BE SAFE when working on your car - A Sobering Reminder

Mike · 09-09-2012, 08:27 PM

sorry to see that. A customer of mine did that on the front of his C6. Unfortunately for him, the side skirt is part of the body on the corvette and it was a lot of damage.

LiquidCrewZ · 09-09-2012, 11:56 PM

Your very lucky, for sure. Anyone have a good write up on properly jacking up these cars? Maybe in the DIY section?

mpusch · 09-10-2012, 08:29 AM

Wow, kinda freaky. Glad you are ok though.

Personally, I don't go under a car that's only supported by a jack. Either it's up on ramps or I have jack stands + the jack to support it. Usually throw a cinderblock or two under there just in case too. Maybe it's overkill, but the last thing I want to do is die fixing my car.

EazyD · 09-10-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidCrewZ

Your very lucky, for sure. Anyone have a good write up on properly jacking up these cars? Maybe in the DIY section?

Would also be interested in this. Jack points w/pictures (not illustrations) for our 370Z and also tips (jack stands, etc)

ImportConvert · 09-10-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

sorry to see that. A customer of mine did that on the front of his C6. Unfortunately for him, the side skirt is part of the body on the corvette and it was a lot of damage.

The ONLY part of the car actually "glued" to the car. PITA to fix.

Mike · 09-10-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The ONLY part of the car actually "glued" to the car. PITA to fix.

yep, but it pushed forward his plans for full widebody conversion.

theboydiddy · 09-10-2012, 02:03 PM

wow kid.
Becareful !!!!
good to hear you alright.

09-09-2012, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-09-2012, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 15	Your very lucky, for sure. Anyone have a good write up on properly jacking up these cars? Maybe in the DIY section?

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mpusch Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Outside Buffalo, NY Posts: 14 Drives: hehe... Rep Power: 16	Wow, kinda freaky. Glad you are ok though. Personally, I don't go under a car that's only supported by a jack. Either it's up on ramps or I have jack stands + the jack to support it. Usually throw a cinderblock or two under there just in case too. Maybe it's overkill, but the last thing I want to do is die fixing my car.

09-10-2012, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 16	wow kid. Becareful !!!! good to hear you alright.