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[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Very true, wish i could have kept up the condition of the golf to my satisfaction. And its definitely a lot easier to sell a car well cared for.

Referring to the Youtube link you posted, man it would be sweet if we got the diesel version of the SQ5, man they get cool ****.

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

I drove the petrol version, and it left me virtually breathless.

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Close call tonight. I stopped by the dealership to pay off the loan on our Q7. They had a Volcano Red Q5 loaner on the lot. I hadn't seen the colour in person and it looked nothing like what I had thought. Luckily, I was able to change order. We are now going with Estoril Blue.


Estoril by 55cadillacking, on Flickr

I'm not going to change any of my garage paint scheme. Afterall, the scheme is based on the Audi "S" anyway!

 

[Schleprock]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

I don't know I kinda like the blue

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Maybe we can do a photo shoot when I get her!

 

[chenthu]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Blues are the new IN color, lots of folks getting Ss are going for the Estoril Blue..

Now, do I see a complete color scheme change for the garage coming?!

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

No, you don't!

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Its funny when different companies use the colour name another company has used. At least this is a fairly similar colour. One of the examples of the opposite of this is VAG's Imola Yellow, BMW's use of the name for Red.

The new colour choice is a better nod to the beast that lies within.

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Yes, the blue denotes "This ain't an ordinary Q5".

 

[Schleprock]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Maybe we can do a photo shoot when I get her!

You could then use it as a deterrent and let your vehicle know that if it doesn't give you trouble free driving you're taking it back to the ghetto garage to stay!

 

[roadracer97]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

looks good

 

[NCAudi]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

We are now going with Estoril Blue.

Congrats on the new car, that blue looks amazing on any of Audi's cars but especially on the SQ5. Can't wait too see the delivery pics of your new ride.

 

[northern33]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

The colour looks incredible! I'm sure it'll fit in well with your garage. All very impressive to say the least.

 

[Sludge Puppy]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Ok, so I was thinking of you tonight. Wife and I have been talking about picking up a new Q7. I test drove a Q5S and holy cow that thing was a fawking blast. Chirped the tires in 3rd and had it up to 90 in 4th (out of 8!!!) Fun toy. Still thinking the 7 is better and more comfy over all but a buddy and I were talking and the ****** in the S I think actually handles better then the original R8 ******. Jealous of your purchase! Cant wait to see it

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

You could then use it as a deterrent and let your vehicle know that if it doesn't give you trouble free driving you're taking it back to the ghetto garage to stay!

"Behave yourself, or I'll send you to Schleprock!" I hope it doesn't ever come to that!

looks good

Thanks.

Congrats on the new car, that blue looks amazing on any of Audi's cars but especially on the SQ5. Can't wait too see the delivery pics of your new ride.

We were torn between red and blue, but seeing the Volcano Red in person did not sit well with me. I'm so glad we caught it before it was too late! I'm liking the blue more and more. My first car ('82 Horizon) was 2-tone blue, so it's been quite a while since I had a blue car.

The colour looks incredible! I'm sure it'll fit in well with your garage. All very impressive to say the least.

I think it will look pretty cool nestled in the red/black garage. Thanks.

Ok, so I was thinking of you tonight. Wife and I have been talking about picking up a new Q7. I test drove a Q5S and holy cow that thing was a fawking blast. Chirped the tires in 3rd and had it up to 90 in 4th (out of 8!!!) Fun toy. Still thinking the 7 is better and more comfy over all but a buddy and I were talking and the ****** in the S I think actually handles better then the original R8 ******. Jealous of your purchase! Cant wait to see it

We were really close to pulling the trigger on the '14 Q7, but it's a carry over of the current model. It was supposed to be the year of the major overhaul, but that won't happen in NA until 2015. I loved our Q7 but it lacked the get up and go, so the SQ5 should tick that box quite nicely. I drove one, too. I had quite a blast behind the wheel of it. January can't come soon enough!

Are you and the Mrs. going the Q7 route? I would urge you to hold off until the arrival of the '15's.

 

[SooperCooper]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Great Garage! Truly and Inspiration!
Where did you get those Stainless steel Shelves?

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Great Garage! Truly and Inspiration!
Where did you get those Stainless steel Shelves?

I think he mentioned they were from Ikea.

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Yuppers. Cheap and satisfying.

From this line:
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S89864240/

 

[nicobkn]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Hey Rick!

Did you receive the tornado yet? How do you like it so far?

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Hi Nico,

Yes, I received the Blastor tool from Tornador. I ordered it directly from the company down in Florida.

I have only used it once. It was on my Kia which is quite clean so I can't say I saw tremendous transformation in the car's carpets. It was a good opportunity just to see how the contraption operated, and I was quite pleased with what I saw. It is just what it advertised; a "tornado" of compressed air dislodges the particles embedded in the carpet while the vacuum ***** them up. My compressor capably handled what was being asked of it. The attachment comes with two nozzles. I didn't get an opportunity to use the crevice tool, but I'm sure it will do the job.

I really find the products by Tornador to be ingenious. Yes, they are gimmicky, but they are a lot of fun to use and they deliver a good amount of performance imho.

