Can I use a coupe jack on my vert?

[Das Delfin]

Whats up guys. Got a real anal question today.

My car is an early model convertible and didn't come with a factory jack when I bought it. I was at the parts yard today and picked up a jack from an early model coupe for like 7 dollars. I'm like cool, now I don't have to carry a 25 lb floor jack around. Fast forward to now when I learn there's actually different jacks for coupe vs convertible.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=338436

So my question to you, the all-knowing r3v community, is can I use the jack I bought, which works smooth and is not rusted (!) on my convertible?

I went outside and tried jacking it up and it seems to be okay (aside from being slow af), though I would carry a jack stand in the trunk in a real-world application.

Again, super anal, but if you like anal, you'll probably know the answer to this question. Buttsechs

[ELVA164]

I think you'll be fine.

[Kershaw]

You'll be as fine as using the widowmaker on any e30. Never go under a car without jackstands and still be super leery of where your feet are.

[AndrewBird]

I don't have any personal experience, but judging from the picture in the thread you posted, it isn't going to reach far enough to sit on the pinch weld properly.

P.S. - Stock jacks work fine. Just don't use them on soft ground or an incline, both of which it was never intended for.

[ELVA164]

I think we can agree they're good for emergencies, but super spooky no matter what.

[stonea]

Well today I learned that theres a difference between a vert and coupe jack.

[Das Delfin]

Next question is can I use acorn nuts on my valve cover or should I stick with the standard whiz nuts?? This is important stuff people.

[varg]

Chrome acorn nuts look cool man.

[flyboyx]

Is there a difference between the standard valve stem caps and the ones that say BMW on them with a little roundel? I saw some on eBay and I really want to put them on my car.

[Das Delfin]

You gotta get the stem caps that light up so it looks like your car is from the future when you're driving at night

[jeffnhiscars]

Next question is can I use acorn nuts on my valve cover or should I stick with the standard whiz nuts?? This is important stuff people.

I got some SS acorns at HD and they weren't quite deep enough so I put a couple of copper washers under each. They were a fraction of the cost of replacement nuts and give it that old time nautical look that I'm so fond of :)

[Kershaw]

I bought SS acorn nuts at HD as well. They fit fine for me. Looks good against the red valve cover.

[15Michaeljoseph]

You gotta get the stem caps that light up so it looks like your car is from the future when you're driving at night

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