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Old 12-10-2004, 06:56 PM
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The CGT garage operation was a success - barely...

It would not work going front end first, and after eyeball assistance from a neighbor, we managed to get it backed in (with a 1/4" to spare!)





 

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that's cutting it close...time to get a lift kit! haha
 
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that's cutting it close...time to get a lift kit! haha
Or you could always over-inflate the tires.

Ben, are those bolts in the floor for a 4 post lift?

From looking at the pictures it appears your driveway is pitched down towards the garage doors (and away at the doors) creating a "V" swale at the slot drain? Here's a possible solution to your entry/clearance problem - have someone fabricate two ramps that are the same angle as the "V" and roughly the width of the tires. We've all seen truck drivers use wood planks when off/on loading low clearance cars from a ramp truck. Same concept, but with sharp angles at each end so that they are nearly flush with the tile. In fact, you could even have one large ramp built slightly larger than the width of the car. The ramp could be constructed of wood, steel (maybe diamond plate), as long as it's light enough to easily move. Perhaps even carbon fibre? If you want, PM for more details. Eric
 
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Awesome Ben. Enjoy it now bud. Looks mean, very mean.
 
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All I gotta say is that is one hell of a garage you got there!!
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By the way, how was the 3M Clearbra job? I personally have to get mine put on again due to my accident, its a good product isnt it
 
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so did you put some good miles on it today? would love to hear your continuing impressions.
 
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Ben the lip on the CGT is strong than u think
 
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OMG, I love your garage! put some lighting and it looks like a killer showroom!

ahh.... I really love those two cars... so the C-Turbo is staying outside? hahaha! poor car
 
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WOW!!!!! you are a pimp........2 of the hottest cars ever made.....
You probably have a hard time sleeping with those cars in your garage.....
 
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WOW!!!!! you are a pimp........2 of the hottest cars ever made.....
You probably have a hard time sleeping with those cars in your garage.....
I guess not if he sleeps in the garage
 
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glad it worked out, we had to build a new garage for our caddy cause it couldn't fit in our front one

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Ben, are those bolts in the floor for a 4 post lift?

From looking at the pictures it appears your driveway is pitched down towards the garage doors (and away at the doors) creating a "V" swale at the slot drain? Here's a possible solution to your entry/clearance problem - have someone fabricate two ramps that are the same angle as the "V" and roughly the width of the tires. We've all seen truck drivers use wood planks when off/on loading low clearance cars from a ramp truck. Same concept, but with sharp angles at each end so that they are nearly flush with the tile. In fact, you could even have one large ramp built slightly larger than the width of the car. The ramp could be constructed of wood, steel (maybe diamond plate), as long as it's light enough to easily move. Perhaps even carbon fibre? If you want, PM for more details. Eric
Yep, 4 post lift due in a week or three. Yep, the "V" swale is the problem. I'd love a PM re: details on your solution. That said, I have another problem with pulling forward - the garage is too short since there is a 4" platform (taller than the front of the car but lower than the rear) that is IMmovable coming out appx 4' from that rear wall. I could also create some sort of ramps up front too, but there should only be a couple inches height clearance when the CS and CGT are both on the lift side. The 1/2" Porsche solution should suffice if they ever get around to treating us right by releasing it!

BTW, my 1 stall came today backing the car "up" the driveway (avoided it the 2nd time by using the parking brake). So, it's easier to get the car both in and out if it's backed in since it can roll back into the garage. FWIW, I'm getting fairly comfy with the clutch.
 

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