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A real 914 Garage, What do you think?? |
skline |
Nov 30 2004, 08:46 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I have this idea and I have talked about it with a few others and wanted to get an idea of any interest in it. Picture this, a nice shop located in Orange County that would hold maybe 8 to 10 cars with tools, compressor and maybe even a hoist and an office with computer and internet access, a bathroom and maybe even a small kitchen. A place where you could go work on your car and even leave it over night for a week or so while you get it worked on, You could work on it 24/7 and not worry about the neighbors complaining and do what ever you want to your cars. I figured that if about 4 or 5 people went in together on this, it would bring the cost down to within reason. We could have lockers to put your valuables in and parts. Like a Co-op 914 Club Garage. If someone broke down in OC, they could bring their car here and do the work on it themselves and have the assistance of others. Just like here. What do you all think???
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Pnambic |
Nov 30 2004, 08:49 AM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
With the affinity these cars apparently have for jackstands, I imagine those 8-10 stalls may fill up rather quick... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
Nov 30 2004, 08:54 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,318 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Has this been done before? Sounds like a Europeon concept ? How about tying the concept in with an adjacent laundrymat / or bar with windows that look into the work area. ?
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skline |
Nov 30 2004, 08:54 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, of course there would be rules, like the cars have to be able to move unless being worked on non stop. Like you cant bring your car in and leave it blocking someone elses in for any length of time. Again, its a co-op kind of thing, we are all working together to keep the cars on the road. And it would serve as a hang out for the guys when they need to get away from the house. It would also be heated so you could work at night year round.
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redshift |
Nov 30 2004, 08:57 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
It's not very close to me...
Ok, I'm in. M |
skline |
Nov 30 2004, 08:57 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
It would be in a commecial/industrial area away from a residential area so noise would not be a problem. We could equip it however we feel needed. Including a fridge that we could stock with whatever we wanted.
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Gustl |
Nov 30 2004, 09:00 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,523 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
I would say this is a great idea. As far as I know the so called "914 Friends Bavaria" (Germany) realized this kind of "common garage" last year.
I've never been there, but they told me that's a fantastic thing. Gustl |
redshift |
Nov 30 2004, 09:07 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I feel like we are all kids again... a real clubhouse... just like on the little bastards.. err.. rascals.
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sgomes |
Nov 30 2004, 09:11 AM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
I don't mean to rain on your parade, buuuutttt.... They used to have those kind of shops all over the place up here in the bay area - back in the 70's. They all eventually closed due to liability insurance problems. I remember walking by one that had a car hanging by one wheel on the lift! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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i love porsche |
Nov 30 2004, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
that sounds like a really good idea..how about on the other side!
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boxstr |
Nov 30 2004, 09:15 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
In the USA it's called a Safe House... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hotrodders have been doing this for many years. It serves as a clubhouse and a place to work on your cars.
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skline |
Nov 30 2004, 09:19 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, I thought about that too, for the people who are not the primary owners of the shop, there will be a liability release that they will sign. I figure we are all adults and most of us know what is safe and what is not. Plus there will most likely be someone else there to assist you with what you are doing.
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Joe Ricard |
Nov 30 2004, 10:01 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
QUOTE(skline @ Nov 30 2004, 07:19 AM) Well, I thought about that too, for the people who are not the primary owners of the shop, there will be a liability release that they will sign. I figure we are all adults and most of us know what is safe and what is not. Plus there will most likely be someone else there to assist you with what you are doing. Thats too funny. I use my project car as evidence. Not everybody knows what they are doing. Hell even I screw things up sometimes. My floor jack collapsed at the track a few months ago. Shit happens. Military bases have this set up and seems to work fairly well. Snap-on is the major supplier for tools. There are racks and open stalls and then covered storage spots. Cars have to be stored out of work areas over night unless the special handshake deal is made ahead of time. |
xsboost90 |
Nov 30 2004, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
not a bad idea, it would be interesting to see how the ins. policy reads out. Who would foot the initial bill and how much would members pay? Hm, seems cool.
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914GT |
Nov 30 2004, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Make sure you put in for a liquor license. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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SirAndy |
Nov 30 2004, 12:36 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(boxstr @ Nov 30 2004, 07:15 AM) In the USA it's called a Safe House... : (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) brad's old shop in palo alto was like that ... 10000sf with kitchen, engine room, office and all. gawd, i miss the place ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Andy |
d7n7master |
Nov 30 2004, 12:43 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
Sounds like a GREAT idea!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
What do you suppose the monthly $$$ would total??? I'm interested - if I can afford it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Lou W |
Nov 30 2004, 12:46 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Orange County??? Why not Hemet??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jenny |
Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 30 2004, 10:36 AM) brad's old shop in palo alto was like that ... 10000sf with kitchen, engine room, office and all. gawd, i miss the place ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Ah, the good ol' days. Jen |
skline |
Nov 30 2004, 01:01 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Lou W @ Nov 30 2004, 10:46 AM) Orange County??? Why not Hemet??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm not opposed to having it somewhere else, how many 914 members are in Hemet??? I already have one for sure, maybe two others who want to split a unit here in OC, so that is where I am looking at this point. If the unit is 1600 a month split up amongst 4 guys, that would be 400 a month each. If we got a few more, it would be less. $1600 a month would get a pretty nice size shop down here in the industrial area of Costa Mesa. I may even find one for less. |
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