Our Cars (dream or actual)
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Do you have space for a freestanding Carport type structure? Wouldn’t eliminate the elements, but it would keep rain off and the tires from getting too much sun…
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As some of you guys may remember we had some work done to our Impreza, some time ago, which took the BHP to 500. Along with the numerous mods was the requirement for the installation of an Exedy twin plate clutch that was able to handle the power. Driving with the twin plate clutch was like learning to drive again and, sadly, Jules couldn't get used to it and chose to not drive the car.
Living where we live there is the need for plenty of hill starts, tons of clutch control and regular town driving. Twin plate clutches do not like or appreciate this type of driving. After nearly two years of driving the car with the twin plate clutch, it is about to fail as it is slipping more and more.
Good news; the car is going to the garage for removal of Exedy twin plate clutch and associated flywheel and fitment of an Exedy "Pink Box" kit, which is a straightforward organic clutch kit, up rated, with associated flywheel. What this really means is Jules will, once again, be able to drive the car which we are both over the moon about. Happy days
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I was offered this at a very fair price last week. It's very original. I want it so much, but do not have a garage. I spoke to H about it, his answer "Buy it and build a garage"…..
I could probably get away with buying the car, I'd get a little bit of shit, but that would pass. Building a garage would be a fast track to divorce.....
Oh, just a small pre fab garage. Something you can add onto later.
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I was offered this at a very fair price last week. It's very original. I want it so much, but do not have a garage. I spoke to H about it, his answer "Buy it and build a garage"…..
I could probably get away with buying the car, I'd get a little bit of shit, but that would pass. Building a garage would be a fast track to divorce.....
A beauty! It would be a wonderful prop for IH gear photo sessions, which would deservedly take it from hobby status to investment grade asset.
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that's why the only way to make a rex faster is to get an evo
hahaha I've been wondering where this little beauty has been.. with regards to your clutch, could you not have gone with a single plate clutch and a lightweight flywheel? a lightweight flywheel itself can hold good amount of power, without having to go the full twin plate route..
or maybe since you've built it that far already, why not go sequential…
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That's a gorgeous car @Giles . Have you considered renting a garage close to where you live? You may be surprised and find availability close to your home.
@louisbosco - the Exedy twin plate clutch and lightweight flywheel have been in situ in the Subaru for nearly two years performing beautifully. It is only very recently that the clutch is beginning to slip under heavy load / acceleration. Choices were; (1.) replace worn clutch plates or (2.) fit an Exedy "Pink Box" kit, which is a straightforward organic clutch kit, up rated (to handle upto 500 bhp) with associated flywheel. Going with choice 2 is a no brainer as it means that Jules can, once again, drive the car. Decision is made and car is booked in for Tuesday next week
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Have you considered renting a garage close to where you live? You may be surprised and find availability close to your home.
Like rocking-horse shit
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Thank you, it was a little tongue in cheek, but that is a really good price.
But, this is Gosport, I'd back that in there once, go back the next day, and it would be gone
I really need it here or at the office….....
Start a car storage facility business…
@den1mhead keep us updated on the progress..
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just in case that becomes a reality, this will be really handy for maximising space..
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^^^^^I would love to have that just to organize the garage better. When we built our house, the builder joked that people's biggest regret was not making the garage big enough. I laughed and said that we would never fill it.
I was so horribly wrong. Kids bikes, toys, my toys, lawn care, shelving,…
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An old friend of mine inherited a 1970 Stingray convertible back in ~2000. He didn't know how to drive a manual so I had the opportunity to run some gas through it and put it through it's paces. It was a blast but I'd definitely go with a hardtop if the opportunity arose. Is that a manual or auto, @Giles?
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Do you have space for a freestanding Carport type structure? Wouldn’t eliminate the elements, but it would keep rain off and the tires from getting too much sun…
He's in the UK; I don't think "too much sun" would be a concern.
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^^^^^I would love to have that just to organize the garage better. When we built our house, the builder joked that people's biggest regret was not making the garage big enough. I laughed and said that we would never fill it.
I was so horribly wrong. Kids bikes, toys, my toys, lawn care, shelving,…
I don't think they're that difficult to install if you have or could increase the height in the garage. those are one of the simplest solutions. I've seen many others that include going below ground level etc for storage oraganisation with vehicles..
they are also getting more common these days with the rise of YouTube car enthusiasts that own multiple vehicles. if you watch Matt Farah from the smoking tyre, he's got a new car storage facility business in LA with a similar stacker that can go about 4/5 car upwards per bay..
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@louisbosco Thanks for that info. I started down the rabbit hole last night and discovered all kinds of shelving options suspended from the ceiling. I really am looking to free up the floor space and just need to organize better.
It's the story of my life.
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@The Web Minions put one in recently….
