Garage Saga Continues: Low-clearance experts needed
#16
Burning Brakes
I assume moving is not an option? Car looks great.
#17
Nordschleife Master
#18
I had the same problem when I moved into a new house a few years ago. I'd high center badly as soon as I got a couple of feet into the garage. My solution was to build a platform. I stacked multiple 2x10's, cut angles on the edges and staggered the top one to form a 'ramp'. As soon as the car would be close to high centering the front wheels would go up the ramp and eliminate the issue. I put cross braces in between them and then covered it with plywood. I then had a platform that was 6" high or so. It also served the dual purpose of making working on the rear of the car very easy- oil changes, for example. PM if you'd like more details. It took 1/2 a day and probably $400 of materials.
Last edited by Cbwell; 01-31-2016 at 12:30 AM.
#19
Rennlist Member
Alexio,
I'm no engineer, so no help on your ongoing garage saga, but seriously congrats on your Spyder, it is gorgeous car!
Also, big congratulations on getting engaged, I feel like we watched some of that unfold on the GT3 threads in 2013-14! Speaking of which what does your finance think of your the LWBs in your car?
Finally, you have to share with us about the very special P-car coming in 2017-
Did you get a .2GT3 allocation.......?
I'm no engineer, so no help on your ongoing garage saga, but seriously congrats on your Spyder, it is gorgeous car!
Also, big congratulations on getting engaged, I feel like we watched some of that unfold on the GT3 threads in 2013-14! Speaking of which what does your finance think of your the LWBs in your car?
Finally, you have to share with us about the very special P-car coming in 2017-
Did you get a .2GT3 allocation.......?
#20
Rennlist Member
I had the same problem when I moved into a new house a few years ago. I'd high center badly as soon as I got a couple of feet into the garage. My solution was to build a platform. I stacked multiple 2x10's, cut angles on the edges and staggered the top one to form a 'ramp'. As soon as the car would be close to high centering the front wheels would go up the ramp and eliminate the issue. I put cross braces in between them and then covered it with plywood. I then had a platform that was 6" high or so. It also served the dual purpose of making working on the rear of the car very easy- oil changes, for example. PM if you'd like more details. It took 1/2 a day and probably $400 of materials.
Congrats on the beautiful Spyder -- stunning color combo!
#21
Rennlist Member
In fact, imagine a long wedge shaped ramp on each side; taller at the front (say 3 or 4") and thin and tapered at the entrance. You could just drive right in and never have a break-over to deal with. The car would be parked a bit ***-down but compared to most SF hills that would be nothing! I'll bet Raceramps could build you something that would work.
#22
Perhaps another option is to bring in a company that polishes concrete and have them 'flatten' (polish off) the high point between the ramp into the garage and the garage floor. It looks like you only need a small change to clear.
This way, you'd have a permanent solution and avoid the need for ramps.
This way, you'd have a permanent solution and avoid the need for ramps.
#23
Nordschleife Master
Another idea if you can/allowed, is to find out all your angles as many have suggested with boards acting like ramps then pouring concrete to give you a permanent fix, assuming you're really planning on remaining there for quite some time.
#25
Rennlist Member
one rule: NO, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PERMANENTLY ALTER THE CURVE (AKA MY DRIVEWAY) AS IT BELONGS TO THE CITY.. i need a temporary commercial solution which i can install when coming in and out on weekends, and then put back in the garage.
Have 6 guys lean on a shovel so it looks legit.
Ask for forgiveness not permission or pay the fine.
#29
Race Director