The Turbo Garage

[break80]

...Did I miss the cabinet that has a hidden 50" plasma that rises up with a push of a button, seriously, this place has everything else...

 

[TurboBlog]

Thanks unluckyty!

...Did I miss the cabinet that has a hidden 50" plasma that rises up with a push of a button, seriously, this place has everything else...

Hey, why didn't I think of that!? I love reading about everyone's garages on here, especially the threads about computer/TV/stereo setups. When I get older and have more time to spend in the garage, I'll definitely get something cool out there.

 

[natedog_37]

So want a lift. Looks great.

 

[greg_0rs]

Sick wit it.....

 

[TurboBlog]

Thanks a ton natedog_37 and greg_0rs!

 

[cpl]

Nice colors on the wall/floor, simple and beatiful.

Congrats on the garage, very good!

 

[TurboBlog]

Thank you cpl!

 

[TurboBlog]

More video of me horsing around in my garage! This time were focusing on the rear end of my '92 Turbo Miata. Thanks for checking it out!

 

[TurboBlog]

Hello All,

Just a quick update- I've been taking on all sorts of projects in the garage. The lift has dramatically changed the way I work in there. Jobs that I used to dread are so much easier now. Here's the latest video of me monkeying around in there. Thanks for watching!

 

[maxspeed96ct]

garage is awesome, but I realy like your car collection !

 

[santagary]

Hello All,

Just a quick update- I've been taking on all sorts of projects in the garage. The lift has dramatically changed the way I work in there. Jobs that I used to dread are so much easier now. Here's the latest video of me monkeying around in there. Thanks for watching!

Great video...you should have your own TV series...I'm serious!

 

[TurboBlog]

Thank you maxspeed96ct and santagary!

 

[Re-Volv]

Hi Tom, I notice that your posts straddle the saw-cuts in the concrete slab? Is that something that is OK by Bendpak? I have a similar situation in my garage and most people have been telling me that i have to rip up the old concrete where the posts will go and pour a new, seamless pad.

 

[turbowoodworker]

Hi Mr Turbo Garage. My first post but I've been reading some great ideas for a few weeks. I am almost ready to start permitting and stumbled on your project when searching "garage doors". Coincidentally, my plans look strangely similar with attic trusses and scissor trusses for a lift. My question is about the brand and type of door you chose for that bay to give vehicle clearance. Thanks, Rick.

 

[TurboBlog]

Hi Tom, I notice that your posts straddle the saw-cuts in the concrete slab? Is that something that is OK by Bendpak? I have a similar situation in my garage and most people have been telling me that i have to rip up the old concrete where the posts will go and pour a new, seamless pad.

Hi there, my advice would be to call BendPak directly. Their customer service is great before and after the sale.

 

[TurboBlog]

Hi Mr Turbo Garage. My first post but I've been reading some great ideas for a few weeks. I am almost ready to start permitting and stumbled on your project when searching "garage doors". Coincidentally, my plans look strangely similar with attic trusses and scissor trusses for a lift. My question is about the brand and type of door you chose for that bay to give vehicle clearance. Thanks, Rick.

Hi there, the brand/type of door doesn't really matter, but for the maximum clearance, you'll need a jackshaft garage door opener (I chose a liftmaster), which will allow the installer to run the tracks right up against the roof pitch. Just have a couple companies come out and give you quotes, unless you plan to DIY. Good luck!

 

[DSM Daniel]

Nice space ya got there!
Very, very close to what I envision my "perfect" garage to be once complete, well... gotta start first, but thats another story.

Love the DSM's, the GN is also very nice!
I will post more the the "toys" section soon , but here are my DSM's,

The never ending GVR4 project...jackstand ballin

Again, great job on the Garage, stunning!
Enjoy it, it appears you worked very hard on it.

Daniel

 

[turbowoodworker]

Hi Tom. Thanks for the info on the jackshaft opener. Hopefully I will start posting pics regularly in the fall. I'll get a pic of my turbo up soon (997). Your talents and planning inspire me as well as the projects of others on this forum. Thanks Rick

 

[TurboBlog]

Nice space ya got there!
Very, very close to what I envision my "perfect" garage to be once complete, well... gotta start first, but thats another story.

Love the DSM's, the GN is also very nice!
I will post more the the "toys" section soon , but here are my DSM's,

Again, great job on the Garage, stunning!
Enjoy it, it appears you worked very hard on it.

Daniel

Thank you Daniel! I love your laser and Galant! Good luck to you and have fun with your toys.

 

[TurboBlog]

Hi Tom. Thanks for the info on the jackshaft opener. Hopefully I will start posting pics regularly in the fall. I'll get a pic of my turbo up soon (997). Your talents and planning inspire me as well as the projects of others on this forum. Thanks Rick

You're welcome Rick! Good luck to you and anytime you need someone to blow the dust off of that 997, just let me know.

 

[TurboBlog]

Hello everyone!

Just a few new video updates from the garage. Thanks for checking 'em out!

