| Author | Message | ||
| Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
New member Username: Tbakowsky Post Number: 38 Registered: 9-2002 |
You guys have way to much money.... | ||
| Richard Stephens (Dino2400)
New member Username: Dino2400 Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2001 |
Got a Griot's Garage catalog in the mail today and they now list that black and white floor covering made out of some material that supposedly does not stain with oil and so on (but of course no Ferrari leaks oil anyway, right?). You could go for the checkerboard look. P.S. Tillman, thanks for the link to garage life and the info that it is still alive. Perhaps I will subscribe (I don't read Japanese all that quickly these days but it's mostly about the photos anyway). | ||
| athomson (Forzafan)
New member Username: Forzafan Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2002 |
The Smoking Gun website has the details behind Jerry's new garage including architectural drawings. Must be nice to have that kind of money? http://www.thesmokinggun.com/garage/garage.html | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 384 Registered: 9-2001 |
Did anyone read about seinfeld's garage for his p-cars. He bought a building in manhattan and had it gutted put in various levels of showrooms etc with an elevator etc. Now thats a garage. There were some funny reports about him not having the correct permits and having to pay a local yoga businesses in the area to close because of the noise during construction. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1604 Registered: 5-2001 |
Here on the Beach in Florida your minimum building hight has to be 8 feet abov sea-level, so in most cases where the minimum elevation is 1-3 feet above it is very much feasable to have garage space under the actual main living area. I was always wondering why the big mansions on the beach do not do that. My house would have a drive way coming to the house and then all garage under the house and the main living area on top. | ||
| Andrew (Enzo250gto)
New member Username: Enzo250gto Post Number: 10 Registered: 2-2002 |
Garage underground? How feasible would an underground garage of aprox 4,000 square feet (cube shaped) with only one double door for entry be? I have this idea, using a fallaway lot I can put the entire garage underground and then have grass (portion of backyard) over it. With the fallaway there would be just enough exposed wall for the double bay size door for entry and nothing more. I should be asking architects this and not others, but if anyone here is an architect or knows of a setup like this I would like to hear from you and the possibility of such a garage. Thanks. Andrew www.ferrariforum.net | ||
| Harlan Mott (Hmott3)
Junior Member Username: Hmott3 Post Number: 74 Registered: 12-2001 |
Tillman, If you go here: http://babelfish.altavista.com you can select "japanese to english" and put in the web address. The translation is "word for word" so you have to restructure the language in your head but it works. I use babelfish all the time, I work with some companies in chili, and it does a pretty good job. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
New member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2002 |
You should have your garage ceiling be about 30 feet high but have a balcany kind of surrounding the garage with a sitting area off to the side somewhere..all within the garage. It would make anice place to talk with ur friens plus show off the work of art parked there. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
New member Username: Tillman Post Number: 15 Registered: 11-2001 |
Apparently Garage Life is still around. The webpage for it is http://www.neko.co.jp/guest/magazine/garagelife/index.html , but that didn't do a whole lot for me as I cannot read the language. Still, there's some interesting thumbnail photos there.... | ||
| Marcus Frost (Marcus_frost)
New member Username: Marcus_frost Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2002 |
It is a 275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyder. Verified here: http://www.barchetta.cc/english/All.Ferraris/Detail/10139.275GTB4.NART.htm It is #3 of 10. http://www.barchetta.cc/english/All.Ferraris/summary/SN.275GTBS4.NART.Spyder.htm -m | ||
| Richard Stephens (Dino2400)
New member Username: Dino2400 Post Number: 36 Registered: 10-2001 |
There is/was a Japanese magazine called Garage Life that I used to pick up at the Kinokunia bookstore in Japan town in San Francisco. I haven't seen any new issues in quite a while so maybe it was a short lived thing. But it was all about car people and their garages. A common theme was to have a glass window to see the ferrari from the rest of the house. I got lots of ideas on what to do when I build my own house from looking at this magazine. I sent at least one of the issues to a magazine publisher in LA who was looking to do a similar magazine for the U.S. market (haven't heard anything yet), but I may have others still around if any of you would like to check it out. Or you may be able to find a copy at a bookstore in cities with a sizeable Japanese population. Some of the cars and garages people had there were amazing. Hell, I lived in Tokyo 6 years and I never saw cars like this: they must never take them out of the garage, ha! | ||
