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1st flat in the S today... Jack question...

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Old 03-19-2008, 08:28 PM
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Read this thread. you are out numbered. Audi jack = junk
Old 03-19-2008, 09:06 PM
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Default i am an idiot then...

so when i want to make a 2 minute adjustment to the rear shock rebound, i should probably have a 30+lb after market jack in the trunk. Or for when that very rare roadside tire change comes up... right

Honestly people who have had failures with the OEM jack are not using them properly, ie using them like they are a hydraulic floor jack. it is designed for emergency use only and is perfect for that use.
Old 03-19-2008, 09:19 PM
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Default ever tried to use one in a snowstorm?...

i've had smarter moments.. haha
the worst part is the whole time i was thinking to myself...
::this is a reaaaaally bad idea man::
but for some reason your vision is often clouded when there is a female waiting for you somewhere that says she has a surprise for you... funny how that works hahaha. anyways. jack is junk i don't eve carry a spare. AAA ftw!
Old 03-19-2008, 09:56 PM
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craftsman has a good jack too for a few dollars more.
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Mine works in a pinch, which is the whole idea...
Old 03-20-2008, 07:51 AM
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Default Agreed. I had a flat once and it worked fine. It's not like I'm pitting in an F1 car.

I can see if people have had multiple tire issues but i think for once every few years the OEM jack will work fine.

Of course I haven't had it drop my car. If it did that I would probably buy a better jack.
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Default 2nd. It's pretty good and inexpensive too. The valve isn't as progressive as I'd want...

...but with care it's not hard to let the car down slowly.
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i almost lost my hand due to the f'ing audi jack, and yes it was snowing
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Zero... I glued it to her hand... : )
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