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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by Bill S, Nov 17, 2013.

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  1. rmk

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    #51 rmk, Nov 19, 2013
    Perhaps some additional photos?
     
  2. ThisFlyGuy

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    #52 ThisFlyGuy, Nov 19, 2013
    amazing garage Bill.....the lifts in your original garage must feel lonely now :)
     
  3. amenasce

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    #53 amenasce, Nov 19, 2013
    More photos please?
     
  4. plastique999

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    #54 plastique999, Nov 20, 2013
    That snapshot displays every great analogue car of its era....including the Ruf.

    You mentioned also a CGT and Gt3RS. Is the RS a 4.0?
    What's your opinion on the CGT? I'll be taking delivery of one in a week.
     
  5. JH

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    #55 JH, Nov 20, 2013
    WTF!! When did this happen Bill? No "Garage building project" thread?? :D That is absolutely undescribable AWESOME!!! Where is this garage relative to the other garage and house?? :D MORE PICS!!! :D MANY MORE!
     
  6. 134282

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    #56 134282, Nov 20, 2013
    A Comp Short Wheelbase!
     
  7. Tipo815

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    #57 Tipo815, Nov 20, 2013
    Awesome Bill!! As Joe mentioned you need a 288 to compliment the other three and a Scuderia to compliment the Stradale! :) Then somewhere down the road you add a LaFerrari and an Especiale! :)
     
  8. 4th_gear

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    #58 4th_gear, Nov 20, 2013
    Simply marvelous. Always exciting to see such a fine collection… I like your choice of floor tiles too! Hope to see many more photos of your stable. ;)
     
  9. NeuroBeaker

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    #59 NeuroBeaker, Nov 20, 2013
    Wow! :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  10. Napolis

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    #60 Napolis, Nov 20, 2013
    Nice!

    One thing you may want to consider

    We use an air to air intercooler to retain heat/AC while changing garage air to remove CO and fumes as it treats the air while retaining Heat/AC/proper humidity.
     
  11. Bill S

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    #61 Bill S, Nov 20, 2013
    Thanks!

    Thanks John!

    That is a very cool idea. Some other people suggested posters behind each car detailing the story behind that car.

    Thanks!

    Yes, it does feel like a cave with the lights dimmed and the halogens just lighting the cars.

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

    Will do.

    Yes, it looks very empty in there now. But we'll find someone to enjoy it.

    Will do.

    Congrats on the CGT! We have the first 997 GT3 RS (Black and Orange). We love how it looks and drives. The 4.0 is a bit bigger and faster and a great car. It just feels, well, bigger. The CGT is really a lot of fun. It's the car we usually pick when the guys want to drive really fast. But the RS stays with it pretty good in the curves. Love the CGT sound and open-top, especially at night under a full moon.

    This garage is attached to a different house a few miles away. Haven't moved into the house yet. We just love the garage. We didn't build it, but we saved it from being converted into an underground casino/movie theater/bowling alley/chef's kitchen. Now why would anyone want to do that?

    That would be cool!

    I know, too many to chose from! Not sure what the next one will be. Maybe a 288, maybe a race car. Would love to have a 917. Maybe even a black car!

    Will do. Those are Italian Porcelain tiles. Very hard.

    Thanks Andrew!

    I'd like to learn more about that Jim. Currently we vent out when moving the cars. When the cars are sitting, we heat or cool the outside air through an underground tunnel/room so it's always fresh and we save some money by not having to heat or cool it too much.
     
  12. joe sackey

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    #62 joe sackey, Nov 22, 2013
    Bill, I fixed that :)

    Seriously, the problem will be finding a good one.

    At any rate, whatever you get next will look great with the stablemates it will have!
     
  13. qwertstnbir

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    #63 qwertstnbir, Nov 22, 2013
    does your Enzo and F50 have modified exhaust? did you order Laferrari?
     
