delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 Are the arcan jacks still getting a big thumbs up.... Just about to buy only really looked at SGS and arcan. But like the look of the arcan with the red anodised body.... Any other suggestions. Assume 1.8t is fine for most standard road cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted July 25, 2014 Interesting im in the same perdicament. The arcan is cheaper at costco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 Yup just been looking.. I'm not a member but looks like 5% extra if I order online as a none member. It seems a lot cheaper than the identical Clarke from machine mart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted July 25, 2014 my only put off is the one i wanted from SGS was a super low jack which at its lowest is 7cm compared to 8.9cm on the arcan on. Cant see 2cm making too much ill measure up this weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) my only put off is the one i wanted from SGS was a super low jack which at its lowest is 7cm compared to 8.9cm on the arcan on. Cant see 2cm making too much ill measure up this weekend If it's the ultra low profile one it weights is 40kg. Thought it was a bit too heavy to shuffle around. Both the equivalent sgs and the arcan weight about 25kg Edited July 25, 2014 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 25, 2014 My arcan has had some use and is going strong, id happily recommend it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 My arcan has had some use and is going strong, id happily recommend it. Cool.... Suitable for the rado then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 25, 2014 Yup just been looking.. I'm not a member but looks like 5% extra if I order online as a none member. It seems a lot cheaper than the identical Clarke from machine mart. Where are you based? I live about 2 minutes from the Costco in Coventry and would be happy to pick one up for you and hang onto it till a meet or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 25, 2014 Cool.... Suitable for the rado then.... A lowered one at that ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 25, 2014 I can meet people at Sheffield or leeds costco if it helps folk out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 25, 2014 My car isn't exactly 'rubbing on double yellows; but is low enough and the Arcan fits underneath with no issues.. I got mine quite recently and its a much improved design on the old one i had. The new one is a twin piston 1.8 tonne lifter and so far so good.. Same offer from me if anyone needs to visit Costco i have a card.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I can meet people at Sheffield or leeds costco if it helps folk out Cheers jim vag-hag and goldie only if you were a bit further south.... My local one is Watford or Milton Keynes. May just pay the etra 5% from website for non member. Looks like decision made.... Now for what axle stands thread :) Edited July 25, 2014 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted July 25, 2014 Just measured up and anything under 10cm is perfect so looks like the arcan one is for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 25, 2014 I've just been playing jacks in the garage too :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 25, 2014 Cheers jim vag-hag and goldie only if you were a bit further south.... My local one is Watford or Milton Keynes. May just pay the etra 5% from website for non member. Looks like decision made.... Now for what axle stands thread :) arcan stands are very sound too, way over strong for our lil coupes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyvr6 10 Posted July 25, 2014 With the Arcan make sure you undo all the bolts and put some thread lock on them as they will work loose! Other than that there a fantastic Jack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 26, 2014 With the Arcan make sure you undo all the bolts and put some thread lock on them as they will work loose! Other than that there a fantastic Jack. I've been looking for the arcan website... Are the jacks made to a British standard. Reason I ask as I've never heard of them before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 31, 2014 Mmmmm big box just turned up with arcan jack in it....... thanks for all the info chaps..... ordered direct from web.... paid extra £5 as I'm a non member and got free delivery.... I couldn't even drive to Costco for a £5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted July 31, 2014 Im going for sgs as its got 2 year warranty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted July 31, 2014 I'd be interested in how many pumps of the handle to raise to full height for the Alcan and SGS jacks please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Im going for sgs as its got 2 year warranty 2yr warrantee for what I use the jack for ain't a lot.... If I was using every day I could see the advantage..... I suspect I will only use it half a dozen times in 2 years. If it goes wrong I will just buy something else.... No complaints yet from rest of forum..... and by the time you parcel it up and sent it back to the manufacture... you might as well buy a new one.... Edited July 31, 2014 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I'd be interested in how many pumps of the handle to raise to full height for the Alcan and SGS jacks please Arcan suggests 5 with no load... To get to half metre..... Not tried it though. Equivalent sgs which 2.5 t rating.... 9 pumps to get to 460mm dunno if this is loaded... Edited July 31, 2014 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted July 31, 2014 Im not knocking the arcan mate they are both good jacks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 31, 2014 delfinis - if you do have a fault costco customer service is great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 31, 2014 delfinis - if you do have a fault costco customer service is great cheers vag-hag..... I don't anticipate any problems..... looks very well made. just primed the jack and removed the wire..... just about to lift the audi up to see if it works... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
