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tcnohead · 02-20-2008, 02:01 PM

Whats up with these "broom closets" you California guys use?

BrianK · 02-20-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tcnohead

Whats up with these "broom closets" you California guys use?

lack of space. houses built in early-mid century when people were lucky to have one car.

I may get the award for "worst garage", though it does have a mechanic's pit.

The picture quality reflects the fit and finish of the subject

(The Lotus is normally in there, but this was daily-driving oil-changing day)

... currently pricing out a renovation, though there are so many other things that need to be done to this nearly 90 year old house. My wallet already hurts.

As it sits now, features include:
1. no electricity
2. a bent garage door
3. manual garage door (see #1)
4. un-reinforced cement walls that hold back roughly 10' of dirt & shed layers of concrete daily.
5. a broken work-bench
6. a faucet that doesn't work.
7. a spider ranch many museums would be proud of.

I have other, fun retaining wall issues... Hoping to turn half of the front of my property into garage (this means a two car garage, for those of you wondering) which would eliminate half of my retaining wall issue. Did I mention my wallet ache?

skottoman · 02-20-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tcnohead

Whats up with these "broom closets" you California guys use?

Most houses built in the 1940's or so around here had only a 1 car garage. Besides, when you pay over $700k for a 2 bedroom 1 bath house, getting a 1 car garage is just a bonus and about all you can ask for.

Cheers,
Skottoman

NoFear99 · 02-20-2008, 03:59 PM

here is mine! It is winter and the garage is fully loaded...

NoFear99 · 02-20-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianK

lack of space. houses built in early-mid century when people were lucky to have one car.

I may get the award for "worst garage", though it does have a mechanic's pit.

The picture quality reflects the fit and finish of the subject

(The Lotus is normally in there, but this was daily-driving oil-changing day)

... currently pricing out a renovation, though there are so many other things that need to be done to this nearly 90 year old house. My wallet already hurts.

As it sits now, features include:
1. no electricity
2. a bent garage door
3. manual garage door (see #1)
4. un-reinforced cement walls that hold back roughly 10' of dirt & shed layers of concrete daily.
5. a broken work-bench
6. a faucet that doesn't work.
7. a spider ranch many museums would be proud of.

I have other, fun retaining wall issues... Hoping to turn half of the front of my property into garage (this means a two car garage, for those of you wondering) which would eliminate half of my retaining wall issue. Did I mention my wallet ache?

The car on your picture is an MR-2 right ?

StallionX · 02-20-2008, 04:06 PM

NoFear99 what does your father do for a living?

tmr · 02-20-2008, 04:49 PM

I have a separate two car garage on the main level for the daily drivers, plus this ~1000 square foot basement garage for the fun stuff. I used to have my Elan (in pieces), plus stored a friend's Elan and Lotus Cortina down there. The Elise kind of gets swallowed up down there now, so my wife and two college kids use it for a furniture storage area. Note a few leftover Elan parts on the wall:

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pfanning · 02-20-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andykeck

Not mine, but it isn't for lack of trying. There is a Lotus in the picture. I'm down there too.

mmmmm...Shirley collection...mmmmm

I'd live in that garage, just make my bedroom upstairs.

andykeck · 02-20-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pfanning

mmmmm...Shirley collection...mmmmm

I'd live in that garage, just make my bedroom upstairs.

I offered, you know, in case they wanted 24 hour supervision. He turned me down.

NoFear99 · 02-20-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StallionX

NoFear99 what does your father do for a living?

We have a small company that sell and repair office equipments. Like fax copier, computer, cash register and more....

Nothing very special and big. Only 12 employees.

We are just ordinary people who love cars. Small house and big garage ! hahaha

Moto44 · 02-20-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NoFear99

We are just ordinary people who love cars. Small house and big garage

Awesome! Can't argue with your priorities. I'd love to see more pictures.

MightyMike · 02-20-2008, 08:42 PM

My garage/woodshop...

NoFear99 · 02-21-2008, 10:17 AM

MightyMike you have a nice flag!!! I want one for my birthday in may !

happy birthday to me!

Cegan09 · 02-21-2008, 12:02 PM

I'm seriously jealous of some of the garages people have. Can't wait to have a place of my own with a real garage.

MightyMike · 02-21-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NoFear99

MightyMike you have a nice flag!!! I want one for my birthday in may !

happy birthday to me!

Early happy birthday to you!

Got the flag on Ebay for twenty bucks and some change.

BrianK · 02-22-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoFear99

The car on your picture is an MR-2 right ?

indeed.

Moto44 · 02-23-2008, 04:53 AM

With a Ferrari hood badge. I always thought it would be fun to do that to a very non-Ferrari car.

RacyTracy · 02-23-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto44

With a Ferrari hood badge. I always thought it would be fun to do that to a very non-Ferrari car.

Like your Jeep?

yellowc5 · 07-04-2008, 02:54 PM

Never saw this thread before so thought I would include some shots of The Mid-Engine Breeding grounds.

ZAMMY1 · 07-04-2008, 06:15 PM

garages and workshops so clean, neat and tidy!
i wouldn't dare let my wife see these pix.....

you all make a tough act to follow.

sam

02-20-2008, 03:59 PM	#44 (permalink)
NoFear99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 410	here is mine! It is winter and the garage is fully loaded... Attached Images __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S , Solar Yellow, Touring Pack, Traction Control, Lotus Stage 2 Exhaust, KandN Air Filter, Velocity funnel intake, JVC KDNX5000 DVD+GPS, Compact Sub Kenwood KSC-SW1, Tinted windows, Lotus Sport windshield and front plate decal,HID Kit 6000K,Parking Light,license plate Led conversion. Next mods :Gotham 265 Flash ... http://nofear99.monchar.com

02-20-2008, 08:42 PM	#52 (permalink)
MightyMike Legend in my own mind Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 449 Images: 4	My garage/woodshop... __________________ really cool 2006 ST Elise

02-21-2008, 10:17 AM	#53 (permalink)
NoFear99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 410	MightyMike you have a nice flag!!! I want one for my birthday in may ! happy birthday to me! __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S , Solar Yellow, Touring Pack, Traction Control, Lotus Stage 2 Exhaust, KandN Air Filter, Velocity funnel intake, JVC KDNX5000 DVD+GPS, Compact Sub Kenwood KSC-SW1, Tinted windows, Lotus Sport windshield and front plate decal,HID Kit 6000K,Parking Light,license plate Led conversion. Next mods :Gotham 265 Flash ... http://nofear99.monchar.com

02-21-2008, 12:02 PM	#54 (permalink)
Cegan09 Talking to myself Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester or South of Boton depending on the time of year Posts: 552	I'm seriously jealous of some of the garages people have. Can't wait to have a place of my own with a real garage. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - So Close to running '05 Elise - Dads

02-23-2008, 04:53 AM	#57 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harmony, Il Posts: 3,538	With a Ferrari hood badge. I always thought it would be fun to do that to a very non-Ferrari car. __________________ 2008 Yellow Elise California 2007 Honda CBR 600RR 1997 Jeep Wrangler

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tcnohead Who needs nicotine? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 810	Whats up with these "broom closets" you California guys use?

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StallionX BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 841	NoFear99 what does your father do for a living?

02-20-2008, 04:49 PM	#47 (permalink)
tmr ATL Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 404	I have a separate two car garage on the main level for the daily drivers, plus this ~1000 square foot basement garage for the fun stuff. I used to have my Elan (in pieces), plus stored a friend's Elan and Lotus Cortina down there. The Elise kind of gets swallowed up down there now, so my wife and two college kids use it for a furniture storage area. Note a few leftover Elan parts on the wall:

07-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#59 (permalink)
yellowc5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gilbert, SC Posts: 85 Images: 10	Never saw this thread before so thought I would include some shots of The Mid-Engine Breeding grounds. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise LSS Chili Red 2003 Toyota MR2 daily driver Ex-Vehicles: 2004 Corvette Z06 Lemans Comm, 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster, 2003 Corvette Conv, 2001 Honda S2000, 2000 Mazda Miata, 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL, 1976,1980 & 1986 Fiat X1/9's, 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo daily driver

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ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,215	garages and workshops so clean, neat and tidy! i wouldn't dare let my wife see these pix..... you all make a tough act to follow. sam __________________ Sam Mayberry, W3CYO/R, resident curmudgeon. aspen white '06 elise, now with hinged rear clam! nice! youtube: sam's jet turbine scooter

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