herecomesboost garage build thread

[kyle@hcb]

Unfortunately, I don't have any before pics. My wife and I bought our house approximately 3.5 years ago; the garage was 'finished' but unpainted (just tape/mud). It's dimensions are 19x19. I painted it white initially, but it felt like a hospital. I decided to add a section of gray ('wolf gray') and a 3" vinyl red stripe (from vinylstriping.com; 'tomato red').

Below are a few pics of my current configuration. I plan to add cabinets, a lift (possibly a MaxJax), and another (larger) pegboard. I'm still not sure what to do with the floor (opinions are welcomed).

Pics of the current configuration:

Former inhabitants:

Currently searching for another (S2000) project; shooting for 600+ this time. Thanks for looking! This site is awesome

 

[Sunbimmer]

Your cars hmmmmmmmmm....
Thanks for sharing and welcome.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Your cars hmmmmmmmmm....
Thanks for sharing and welcome.

Thanks!

 

[rockingthe2]

**** **** cars. I'm in love with that Lotus.

 

[kyle@hcb]

**** **** cars. I'm in love with that Lotus.

Thanks. The Elise was a blast! If I had a larger garage, I wouldn't have sold it.

Remounted the tire rack; much better!

 

[55cadillacking]

Remounted the tire rack; much better!

Makes way better sense up high and out of the way. I see you are contemplating flooring options. It's a tough call. It just comes down to what works best with the type of work you do in there. I'm into detailing and the odd wheel swap so RaceDeck works for me. If you do install a lift, I would think RD would be a good choice. But, if you are going to be doing jacking on the floor, you could do a solid RD tile or tough epoxy. When I was making my choice, I was back and forth but the DIY involved in doing an epoxy was more than I was willing to bite off. The pros wanted more than double what my RD floor ended up costing me, so my decision was basically made for me.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Makes way better sense up high and out of the way. I see you are contemplating flooring options. It's a tough call. It just comes down to what works best with the type of work you do in there. I'm into detailing and the odd wheel swap so RaceDeck works for me. If you do install a lift, I would think RD would be a good choice. But, if you are going to be doing jacking on the floor, you could do a solid RD tile or tough epoxy. When I was making my choice, I was back and forth but the DIY involved in doing an epoxy was more than I was willing to bite off. The pros wanted more than double what my RD floor ended up costing me, so my decision was basically made for me.

I appreciate the response. A RaceDeck configuration is the front runner (predicated by the lift, of course). Otherwise, I'm leaning towards epoxy.

 

[Amarch22]

Much better on the tire rack. Good move.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Much better on the tire rack. Good move.

Hitting my head once was enough!

 

[dubber]

That's the key to a garage of modest size is being very smart with the exact spot something needs to be. I've definitely learnt through trial and error, and more error and more trial haha. Keep up the good work.

 

[kyle@hcb]

That's the key to a garage of modest size is being very smart with the exact spot something needs to be. I've definitely learnt through trial and error, and more error and more trial haha. Keep up the good work.

Ha. Definitely! Thanks. I'm picking up a second pegboard this evening. Still trying to decide exactly how I'd like to mount it.

 

[got2boostit2]

Very nice garage and cars.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Very nice garage and cars.

Thanks!

I mounted the second pegboard. My plan is to install a shelf that spans the length of the board (48") across the top, with a cabinet flanking to the left (which is why the board is aligned with the right side of my workbench):

 

[kyle@hcb]

Don't mind the spackle. I decided to fill a few imperfections while I was out there today. I'll be repainting those areas shortly.

 

[kyle@hcb]

I decided to to center the table and mount two cabinets (instead of going with my initial idea to run a single cabinet offset).

Cabinets (from garage-organization.com):

 

[kyle@hcb]

Not much has changed in the garage, but I was able to shoehorn an 8.8" rear diff/1000hp axles into my S2000

 

[crepr12]

That S2000 is sick..

 

[kyle@hcb]

That S2000 is sick..

Thanks! My turbo should arrive in the next week or so (Borg Warner s366).

 

[kyle@hcb]

Not much has changed in the garage (most of my free time has been devoted to the race car instead).

 

[kyle@hcb]

Haven't updated the thread in a while; I've managed to make an already small space smaller! Re-purposed breakfast table and my new Diversion 180:





And a few pics of the toy (decided to pull the engine and build a stroker!):

 

[vortex]

About time there was more tough jap cars on here That S2K is something else! Is it setup for drag or circuit?

 

[kyle@hcb]

Thanks! The S2k is setup for drag racing; hoping to trap 145-150mph in full street trim with the new stroker.

 

[EMAGDNIM]

Your car looks beastly...

About time there was more tough jap cars on here That S2K is something else! Is it setup for drag or circuit?

I'm game for more Japanese cars in general

 

[synik]

Looking good! Love the s2k. Any reason why you wen't with the BW Turbo over the 6262.?

I've been telling myself NO to building up my Integra, AS IS is fun. But more is always on any modders mind.

 

[freezerburn]

Man am I late to the party but I love my Diversion 180, lol