Show off your garage! - Page 4

DorsoDuroJohn · 01-29-2022, 12:06 AM

Very NICE Vtor! I actually really like the driveway out front. I don't think my snow shovel or snow blower would like it though.

Cptchris · 01-29-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chutzpah

Your car wash station, pressure washer, manifold, etc is pretty cool… I’ve been thinking of doing something almost exactly like that. Same side and corner of the garage. What are you using for the the spot free wash, deionizer resin?

Hey Chutzpah,
I’m using a AQUATICLIFE Deionized Spot-Free Car Rinse Unit from Amazon.
I’m limiting the water flow through the filter so it works but not too much that causes issues with the power washer.
It’s based on obsessed garage power washer setup, I just didn’t want to spend 1000+ on it. Think I was close to 350 and using my existing power washer.
And this is version 2, some reason my
PVC version just leaked, v2 uses Pex pipe.

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Chutzpah · 01-29-2022, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cptchris

Hey Chutzpah,
I’m using a AQUATICLIFE Deionized Spot-Free Car Rinse Unit from Amazon.
I’m limiting the water flow through the filter so it works but not too much that causes issues with the power washer.
It’s based on obsessed garage power washer setup, I just didn’t want to spend 1000+ on it. Think I was close to 350 and using my existing power washer.
And this is version 2, some reason my
PVC version just leaked, v2 uses Pex pipe.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Excellent, thanks for the info!

pauly1119 · 01-29-2022, 10:46 AM

I started using waterless car wash products. Really easy and good results.

DIYguy · 01-29-2022, 12:17 PM

Ours are examples of garages that are function over form (3 car attached, 3.5 car detached).
The ceiling in the detached garage is about 16 feet high to accommodate a 4 post lift (which I would love to have).
It is on my bucket list to install nice flooring in the attached garage like the beautiful examples that some of the other posts have shown.
But the detached garage is more of a workshop so a nice floor like that wouldn't survive for long there.
We built the detached garage ourselves with only the steel framing, shingles and concrete being contracted out.
The air compressor and noisier/dirtier power tools live in the detached garage.
Air and power lines run underground to the attached garage to keep most of the noise and dirt away.
100% LED lighting in both garages, which is both bright and efficient.

*Joshinator99* · 01-29-2022, 12:35 PM

Great garages everyone!

Here’s mine, looks like I need to step up my decoration game compared to you guys though!

Fraxum · 01-29-2022, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearded_Seamonkey

As the title says, show off your garage. There are tons of beautiful cars on this forum. I believe many of these cars have amazing homes. I find myself loving when someone posts pictures of their garage as I’m always looking for new ideas. I’ll throw a few of mine up just to get things started. Looking forward to seeing what you have!

You ruined replies looking at our garages with your pics!

My favorite pic is the Firebird. That is an LS1 version? One of my favorite cars that I have owned is a '97 M6 black WS6. If that Bird was a black M6 LS1 I might still have it.

DIYguy · 01-29-2022, 12:58 PM

A lot of beautiful garages here.
BTW, love the utility sink in the garage Joshinator99.
They come in handy for sure.
I have a perfect spot with all the necessary plumbing in our attached garage.
But then I'd have to find another place for a fairly large work bench and a couple of tool boxes.
Besides, the laundry room sink is just inside the doorway.
So I haven't installed one (although my wife would probably greatly appreciate it).

Decorations seem to appear from thin air with the passage of time, don't worry.
They will expand to fill the walls before you know it...

JSH · 01-29-2022, 01:17 PM

No way. Mine is a disaster area.

*Joshinator99* · 01-29-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DIYguy

A lot of beautiful garages here.
BTW, love the utility sink in the garage Joshinator99.
They come in handy for sure.
I have a perfect spot with all the necessary plumbing in our attached garage.
But then I'd have to find another place for a fairly large work bench and a couple of tool boxes.
Besides, the laundry room sink is just inside the doorway.
So I haven't installed one (although my wife would probably greatly appreciate it).

Decorations seem to appear from thin air with the passage of time, don't worry.
They will expand to fill the walls before you know it...

