sd171
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Thanks, dubber & farrbar. After I install FreeFlow tiles I may buy a couple of GoJaks to test it out. I thought I might have to abandon my hope of garaging a third car, but maybe not.
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Definitely give the site your feedback once you have tried it. I'm sure someone on here has already done it.
On a positive note I finally sold my little Craftsman Mobile tool chest. Happy to have made a profit on that purchase. Also gave me a little more room in the basement, never a bad thing.
Last night while surfing YouTube for Garage related videos I stumbled upon a few vids showing how easy it was to break into a garage with the classic overhead type opener. Needless to say this didn't sit very well with me so this morning i went out there and tried to make a couple little adjustments in the name of adding a little deterrence. I already have the Chamberlain MyQ which helps to notify of the door opening which I'm really happy about. This just is another bit of pressure to push me to a Liftmaster 8500 jackshaft mount with a lock. Not today but its a little closer now lol...
Decided to take off the "emergency release cord" and ziptie the actual release mechanism so that i can't be released by simply fishing a coat hanger through. I always make sure to lock all car doors and the inside house doors as well as extra precautions.
Here's the before:
And After:
And a little closer:
These little changes by no means guarantee anything but from what i was seeing I'm thinking it could help. I'm sure others have MacGyvered their own features but I do feel this is helpful. Just thought i would share an idea i had with a forum that has provided me with so many
Decided to take off the "emergency release cord" and ziptie the actual release mechanism so that i can't be released by simply fishing a coat hanger through. I always make sure to lock all car doors and the inside house doors as well as extra precautions.
Here's the before:
And After:
And a little closer:
These little changes by no means guarantee anything but from what i was seeing I'm thinking it could help. I'm sure others have MacGyvered their own features but I do feel this is helpful. Just thought i would share an idea i had with a forum that has provided me with so many
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rmalkow2
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It's so simple to get one of these garage doors open that you've taken a good first step at securing this entry. I've seen the videos as well. Just make sure you have a plan for you or the wife to be able to snip that cable tie and re-attach the cord or some other pull handle in case of a power failure and you need to get that door open. And it has to be something she can do easily when you are not there.
Locking cars and interior house doors is also a good practice. It's a shame we have to do these things but depending on where you live forced entry break-ins are becoming all too common even with people at home.
Locking cars and interior house doors is also a good practice. It's a shame we have to do these things but depending on where you live forced entry break-ins are becoming all too common even with people at home.
vortex
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Not the greatest idea to be posting photos or discussions of how you've secured your garage door
I'll PM you with what I did as a suggestion, allows simple open/unlock from inside and keeps the emergency release active.
I'll PM you with what I did as a suggestion, allows simple open/unlock from inside and keeps the emergency release active.
Who doesn't love a long weekend? When we weren't spending time eating with family i snuck out to the garage to do my summer wheel swap, for real this time. Decided to also spend some time cleaning up the wheel wells and painted my brakes. They are only a year and a bit off the assembly line but after two winters they weren't exactly looking fresh anymore.
Had to snap a pic of using this while playing with my Germans
Had to snap a pic of using this while playing with my Germans
bshusted
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Hard to tell in your pic, but is your wheel hanger metal or plastic. The one that came with my car was plastic and I broke it off in one of the lug holes. Major pain to get out and I've been wanting a metal one since.
Its metal. Awesome piece.
Here's the link!
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_VI-Sedan-TDI/ES2636260/
Mr. Roboto
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huh, I've never actually seen one of those before. Do you have to remove a wheel stud to use it?
German cars you screw the studs into the hub, so no.
pumpmaster
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Pfft. Back in my 'dubbin days we sat on the floor and used our feet to mount tires! Seriously though that little tool would've been handy on all my Gtis, Sciroccos, Jettas...
Mr. Roboto
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Oh, wow, I had no idea. That must be awfully hard to do without the wheel hanger. I can see how it's a must have for a German car.
It's ok my first foray into ze Germans was changing a flat on my then g/f's car, imagine my surprise when I was holding a lug screw and not a nut!
Luckily most German cars I've worked on have a tight tolerance of the hub to the hole in the wheel/rim so it stays on decently on its own, but an excuse for a new tool is always nice!
spngr311
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I have to second this as one of the best tools you don't know you need. Worth every penny.
Its funny, beyond my first car, an 88 Ford Taurus that i had when i was 16 I've only ever had German cars (9 thus far) so for me that's normal.
