puting your e30 on jack stands

[Pantless Spency]

well im about to put my e30 on jack stands, and i was wondering what is the safest possible positions to place 4 jack stands?

my plan was to put them on the rocker panel jacking points, but i would like to have a few more opinions :P

[lolcantturn]

Two holding it up from the gas tank

two in front floor boards


that awkward moment when 1 year and 4000 posts later you dont know how to put your E30 on jackstands



awk

[LJ851]

It depends on what you are doing, but i like the front and rear subframes. Place the stands as wide as possible. I also like the the front frame rails .

[slammin.e28]

It depends on what you are doing, but i like the front and rear subframes. Place the stands as wide as possible. I also like the the front frame rails .

This.

As long as your frame rails aren't rusty dusty.

[Pantless Spency]

Two holding it up from the gas tank

two in front floor boards


that awkward moment when 1 year and 4000 posts later you dont know how to put your E30 on jackstands



awk

I'm not a complete moron lol.
i know that would pretty much make my car a fire hazard with a faulty gas tank and ruined floor boards lol.

I've just never have owned or used jack stands, and i just found my dads old set in the tool shed.
and i need the bottle caps for my e21, so i was inquiring about jack stand placement, I'm no car genius nor do i claim to be. gotta learn some where.

[Mr. Tasty]

It depends on what you are doing, but i like the front and rear subframes. Place the stands as wide as possible. I also like the the front frame rails .

this, I prefer the front frame rails.

[tonerrrr]

When I did all my brakes I just used the frame itself. Depending on the job you're looking to do that may or may not work for you. If I'm just doing work on the front I use the frame on the sides a bit before it goes up (where the control arm bushing is).

[ohthejosh]

place it on you tie rods. :)

[LJ851]

...and i need the bottle caps for my e21...

Bottlecaps wrong offset for E21, dont waste your time.

[Pantless Spency]

Bottlecaps wrong offset for E21, dont waste your time.

like wont work wrong offset?
i had a my rear tire blow out on my turbines, and every other tire including the spare is just as sketchy as the one that gave out.
i don't want to buy new tires for the turbines so i thought it would be a good idea to just put my bottle caps on there.



but i do have my RF's 15x7 et25 on 195/50/15
would those work better? wheel gap will be included though :(

[LJ851]

like wont work wrong offset?

Yes.

I think you need at least a 10mm spacer in the front (dont quote me, it could be 15mm). The rears will clear but look retarded.

E21 chassis has a unique offset compared to other bmw 4x100's

[Pantless Spency]

Yes.

I think you need at least a 10mm spacer in the front (dont quote me, it could be 15mm). The rears will clear but look retarded.

E21 chassis has a unique offset compared to other bmw 4x100's

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so will et25 15x7's work? i really don't want to buy tires for the turbines hahahaha.

[chadthestampede]

[LJ851]

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so will et25 15x7's work? i really don't want to buy tires for the turbines hahahaha.

I dont think they would fit either. I suggest you go outside and try one.
E21 wants a 10-15mm offset, generally.

[u3b3rg33k]

It depends on what you are doing, but i like the front and rear subframes. Place the stands as wide as possible. I also like the the front frame rails .

This. And I like to throw a folded up shop towel on the stand to avoid undercoat damage.

RE: chad's photo:
Aren't you supposed to NOT jack on the diff? pretty sure that was a no no.