My garage
10-06-2014, 11:57 PM
#61
Hey CAlexio, it would be a real shame if you weren't able to get the GT3. But even if you decide against it for now, it would be terrible also if you could never park any sports car or other low clearance car in your garage in the future either. It might be worth looking into the options. And I would not give up the apartment if I were you.
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
10-07-2014, 12:37 AM
#63
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hey Alex
really sorry to hear about your situation. Man, that really bites. I live in SF and I know what you're talking about finding what you feel is the right place. but to be completely honest, as someone who has killer views myself, it's actually not that difficult to find a view like yours. Tons of places over in Potrero, and if you don't mind condos in SOMA, there are a gazillion towers rising over here (I live in one of them). I know, it's easier said and not so easy to move out, but man, I feel for you.
really sorry to hear about your situation. Man, that really bites. I live in SF and I know what you're talking about finding what you feel is the right place. but to be completely honest, as someone who has killer views myself, it's actually not that difficult to find a view like yours. Tons of places over in Potrero, and if you don't mind condos in SOMA, there are a gazillion towers rising over here (I live in one of them). I know, it's easier said and not so easy to move out, but man, I feel for you.
10-07-2014, 12:47 AM
#64
Rennlist Member
Hey CAlexio, it would be a real shame if you weren't able to get the GT3. But even if you decide against it for now, it would be terrible also if you could never park any sports car or other low clearance car in your garage in the future either. It might be worth looking into the options. And I would not give up the apartment if I were you.
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
I like that the "sketch" even has the GT3 wing! It's true - lift the rear wheels at the right point and you skate on in.
10-07-2014, 03:28 AM
#65
Race Director
thanks Macca. yes, in back of my head i thought it might be an issue.. but it was a "i'll figure it out, least of my worries" kind of thought. I admitted to feeling kind of sheepish in the first sentence of this post actually... I could go on but trust me, I feel dumb enough.
dear friends, While I appreciate all the ideas, and don't want to be dismissive of honest assistance, just know that I live in a city with Draconian laws (just parking your car with the wheel turned the wrong way = a $500 parking ticket), and getting any modification to a curb which is walked by tourists and residents almost all day long, would take... an act of God... or maybe more. Lastly, the internal modifications would require some serious negotiation and acceptance from my neighbor and landloard, who is already upset that I'm breaking the "1 motor - 1 garage spot rule"... i have three ducatis I jam in next to my car. again, maybe I was naive, but seeing so many sports cars around town I was sure that it wouldn't be "that tough"... it was, and I'm glad I had someone who was nice enough to come over to do this test before I had locked my car... hopefully somebody is speccing the car of their dreams as we speak. The whole reason i originally got on this gt3 track was to get rid of my motorcycles and danger element associated with them both during track days and on the stree... I may still do that, but for now, I will still need a machine to satiate my inner gearhead.
at least my sweetie is ok with riding behind me on two wheels.. (she's being REALLY REALLY nice to me today... )
peace out.
dear friends, While I appreciate all the ideas, and don't want to be dismissive of honest assistance, just know that I live in a city with Draconian laws (just parking your car with the wheel turned the wrong way = a $500 parking ticket), and getting any modification to a curb which is walked by tourists and residents almost all day long, would take... an act of God... or maybe more. Lastly, the internal modifications would require some serious negotiation and acceptance from my neighbor and landloard, who is already upset that I'm breaking the "1 motor - 1 garage spot rule"... i have three ducatis I jam in next to my car. again, maybe I was naive, but seeing so many sports cars around town I was sure that it wouldn't be "that tough"... it was, and I'm glad I had someone who was nice enough to come over to do this test before I had locked my car... hopefully somebody is speccing the car of their dreams as we speak. The whole reason i originally got on this gt3 track was to get rid of my motorcycles and danger element associated with them both during track days and on the stree... I may still do that, but for now, I will still need a machine to satiate my inner gearhead.
at least my sweetie is ok with riding behind me on two wheels.. (she's being REALLY REALLY nice to me today... )
peace out.
10-07-2014, 12:33 PM
#67
Rennlist Member
Hey CAlexio, it would be a real shame if you weren't able to get the GT3. But even if you decide against it for now, it would be terrible also if you could never park any sports car or other low clearance car in your garage in the future either. It might be worth looking into the options. And I would not give up the apartment if I were you.
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
I've been thinking about your problem and have tried to sketch out your situation, and it would seem to me that it might be possible to work out a solution using temporary "speed bump" shaped ramps for the left-sided wheels only to get you over the threshold without scraping (see illustration). You'd simply have to pull these out as you approached the garage and place them just ahead of your left sided wheels just before you are about to scrape. They could be stored in the garage and wouldn't take up much space. Then pack them up again after you're safely inside. And of course, you'd need them to get out. Geometrically, they would created a smoother arc over which to enter, as opposed to a mountain peak, by bulging out the "sides" of the mountain just a bit where the wheels touch the mountain sides. Much less permanent than a ramp inside the garage, which would also solve the problem like reidry suggested. But it would allow you to park level too.
We're all really pulling for you! I have really enjoyed all your comments. You seem like a totally cool dude. Please don't give up just yet! And seriously, who'll represent plastidip around here if not you??!! Best of luck and it's been a real pleasure! But I hope this is not the end for your GT3 plans!
PS. the GT3 in the illustration is jet black!
I humbly submit that a larger and longer speed bump inside, eliminates the need of the outside bump, and hauling it in & out.
In case the desire returns, Peace
10-07-2014, 12:41 PM
#69
Rennlist Member
Calexio I too will miss your posts, but I understand the hassles of a car in the big city, wait and see, who knows maybe you buy a GT3 later or an RS. Will the lift help? have you ever tried a WRX STI same flat motor style and brembo brakes make it fun, but certainly no 911 build quality. The 991 GT3 is addictive, if you had it already, you might say Im moving. p.s. your GF i s smoking hot, more pics of her please!
10-07-2014, 12:52 PM
#70
Rennlist Member
Calexio I too will miss your posts, but I understand the hassles of a car in the big city, wait and see, who knows maybe you buy a GT3 later or an RS. Will the lift help? have you ever tried a WRX STI same flat motor style and brembo brakes make it fun, but certainly no 911 build quality. The 991 GT3 is addictive, if you had it already, you might say Im moving. p.s. your GF i s smoking hot, more pics of her please!
Sorry to see this issue prevent you from owning this car Alex. I'm an Architect, and have dealt with some steep designs, but the more permanent fixes for your situation would not be worth it for a rental. If you want to take some detailed measurements, I'd be happy to have a quick 3d look. Your biggest issue I see is approach angle both vertical as identified in the sketchup drawing above, but the more difficult to resolve horizontal ( limited back out space).
10-07-2014, 08:29 PM
#73
Nordschleife Master
Bummer. Too much of logistical nightmare to start modifying your garage/driveway in the city, particularly if it's a rental. Only real solution without moving would be to rent a parking space in a garage nearby.
10-07-2014, 08:39 PM
#74
Rennlist Member
Vivian.
10-07-2014, 10:04 PM
#75
Three Wheelin'
I have 4 inside parking spaces and an extra spot in my racing trailer ... just in case. If all else fails I could add another lift.
It's not called a stable for nothing.
Ryan