Does everyone here have a garage???

MR.1LE · 07-15-2019, 11:37 PM

I have a one car garage and was wondering how many here keep there car outside? I live in South Florida so snow not an issue but the hot sun is. Already ordered my weather teach sun shade. My garage is pretty clean. I have my motorcycle in there, and tool box, and Lawn equipment. Car would fit but it will be very tight. afraid I will scratch the doors getting in and out. Thoughts?

RoninSS · 07-15-2019, 11:45 PM

I put mine in a vented garage with a cover over it. The Phoenix sun and heat will wreck the paint and rubber items.

KCelsius · 07-16-2019, 06:24 AM

I live in Michigan so garage is a must for the winter - even in the summer since I don't drive it every day and would rather keep it nice and safe inside haha!

Boost Creep · 07-16-2019, 06:24 AM

I have split level home built in the early '50's with a small one car garage part of the house so it's climate controlled. Only about a foot and a half clearance on each side so not a whole lot of room.
I call it a car glove.

Since it's on what would be like the basement level, in the summer the car is 70°, and in the winter it's about 50°, the heat doesn't make it all the way down there too well.
I've been clearing out some excess junk to make as much room as possible. I have a Quickjack stored under the car so have been able to do a couple tire rotations, several oil changes along with two diff and one trans fluid swap.

Right now I'm adding some lighting Roadkill style with zip ties to existing objects on the walls/ceiling, still have to get two more 4' LED tubes then it's probably done.

Nothing great, but it serves it's purpose.

MR.1LE · 07-16-2019, 07:19 AM

My days off are coming up..going to make room and try it out

s346k · 07-16-2019, 10:04 AM

i have a 24x30 detached garage. in the midst of prepping the house for a 31x20 attached garage addition. if i had any seeds i’d build a 30x40 next to my other one, but no..

Bad Anvil Garage · 07-16-2019, 10:04 AM

Couldn't imagine life without one.

Matos1LE · 07-16-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.1LE

I have a one car garage and was wondering how many here keep there car outside? I live in South Florida so snow not an issue but the hot sun is. Already ordered my weather teach sun shade. My garage is pretty clean. I have my motorcycle in there, and tool box, and Lawn equipment. Car would fit but it will be very tight. afraid I will scratch the doors getting in and out. Thoughts?

I'm also in South Florida. Mine sat outside for a little over a year until I bought my new house with a 2 car garage. I also used the car as a daily driver. While it held out well against the heat and rain, I recommend getting some cover for it. My car is also ceramic coated, so the finish took less abuse. I've seen where people down here buy a carport and store cars that way. Walmart has a few that aren't too expensive, just in case the garage doesn't work out.

Aragorn · 07-16-2019, 10:21 AM

I have a garage, and thank goodness as it will be 112 Fahrenheit today. Be very careful with those super long doors.

Ryanbabz71 · 07-16-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Couldn't imagine life without one.

Me either and my 3 car isn’t big enough

Ryan B.

thrashergrant · 07-16-2019, 11:12 AM

I'm going in reverse.

Currently moving from a home with a garage to an older home with some cool "architectural character" that includes a well covered carport, sadly no garage.

A little nervous about my car not being fully enclosed, but it should be well protected from elements. On the plus side, it should make working on the car a little more bearable as I will have some breeze available to combat the Texas heat!

DenverTaco07 · 07-16-2019, 11:22 AM

I have a 3 car, in tandem though, so it can take some planning and moving cars around, yes i get all 3 of my cars in the garage, unlike most of my neighbors, and the one who parks his car in front of my house every freakin day.

anyway, it is over-sized a bit 750 square feet.

Glen e · 07-16-2019, 12:17 PM

I also live in South Florida. The sun will kill the car. Do anything you can to keep it out of the sun when not using it. Forget putting a wax on it, you need a sealant and the will hold up the sun better than the standard carnuba wax.

kropscamaro16 · 07-16-2019, 12:23 PM

nope no garage car is packed outside and is ceramic coated but still wash it about every week or so..in the winter time i use a car cover for the rain

07-15-2019, 11:37 PM	#1
MR.1LE Drives: 2019 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 65	Does everyone here have a garage??? I have a one car garage and was wondering how many here keep there car outside? I live in South Florida so snow not an issue but the hot sun is. Already ordered my weather teach sun shade. My garage is pretty clean. I have my motorcycle in there, and tool box, and Lawn equipment. Car would fit but it will be very tight. afraid I will scratch the doors getting in and out. Thoughts?

07-16-2019, 06:24 AM	#4
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	I have split level home built in the early '50's with a small one car garage part of the house so it's climate controlled. Only about a foot and a half clearance on each side so not a whole lot of room. I call it a car glove. Since it's on what would be like the basement level, in the summer the car is 70°, and in the winter it's about 50°, the heat doesn't make it all the way down there too well. I've been clearing out some excess junk to make as much room as possible. I have a Quickjack stored under the car so have been able to do a couple tire rotations, several oil changes along with two diff and one trans fluid swap. Right now I'm adding some lighting Roadkill style with zip ties to existing objects on the walls/ceiling, still have to get two more 4' LED tubes then it's probably done. Nothing great, but it serves it's purpose. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

07-16-2019, 11:22 AM	#12
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	I have a 3 car, in tandem though, so it can take some planning and moving cars around, yes i get all 3 of my cars in the garage, unlike most of my neighbors, and the one who parks his car in front of my house every freakin day. anyway, it is over-sized a bit 750 square feet. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

07-16-2019, 12:17 PM	#13
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I also live in South Florida. The sun will kill the car. Do anything you can to keep it out of the sun when not using it. Forget putting a wax on it, you need a sealant and the will hold up the sun better than the standard carnuba wax. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-16-2019, 12:23 PM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	nope no garage car is packed outside and is ceramic coated but still wash it about every week or so..in the winter time i use a car cover for the rain __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-15-2019, 11:45 PM	#2
RoninSS Drives: 2019 SS1LE Garnet Red../Silver CL30 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 43	I put mine in a vented garage with a cover over it. The Phoenix sun and heat will wreck the paint and rubber items.

07-16-2019, 06:24 AM	#3
KCelsius Drives: 2018 Summit White 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	I live in Michigan so garage is a must for the winter - even in the summer since I don't drive it every day and would rather keep it nice and safe inside haha!

07-16-2019, 07:19 AM	#5
MR.1LE Drives: 2019 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 65	My days off are coming up..going to make room and try it out

07-16-2019, 10:04 AM	#6
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i have a 24x30 detached garage. in the midst of prepping the house for a 31x20 attached garage addition. if i had any seeds i’d build a 30x40 next to my other one, but no..

07-16-2019, 10:04 AM	#7
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	Couldn't imagine life without one.

07-16-2019, 10:21 AM	#9
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	I have a garage, and thank goodness as it will be 112 Fahrenheit today. Be very careful with those super long doors.

07-16-2019, 11:12 AM	#11
thrashergrant Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 78	I'm going in reverse. Currently moving from a home with a garage to an older home with some cool "architectural character" that includes a well covered carport, sadly no garage. A little nervous about my car not being fully enclosed, but it should be well protected from elements. On the plus side, it should make working on the car a little more bearable as I will have some breeze available to combat the Texas heat!

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