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  1. Jon@Tezta

    Jon@Tezta Formula Junior

    Dec 5, 2003
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    Hong Kong / Jakarta
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    Jonathan
    #151 Jon@Tezta, Dec 11, 2007
    My god this is a very cool project, especially for Hong Kong. Can't wait to see the finished result...
     
  2. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

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    #152 ThisFlyGuy, Dec 17, 2007
    any updates?
     
  3. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #153 DM18, Dec 17, 2007
    I am sitting on a beach in Hawaii so not much to report. When I get back to Hong Kong I will post some photos. Work is progressing quite quickly now
     
  4. atomstrange

    atomstrange Formula Junior

    Jun 3, 2005
    856
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    Nathan
    #154 atomstrange, Dec 17, 2007
    I'm sure one of us here on fchat could buy the batteries for you and ship them to you. Great pics by the way. I hope to learn concrete reinforcement pretty soon here. I am adding on to my house myself.
     
  5. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #155 DM18, Dec 17, 2007
    The battery tender problem was solved with myusa.com. Just amazing that Deltran makes products aimed at international market without selling outside of the US. Good luck on your addition
     
  6. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #156 DM18, Jan 11, 2008
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    I have been travelling a lot so have not been taking many photos. All of the builder's works are finished - cement, walls, footings, etc. Getting wiring and metal works done now. Wiring is no small task as the lifts, turntable, exhaust fans etc are all being done to industrial standard and will fully comply with rather strict codes. I intend to keep this place for quite a while and want zero problems with the authorities. Also some painting. One long wall will be red and the floor will be bright green. Colour scheme is Italian flag with industrial feel (silver painted steel, etc). One room at the back is a 400sq ft storage room with 13' high shelves for tires, exhausts,etc. Other room is for PS3 with surround sound. Aiming to have everything finished by the end of the month. The driveway took computer simulation to figure out all of the slopes for the F40 - long front overhang and rather low. My designer did a fantastic job. Also will have a remote controlled chain between 2 bollards to keep the area in front free of cars.
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  7. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 22, 2007
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    #157 texasmr2, Jan 11, 2008
    Wow it's looking great DM18 and I must say I'm really impressed at the attention to detail concerning the slope grade for the F40.

    Happy new year my friend,
    Gregg
     
  8. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #158 Napolis, Jan 11, 2008
    Very Nice!!
     
  9. buster bram

    buster bram Formula Junior

    Dec 10, 2005
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    #159 buster bram, Jan 11, 2008
    Fantastic project hope you have some money left to fill it! (Only Joking) As custom house lighting and AV specialists you look like you are full filling you dream garage you show get it featured in Dream Garages

    Best of luck

    Regards

    Sean
     
  10. SMS

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    Jan 7, 2004
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    #160 SMS, Jan 11, 2008
    Do you have any floor plans or renderings that you can post to show where it all is headed?
     
  11. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #161 DM18, Jan 11, 2008
    I do but they are large size - far beyond the capacity of my scanner. Project about a month away form being finished and once I move in cars etc the photos will be much easier to follow. Space is a rectangle 170' deep by 27' (about 4,500sq ft total) wide in an industrial buiding. The rooms for storage and PS3 are at the back. The platform at the front is because the road is sloped and I wanted to find the right balance of smooth access, water protection, etc. That is why I am installing a large lift platform rather than having a ramp in the garage as it was before when it was used as a car workshop. Turntable is because space is too narrow to turn-around a car and I want to enter nose first and exit that way. Inside the garage I will have 3 lifts so I can store my F40, 288 GTO and Daytona with the weight off of the suspension and tyres. Garage will have capacity for 13 cars (6 in the 3 lifts) but i will only store 7 at max as I don't want to feel cramped.
     
  12. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #162 texasmr2, Jan 11, 2008
    OT but I must ask DM18 have you posted any pic's of your 288GTO on the forum? Other than that I think I can honestly say this whole forum is very anxious to see the finished garage with all your car's in their stable's!!
     
  13. 964RS

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    Nov 18, 2007
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    #163 964RS, Jan 11, 2008
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    Great minds think a like..3 years ago I did the same thing. Hangar at the airport. 7,000 feet, Lift, office, shower, heat and Kitchen. Car heaven, the best way to enjoy you hobby..