The hub "can" sometimes hold a wheel but with my paranoia and OCD for not wanting to nick a wheel- I never rely on that to hold it.
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My buddy had a widow maker collapse and severely dent the rocker of his then brand new 24V GLI. Needless to say I stopped trusting the one I'd been using on my GTi for years!
Hostyle
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If you don't have bricks lying around, the space saver spare tire is usually a good back-up if the scissor jack collapses. Sadly there isn't always a garage jack around.
It's not only German cars that have this type of wheel bolts, most European cars do (French, Italian, British).
It's not only German cars that have this type of wheel bolts, most European cars do (French, Italian, British).
iadubber
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How have I gone all these years without that? I'll be ordering one Friday. I had a hell of a time mounting my summer wheels to my e39. The hubs in the front rotated behind the rotor. It's such a pain to get lined back up.
Yea after that point, and before i picked up jack stands i would always have an extra wheel laying there just in case.
I've never had the pleasure of working on or owning a French, Italian or British car so i hadn't known. Thanks!
Cheers! ECS has them listed for BMW as well i think, just double check.
bshusted
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Thanks for the link to the wheel hanger.
ChadTexas
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Jetta and those rims look great! I am glad I saw that the German cars don't have wheel studs like Japanese vehicles.
Your garage is looking good for spring, when are you going to pull out the GLI?
Your garage is looking good for spring, when are you going to pull out the GLI?
bshusted
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My first car was a Mazda RX-7 and was also my first car with lug bolts. Not just a Euro thing...
ChadTexas
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I like those cars. I knew that some vehicles had reverse threads but never with lug bolts. I guess thats nice to have because breaking wheel studs are not to fun to replace.
No prob, glad to share the info.
Cheers! Our weather has been weird lately, looking for all snow completely gone and a few good rains before i bring her out. And actually since changing the wheels i'm really loving the look of the TDI, so i don't mind driving it at all hahaha.
Nice, just learned something new!
Yea I guess they both have their own advantages and disadvantages.
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Just spent an awesome weekend making use of my newly created space. Finally Ottawa had some true Spring temperatures to take advantage of. Spent all of Sunday; 8 hours to be specific helping my Sister out with her car. This included a wheels swap and a significant interior and exterior clean-up.
A couple "before" pics. Hard to make out as it was so sunny out when i snapped them. Have to trust me it was a neglected car that just sprung free out of an Ottawa Winter with all that it entails.
Making full use of the space.
And a couple "after" pics.
Forgot my lunch this morning and after running back out this view put a smile on my face
A couple "before" pics. Hard to make out as it was so sunny out when i snapped them. Have to trust me it was a neglected car that just sprung free out of an Ottawa Winter with all that it entails.
Making full use of the space.
And a couple "after" pics.
Forgot my lunch this morning and after running back out this view put a smile on my face
65-wizard
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Looking great, I wish I could get 2 cars in my 2 car garage. Of course 2 dubs would be even better
KristianS
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Are you doing the rust on the Mini next week?
Looking great, I wish I could get 2 cars in my 2 car garage. Of course 2 dubs would be even better
Thanks. Thats actually one thing that makes me the happiest; being able to have a car in there and still work on another. Its tight but still functional.
Are you doing the rust on the Mini next week?
LOL.... I actually got rid of a ton. That colour mixed with stock BMW brake pads is lethal. A lot of fallout lands on the paint and leaves the golden spots. She does also have areas that are beyond saving with my skills/time.
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G20-Budo
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Ah, so it wasn't just me. That WAS rust I saw on the lower front drivers side door. Although it's HOT in the summers here in AZ, we don't have much rust in the valley. Great job on the detail btw!
OscarTango
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Lol...we do have similar taste in cars. I just bought a Mini Cooper D ( yes, D ) for my wife. Her second one...will receive it next week. It's in pretty good shape, but will still enjoy detailing that thing until she shine hurts her eyes
Lol...we do have similar taste in cars. I just bought a Mini Cooper D ( yes, D ) for my wife. Her second one...will receive it next week. It's in pretty good shape, but will still enjoy detailing that thing until she shine hurts her eyes
Cheers! I wish Diesels were an option over here for our Coopers. What colour did you guys chose?
Hostyle
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Because you can... Is there any better reason to do things?
Cars are looking good Dubber!
Cars are looking good Dubber!