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Old 01-30-2016, 11:16 PM
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I assume moving is not an option? Car looks great.
Old 01-30-2016, 11:20 PM
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Agree- he can not get away with leaving us hanging with that deliberate slip.
Now this is two holding back future surprises, C.J. and Alex. Not nice to all your brothers.
Old 01-31-2016, 12:03 AM
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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.
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Old 01-31-2016, 12:58 AM
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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.......?
Old 01-31-2016, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Cbwell
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.
This or two RaceRamps in the garage, to keep the front of the car going up as it's entering and prevent high-centering, should do it. Just keep the car parked on the ramps.

Congrats on the beautiful Spyder -- stunning color combo!
Old 01-31-2016, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
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.
This sounds like it would work perfectly.
Old 01-31-2016, 10:04 AM
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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.
Old 01-31-2016, 10:46 AM
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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.
Old 01-31-2016, 11:56 AM
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have you tried these?




http://www.raceramps.com/trailer-mates-rear.aspx
Old 01-31-2016, 12:28 PM
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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.
Rules are meant to be broken. Get a crew ready and fix it overnight or weekend.
Have 6 guys lean on a shovel so it looks legit.

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Old 01-31-2016, 01:14 PM
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SF garages are the worst - I have to drive up the sidewalk for a block to get my car in literally
Old 01-31-2016, 01:20 PM
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San Francisco... I don't miss it.
Old 01-31-2016, 01:26 PM
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Another option?

Old 01-31-2016, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bigskyGT4
San Francisco... I don't miss it.
Not at all! LOL I consider SF like Vegas. Good for a weekend, and then get me out of there. But some people dig that scene so to each their own!
Old 01-31-2016, 04:07 PM
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Congrats!! More pics of interior please!!


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