    Good luck. Feel free to PM with any questons. I spent a ton of time laying mine out. I need to finish the floor and I am done.
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  14. DM18

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    #164 DM18, Jan 11, 2008
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  15. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #165 DM18, Jan 11, 2008
    Looks fantastic. You have a lot more space than me and a hangar design must be the best with a big door that you can open up. My space is like a bowling alley in comparison! Hong Kong Island is space constrained so I have to do the best that I can with what is available. Challenges but fun. My layout concerns were very specific to the space, local codes, etc so I had to work my way through all of that. Happy that you posted and will contact you with questions as they arise. For this brief moment in time I am under control
     
  16. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #166 texasmr2, Jan 12, 2008
    Thank's DM18 for the pic's yet I have once again ruined a keyboard from drooling over pics' LOL, I will never forget my first encounter with a 288GTO. It was '84 or early '85 and I was driving my '74 VW Bug when I heard a sound, a musical, a symphony of mechanical splendor. I look to my left and next to me is a red 288GTO driven by an older gentleman with his very hot wife, aka MILF, and I followed him for about 5 mile's because I did not want the experience or the beautiful music to end.

    Sorry for rambling on I tend to digress when the the 'Red Mist' consume's me.
     
  17. ApeGen

    ApeGen Formula 3
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    #167 ApeGen, Jan 12, 2008
    Looking great DM... was just wondering the progress of your project the other day.

    Aren't you dying for GT5 to come out.. the prologue looks sick!
     
  18. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #168 DM18, Jan 13, 2008
    Dying :):):)
     
  19. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #169 DM18, Jan 14, 2008
    For that the 288 GTO is fantastic. I think mine sounds even better with megaphonos and it shoots flames! Good thing you weren't following me or you might have been barbecued
     
  20. burriana

    burriana Formula 3

    Jul 8, 2004
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    #170 burriana, Jan 14, 2008
    PFFTTT! You know, every time you mention that, I go off you a little bit more! :D

    You have three of my favourite Ferrari's, the 288, 40 and 348 GTC (you don't have a 250 GTO hidden away somewhere as well do you?).

    On the 348 note, as of last weekend I am now back in the land of Ferrari ... bought a lovely LHD Berlinetta in red over black - just what I was looking for :)

    On the painted walls front, wow, you are a brave man going for red wall with green floor. Will that not make it very dark? Personally, I would go for the floor in gloss white with the green at the end wall 90 degrees to the red. Just my thoughts ... may be an idea for a bit of photoshopping to give you an idea, unless the deed is done.

    Either way, dark or not, it is going to look stunning and I can't wait to see the finished article.
     
  21. JustinL

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    Jan 16, 2007
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    #171 JustinL, Jan 14, 2008
    Wow, this whole project sounds so awesome! I cant wait to see some finished pictures!
     
  22. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #172 DM18, Jan 14, 2008
    Congrats on your purchase - 348 is such a fun car and happy to hear that you found just what you are looking for. No 250 GTO I am afraid, it is far out of my league. I am sticking with the red wall but the floor is now going to be sealed raw concrete. I want a very industrial look. The steel is all silver and the lift and turntable will be aluminium plate. The lighting is fantastic so there is nothing to worry about being too dark
     
  23. dhuang

    dhuang Karting

    Feb 7, 2007
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    #173 dhuang, Jan 15, 2008
    Make sure you get a Logitech G25 to go along with GT5! I was playing the Japanese prologue demo the other day, and it's just insane how accurately the game depict those cars. The Logitech set is crazy realistic. I can feel the force feedback fight me, as cars understeer through turns. You need to pick up a set!

    If I ever visit Hong Kong again, I'll be sure to brush up on my Cantonese before stepping foot into your amazing garage... that's if you let me! :)
     
  24. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #174 DM18, Jan 15, 2008
    Happy to hear from you. I lived in Houston for 6 months in 2003. Great city. Lots of car friends there
     
  25. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #175 Napolis, Jan 15, 2008
    Really Exciting as it moves along!
     
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