| Scott85 (Scott85)
New member Username: Scott85 Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm 90% sure it is a real NART spyder. He also has a 330 GTO that was at the Amelia Island Concours at the time of the tour.Heres a pic of the red 275. He also had a black 275 GTB/? coupe.  | ||
| Stephen Patterson (Srpatterson)
Junior Member Username: Srpatterson Post Number: 61 Registered: 11-2001 |
That, my boy is a 275GTB/4. Either a VERY rare N.A.R.T. Spyder (of which they built about 10 and are worth over $1M, or a chopped 275GTB/4 (about $350K). Be careful, they are more addictive than drugs, booze, cigarettes, women... (well maybe not women, but you get the idea). | ||
| Chris Young (Bimmerboy)
New member Username: Bimmerboy Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2001 |
Wow, Scott85, what is the first car in the second picture you posted? It's beautiful, I especially like the headlight assemblies. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 280 Registered: 3-2001 |
Rob, it sounds like the overall recommendation is to keep your current plan as is, don't change a thing. Just double everything and add a second story to the living area... then you can have a loft with a wet bar that looks down over the garages. Ferrari theme of course in the bar area. Now add a fully landscaped, bricked parking area for 50 other vehicles. BTW, don't forget to pre-wire and fully plumb the garage for the compressor (220V). And full HVAC in the garages.... of course. Oh, one other thing... don't forget the rear garage doors that open automatically facing the pool and hot tub area in the back yard... that way you can see the cars while you're swimming. It gets pretty hot in Texas, you know. Overall, just a couple minor changes to your plans below. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1205 Registered: 12-2000 |
well, i hope she sticks with me, I'm supporting her right now, but once she's a Cardio PA making about a nice Ferrari each year, then I may be single again and will have to start over. | ||
| Scott Anderson (Srandrsn)
Junior Member Username: Srandrsn Post Number: 88 Registered: 4-2001 |
Rob, I would make the showroom aspect larger as well. A large simple open space like that, no windows/walls, etc.. doesn't cost that much more to increase its size doing it the first time. Currently my garage is 30'x 30' and I have 5 cars and a harley in it right now, squeezed in for winter storage. Anyway I'm adding on probably another 26' x 28' which will be fine for what I have right now and make it so all the cars can be in there and have it still function as a usefull space. Personally I like to move the cars around and have them parked in differnet ways so a large wide open space can never be underastimated. I also like the seperate work/show space. I was in a harley dealership not long ago and they had a cool flooring set-up. It was poured concrete and seemed to be a lot "grayer" than normal but it was left very rough and unfinished in a lot of places. There were large areas in which the aggregate (stones) in the concrete mix were exposed, not like 6" deep but enough to make it an irregular surface with a lot of character. It was sealed with a clear sealant and really looked cool. I liked it cause it gave texture without having to do something with like tile or brick so it would be a cost effective option. Oh yeah BTW Jennie must be in line for some great job... planning expansions...looking for classic V-12's sounds like a sweet gig =) I guess I should reconsider serious relatinship or mariage for the added funding!! =) | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1963 Registered: 2-2001 |
I like these priorities Rob, like a 3:1 ratio of car room to people room. So classy. You should throw Jennie in a pool or something to keep her content when she looks out at you frolicking in the midst of 6 near race cars. | ||
| Stephen Patterson (Srpatterson)
Junior Member Username: Srpatterson Post Number: 58 Registered: 11-2001 |
