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[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Dom, don't you have a heated garage yet? I blew some insulation in the ceiling and sides of mine and installed an electric heater hanging from the ceiling. The heater and 220 line cost about $600. I keep it at about 50 degrees most of the winter but if I want to work I can run it up to 60 or more temporarily. Here is a picture-- you can see it in the back corner. Very happy with the results. It doesn't seem to adversely affect my electric bills materially. -- Bob

DAYAM, Bob!

I'd kiss a pig to have that setup!!

[Racinfan83]

Yeah that is SaWEET! I have a 9' ceiling in my garage but not enough $ for the lift...

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by Racinfan83

Yeah that is SaWEET! I have a 9' ceiling in my garage but not enough $ for the lift...

I have 10'--just enought for a 4' tall ZR-1 and a 5' tall BMW 535xi. You could do 9' with a pair of Z's! Lift was about $2,200 but I had it installed for $900 including delivery costs. For me worth every penny. --Bob

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Bob where did you get it from?

Hi Jeff--If you mean the heater, I just had my electrician get it. Can't remember the brand name but you can google garage heaters and get lots of info. --Bob

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Dom, don't you have a heated garage yet? I blew some insulation in the ceiling and sides of mine and installed an electric heater hanging from the ceiling. The heater and 220 line cost about $600. I keep it at about 50 degrees most of the winter but if I want to work I can run it up to 60 or more temporarily. Here is a picture-- you can see it in the back corner. Very happy with the results. It doesn't seem to adversely affect my electric bills materially. -- Bob

Nice setup. Includes a beer fridge.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Nice setup. Includes a beer fridge.

That was a primary criterion for the lift :-) It had to allow room for the fridge and tool box. Fridge is 3' deep. To allow for it, though, note that my ramps have to go outside. -- Bob

[Blue Flame Restorations]

My ramps on my Direct Lift drop downward when the lift is raised and then clear the garage door. When the lift is lowered, they extend outside the doorway. Luckily, I can drive a ZR-1 underneath the hanging ramps buy about three-four inches and still have one ZR-1 on top in storage. I just have to remember to turn OFF the radio so the antenna doesn't get bent.

Your garage is super clean!

My ceiling is 10'-4".

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

My ramps on my Direct Lift drop downward when the lift is raised and then clear the garage door. When the lift is lowered, they extend outside the doorway. Luckily, I can drive a ZR-1 underneath the hanging ramps buy about three-four inches and still have one ZR-1 on top in storage. I just have to remember to turn OFF the radio so the antenna doesn't get bent.

Your garage is super clean!

My ceiling is 10'-4".

Hi Brett- The garage was super clean when I installed the lift and took the picture. With our weather lately it is now a mess! I don't use the original steel ramps--they weigh too much and in my situation I have to put them on and off regularly. I got some Race Ramps which are only about 15 pounds. They work great. Also, I have replaced a couple of antennas and am contemplating installation of an antenna switch which some have done. Sorry I don't have a better picture handy, but in the one below you can barely make out at the bottom a sign I have posted on the lift in block letters: "LOWER ANTENNA". -- Bob

[Racinfan83]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

I have 10'--just enought for a 4' tall ZR-1 and a 5' tall BMW 535xi. You could do 9' with a pair of Z's! Lift was about $2,200 but I had it installed for $900 including delivery costs. For me worth every penny. --Bob

You know that isn't as bad as I was thinking..
And I went and measured and my ceiling in the garage is 10'3". I was thinking 9' because that's what my interior ceilings are... It is something to think about - I could put the Z up top and back my dd Civic in under it. That would actually give me room in my 3 car garage for an actual work space.

And I got one of these: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050F~~~ for my antenna. Haven't hooked it up yet - it's in the boxes o parts for when it warms up... Might help you guys with the lifts?

[XfireZ51]

Bob,


Yours is a 2.5car garage? What did the insulation cost you? I know I don't have any in my garage attic. Blowing it into the sidewalls would help rest of the house too. I do have a pair of insulated coveralls however. A bit cheaper.