Thanks DIYguy! It didn’t take long to realize it would be so much handier to have a place to wash up after working on my car. We have a full bathroom upstairs over the garage so since water and plumbing were already out there, it was a no brainer to add the utility sink.

DIYguy · 01-29-2022, 02:42 PM

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@Joshinator99 said: Thanks DIYguy! It didn’t take long to realize it would be so much handier to have a place to wash up after working on my car. We have a full bathroom upstairs over the garage so since water and plumbing were already out there, it was a no brainer to add the utility sink.

You betcha.
We have only had one house that had a sink in the garage (because the washer and dryer were there too), and it was great to prevent most dirt and grime from entering the house.
I suppose that one of these days I should just install one and be done with it.

The rest of your garage looks very nice, BTW.

*Joshinator99* · 01-29-2022, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DIYguy

You betcha.
We have only had one house that had a sink in the garage (because the washer and dryer were there too), and it was great to prevent most dirt and grime from entering the house.
I suppose that one of these days I should just install one and be done with it.

The rest of your garage looks very nice, BTW.

Thanks again!

cdb95z28 · 01-29-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

We started building this detached garage just as covid was getting ready to kick us all in the balls. Progress was slow as materials and labor became scarce and then materials got really expensive! Concrete and roof was contracted out - rest we DIY'd.

There's some impressive builds show in this thread, this is far more function over form. One day it will get cleaned up... in mean time, one camaro and half dozen bicycles.

Nice! Love the lift, How high is your ceiling?

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-29-2022, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Nice! Love the lift, How high is your ceiling?

Ceiling @ 10ft, 3 or 4" taller over the lift area.

01-29-2022, 12:17 PM	#47
DIYguy Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 243 View My Garage	Ours are examples of garages that are function over form (3 car attached, 3.5 car detached). The ceiling in the detached garage is about 16 feet high to accommodate a 4 post lift (which I would love to have). It is on my bucket list to install nice flooring in the attached garage like the beautiful examples that some of the other posts have shown. But the detached garage is more of a workshop so a nice floor like that wouldn't survive for long there. We built the detached garage ourselves with only the steel framing, shingles and concrete being contracted out. The air compressor and noisier/dirtier power tools live in the detached garage. Air and power lines run underground to the attached garage to keep most of the noise and dirt away. 100% LED lighting in both garages, which is both bright and efficient. Attached Images __________________ Gen6 Camaro LT (my daily driver), Cruze ECO (grocery getter), Chevy SS Pickup (wife's daily driver), Honda Shadow, Honda CBX

01-29-2022, 12:35 PM	#48
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Ipswich NH Posts: 6,338	Great garages everyone! Here’s mine, looks like I need to step up my decoration game compared to you guys though! Attached Images __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming)

01-29-2022, 12:58 PM	#50
DIYguy Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 243 View My Garage	A lot of beautiful garages here. BTW, love the utility sink in the garage Joshinator99. They come in handy for sure. I have a perfect spot with all the necessary plumbing in our attached garage. But then I'd have to find another place for a fairly large work bench and a couple of tool boxes. Besides, the laundry room sink is just inside the doorway. So I haven't installed one (although my wife would probably greatly appreciate it). Decorations seem to appear from thin air with the passage of time, don't worry. They will expand to fill the walls before you know it... __________________ Gen6 Camaro LT (my daily driver), Cruze ECO (grocery getter), Chevy SS Pickup (wife's daily driver), Honda Shadow, Honda CBX Last edited by DIYguy; 01-29-2022 at 01:18 PM.

01-29-2022, 01:17 PM	#51
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 4,192	No way. Mine is a disaster area. __________________ 2020 ZL1LE A10. LME LT4 390 short block, LME CID Heads, Kong E2650, FBO. 15" conversion, MT ET Street R 325/15. 100 octane: 1045hp/1055tq. 100 octane + Meth (1x10+): 1117 hp/1067 tq

01-29-2022, 12:06 AM	#43
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 398	Very NICE Vtor! I actually really like the driveway out front. I don't think my snow shovel or snow blower would like it though.

01-29-2022, 10:46 AM	#46
pauly1119 Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm City Fl Posts: 1,371	I started using waterless car wash products. Really easy and good results.

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