Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> A real 914 Garage, What do you think??
skline
post Nov 30 2004, 08:46 AM
Post #1


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???
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Pnambic
post Nov 30 2004, 08:49 AM
Post #2


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)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jim_hoyland
post Nov 30 2004, 08:54 AM
Post #3


Get that VIN ?
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,301
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. ?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
skline
post Nov 30 2004, 08:54 AM
Post #4


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
redshift
post Nov 30 2004, 08:57 AM
Post #5


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
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
skline
post Nov 30 2004, 08:57 AM
Post #6


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Gustl
post Nov 30 2004, 09:00 AM
Post #7


914 enthusiast & historian
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,504
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
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
redshift
post Nov 30 2004, 09:07 AM
Post #8


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.



m
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sgomes
post Nov 30 2004, 09:11 AM
Post #9


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)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
i love porsche
post Nov 30 2004, 09:11 AM
Post #10


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!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
boxstr
post Nov 30 2004, 09:15 AM
Post #11


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.
CCLINCAMP914
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
skline
post Nov 30 2004, 09:19 AM
Post #12


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Joe Ricard
post Nov 30 2004, 10:01 AM
Post #13


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
xsboost90
post Nov 30 2004, 11:07 AM
Post #14


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914GT
post Nov 30 2004, 12:27 PM
Post #15


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)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirAndy
post Nov 30 2004, 12:36 PM
Post #16


Resident German
*************************

Group: Admin
Posts: 41,640
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
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
d7n7master
post Nov 30 2004, 12:43 PM
Post #17


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)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Lou W
post Nov 30 2004, 12:46 PM
Post #18


"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)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Jenny
post Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM
Post #19


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
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
skline
post Nov 30 2004, 01:01 PM
Post #20


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.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 17th May 2024 - 06:09 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...