The CGT garage operation was a success - barely...
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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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Originally posted by Itzkirb
that's cutting it close...time to get a lift kit! haha
that's cutting it close...time to get a lift kit! haha
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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Originally posted by habitat
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.....
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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Originally posted by ESK
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
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
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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