What should I include in my garage/shop? - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

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00 Trans Ram View Member Profile	Apr 22 2009, 08:17 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303	Dang - these are some good ideas. Don't need a heater. I don't use them in the house, much less the garage. A pair of overalls pretty much takes care of it. Good idea on the door. Any reason why a rollup door would not be best? I'm also probably going to include a covered carport on the back/side for my tow rig. About A/C - it gets pretty darn hot here. Is there anything better than some run-of-the-mill residential thing? It'll be used much less frequently than a residential unit, and I only care about keeping the bottom 8' cool (if it's hot in the loft, I don't care). Lighting - any suggestions other than standard flourescent? Also, I can't forget about internet access and cable TV. I plan on having a computer for diagnostics and general reference. And the TV will only play racing videos and TV shows.

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00 Trans Ram What should I include in my garage/shop? Apr 22 2009, 05:08 PM

Beach Cruiser If you can, make the ceiling high enough if you ev... Apr 22 2009, 05:55 PM

00 Trans Ram Sorry - I should have been more clear. I'm go... Apr 22 2009, 06:16 PM

cccbock QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Apr 22 2009, 02:16 ... Apr 22 2009, 10:53 PM

roostmeyer Might as well plumb several drops for the air comp... Apr 22 2009, 06:23 PM

Beach Cruiser standard concrete should be good for 3000lbs per s... Apr 22 2009, 06:34 PM

JustinID Personally, I'd make sure the door is tall eno... Apr 22 2009, 06:45 PM

mitchntx QUOTE (JustinID @ Apr 22 2009, 01:45 PM) ... Apr 22 2009, 07:27 PM

00 Trans Ram Dang - these are some good ideas. Don't need ... Apr 22 2009, 08:17 PM

00 Trans Ram I just found another thread on here that was almos... Apr 22 2009, 09:04 PM

cccbock don't forget power outlets. I like the 4 gang... Apr 22 2009, 11:00 PM

JustinID That's a really nice list. Hopefully I remembe... Apr 22 2009, 09:59 PM

codename Bil Doe And, don't forget a rear door to make the gara... Apr 22 2009, 10:04 PM

TSHACK QUOTE (codename Bil Doe @ Apr 22 2009, 03... Apr 22 2009, 10:25 PM

codename Bil Doe And a service road that circles the perimeter of t... Apr 22 2009, 10:05 PM

TSHACK Don't for get the second building for all the ... Apr 22 2009, 10:21 PM

tonycook Suppose you put in a refrigerator for beer? What ... Apr 23 2009, 01:36 AM

00 Trans Ram Bathroom is a good idea. That is, unless it makes ... Apr 23 2009, 02:33 AM

Happy_Dan I'll tell you what I ran into. My ceiling is 1... Apr 26 2009, 02:04 PM

CMC#5 Building a garage is like building a race car...it... Apr 29 2009, 04:31 PM

Blainefab Here's a few things that make my shop function... Apr 29 2009, 06:17 PM

00 Trans Ram This has to be the most awesome thread ever! ... Apr 30 2009, 04:26 PM

mitchntx QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Apr 30 2009, 11:26 ... Apr 30 2009, 06:00 PM

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CMC#5 Sounds like a good advantage to have. Interestingl... Apr 30 2009, 05:54 PM

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00 Trans Ram View Member Profile	Apr 22 2009, 05:08 PM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303	I'm probably going to move and build a house in the next year or so. When I do, I'm going to build a standalone garage/shop. What would you guys and gals include? I know I've heard things like a balcony for parts, white floors for light, etc. The size will probably be between 750 and 1000 square feet. I'm also not going to spend a gazillion dollars on it. Suggestions?