Ferrari Mailing List: Lift Questions

[Charles G. Perry IV (charles]

To those of you who know or may have researched lifts:

I am considering a Rotary two-post lift for a future property. They have two 
basic designs, symmetrical and asymmetrical. They list their advantages as 
follows:

Asymmetrical: 
-- Places center of gravity of vehicle in line with columns optimal load 
capacity
-- Allows maximum opening of door for interior access

Symmetrical:
-- Vehicle load is centered between posts to maximize lift capacity
-- More width between columns for larger vehicles

Which lift is more appropriate to working on mid-engine cars in general, and 
specifically Ferraris where the rear subframe must come out for engine 
maintenance (TR/355/??). Considering it's hard to predict future purchases, are 
there any other things you would recommend thinking about when shopping for a 
lift or choosing a design?

Thanks!

-- charles



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                    Charles G Perry IV
                    Sr. Project Engineer

Carolina Sound Comm.              (843) 571-4488
1941 Savage Rd, Ste 200G      (843) 571-4492 fax
Charleston, SC 29407                www.carolina-sound.com

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