Intro to the Snake Pit

[Cobra_Bob]

OK…First things first…been lurking for about 1 month. My wife thinks I’m crazy getting so excited about this garage forum. Some of you guys have absolutely incredible setups.

My plan is to remodel my current 2-car, 20’x23’ attached garage. Built in 2006. Space is at a premium...no outside storage per HOA. Must be functional for car and bicycle maintenance, plus limited storage.

Here is the way ahead…
1. Phase I: Clean/organize & develop plan.
2. Phase II: Paint walls.
3. Phase III: Address floor.
4. Phase IV: Address storage.
5. Phase V: Address lighting.

Attached are some current pictures…

Look forward to the ride…

Thanks in advance...

Bob

 

[930dreamer]

Hello Bob, very nice home/garage. Keep us posted on the progress w/ pics.

 

[HoseB]

Your wife must be a cool chick with a Miata set-up like that!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks like you have a good start.

 

[Cobra_Bob]

First decision is the overall theme. There are so many nice garages in here that it is hard to make a decision…

The 14 year old Miata is now “claimed” by my 18 year old son. Not much Miata left in it…we’ve upgraded most of it over the years.

 

[HoseB]

The 14 year old Miata is now “claimed” by my 18 year old son.

Son?

 

[RKSpeed]

So, your wife thinks youre crazy for wanting to clean the garage up?

Thats a new one... lol

 

[jonese]

Is that a Superformance I see? What engine did you go with?

 

[kbs2244]

Look up.
That is your un-used storage space.

 

[Cobra_Bob]

Kbs2240 - Good call. You are spot on. I went even higher…all the way to the attic with some of the stuff. Under the house with other stuff.

Jonese - I bow to your presence. SPF 2920. Keith Craft crate motor. 515 hp. 531 tq.

 

[Cobra_Bob]

RkSpeed - the honey do list entails lots of stuff, but very little pertains to the garage.

 

[dittle fart around]

Gave my Maita to my son when he turned 16. Lowered 16 X 205 with air ram intake with 50k on the odometer. Got a lot of **** from the chick car crowd, but admitted it was the best car he's ever had.

 

[70redbee]

Are you allowed by you HOA to have a child's playhouse in your yard. I worked with a guy who built a playhouse for his lids, but in all reality it was really a shed for his mower and storage. Just don't let anyone on the HOA board of directors see it. It worked for him.

 

[HoseB]

Gave my Maita to my son when he turned 16. Lowered 16 X 205 with air ram intake with 50k on the odometer. Got a lot of **** from the chick car crowd, but admitted it was the best car he's ever had.

No doubt...I'm sure they're a hoot to drive. Like a moped or a fat girl, you don't want your friends to see you on one.

 

[HookWorse]

No doubt...I'm sure they're a hoot to drive. Like a moped or a fat girl, you don't want your friends to see you on one.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

OK…First things first…been lurking for about 1 month. My wife thinks I’m crazy getting so excited about this garage forum.

Bob

They don't understand and they Never will
Thanks,
Tony

 

[5lima30]

Welcome to the board! BTW, you may want to update your profile which is very helpful especially when asking for advice. Nice ride!

 

[Granite Guy]

1. Clean
2. Lights

Then do the rest.....

Trust me!

 

[Cobra_Bob]

Yeah - I’m used to the ribbing that comes with owning a Miata. We doubled the horsepower w/ a supercharger, plus lots of handling enhancements. It scampers in the tight stuff (autocross).

 

[fergus]

Bob,

Must. See. Cobra. Pictures.

Looks like a good start! My wife actually stopped talking to me last night due to the fact that every sentence I uttered contained the word "garage" yesterday!!!

 

[HoseB]

Yeah - I’m used to the ribbing that comes with owning a Miata.

What about owning a kit car?

 

[Cobra_Bob]

who said anything about a kit car?

 

[38Chevy454]

Here is the way ahead…
1. Phase I: Clean/organize & develop plan.
2. Phase II: Paint walls.
3. Phase III: Address floor.
4. Phase IV: Address storage.
5. Phase V: Address lighting.

0. Phase 0: Get out of house with HOA rules that are too restrictive

 

[rmantoo]

Bob,

AWESOME Cobra and Miata.

I find it...telling... that so many Miata owners mention (and participate in) auto-x, while the nay-sayers remain focused only on looks and their insecurities of others' ill-informed preconceptions

For the Record: I own 3 Miatas (stock 05MSM, MP62 10AE, and a 95M with FM IV turbo), and have owned at least 16 others in the past...as well as Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Elise, F430, 308GTS, and of course, my 1-ton dually pickups

Good luck with the garage build. I'm subscribed.

 

[skibovr6]

I have owned a 997 Twin Turbo and a Cayenne TT and still loved that supercharged Miata