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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by garysp7, Feb 10, 2005.

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  1. garysp7

    garysp7 Formula Junior

    Mar 28, 2004
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    #1 garysp7, Feb 10, 2005
    Can any of you tell me how high you have built your garage ceilings when placing a lift inside. Also, how high are you rasing your garage door when it is up. Do you place an extra set of door tracks to raise it up against the raised ceiling?
     
  2. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

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    #2 Spasso, Feb 10, 2005
    Autolifters

    I am using the M6, 4 post. Movable from bay to bay. Commercial grade. Nicely built, good design. Made in USA.
    They provide dimensions and required clearances here. Measure the height of your car, add to the "full up" dimension of the ramp, add a foot.

    http://www.autolifters.com/images/m6SideView.jpg

    and here,
    http://www.autolifters.com/images/m6TopView.jpg

    For a two post,

    http://www.autolifters.com/8000_lp.html

    They explain pretty much all of the space requirenments.

    I have found that I can get away with about 18" less recommended overhead clearance with my 308 as long as the rear hatch is closed.
     
  3. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

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    #3 Spasso, Feb 10, 2005
    Okay, a 10 foot ceiling is a good start. If you have a pitched ceiling you might want to run the doors up the pitch. It helps in tight situations.
     
  4. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

    Feb 15, 2001
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    #4 Steve King, Feb 10, 2005
    Mine is 12' and I run the garage door about 6" below the ceiling.
     
  5. drew365

    drew365 Formula Junior

    Jun 22, 2004
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    #5 drew365, Feb 10, 2005
    My garage ceiling is 9'4". I have a two post lift and that is the minimum needed for my lift. I can get my 365GT up on the lift and pull my Porsche under it with no problem. I did have to have the garage door tracks raised up.
     
  6. ultgar

    ultgar Karting

    Nov 21, 2003
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    #6 ultgar, Feb 11, 2005
    Technically, you need approx 72-75" (the max lift height of your lift) + the height of your tallest car ....... but unless your ceiling height can accomodate the height of your posts without getting into some reframing, the post height is often the limiting factor in residential garages.

    As far as width.......its often 12-15' (20' is best). As far as length, unless you've got a Maybach, 22-25' is fine.

    SD
     

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