Rob, I would seriously consider making the main garage bay deeper, by at least several ft. It does several things: 1. Allows for parking additional cars on the back wall. 2. Opens up more room if you want to work on a car. 3. The cost will be significantly less than adding more bays. The most affordable layout is a square. Rectangles cost more, but look great. Anyway, great idea. When's the open house party? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1198 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ok, I just contacted a real estate agent here in Dallas. I think the plan at this point is to buy a few acres and build an apartment/garage. Then when Jennie gets out of school and starts supporting me, then we will build the house. Here's a design I did a few weeks ago.  At this point I'm considering a few changes... 1) I like the idea of the workshop on one side and the showroom garage on the other. Maybe I would make the showroom part double deep so that I could put even more cars in there and the cost won't be significantly more. 2) Adding an office to the current apartment of just bedroom, bathroom, and huge living area. Here's some questions about the detail of the design? 1) I like the picture with the brick driveway. I was thinking about a cheap flooring for the workshop that could take abuse. I'm really not sure what would look best in the showroom? 2) I think I will have solid walls between the apartment and workshop to keep noise out, but some type of open glass to the showroom. A solid wall of glass? All the way open? Or just large picture windows looking into the showroom. 3) I don't want any windows in the showroom or garage looking to the outside. mainly for privacy and security. the living area will have nice picture windows looking outside. 4) Probably have individual garage doors for the workshop side, for the showroom should there still be a door for each space or one larger one? 5) the way the apartment living area is set up is mainly for relaxing and entertaining. There's sofas and an entertainment center in the corner. A large bar to one side behind and then pool table and card table behind on the other side. I would also like an outdoor porch. 6) To the outside of the workshop is an outdoor overhang to store trailer and etc... 7) The blue thing in the middle is like a water fountain. That will kinda be the separation between the future house. Please tell me what everyone thinks and be frank. I've never done this before and don't have construction experience. Hopefully this is a place I can enjoy for many years to come. Plus all of you too for the FerrariChat.com parties. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1197 Registered: 12-2000 |
You don't want me driving it, I'll consider my life complete and no one will be left to run FerrariChat. ;) | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
Junior Member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 64 Registered: 3-2002 |
Rob, you won't get to ride in my F40, not a chance! Who the hell do you think you are? (you will get to drive it though, and a shifter Kart!). lol Chris | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1196 Registered: 12-2000 |
BobD, it was a really poor day (humid) and dark already, so i didn't get to hear it. I'll be up there for another 2 weeks later this summer, so maybe I'll even get a ride then. | ||
| Stephen Patterson (Srpatterson)
Junior Member Username: Srpatterson Post Number: 55 Registered: 11-2001 |
Check out Scott's photos and see how many cars you can identify... Ferrari 275 NART Spyder (There's a million bucks +) Ferrari 288 GTO Ford F40GT 1963 Corvette, Split Window Coupe Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | ||
| David Gomaidy (Gomaidy)
New member Username: Gomaidy Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hey Chris, nice garage. But I like the fly yellow golf cart to go with the stable. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1938 Registered: 2-2001 |
Yeah Tim, F40s were offered in any color you want, as long as it is red. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 222 Registered: 10-2001 |
WOW Chris, I am extremely impressed! I am at a loss for words! I can only hope that someday, my Ferrari garage looks like and is filled with works of art (the Ferrari's) such as yours. Unfortunately, the garage I'm working on will be a little less WOW, but I'd still like to put in a good floor, a good shop, and paint some type of mural or Ferrari color scheme on the wall. Mind if I borrow a couple of ideas from yours? | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 46 Registered: 3-2002 |
Kathy, he starts at about $900.00 and goes up depending on size... Chris | ||
| Kathy (Spidergirl)
New member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2002 |
Chris, how much does he charge? Kathy | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 44 Registered: 3-2002 |
Thanks Tyler, this artist is really incredable, I gave him a photo of the 206SP and 5 days later it was done... The checkered flag design is really fun, I had him do a little of this in my Ferrari den as well. What he really likes to do is portraits of your car, he has done my F355 and my F40. I had him do one for my friend with a 348GTS and its his prize Ferrari possesion! He is really resonable, if anyone wants to have a painting done of their Ferrari or whatever, let me know. He usually needs about 5 to 6 weeks lead time.... | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 151 Registered: 12-2001 |
