare. Good on you! Such an elegantly simple solution to an annoying problem. I wondered what the sculpting on the sides was abo...
by sweet victory
Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

Here is the shortened version next to the originals. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QQXw36t/0/ed5aa05e/L/i-QQXw36t-L.jpg I'll try to better illustrate my goal here. I want to be able to line up the pad perfectly, every single time, to create a repeatable processes that requires minimal effort. ...
by sweet victory
Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Goddamn, still love my 996
Replies: 10
Views: 4014

Re: Goddamn, still love my 996

Do people put hankooks on cars they really love, or did she piss you off that day?? :lol:
by sweet victory
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

You can patent anything that isn't already patented or has prior art. You might lose on a challenge, but it's not really costly to file the patent. If you start selling it and it becomes popular, however, expect some shop in China to not give a shit about our patent law and undercut you with a chea...
by sweet victory
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

I work as an R&D engineer for a defense company. Lots of fun toys at work. Have you tried using Shapeways? https://www.shapeways.com If you ever need a part that you can't seem to get right on your home printer, they can provide a much larger array of materials and finishes. (Including gold plat...
by sweet victory
Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 19021

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

Not sure if you can patent a peg. :lol: