Alaskan Garage

[im_lower]

Been looking at this site for a while and decided to become a member. Here is my garage setup, with my car hibernating this winter. I am a big DIYer so I am constantly looking for projects to keep me busy in the garage. Sorry for the dark picture, I am not a photographer.

 

[im_lower]

 

[MacTexas]

I saw on the news tonight it was warmer in Alaska than Texas last night. Seems like you are having a pretty mild winter.

Like your garage.

 

[im_lower]

Yes we are, it was in the 40's today. To be honest it makes things more difficult when it melts and freezes at night. My driveway is like an ice rink.

 

[Chad G]

looks like a nice shop. your mk4 is clean, makes me want to get another 1.8t.

 

[Travy]

Looks like you've made some nice progress on the garage and car since we last talked. Keep up the good work dude.

 

[im_lower]

A little update.. I finished my engine this last week and decided it was time for a good ol cleaning and organizing party.







Put up my dart board..





And the finished product of this last winter.

 

[im_lower]

It was also a paint booth too. LOL

 

[im_lower]

 

[AndrewV]

Where's your heater? Lol
It gets ******* cold up there...

 

[im_lower]

Where's your heater? Lol
It gets ******* cold up there...

My whole house including my garage is all heated radiant floors.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Looks great! Nice paint on the car. But how can you say you "finished the motor", then not show the motor?

 

[dubber]

Nice work, great looking mk4. What wheels are you rocking? no good side shots.

 

[im_lower]

Looks great! Nice paint on the car. But how can you say you "finished the motor", then not show the motor?

Where are my manners?!

Nice work, great looking mk4. What wheels are you rocking? no good side shots.

Klutch SL-14

 

[dubber]

Nice!

 

[Arps]

sharp ride!

 

[RobSmith]

Maybe you can explain it to me...I see your tyres just fit your rims. ie. the rims stick out further than the tyres. What is the purpose of this ? In my car years there has always been that the tire protrudes out beyond the rim to allow for flex at speed and to protect the rim somewhat . can you help me there ?

 

[im_lower]

Nice!

sharp ride!

Thanks!

Maybe you can explain it to me...I see your tyres just fit your rims. ie. the rims stick out further than the tyres. What is the purpose of this ? In my car years there has always been that the tire protrudes out beyond the rim to allow for flex at speed and to protect the rim somewhat . can you help me there ?

The whole thing started in germany/belgium long time ago, local laws required that the tire tread be within the fender line. well that doesnt allow one to run wider or lower offset wheels, so they put narrower tires on the wheel to maintain legality.

People nowadays do it so that you get lower and not rub.

 

[mmadsen27]

???

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[HSpencer]

Welcome!! Post number 2 is a killer photo!! You need to frame up that one and post it in your garage. Very nice car and shop. Thanks for posting!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[Sunbimmer]

Welcome!! Post number 2 is a killer photo!! You need to frame up that one and post it in your garage. Very nice car and shop. Thanks for posting!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Exactly what Herb said.

 

[madoc1]

I love your car! what exactly is a mark 4?

 

[im_lower]

Exactly what Herb said.

Thanks y'all!

I love your car! what exactly is a mark 4?

Thank you, all it means is its a 4th Generation. 1999-2005 model VW's