if i have read the propaganda on the "racing jacks" the big difrence was
that the racing ones pump up in like two strokes of the handle or some silly
thing like that. wich i guess must be a high volume short stroke pump.
not a very importaint thing to have unless you are doing pit stops in
nascar?
but low proflie and light weight are a definite attractions since i drag a
regulation sized 2&1/2 ton cast iorn and steel jack to the track(ooh my
back!).
chuck.
----- Original Message -----
From "David C Littlefield" <dmeadow at juno.com>
To: <jleclainche@cox.net>
Cc: <team-thicko@autox.team.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: Horrible freight
> They are $199 in their catalog. They now sell a "racing" version for
> $299, I haven't looked at one up close but the only obvious difference
> is that the side plates are anodized blue. You can believe them when
> they say that similar versions sell for $600. Griot's has one that looks
> identical in every way for about that price.
>
> I bought one when they first came out and I have been very pleased with
> it. It is very low profile. It fits under the nose of my lowered
> racecar AND the very low 7/8" sway bar underneath. It pumps up in a few
> short strokes and will let down the car as slowly as you please. Cheap
> floor jacks have a lot of slop in the handle turn and will tend to drop a
> car with little control. This jack has neither problem. The handle is
> easily removable and collapsible, big pluses when it comes to
> transporting it to the racetrack. I think the quality is very good, if
> not excellent.
>
> I think that it can't be beat for the price. I haven't used the $600
> jacks, but I can't see how they could be that much better.
>
> David Littlefield
> 1962 MGA MkII
> 1974 MG Midget vintage racecar
> 1951 MGTD
> 1961 Jaguar E-Type OTS
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