Chris, that's a great looking garage! | ||
| Kathy (Spidergirl)
New member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2002 |
Chris, great garage! I love the murals! I may want to contact you about your artist, I haven't decided what to do about our garage yet, any way thanks for the pictures (I love the Dino!) Kathy | ||
| Russ Moore (Rem9)
Junior Member Username: Rem9 Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2001 |
I have an Eagle lift and wonder how I survived without one before. It took about 1 day to set up and adjust and was straight forward. Nothing cryptic. It makes servicing the car collection a whole lot easier and is also real handy when doing a restoration. I'm getting too old to slide under cars on jackstands. Mine is a 220 volt hydraulic pump, but they are also available in 110 volt and 12volt DC. Not a moment has passed where I regret having it. I also have the under tray pans so I can park a car under another and any leakage is caught. A wise option. If you want a picture or two send me your e-mailm glad to assist. I am actually thinking of a second in the near future. | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 40 Registered: 3-2002 |
Richelson, I just bought a lift, but I have not installed it as I am expanding another garage not pictured here. My friend that encouraged me to get my rims for my F355 (and has a F40, and is buying a Dino for his wife, see a trend here?) just installed his two weeks ago and he loves it. The entry height is low enough that he can drive (back it in) his F40 on without any ramps. For height you will need the height of both vehicles plus about 6". It is pretty common that you will need to put a high lift kit on your existing garage doors. The high lift kit is simply new tracks that make the door hug the ceiling, you can usually reuse your existing garage door opener. I have heard a rumor that some Ferrari's (like my wife's Dino) leak oil. You can get the lift's with either a solid floor or an open floor (to perform oil changes and detailing, etc.) if you go with the open system, see if the manufacturer offers removable floor pans to keep oil from getting on the car below. Finally you can opt to have a wheel kit put on the lift, why would you do this? If you have a VERY flat driveway you can roll the lift out of the garage, drive your car on it, lift it up, get out your power washer and keep the underside spotless. This is important in areas that use salt on the roads, like we do in Kansas. Cost? About $3,500 and a couple cases of beer to have your friends come over and install it. If you would like the information on the lift we just purchased let me know, Good luck, Chris | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tim, I am not a big fan of changing rims, but a friend did it to his F355GTS, and I thought it looked nice. I have my days that I question if I did the right thing, but they do just bolt on and I have the other set in the other garage. Cleaning?, not bad a soft brush can get to most areas easily. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 537 Registered: 12-2001 |
I would like to put a lift in my garage. Does anyone have one in their garage? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 490 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nice garage chris. I really like the wheels on the F355. Who makes them, BBS? They must be a b*tch to clean though but they look so good. Nice F40 too, are they all red? | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 264 Registered: 3-2001 |
So Rob, how did Chris's F40 run? Is it really any quicker than our 328's? :-) I drove by an F40 in Southlake (TX) earlier this week.... GREAT sound! | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
New member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 13 Registered: 2-2002 |
Harlan: I have a neighbor who paved their driveway with textured concrete similar to what you are describing. It's been there about five years and still looks great. Michigan winters aren't easy on any paved surface. The only problem is near the roadway where the snowplows have chipped the raised edges. This could have been solved by putting a short apron near the road. | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 38 Registered: 3-2002 |
Rob, nice work, thanks! Chris | ||
| nick m........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 65 Registered: 8-2001 |
Wow, way-cool garage ! Nice cars too ! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1176 Registered: 12-2000 |
Sorry it took this long, but here's the pictures I took from Chris's (Cmparrf40) garage last night up in KC... This picture came out nice being in the dark with the lighting, but I wish I would of got a better pic of the 206 SP on the wall.  Perfect F40...  The daily driver...  Wife's ride... (I just got permission to get a second Ferrari when we can afford it, if the 328 becomes hers, good idea Chris)  | ||
