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  1. wthensler

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    #126 wthensler, Dec 24, 2021
    Yes, here is their site https://themotorenclave.com/

    The owner Brad just completed a similar project in Michigan and he’s excited about Tampa. They had a Christmas party a few weeks back which we attended before making a final commitment, and we got a really good feeling. Met the contractor (drives an 812 SF), the architects, and ironically, our neighbor who purchased the adjacent unit. He also has the F8S on order so we had an immediate bond.

    In the ideal world, I’d do exactly what you’re doing, but TBH we have enough going on, as my wife wants to do an event center out on our farm here. And I’m trying to simplify things a bit, having just sold a petroleum/c-store/restaurant business in NC (it was a great 12 year ride!).

    As this is Florida and we don’t have great twisty roads, I consider this to be a great way to access a track and have some fun with like-minded folks.
     
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    #127 SoCal to az, Dec 24, 2021
    Some really nice stuff here. Will spend some time
    And thoroughly review. What a great concept.
     
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    #128 Thecadster, Dec 24, 2021
    Wow! I’m super jealous. I would love to have close access to something like that. Will you be on the track? Some of these designs are really cool. I fell into a deep worm hole looking at all the 360 tours…

    https://themotorenclave.com/the-lifestyle/

    Really interesting use of space and design elements:

    https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SaRE1vvhfyN

    https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=3296e3LdncC

    https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=xMvzYd3YqUM
     
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    #129 SoCal to az, Dec 24, 2021
    Great minds think alike,. I liked those as well. Im thinking I might need to get a designer involved for my space once its framed. I like my concepts but just need to see how it all works out.
     
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    #130 Thecadster, Dec 24, 2021
    Let me know if you track down a good “garage designer”. Eventually I will have my project through the permitting process and will be officially underway like you.
     
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    #131 SoCal to az, Dec 24, 2021
    Right now I’m using the pics I posted earlier. I want an. Office/lounge vibe- not necessarily a garage vibe. But things are always evolving. The projector/tv on the back wall. God knows what other idiotic ideas im gonna come up with.
     
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    #132 wthensler, Dec 24, 2021
    At this point in my life I’d rather hire a skilled designer. I’m a pretty decent scientist but a terrible artist. I can’t even select paint colors. We’ll be meeting up early next year and keep you informed.

    And yes, the STO will see track time - coming soon! I’ve hired out a private instructor for the FIRM on 10-Jan and Sebring 30-Jan. Let’s see, once and for all, what all the fuss is about. Whooopee!

    Will pass on the names of the crew that did many of the Michigan fit outs. I’ll PM both you guys.
     
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    #133 SoCal to az, Dec 24, 2021
    That’s cool. I have some local contacts but always looking for ideas and people to talk to.
     
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    #136 SoCal to az, Jan 6, 2022
    Happy New Year everybody. We are going to be at 2 months of moving dirt on Sunday the 9th. Really nothing too exciting to show but I’ve got a more firm schedule from our builder.

    He thinks at this pace the pad will be done and footings in place by mid April. After that it’s fairly straightforward and 12-14 months of build time.

    We hit some hard rock during the dig which took some extra time to clear but all seems to be going smoothly now. Going for a site visit and I’ll post some updated photos Friday.

    Making progress. Slowly but surely!
     
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    #137 mikesufka, Jan 7, 2022
    ~ 6 months just to flatten the area and lay the slab ? Is that normal for the Camelback homes ? Yikes !

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    #138 SoCal to az, Jan 7, 2022
    Our lot was literally the side of the mountain. No access. 3 different builders told us 4-6 months of lot prep. So I’m not surprised.
     
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    #139 mikesufka, Jan 7, 2022
    That's gonna be incredible when you're done. I really like that area.

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    #141 Solid State, Jan 9, 2022
    Silly question but no basement because of rocks?
     
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    #142 SoCal to az, Jan 9, 2022
    No basement. It’s a 3 level house but no basement. I think I posted the plans on the first page.

    Originally the entire lower level was going to be my office and showroom but that plan changed and evolved into what it is today.
     
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    #143 SoCal to az, Jan 22, 2022
    Update: was at the lot today- damn have they moved a ton of dirt. Got my first bill of overcharges for hard dig. 22k. Lots of hard rock they are having to hammer through.

    But making tons of progress. Initial grading done in 2 weeks- first set of footings go in 2nd week of February. Then moving more dirt as they continue to put in the retaining walls. We are hoping for a slab by May and then we start going vertical with the framing and steel.

    Lots of progress but lots more to do.
     
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    #144 mikesufka, Jan 22, 2022
    Might want to wait a few weeks then before you take the yellow GT3 up there ….. ;)

    This will be a great thread as things progress … Congrats

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    #145 SoCal to az, Jan 23, 2022
    Yeah a bit boring right now. Not much to share. Summer time things get super exciting.
     
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    #147 mikesufka, Feb 25, 2022
    Staying at “Aloft” on Camelback - since Jen is sick and we have a lazy day anyway, I think I’ll walk down and look up - see if I see any activity ….

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    #148 mikesufka, Feb 25, 2022
    Beautiful location !! Gonna be amazing !!

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    #149 SoCal to az, Feb 25, 2022
    Did you get a chance to walk all the way up to the lot?
     
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    #150 mikesufka, Feb 26, 2022
    No - the gate was open but didn’t think I was suppose to be up there

    So ironic that the first time I was in AZ we hiked that trail 20 or so years ago ….

    Your yellow GT3 will look great heading up the hill :)

    MDS
     
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