Tim Noce

Hi 928 enthusiasts! I am in the process of building a garage from scratch in Chicago (max dimensions are 20'x24'x15'ht). This will be a detached garage facing an alley with a flat roof.

I have a great opportunity to build a garage around my 928 and want to hear what everyone's experience has been. What would be things you would build as a must have? What would you make sure to not do? Is a lift necessary, and if so what is the best bang for your buck lift if you were able to start from nothing? I could go on and on!

The reason I am posting this here is because I assume that the 928 has somewhat different garage needs compared to a 911 or otherwise. If others have found this not to be true, I would be happy to move the thread as well.

I already have the plans laid out which I can attach a link for if necessary.

Thanks in advance to ya'll and I look forward to hearing everyone's recommendations!

77tony

Great site: http://www.garagejournal.com design ceiling height in for 2 or 4 post lift. T

antsmands

Hey Tim;

Sounds like a great opportunity. Make sure you have enough height for a nice lift, plenty of task lighting and a good compressor for air tools. There is plenty of information about garages I have seen on this forum. I would love to see it when you are done!

Best of luck with the build!

GeorgeM

With 15' of ceiling, ya gotta get a lift. You'll need a bit thicker slab, so plan now if it hasn't been poured.

I have a 4 post because I also use it for storage, but a 2-post is nicer for suspension work. A bridge jack will "bridge that gap" in most cases.

Lots of great tips in the link Tony sent you... tall doors, side mount openers, compressed air... the list is endless. Then there's flooring...

Not sure I'd say there's much of a difference between 911 and 928. For the most part, a garage is a garage, regardless of vehicle, assuming we're talking normal sizes.

Good luck!

James Bailey

for a 911 or Cayman you need a two post lift to drop the driveline.....simple as that !! and note that professional repair shops use the two post....urban parking lots use 4 post lifts Plan on putting the air compressor OUTSIDE the garage due to noise. If practical have a sink and hot water.

Chalkboss

I have a detached 16 by 22 long, entering from an alley. Get a two post lift if you can, with thicker slab in the mounting spots. I also really love my remote controlled roll up door, clears up interior space. My walls are 10 ft with scissor trusses to a 16 ft peak. Lots of lighting too, I used 4 foot banks mounted to the trusses. Gives a very nice even light.

M. Requin

Yep, you must design for a lift if you have the luxury of starting from scratch. And great point! The floor must not be just thicker, but properly reinforced and poured to the spec the lift mfr requires - so check out a couple of specs first (they are mostly pretty similar).

Also great advice- probably the best source for ideas about garage design. I know you have a plan, but I wouldn't start building until I had a good look at this site.

davek9

As said the "slab" is important, I did a 5" with reinforcement rebar throughout on a 32x48 w/ 12' celling.
Build them as large as you can as you will always want more room, also have a 23x27 w/ 10' celling on the house and that works just fine.

Dave K

Alan

The simplest things are to plan in the foundations for a lift, make provisions for plenty of outlets 110v/220v, heating & AC options, as much natural daylight as you can get, but also good distributed lighting, plenty of storage (including mobile for tools). Since it sounds like you will be remote from the house - room for a fridge and seating area for breaks (these last 2 can really help get you extra helping hands). Ideally (if you have water & sewer) a toilet & clean up sink area. Tight to fit in the space you have but worth a try anyway. Air plumbing is fairly easy to do afterwards but if needed (likely) plan for the compressor location in advance - noise issues.

Alan

Adamant1971

If code allows do a floor drain, great for undercarriage cleaning. Or just cleaning of the floor.

XS29L9B

the 20' wide part is what'll make it tight for either a 4 post, or a 2 post lift. Tight on the other bay, without the lift. 2c.

James Bailey

perhaps it can be 24 ft wide and 20 ft deep still inside the box

2002M3Drew

1. Plenty of good lighting
2 Plenty of outlets
3 good insulation
4. HVAC
5. Good music...install wall speakers
6. Professional floor coating
7. Garage doors that don't interfere

+ 1 on lifts, fridge....

GT6ixer

+1 also on plumbing! Basically ask yourself this, "What did I normally need to leave my old garage to go do or to go get?" and then make sure all those necessities are in the new garage.

If you're installing a large compressor you may want to think of laying a small slab on the exterior and building a shed around it. This will provide you with a lot quieter garage if you are using a lot of air, like for a blast cabinet.

Living in Chicago you are going to need to heat it. Lots of good options out there.

You may also want to consider room for a blast cabinet, small paint booth filtered and vented to the outside, parts cleaner, and an oven for powder coating.

2002M3Drew

How about radiant heat in the floor? How comfy would that be?