| Harlan Mott (Hmott3)
Junior Member Username: Hmott3 Post Number: 53 Registered: 12-2001 |
I was recently looking into bricking my driveway, or using stone and stumbled onto "streetprint" (www.streetprint.com). Its basically blacktop that is stamped to look like brick/grout and then textured and a special paint is applied to look like brick/stone. I want to see it in person and maybe talk to someone with it about durability, but it seems like a much more cost effective way to get the look I wanted. This way I don't have to pay someone to fix the brick every few years either. | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 35 Registered: 3-2002 |
Greg, if we were spending somebody elses money, a really cool floor is a brick floor. I have looked into some bricks that are about 1" thick that look exactly like a clay brick, but the are made out of concrete, extremely strong. The materials to do a 36X24 garage is about $2,500. the labor could be at least that too, but you could do this yourself. If you have ever been to Symbolic Motors in Ca you will know how beautiful they are. This is a little bit more money than we were talking, but if you were considering tile, and you and some of your friends had a tile laying party... you might want to think about this, I have not ruled it out for my garage. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 219 Registered: 10-2001 |
I was thinking about either the epoxy floor covering or something of that nature. I originally (even before I saw the pics below) wanted to do a stone-like floor tile, but unless the garage floor is perfectly level to start with, you'll probably run into some cracked tiles over time. I've seen the epoxy with second acrylic "clear-coat" top-coat. I may do a black floor with a silver Cavallino under the center of the Ferrari, the clear-coat to seal. Your ideas and mine seem to be pretty much on track. | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 34 Registered: 3-2002 |
Greg, I have some great ideas for floors, not in any particular order: You can use KIWI tile, this is the plastic lock together floor tile used in Formula 1 and most race series. The tiles are perforated and allow for oil or water to drip below the tile. The tiles are available in multiple colors and you can design it any way you want. The best part is you can take it with you if you move! Another option I am considering is solid color commercial tile, no big deal? Well there is a company that will scan the ferrari script into a CAD/CAM machine and laser cut out the Script and the relief into the tile background, it is way cool! I think I might use a silver and yellow checkerboard design with the Ferrari script in black with about 2' letters running about 30' across the three garage door openings. Ambitious, but I think I may do it this summer. I gotta save up for this! Or try Griot's floor epoxy good stuff, great on new floors. Good luck! Chris | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2001 |
Martin, what did you use to create the SF shield? That is pretty slick. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 215 Registered: 10-2001 |
Chris, awesome idea! I will give him a buzz because I can imagine I'd be spending the better part of a day (time = money) drawing and painting. I'd rather spend that time driving! I'll call him and find out what he has. I'd love the Cavallino Rampante and the Ferrari script on the walls. I'm also looking into how I want to resurface the garage floor. You've been a huge help...very much appreciated! | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
New member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 29 Registered: 1-2002 |
I suggested to my wife that for our next house we should greatly enlarge the living room, have it at ground level and install showroom size sliding glass doors. That way we could spare the expense of having a 6 car garage! She thinks I'm kidding! I guess I have much work to do before construction begins! Dave | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 263 Registered: 3-2001 |
Regarding the pix Scott posted below.... can you say "Excess"? Wow. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1564 Registered: 5-2001 |
This is what I did on my curent garage. Now we are mowing in May and the new garage is a 2 car and i will have more space and ....all excited! starting from scratch in the new one. new walls etc. I have a 308GT4 body for sale that you can hang on the wall    | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 31 Registered: 3-2002 |
