Jack pads

I have been using this one, only $8: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZYZJ86J/

 

I found that ECS Tuning product description very confusing--especially the retrofit kit requirement for the Countryman/Paceman. Why does one need aluminum in a jack pad? Last year I bought these on Amazon for $12. Despite the lack of an ECS Tuning logo, my SE hasn't fallen off the jack yet.

 

I use a 2x4 under the side skirt to distribute the load. Works great.

 

I tried using a piece of 2x4 when jacking up our 2-ton Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. After it split, I bought the rubber jack pads. My old 1850-lb aluminum Honda Insight hybrid with its 0.9 kWh battery was so much easier to lift!

 

What's the need to lift the SE? There's nothing under there to fix...

 

Ha, good point. I've been using the 2x4 method on Minis for a long time, but I don't have an SE. I hope to find out someday

 

Well, if someone steals my catalytic converter...wait.

I have to take off my Loop Spoke rims to put on the Power Spoke rims for the Drive Electric Earth Day meet on the 24th (I want my SE to look as electric as possible). Then, to prevent a horrifying curb rash event from destroying the Power Spokes' Energetic Yellow circumferential ring, I'll return the Loop Spokes to the car after the meet.

 

To get the weight off the tires. I live in a four-season climate and always keep separate tires for summer and winter driving. I prefer to keep them mounted on their own rims and do the swap/rotation myself.

 

I am doing the same as GetOffYourGas. As I am not a car enthusiastic person, I do not have a floor jack like most of you. I always use the jack that comes with the car. As the SE does not has one, the dealer is kind enough to give me one for free. The mechanic there showed me how to jack up the car as the attached photo. Any comments? He said the jack point is where they will put their hoist, just 4 arms at the same time.

 

I use a hockey puck. $1 at Dick's sporting goods. Works on my GTO.