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      04-24-2021, 05:14 PM   #1
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I spent a ton of time researching the best way to get my M3 on to Jackstands. Settled on Jack Point Jackstands. Today was my first time using them and I am super happy with them. Easy to use and their customer service was top notch. Definitely recommend.
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Is that $300 per one or pair?
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      04-24-2021, 09:45 PM   #3
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Is that $300 per one or pair?
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      04-26-2021, 10:11 AM   #4
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Very, very nice. I’ve been using standard jack stands, but next time I can free $600, I’m buying two pair.
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I got these when I picked up my M3 back in '17. They're absolutely fantastic and a really good design. If you're local to the Chicago area, get in touch with John and see if he has any "factory seconds." By "factory second," I mean a stand with such a small cosmetic blemish that I couldn't find it if I went and looked for it today; it's mostly of significance to those people who get their stands polished. I got a small discount for the blemish (and didn't have to pay shipping, which can be pricey) by picking them up locally.

Incidentally, John, the owner/founder/inventor, is a real enthusiast. I spent several hours talking to him about cars (he's primarily a Porsche guy, himself). The stands don't make him a ton of money, but producing them has given him some fantastic experiences.
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Oh my gosh...I have been searching for a solution like this for years. So simple and genius.

Now I don't need to feel bad about only using the floor jack to swap wheels. Thank you OP.
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      05-01-2021, 01:20 PM   #7
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Is that $300 per one or pair?
Holy smokes.

I ended up going with these:

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I use a Powerbuilt U-jack. $162 for the jack and uses my existing standard jackstands. It's low enough to slide under my M4 without having to drive onto wood blocks first.

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$600 is halfway to quickjacks. You are limited to the height with those so I say just go straight to quickjacks.
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      05-03-2021, 01:35 PM   #10
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$600 is halfway to quickjacks. You are limited to the height with those so I say just go straight to quickjacks.
Came here to say this. Most of the time you email them and you can get 10-20% off as well.
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is there not an easy access point for a regular ol floor jack?
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