Greg, I have another idea. Let me put you in touch with Victor at C&C Manufacturing. They build custom car trailers. What does that have to do with your Cavallino? Well Victor has the nicest vinyl decals for trailers. I have them on my tractor/trailor and they look great. He makes them in different sizes and they are less than $100. Not much more than a quart of paint and paint brushes and tape etc. and you won't be pulling your hair out trying to get it right! Victor's telephone number is 888 454 8350. He also has the Ferrari script as well. Good luck, keep us posted! | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 449 Registered: 6-2001 |
HOLY COW!! That silhoulette of the 312 hanging on the wall is the stuff!! I love that. I cannot wait to buy my next house! | ||
| Scott85 (Scott85)
New member Username: Scott85 Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2000 |
Thats Jim Jaegers (founder of Cincinnati Microwave, Escort & Passport radar detectors, among other things) garage. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 214 Registered: 10-2001 |
Scott, thanks for those pics! WOW! While not on that scale (DAMN!), those fall into the category of "some day...". The April 2002 edition of Forza also had Mr. Marriott's garage. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 213 Registered: 10-2001 |
Chris, I'll also be doing something on a more modest scale. One of my friends used an overhead projector to project the image on the desired surface, sketched it, and then painted-in the Cavallino lines. It turned out excellent. I was contemplating doing that. I'm also just looking for some unique ideas since the garage will be "my space". | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Junior Member Username: Whart Post Number: 129 Registered: 12-2001 |
Whose garage(s) are we seeing here, Scott?(love some of those older Lambos, "other than countach and diablo" too). | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
New member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2002 |
Greg, Rob Lay was at my house today in KC. While not as nice as the garage posted by Scott, I have a nice garage on a modest scale. Rob is going to post those pictures soon, keep your eyes open for them. I had an artist come in and mural the entire garage, including an 7' tall Cavallino and a larger than life Dino 206SP. I think you will be happy with the results. This artist specializes in automotive art and he is pretty reasonable. He does travel so if you are interested let me know I will hook you up. His prices are less than you might expect. He has done some original paintings for my den and office as well. Good luck with your garage! If I can help let me know, Chris | ||
| Scott85 (Scott85)
New member Username: Scott85 Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2000 |
Here's some pics...       More pics here , don't forget to check the other 2 albums on the left side of the screen. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 483 Registered: 6-2001 |
I like Will's idea with a place to hang out. Dont forget a couch-side mini refrigerator. Also, a wall mounted plasma tv would be a good idea so your cars can watch their racing brothers win. A decent stereo would be a must too, as will a computer with a high speed connection for researching stuff about your car(s). The most important thing of all, however, it the checkered flag tiles for the floor (but not in the shop area) | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Junior Member Username: Whart Post Number: 128 Registered: 12-2001 |
Gee, if i had the opportunity to build a garage from the ground up, i would want an indoor area to wash and detail the cars, a shop area(particularly if you have the skills to use it), a comfy area to sit and hang out with friends of the automotive persuasion. I would focus first on blocking out the specific areas of use before i turned to the aesthetics. One interesting one i saw (a photo of), owned by a british motorjournalist, had a turntable for a car, and was lined with reference books, memorabilia (not the repro signs ala restoration hardware, but real stuff),etc. Of course, the space must be heated, well lit(including both natural lite and high intensity lites for paint inspection, work etc.), dehumidified (in a serious industrial way), air conditioned,have a decent wireless phone system, computer with high speed internet connection, and you might as well get a receiver for the satellite set up there too. I would then start thinking about how i would want it to look. Does anyone have any pictures of Bardinon's garages? | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Junior Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 210 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'm in the planning stages of how I want my garage to look (new house). I've thought about using the paint scheme found in the Ferrari dealership garages, and then obviously a few Ferrari posters, a few Ferrari flags, and some 1:18 models on shelves. I've also thought about painting a 4' or 5' "Cavallino Rampante" on the wall directly in front of the car. Anyone have some ideas or pics they are willing to share? |