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Discussion in '308/328' started by JF308, Jul 8, 2008.

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  1. JF308

    JF308 Formula 3

    Jan 17, 2007
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    John Feeney
    #1 JF308, Jul 8, 2008
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    Not able to spend enough time with your car? Always sneaking out to the garage for a peek?

    I've found the solution -- just MOVE YOUR OFFICE TO THE GARAGE, and work nearer to your FCar.

    Doing some remodel work of my home office, and moved my cubicle to the garage....sounded wierd at first, but I am LIKING IT!
    Really nice to be able to turn around at any time and catch a glimpse of the 89 Mondial t cab. (19K miles). Its actually kinda fun for a while until the garage door opens during a conference call ! :)

    PS. No comments about the bug juice on the front bumper/valence. I actually DRIVE this car.
    (weekend will be for detailing - post drive).

    J.
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  2. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #2 desire308, Jul 8, 2008
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    Just don't roll back too fast!

    ...it's kind of "Batman"...you know, I can see you making a run for that drivers side and WHAMMM...your off!

    BTW...I have a similar set up, that's my workshop door in the backround ;)
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  3. JF308

    JF308 Formula 3

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    #3 JF308, Jul 8, 2008
    Usually, I leave the car running...with the driver door open!

    Ready...blast off.
     
  4. Modeler

    Modeler F1 Veteran

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    #4 Modeler, Jul 8, 2008
    Guess it'd help with motivation.
    A constant reminder of why you're working.
     
  5. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #5 Birdman, Jul 9, 2008
    And if you get really depressed about work you can just start the car and kill yourself! ;) <----That is a joke.

    Actually the next step would be to bring the car into your new office!!
     
  6. 208 GT4

    208 GT4 Formula 3

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    #6 208 GT4, Jul 9, 2008
    Why sit in that uncomfortable office chair, when you could be sitting in the Mondial with a Laptop and the phone?
     
  7. dstacy

    dstacy F1 World Champ
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    #7 dstacy, Jul 9, 2008
    jeesh John its 110 degrees in my garage I don't think I'll be moving out there any time soon
     
  8. ducowti

    ducowti Formula 3

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    #8 ducowti, Jul 9, 2008
    Nice! I work from home mostly and being one floor above my 328 isn't obstacle enough to keep me from taking it to lunch (with a full fridge at home), taking it wherever just to take it out :D I certainly don't need the additional distraction of it mere feet away!
     
  9. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 Bullfighter, Jul 9, 2008
    Looks like the wife got mad and banished you, lol. ;)
     
  10. regisgtb4

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    #10 regisgtb4, Jul 9, 2008
    looks like that 't" found a nice home,congrats.I see you swapped out the wheels did you need spacers and all that? Are those 348s magnesium and did you or anybody else ever think about 456 17s? Is your handling better? good luck
     
  11. JF308

    JF308 Formula 3

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    #11 JF308, Jul 9, 2008
    Hi Regis. The car is really great. I am liking it alot more than I thought that I would actually. Thanks again for your assistance during the search...the couple of minor items on the list have been addressed, and the car is fantastic. I am very pleased.

    As for the 348 wheels, they were off of a 348 which was tracked, so needed to be refinished. No curb rash, but paint markings, etc.
    They had the seats positioned much lower in the lug holes, so the only thing that we had to do was order shorter lug bolts -- so I don't know if I can truly comment on the fit for standard 348 wheels.

    The handling is MUCH better with the 17's and Goodyear Eagle F-1 DS3's. Very pleased with the choice. Plus, in my opinion, the 348 wheels look better on the Mondial t than they do on the 348 ! (and again, my opinion only, much nicer looking than the stock 16" mondial wheels).


    John
     
  12. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #12 kerrari, Jul 9, 2008
    I have a 'dream-house' plan filed away that has my scuderia garage planned so there's a big window from the office into the garage, as well as photo-voltaic glass wall between the living area and the garage! Won't get around to building it in the current real estate climate though, :mad
     

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