  14. Napolis

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    #64 Napolis, Nov 22, 2013
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    Many sitting cars also vent fumes gas etc. Our system changes entire garage's air in a matter of minutes. Exhaust flows through air to liquid intercooler which removes heat or cool (AC) and flows heat or cool (AC) to another liquid to air intercooler in inlet side. Garage heat/AC is saved rather than vented and inlet air is heated or cooled as needed from heat or cool that would otherwise go out with exausted air. System is caplable of venting CO from a running car indefinetly without losing most heat or AC. Exhaust inlet in ceiling return in distance on ceiling.
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  15. MaxMcQueen

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    #65 MaxMcQueen, Nov 23, 2013
    Congratulations for your amazing garage!
     
  16. Dino V

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    #66 Dino V, Nov 25, 2013
    Congrats, you have excellent taste and that is an impressive stable! Enjoy them all in good health!
     
  17. Bill S

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    #67 Bill S, Nov 25, 2013
    Thanks Joe, I look forward to working with you again.

    The Enzo, F50 and F40 are completely original with Classiche certification on the F40 and F50. I do that so we can drive, race and still compete in shows. The modified exhaust gives a nice sound, but may not improve performance. It also hurts at shows. These cars are fairly quiet at idle, but very loud as the revs increase with the factory exhaust.

    Thanks Jim. I see the words but don't really get how it works. At our location, and being partially underground, we rarely use heat or A/C. But we have a small fan that runs continuously to vent the inside air out and bring in fresh air through the permeability of the building. Given that we rarely need heat or A/C, how would you vent fumes 24/7 in an energy efficient way (like our small fan) ?

    Thanks!

    Thanks! Working on getting some new photos posted.
     
  18. Bill S

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    #68 Bill S, Nov 26, 2013
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  19. TheDuke

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    #69 TheDuke, Nov 26, 2013
    Nice pictures. They really give a sense to how cool the garage is. I am very jealous you get to see that daily.

    One thing I've always wondered about these types of garages is what it's like maneuvering all the cars around.

    For example, how is it getting the Enzo in and out?
    And for all the cars, how is it getting them in backed up like that? Just a lot of patience and maneuvering?

    Is the MB parked in front of the exit to the driveway?
     
  20. ThisFlyGuy

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    #70 ThisFlyGuy, Nov 26, 2013
    wow stunning!!
    do you have to manually open those gate does from the section of the E63 to the main part? how hard is it navigating the corners (looks a bit tight)?
     
  21. alexm

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    #71 alexm, Nov 26, 2013
    Looks incredible.. I assume logistics of entry/exit are easy and encourage plenty of outings!
     
  22. michael platzer

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    #72 michael platzer, Nov 26, 2013
    spectacular! great garage!
     
  23. jacinto jardine

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    #73 jacinto jardine, Nov 26, 2013
    Breathtaking collection in a wonderful home. Do you have a favourite, which car are you drawn to the most?

    Wishing you many years of fine health to enjoy them all.
     
  24. 4th_gear

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    #74 4th_gear, Nov 26, 2013
    It must be wonderful to agonize over which of your cars to take out for a drive. :)

    Have you thought more about how you want to "furnish" your dream garage? It's just me but I would start collecting memorabilia about each car, multimedia, books, posters, banners, photos…etc. and place them around each car with a couple of lounge chairs and coffee table at each car's location. That way you could fill your mind with images, sounds and events that made each car unique, before you take it out for a drive. It would intensify the experience. Since you have so many incredible collector's pieces, you would probably never get tired of hopping from one car to another. If you have a kitchenette nearby you can keep snacks or make refreshments so you can stay longer. Add an iPad and large TV flatscreen you could play on the Web and mirror the iPad's display onto the large TV screen via Apple TV. You could Fchat directly from your garage!

    Finally, I think you might look out for an interesting retired F1 car to add to your stable; a car with some interesting story to it. You wouldn't have to drive it but you would be able to explore its design and construction 1st-hand, tinker with it, maybe try to restore it to good running order. It's the kind of project that would keep anyone busy for years, be a wonderful learning experience and I just think having an F1 car there would really add further excitement.
     
  25. amenasce

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    #75 amenasce, Nov 26, 2013
    Wow..amazing.
     
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