A proper home?
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We had a lot of cars I really felt part of over the years, with the highlights being our MG Midget in the early days and a second-gen NSX to start the new century. But one reason I felt part of them is leaving my skin and blood on their inner parts. I love the memories but I wouldn't take any of them back in place of my 991. And I know people smile at a nice SC that someone else keeps happy but they smile at my 991 too. In fact, it's the first car since that MG that draws a smile from flaggers at construction zones when they wave at me to carry on.
As for garages... Sheez. You guys make me feel terrible. I feel like Cinderella at the ball who has to go home to haul her ashes. Maybe I should move into the Hyatt La Jolla and grab that spot Chuck took a snap of two weeks ago.
Gary
As for garages... Sheez. You guys make me feel terrible. I feel like Cinderella at the ball who has to go home to haul her ashes. Maybe I should move into the Hyatt La Jolla and grab that spot Chuck took a snap of two weeks ago.
Gary
And yes, I am looking forward to having a car that won't drip oil on the nice shiny painted floor!
C'mon guys, ideas! Photo's! Amazed nobody has suggested tire mats to park the car on so my tires don't get out of round!
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I showed my garage the pic above. I thought we had come to terms since selling the SC and erasing most of the oil spots. But it was humiliated. It is too embarassed to be posted and I am afraid it will not open its door for me. I think I will stop by the dealership later and get a new calendar to calm it down.
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I showed my garage the pic above. I thought we had come to terms since selling the SC and erasing most of the oil spots. But it was humiliated. It is too embarassed to be posted and I am afraid it will not open its door for me. I think I will stop by the dealership later and get a new calendar to calm it down.
Last edited by chuck911; Jan 28, 2014 at 06:52 PM.
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I just realized, with that lift, I could sit on my Griot's rolling shop chair- you know, the one with the built-in shelf for tools, cleaners... beer...(What? No Homer icon???) - merrily cleaning wheels and calipers. No bending. No tiresome wheel removal.
Beer fridge! (Imagine Homer icon here) If the tire mats are an anachronistic luxury, surely a beer (H) fridge is essential equipment!
Beer fridge! (Imagine Homer icon here) If the tire mats are an anachronistic luxury, surely a beer (H) fridge is essential equipment!
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Biggest mistake is not to have installed the lift yrs earlier. Jackstands are a real PITA. BTW, the lift is a 48" midrise--can't fit anything higher--but the roll-up garage doors at least permit the NSX and 991 to reach max height. Best thing is that no parking space was lost after the lift was installed.
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You can actually buy and install the lift separately from acquiring a Touareg. But, for the record, the third gen Touareg--TDI drivetrain and chassis is essentially identical to the new Cayenne diesel--is far more reliable than the first two gens. Mine has been problem free over the first 16k mi, and, most importantly, the Dobies love it
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Garage
I have recently added to my garage to fit the 991 more easily. I actually like it up so my family would have to try hard to damage it.
Single bay for the Volt and 911S
Full House with the wife's Audi
Looking at the double bay with the C2S in it.
I did not intentionally make the garage have a 14 foot ceiling but I did take advantage of it. I can walk under the lift and have to lower it to work on the car.
Single bay for the Volt and 911S
Full House with the wife's Audi
Looking at the double bay with the C2S in it.
I did not intentionally make the garage have a 14 foot ceiling but I did take advantage of it. I can walk under the lift and have to lower it to work on the car.