Tom's Turbo Garage: News Update

Tom's Turbo Garage: The Dragon Wagon

-Tom

 

[rshadd]

That's gonna be nice!

 

[TurboBlog]

Hi everyone! Got a new video from the old garage, thanks for checking it out!

Tom's Turbo Garage: Let's Get Ready to Race!

 

[NCAudi]

Hi everyone! Got a new video from the old garage, thanks for checking it out!

Tom's Turbo Garage: Let's Get Ready to Race!

Great video. Now I will never look at a sawzall without hearing your sawzall theme and special effects.

 

[bsteckel]

very nice setup!!! ... did you apply a sealer to your floor ?? sorry if you answered this, I may have missed it ...

Love the GN ... had an '87 that i sold with 21K miles about 15 yrs ago to raise funds to build a house ... one of the only cars I wish I still had. Looked like yours with GNX style wheels .. loved that car.

 

[TurboBlog]

Great video. Now I will never look at a sawzall without hearing your sawzall theme and special effects.

Haha thanks man! That dang song was in my head for weeks before I finally recorded it. I actually have a bunch of lyrics for the song too- maybe I'll put out a full-length version of "SAWZALL!" someday.

 

[TurboBlog]

very nice setup!!! ... did you apply a sealer to your floor ?? sorry if you answered this, I may have missed it ...

Love the GN ... had an '87 that i sold with 21K miles about 15 yrs ago to raise funds to build a house ... one of the only cars I wish I still had. Looked like yours with GNX style wheels .. loved that car.

Thank you sir! I never did apply a sealer. I love the "idea" of a sealed floor, just couldn't get myself talked into it after talking to friends who weren't crazy about them years later. What I really want is polished concrete. Maybe someday!

Oh man I love the GNs too. Yours sounded like a great one and I think you should get another! There are some pretty good deals floating around out there right now. Good luck to you!

 

[NCAudi]

Haha thanks man! That dang song was in my head for weeks before I finally recorded it. I actually have a bunch of lyrics for the song too- maybe I'll put out a full-length version of "SAWZALL!" someday.

Can't wait to hear the full length version! Maybe a ringtone as well?

 

[EricJ@AMS]

Wow! I can't believe I never saw this thread. I think we have a few things in common..............

 

[TurboBlog]

Can't wait to hear the full length version! Maybe a ringtone as well?

Haha, don't encourage me!

 

[TurboBlog]

Wow! I can't believe I never saw this thread. I think we have a few things in common..............

Oh NICE! Love it in all white! Congrats on a great stable and good luck with your cars!

 

[TeckniX]

A pretty cool build and good timeline of the garage build process - I'm sure it's nice to have plenty of room to work and store odds and ends.
As most have said, lucky on the lift, probably makes every car-related task 10x easier and less challenging.
I need one!! but probably need a real garage first, and maybe a house so the garage can be part of that. haha

 

[TurboBlog]

A pretty cool build and good timeline of the garage build process - I'm sure it's nice to have plenty of room to work and store odds and ends.
As most have said, lucky on the lift, probably makes every car-related task 10x easier and less challenging.
I need one!! but probably need a real garage first, and maybe a house so the garage can be part of that. haha

Thank you! Yes, having the room is great compared to setups I've had in the past. The best part is having an upstairs area to store lots of things out of sight. As for the lift, it has saved tons of time. The best part is no longer being sore 1-2 days after working on the floor. I could do that when I was young- not anymore!

Good luck man!

 

[cashishift]

It's very possible my BIL's father welded those table tops that were made by Aero.

Made not far from where I am sitting right now

 

[TurboBlog]

It's very possible my BIL's father welded those table tops that were made by Aero.

Made not far from where I am sitting right now

Cool! I freaking love those table tops.

 

[GT500 P71]

Just read through the whole thread, fantastic build! I love how you solved the issue of lift clearance.

Awesome cars as well, your Miata is absolute perfection, and I have always liked the looks of the GN. Any pics of your Starion? I have an 88' SHP myself:

Awesome stuff man...

-Nate

 

[sethmo]

Glad to see some DSM lovin, especially those 6g Galants! Very cool garage and nice cars

Heres my old turbo "DSM", well it had a DSM heart at least!

Just sold my 93 Talon AWD project that has been sitting for far too long

 

[Xander]

Nice shop, Turbo fan here as well! 335i and TDi Jetta in the stable currently, but have had all kinds of Turbo fun like my 94 RX-7 with a big single turbo conversion.

X...

 

[White04mach]

Love your garage....wish I could have built a little room above my shop area.

 

[TurboBlog]

Just read through the whole thread, fantastic build! I love how you solved the issue of lift clearance.

Awesome cars as well, your Miata is absolute perfection, and I have always liked the looks of the GN. Any pics of your Starion? I have an 88' SHP myself:

Awesome stuff man...

-Nate

Thank you Nate! Although I don't have the Starion anymore, I'd love to have another someday. Yours looks excellent! Here are the pics of mine, the car was pretty thrashed when I got it, so it was a good candidate for a drag car. Thanks again man!