Subject: Re: When you say 'auto garage door opener'.. what do you mean? Author: jeffc as JeffC 93 740iL : member since January, 2006 : 650 posts Posted on: 2007-04-06 22:24:23

Yes , I mean to opener motor the track that goes from it to the wall above the door. I will need to raise it but I need a longer steel bar. Even if I do that it can probably hit the trunk of the car when it is raised.

• Well I initiated the lift today...picked up my 3 series from storage. (pic) - txdarth 2007-04-05 21:32:39 (1265 views)
  • I'll be on your area soon, Im coming ova!!!!!!!! (nt) - R7 2007-04-06 20:12:43 (519 views)
    • Stop by.....lunch and BS on me! I'm pacing myself snce retirement. (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 20:41:57 (576 views)
  • Calif sucks I'm moving to TX so I can have a real garage too!!!!!!!!! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 19:39:15 (621 views)
    • Yeah, in CA we can't afford the land his garage sits on (nt) - SDMike 2007-04-06 20:20:19 (527 views)
  • You have a 4 car garager AND a lifter!!??!! (nt) - mdude 2007-04-06 18:25:36 (546 views)
  • How do you hook up the auto garage door opener? - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 16:06:32 (569 views)
    • The openers are hooked up now... but it could be a problen if - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:26:57 (562 views)
      • Seen this? (url) - bmw635 2007-04-06 17:48:16 (626 views)
        • Recommended, but expensive. - spalding 2007-04-11 19:49:20 (571 views)
        • That is slick...I will check into this! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 19:10:04 (514 views)
          • Double check into reliabililty! When I inquired about 4-5 yrs ago, it was not - bmw635 2007-04-06 19:32:13 (549 views)
            • Thanx...with these heavy doors that would not be good! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 20:01:39 (537 views)
              • I've seen that direct drive in action and it doesn't save you - LJBimmers 2007-04-06 20:17:31 (670 views)
              • Check with commercial warehosue door install to see if they can fit (pic) - bmw635 2007-04-06 20:16:35 (698 views)
                • Good ideas (url) - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 22:19:39 (541 views)
                  • Don't do the IDrive!!! I have heard from multiple places... - eaglecomm 2007-04-07 23:44:57 (593 views)
                    • A little Sectional Garage Door mechanics. - LJBimmers 2007-04-10 18:49:49 (638 views)
                      • Although I believe I kind of understand some of this.. their brochure... - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 09:31:57 (510 views)
    • When you say 'auto garage door opener'.. what do you mean? - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 16:21:05 (510 views)
      • Re: When you say 'auto garage door opener'.. what do you mean? - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 22:24:23 (509 views)
        • Jeff, Yours looks a little tighter than mine. Are your garage doors 7 or 8 foot - txdarth 2007-04-06 23:34:35 (551 views)
          • Re: Jeff, Yours looks a little tighter than mine. Are your garage doors 7 or 8 foot - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-08 00:38:38 (510 views)
          • Here is what I ended up getting. I might be able to take pictures next weekend, (url) - eaglecomm 2007-04-07 23:51:33 (474 views)
            • The 3800 is a great opener, should do you well!! (nt) - LJBimmers 2007-04-10 19:19:51 (568 views)
  • How many nail guns does one need? (first pic) (nt) - lurcher 2007-04-06 14:54:18 (560 views)
    • One can never have enough toys............................... (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:20:06 (498 views)
  • Lord Vader, once again, you have made an impression - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-06 14:12:09 (555 views)
    • Plenty of land to be next door neighbor to Lord Vader (nt) - Claudio 2007-04-06 19:50:57 (517 views)
  • You should look in to a Liftmaster 3800. Will have 2 put in next week I hope. - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 14:07:22 (745 views)
    • My wife would kill me - those doors are 1/4 thicker than normal all - - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:18:57 (529 views)
      • Check in to it as the 3800 is a DC motor too. It can handle up to a 650lb door. - eaglecomm 2007-04-07 23:54:34 (512 views)
        • Did you order the 3800's from a dealer? If so online? - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-10 12:01:13 (541 views)
          • I got them on ebay. They should be coming in today so if they are good... - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 14:55:56 (550 views)
            • I am watching one that is $350.00 and $12.00 shipping with - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-11 15:06:08 (547 views)
              • That one looks good. The shipping would have been $45 with that seller to me. - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 16:28:02 (493 views)
                • You could choose Parcel Post for like $12. (nt) - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-12 13:06:11 (524 views)
                • Ok, I will wait to hear and see pics. They have those deals - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-12 11:49:53 (485 views)
                  • Yeah, they will only go down in price over time. Can't hurt to wait a week. - eaglecomm 2007-04-12 13:13:54 (506 views)
  • That's very nice - BJames38 2007-04-06 11:09:44 (542 views)
    • It's hydraulic. (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 14:01:32 (534 views)
      • 4 hydraulic posts to lift the platform? (nt) - bmw635 2007-04-06 14:08:24 (628 views)
        • No, a single hydraulic shaft attached to 4 cables. Shaft in, lift goes up. - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 15:23:58 (552 views)
  • How many nail guns do you own? Great garage! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 10:56:50 (513 views)
    • Framer to 18 guage with crown stappler - still need a 23 guage pin nailer. (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:12:39 (541 views)
      • I'm a piker with 3 - good grief! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 19:33:10 (544 views)
  • Now, THAT's a proper garage! Lotsa room, a lift, compressed - mikeym 2007-04-06 10:52:17 (546 views)
  • Gotta love it! Now the wife will never get you out of the garage! - LJBimmers 2007-04-06 10:51:25 (615 views)
    • That was actually the original plan but... - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:10:04 (509 views)
  • dude that rocks! (nt) - usa4148 2007-04-06 10:04:15 (487 views)
  • Looks great! Nice job! (nt) - Homerraas (Edwin) 2007-04-06 04:25:23 (508 views)
  • Sweet!!! (nt) - JL 2007-04-06 02:21:26 (545 views)
  • Looks great! (pic) - M.Wong 2007-04-06 01:15:46 (742 views)
    • Thats worth at least 10 hp and 3 mpg.......... (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:05:59 (500 views)
  • Really nice! Someday I may have to get me one of those. (nt) - Magnum 2007-04-06 00:25:41 (534 views)
  • Very nice! I'm jealous! (nt) - SDMike 2007-04-05 23:10:47 (555 views)
    • Ditto (nt) - inconsistent 2007-04-06 00:20:37 (521 views)
      • Double Ditto! Lift and a great garage... (nt) - RobinK 2007-04-06 06:15:25 (580 views)
  • No more than a week or so and already have stickers on it! Just a kid at heart! (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-04-05 23:03:47 (546 views)
    • Just covering up those shipping scratches you commented about (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:03:10 (503 views)
  • Whose Caddilac car? (nt) - ED 2007-04-05 22:44:23 (552 views)
    • Wife's! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:01:10 (499 views)
  • Great looking lift... (nt) - Claudio 2007-04-05 21:49:52 (505 views)