Garage project

bman6074 · 05-21-2008, 08:39 PM

Thought I might share a little project have been working on. I finally got a lift in my garage Check out the link for pics.
I actualy redid the floor a second time and you can see it in the lift parts pics. I painted the sides as well. Enjoy, let me know what you think
Pimped Garage

larryn · 05-21-2008, 08:47 PM

That's awesome! Congrats on an excellent setup. This is strange, but I have a friend up here in MA that has a twin to your BMW and has a very similar lift in his garage. He is our chief tech inspector at the autocross events for the Boston Chapter.

Bizall · 05-22-2008, 12:26 AM

Very nice/efficient. I have the same epoxy flooring in my garage. Same color/sprinkles as well. It's holding up well after a year and a half now. Where did you get/order the lift from?

Templedogg · 05-22-2008, 02:20 AM

Coolness, that is a great idea and good space management!

bman6074 · 05-22-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizall

Very nice/efficient. I have the same epoxy flooring in my garage. Same color/sprinkles as well. It's holding up well after a year and a half now. Where did you get/order the lift from?

I got the lift from gregsmithequipment.com. Very nice and helpful people.

skinnykids86 · 05-22-2008, 03:19 PM

where in CT are you??

look great what is the height of your ceilings??

bman6074 · 05-23-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by skinnykids86

where in CT are you??

look great what is the height of your ceilings??

Thanks Im in Farmington, the hieght of my ceiling is 10'1"

CHRIS-135i · 06-24-2008, 12:29 AM

hey looks great man. Can you send us a photo of the aftermath when that lift gives way, lol. Just kidding (knock on wood). But anyways, great photos.

:thumbup:

bman6074 · 06-24-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRIS-135i

hey looks great man. Can you send us a photo of the aftermath when that lift gives way, lol. Just kidding (knock on wood). But anyways, great photos.

:thumbup:

Thanks for the complimants. :biggrin:
Sure I will take pics but i don't think there will be any ever. I did 3 months of research on lifts to find one that is not only safe but has built in safety system too. And was not carzy expensive. I must of hit about 10 diff forums asking curent owners of the lift I have, and not one said they had any problems with it. Just make sure you do your maintenance.

bman6074 · 06-24-2008, 06:40 PM

I got a Direct Lift Pro Park 8S, heres a link http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...pro-park8s.htm to where I ordered it from. Very friendly people and helpful

CHRIS-135i · 06-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Do they say if the stands have to be bolted to the concrete, or is it stable enough to not have them?

bman6074 · 06-30-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Sweet thank you! I may get a lift for the garage.

No problem if you need anymore info, glad to help where i can

EINSER M · 06-30-2008, 03:56 PM

that was AMAZING with some nice pics thanks a lot!

bman6074 · 07-01-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kirkx5m

that was AMAZING with some nice pics thanks a lot!

Thanks glad you enjoyed. :thumbup:

JasonCSU · 07-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Did you use the optional clear coat on your epoxy floor? I used the same epoxy with the decorative specs, but after two years, it began peeling up where it is driven over. I imagine the clear coat would have sealed it up nicely.

bman6074 · 07-02-2008, 08:49 PM

No clear coat but i did do about 2 days worth of prep. Power washed it twice and sanded the concrete. I also used to coats of the epoxy and the first didn't cover very well. I have had it now 3 months no problems so far.

JasonCSU · 07-03-2008, 12:50 PM

Yeah, I did a lot of prep work as well. I probably should have applied two coats.

e36chris · 07-03-2008, 08:43 PM

intense garage man, major props

135-CS · 07-03-2008, 10:39 PM

Great project!!!

Some questions: What is your garage width? Why you select the 4 post lift insted of the 2 post lift?

bman6074 · 07-04-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i-CS

Great project!!!

Some questions: What is your garage width? Why you select the 4 post lift insted of the 2 post lift?

Garage width = 125 inches
I chose the 4 post for many reasons but the main 2 reasons are you don't have to bolt it in, its free standing and it’s a storage lift which is my main purpose for the winter months. I did buy jacks so I can lift the car off the ramps to work on wheels and brakes. So it’s a full working lift like a 2 post.

135-CS · 07-04-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bman6074

Garage width = 125 inches
I chose the 4 post for many reasons but the main 2 reasons are you don't have to bolt it in, its free standing and it’s a storage lift which is my main purpose for the winter months. I did buy jacks so I can lift the car off the ramps to work on wheels and brakes. So it’s a full working lift like a 2 post.

Excellent, I see you ordered two lft jacks for raise the car. How much you paid for the whole package.

Thanks Again!!!

bman6074 · 07-04-2008, 01:43 PM

Here is a link to exactly what i got and where i got it from http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...rojack3500.htm

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Bizall Captain 131 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Very nice/efficient. I have the same epoxy flooring in my garage. Same color/sprinkles as well. It's holding up well after a year and a half now. Where did you get/order the lift from? __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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bman6074 Major 111 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	No clear coat but i did do about 2 days worth of prep. Power washed it twice and sanded the concrete. I also used to coats of the epoxy and the first didn't cover very well. I have had it now 3 months no problems so far. __________________
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JasonCSU Colonel 705 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yeah, I did a lot of prep work as well. I probably should have applied two coats. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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e36chris Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	intense garage man, major props
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135-CS Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 281 Posts Drives: EVO8,EVO9,E90,E82 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PR iTrader: (1)	Great project!!! Some questions: What is your garage width? Why you select the 4 post lift insted of the 2 post lift?
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bman6074 Major 111 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Here is a link to exactly what i got and where i got it from http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...rojack3500.htm __________________
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