Subject: Yes, it was worth it. Just makes it seem SO much more open inside. Author: eaglecomm : member since March, 2006 : 3705 posts Posted on: 2007-04-30 14:18:34

Granted I don't have to highest ceilings in the world, but it definitely helps to have them out of the way. You could use a standard opener, but it will still require the opener to hang in the middle which will compromise at least a foot or more of prime real estate on the ceiling. With my bug on top, I have about a 6-inch extra clearance when I pull the 7 in. But that is plenty. If I had the traditional opener in, I would have to turn the bug around and push it all the way in so the open was at the hood in front. But once I sell the old openers, the cost of the 3800s will drop from ~335 shipped to ~235-250. The installer said the 3800s I got must have 'fallen off the back of the truck' because their company can't even get them for what I paid. =)

I agree as well that if the springs are done properly.. the door should feel like it weighs almost nothing. In fact, before the springs on mine relaxed a bit, it almost opened itself. It would make sense to me too that it should be 650 lbs of force.. but I would check to make sure.

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• OK, finally some pics of the lifted doors, 3800s, and the lift. (pic) (url) - eaglecomm 2007-04-30 03:16:38 (1106 views)
  • I love it...that makes a clean installation. I need to check into that opener.. - txdarth 2007-04-30 12:19:49 (534 views)
    • Yes, it was worth it. Just makes it seem SO much more open inside. - eaglecomm 2007-04-30 14:18:34 (533 views)
      • I concur! If the door is installed properly the torsion rod and - LJBimmers 2007-05-04 15:02:04 (541 views)
  • One more thing. - eaglecomm 2007-04-30 03:19:45 (536 views)
    • Thanks, that looks great. I don't see that opener being - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-30 09:55:48 (545 views)
      • I don't think it would be a problem... unless it is a wood door. - eaglecomm 2007-04-30 10:30:09 (501 views)
        • It is just a normal door, and not insulated. It's like 40 sq feet - 750il96erbill - just Bill 2007-04-30 11:00:29 (543 views)