b7 on axle stands

[birdiemachine]

Would you do it?

Really want to get my alloys refurbed, not sure if my old r32 speedlines will fit over the brakes, they are 19inch and i think 9 inches wide, need to check.

If they don't fit, would you chance leaving the b7 on 4 axle stands for a week or am i asking for trouble?

Probably a stupid question but i know it's quite a fatty so wanted to check.

Cheers

[jaysrs4]

Yes they'll fit mate, but you'll need some spacers. Are they 42's?

Why would you be asking for trouble? Is it not garaged?

[birdiemachine]

Need to dig them out of my shed and check if they'll fit on, they should do as they were stupidly wide for the r32.

What i mean is there a chance of something moving or giving way leaving a heavy car like that on four tiny stands for over 7 days?!?

It will be in a garage with a alarm and cctv and a very large dog lol so not worried about that.

Cheers jay

[jaysrs4]

No, as long as you put them in the right place it'll sit there for months with no bother. Thats how you should store a car for a long period of time anyway.

[Surrey Sam]

Yes , absolutely fine.

My black one has been on stands since Aug/Sep, it looks like a barn find now with the amount of dust on it

Ideally do it with two jacks as it could slide off when doing one end at a time.

[rocket1]

yes it should be fine. i would try to put the stands around where the suspension mounts to the chassis as that will be the strongest and safest place.

[Youngben]

I did just this, Had car up on stands out in the elements for 2 weeks while having wheels refurbished and there were no problems. I put the stands under the plastic jacking points! Put the front ones in first as they take the most weight. Rears are easy.