 

[SooperCooper]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

I noticed you have a craftsman workbench. I also noticed the the work surface of the work bench is black. Is it Steel or wood? is Did you paint this black yourself? or did it come this way?

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

I noticed you have a craftsman workbench. I also noticed the the work surface of the work bench is black. Is it Steel or wood? is Did you paint this black yourself? or did it come this way?

He added an industrial lining on the top of the wood from what i remember reading.

My memory isn't as bad as I had thought haha.

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

You know what, I just might get all enquiries to go directly to Dubber from now on! He's right. I ordered a strip of this rubber matting for the top of the Craftsman bench as well as my rolling box. It cost me an arm and a leg in hindsight, but it works. I don't do a lot (or ANY for that matter) heavy duty DIY so this type of material works well for me. The company has all kinds of options:

http://www.rubbercal.com/Corrugated_Fine_Rib.html

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

You know what, I just might get all enquiries to go directly to Dubber from now on! He's right. I ordered a strip of this rubber matting for the top of the Craftsman bench as well as my rolling box. It cost me an arm and a leg in hindsight, but it works. I don't do a lot (or ANY for that matter) heavy duty DIY so this type of material works well for me. The company has all kinds of options:

http://www.rubbercal.com/Corrugated_Fine_Rib.html

Damn email instant updates! Keep waiting to see if the S has arrived lol....

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Many months, my friend. Many months.

 

[SooperCooper]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Thanks for all the help so far. Where did you get the gray Magnetic boards above your workbench?

 

[SooperCooper]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Also was wondering about the Race Deck Flooring. Is the black free flow tiles the same color but just turned a different way to get the checkered feel? or is there and actually different tile style you have to buy to get that look? Thanks

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Thanks for all the help so far. Where did you get the gray Magnetic boards above your workbench?

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10159443/

Also was wondering about the Race Deck Flooring. Is the black free flow tiles the same color but just turned a different way to get the checkered feel? or is there and actually different tile style you have to buy to get that look? Thanks

The Free Flow tiles differ from the other tiles. They come in the regular 1'x1' sections, but each square foot is divided into 4 - 6"x6" mini sections with a reversed pattern to the adjacent mini section. I hope that makes sense. Basically, there's no trick to the effect you see. The Free Flow tiles come like that. Let me know if that needs further clarification. I lack the mathematical vocabulary to clearly express what I'm trying to say.

EDIT: Dubber, no "S" yet!

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10159443/



The Free Flow tiles differ from the other tiles. They come in the regular 1'x1' sections, but each square foot is divided into 4 - 6"x6" mini sections with a reversed pattern to the adjacent mini section. I hope that makes sense. Basically, there's no trick to the effect you see. The Free Flow tiles come like that. Let me know if that needs further clarification. I lack the mathematical vocabulary to clearly express what I'm trying to say.

EDIT: Dubber, no "S" yet!

Damn!! Why am I in here? hahahaha.

 

[nicobkn]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Hi Nico,

Yes, I received the Blastor tool from Tornador. I ordered it directly from the company down in Florida.

I have only used it once. It was on my Kia which is quite clean so I can't say I saw tremendous transformation in the car's carpets. It was a good opportunity just to see how the contraption operated, and I was quite pleased with what I saw. It is just what it advertised; a "tornado" of compressed air dislodges the particles embedded in the carpet while the vacuum ***** them up. My compressor capably handled what was being asked of it. The attachment comes with two nozzles. I didn't get an opportunity to use the crevice tool, but I'm sure it will do the job.

I really find the products by Tornador to be ingenious. Yes, they are gimmicky, but they are a lot of fun to use and they deliver a good amount of performance imho.

Awesome Might pick one up next year. I'm shopping around for a new compressor now since my 20G died and my 5G will not be able to keep up with it, or the new tools i want to get.

Thanks again!

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Just completed a re-spray of the interior garage door. Also ditched the hitch-style bike carrier and installed another Craftsman cabinet. We will be going with roof-mounted bike carriers on our new Audi.

BEFORE:


IMG_7894 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr


IMG_7906 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr

AFTER:


IMG_9456 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr


IMG_9459 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr


IMG_9457 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr


IMG_9458 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr

 

[Derrickwade]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

That door looks real nice Rick. Great job. And here I thought you were running out of ideas... Lol

 

[55cadillacking]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Thanks Derrick. I'm rethinking the grey above the door. Not sure if I should go lighter or darker. Decisions decisions...

 

[chenthu]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

That looks great! Seriously, how much time do you spend thinking up these ideas! (jealous!)

 

[SooperCooper]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Door looks great! MAkes the garage look even bigger with the white.

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Looks great Rick. BTW just coaxed my uncle to just pick up a Q5 TDI this past week

 

[G20-Budo]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Great job Rick! More inspiration for me.

 

[Schleprock]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

That looks great!!

 

[dubber]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

My garage door is white already thankfully hahaha. It does help to brighten up the space.

Rick, i'm thinking with the way you are, if your garage door was white originally this would have been an update with you painting it grey lol....

 

[aps63]

Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN

Nice job on the door Rick.
If you go lighter on the grey above it, that should give you the illusion of more height.
I say give it a try, you can always change it.