Subject: Check in to it as the 3800 is a DC motor too. It can handle up to a 650lb door. Author: eaglecomm : member since March, 2006 : 3667 posts Posted on: 2007-04-07 23:54:34

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2000 740iL (9/99 Prod) - Raleigh, NC Jet Black/Black, Michelin Pilot A/S on //MPars, Crystal Corners, Crystal Taillights, Mirror Indicators, Angel Eyes, 16:9 Widescreen, MKIII, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenons, TV with In-Motion, Lyra RCA to play movies and MP3s concealed in the ashtray, Alpine headrest monitors, AVIR-4 A/V Controller with IR Remote, ValentineOne, StealthOne, Escort ZR3 Laser Shifter, RevHigh CAI, Wolf Whistle Siren, Aluminum ///M pedals, Quad Brake Lights, 20% tint, Bluetooth!! My other rides are a '70 VW bug , '71 Ford F-100 Custom and a 750 (2005 Suzuki Katana). :-) Previous vehicles owned (none wrecked): '74 VW Bug, '72 VW Bug, VW CamperVan, VW Karmann Ghia, '85 Toyota Truck, '86 Toyota 4Runner, '88 Toyota 4Runner, '86.5 Toyota Supra, '95 Acura Integra, '96 Acura TL 3.2, '01 Lexus IS300, '02 BMW 330Ci, '03 Toyota Tundra, '96 Honda Magna (750cc). How about Donating to BimmerBoard?

• Well I initiated the lift today...picked up my 3 series from storage. (pic) - txdarth 2007-04-05 21:32:39 (1225 views)
  • I'll be on your area soon, Im coming ova!!!!!!!! (nt) - R7 2007-04-06 20:12:43 (498 views)
    • Stop by.....lunch and BS on me! I'm pacing myself snce retirement. (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 20:41:57 (560 views)
  • Calif sucks I'm moving to TX so I can have a real garage too!!!!!!!!! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 19:39:15 (604 views)
    • Yeah, in CA we can't afford the land his garage sits on (nt) - SDMike 2007-04-06 20:20:19 (506 views)
  • You have a 4 car garager AND a lifter!!??!! (nt) - mdude 2007-04-06 18:25:36 (523 views)
  • How do you hook up the auto garage door opener? - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 16:06:32 (550 views)
    • The openers are hooked up now... but it could be a problen if - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:26:57 (537 views)
      • Seen this? (url) - bmw635 2007-04-06 17:48:16 (603 views)
        • Recommended, but expensive. - spalding 2007-04-11 19:49:20 (549 views)
        • That is slick...I will check into this! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 19:10:04 (490 views)
          • Double check into reliabililty! When I inquired about 4-5 yrs ago, it was not - bmw635 2007-04-06 19:32:13 (519 views)
            • Thanx...with these heavy doors that would not be good! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 20:01:39 (517 views)
              • I've seen that direct drive in action and it doesn't save you - LJBimmers 2007-04-06 20:17:31 (648 views)
              • Check with commercial warehosue door install to see if they can fit (pic) - bmw635 2007-04-06 20:16:35 (675 views)
                • Good ideas (url) - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 22:19:39 (518 views)
                  • Don't do the IDrive!!! I have heard from multiple places... - eaglecomm 2007-04-07 23:44:57 (579 views)
                    • A little Sectional Garage Door mechanics. - LJBimmers 2007-04-10 18:49:49 (618 views)
                      • Although I believe I kind of understand some of this.. their brochure... - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 09:31:57 (490 views)
    • When you say 'auto garage door opener'.. what do you mean? - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 16:21:05 (491 views)
      • Re: When you say 'auto garage door opener'.. what do you mean? - JeffC 93 740iL 2007-04-06 22:24:23 (492 views)
        • Jeff, Yours looks a little tighter than mine. Are your garage doors 7 or 8 foot - txdarth 2007-04-06 23:34:35 (536 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 (494 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 (458 views)
            • The 3800 is a great opener, should do you well!! (nt) - LJBimmers 2007-04-10 19:19:51 (553 views)
  • How many nail guns does one need? (first pic) (nt) - lurcher 2007-04-06 14:54:18 (533 views)
    • One can never have enough toys............................... (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:20:06 (478 views)
  • Lord Vader, once again, you have made an impression - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-06 14:12:09 (537 views)
    • Plenty of land to be next door neighbor to Lord Vader (nt) - Claudio 2007-04-06 19:50:57 (503 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 (725 views)
    • My wife would kill me - those doors are 1/4 thicker than normal all - - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:18:57 (512 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 (495 views)
        • Did you order the 3800's from a dealer? If so online? - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-10 12:01:13 (527 views)
          • I got them on ebay. They should be coming in today so if they are good... - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 14:55:56 (533 views)
            • I am watching one that is $350.00 and $12.00 shipping with - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-11 15:06:08 (531 views)
              • That one looks good. The shipping would have been $45 with that seller to me. - eaglecomm 2007-04-11 16:28:02 (476 views)
                • You could choose Parcel Post for like $12. (nt) - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-12 13:06:11 (508 views)
                • Ok, I will wait to hear and see pics. They have those deals - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-12 11:49:53 (470 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 (488 views)
  • That's very nice - BJames38 2007-04-06 11:09:44 (526 views)
    • It's hydraulic. (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 14:01:32 (515 views)
      • 4 hydraulic posts to lift the platform? (nt) - bmw635 2007-04-06 14:08:24 (610 views)
        • No, a single hydraulic shaft attached to 4 cables. Shaft in, lift goes up. - eaglecomm 2007-04-06 15:23:58 (535 views)
  • How many nail guns do you own? Great garage! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 10:56:50 (500 views)
    • Framer to 18 guage with crown stappler - still need a 23 guage pin nailer. (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:12:39 (524 views)
      • I'm a piker with 3 - good grief! (nt) - dcrane 2007-04-06 19:33:10 (524 views)
  • Now, THAT's a proper garage! Lotsa room, a lift, compressed - mikeym 2007-04-06 10:52:17 (527 views)
  • Gotta love it! Now the wife will never get you out of the garage! - LJBimmers 2007-04-06 10:51:25 (603 views)
    • That was actually the original plan but... - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:10:04 (494 views)
  • dude that rocks! (nt) - usa4148 2007-04-06 10:04:15 (470 views)
  • Looks great! Nice job! (nt) - Homerraas (Edwin) 2007-04-06 04:25:23 (490 views)
  • Sweet!!! (nt) - JL 2007-04-06 02:21:26 (529 views)
  • Looks great! (pic) - M.Wong 2007-04-06 01:15:46 (714 views)
    • Thats worth at least 10 hp and 3 mpg.......... (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:05:59 (480 views)
  • Really nice! Someday I may have to get me one of those. (nt) - Magnum 2007-04-06 00:25:41 (516 views)
  • Very nice! I'm jealous! (nt) - SDMike 2007-04-05 23:10:47 (539 views)
    • Ditto (nt) - inconsistent 2007-04-06 00:20:37 (504 views)
      • Double Ditto! Lift and a great garage... (nt) - RobinK 2007-04-06 06:15:25 (559 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 (527 views)
    • Just covering up those shipping scratches you commented about (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:03:10 (489 views)
  • Whose Caddilac car? (nt) - ED 2007-04-05 22:44:23 (533 views)
    • Wife's! (nt) - txdarth 2007-04-06 17:01:10 (489 views)
  • Great looking lift... (nt) - Claudio 2007-04-05 21:49:52 (482 views)