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planning my new 914 garage |
siverson |
Mar 28 2015, 09:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
We bought a new house many months ago, and the house needed a ton of work. The "house" part of our remodel is almost over, and now I'm making plans for the garage. I actually can't believe I haven't but more thought into this yet as one of the primary reasons we (or I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) liked the house is it has a big 2-car garage AND a big 3-car garage. And a big yard. Yay me.
Without benches or storage, I think 10 914s would actually fit in the 2 garages (tandem). So... What do you think of my layout plan? Any other ideas below. The most space I've had to work with before this was a 22x20 2-car garage. 1. LIFT - We have to do some concrete work in the garage now anyways, so I think I may put some type of scissor lift in the floor. The ceiling is flat and only about 8.5' or 9.0'. - Any lift recommendations? - What needs to be plumbed into the lift? Just power or ? (I'm just starting my research now) - Do you think the center position is the best for the lift? 2. BENCHES. What do you think? Benches as I drew along the top, or benches in the bottom stall? That closet has to stay there. Any ideas or inspiration? Thanks! -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) |
siverson |
Mar 29 2015, 08:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi - thanks for the input!
> You can't have too much lighting. Yup - I'm my current 2-car (22x20) garage I have a total of 32 4 foot t-8 bulbs. It's like daylight and I love it and plan on duplicating that. > Are you running 220 outlets? Yup, they were already there. The previous owner was a truck guy. > Are you plumbing a sink? Unfortunately, no, and adding a drain is cost prohibitive at this point. It is the lowest part of the house and far from other drains or the sewer line. > 28 ft width is interior or exterior width? Looks like exterior. Fitting three across will work but be a bit tight for a lift on the side, therefore I would go center. Where to put the lift is the big question. It is 28 ft interior, and there is probably room to put the lift on the side, > Just a thought, but the lift might be better served on the wall with the window Yes, I think you may be right. I spent a bunch of time their this afternoon and I think I'll move it to the wall. There is still enough room, and the old 2-car garage door will still be there to provide lots of room to open things up. > Storage area - what are the dimensions? Looks narrow. Yeah it is narrow and not ideal, but would have been difficult to change. > At one point, you'll want to grind something You are forgetting this is 914world. You mean at some point I might stop grinding and welding... > Also, are those posts between the row of cars? If so, ask your builder to run an i-beam and get rid of them if possible. Yup, existing house, and I'm done with major structural work at this point. I'll post some more pictures of how it looks today later tonight... In the interim, here is my last idea based on more input and research. -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) |
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