supraGZaerotop Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 hi, just about to move in to my new home, recent build, and has the standard size garage, now i have measured the garage when i first went to view the property and the dimensions are main door 6.8ft and then opens up to 8ft inside, length i cannot remember but i know its long enough, just. anyone using this size of garage for theyre supra? here is a pic of the house for you to see the size im on about, i do think it will go in ok but im worried about getting out of it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Should be ok, mine's the same size. I am a skinny guy though, and you won't get much else in there, I've got a hydraulic jack, axle stands and tool box down one side. Stick plenty of carpet on the wall and watch those wing mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 cheers thanks for the info, im totally new to a garage, this is my firstShould be ok, mine's the same size. I am a skinny guy though, and you won't get much else in there, I've got a hydraulic jack, axle stands and tool box down one side. Stick plenty of carpet on the wall and watch those wing mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 should be ok ;) [video=youtube;3-MaC9fFtz0] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 lol, not the support i was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 ha i love that, first visit to the house you measured the garage to fit your pride and joy!! Good thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Garages in this country suck ass. Can't even get the supra through the door of ours. Well you can with an inch each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Garages in this country suck ass. Can't even get the supra through the door of ours. Well you can with an inch each side Why are UK garages so painfully small, a UK double garage is basically a nice sized single garage IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 For what it's worth, I won't even consider a house or flat without a big enough garage to fit the Aristo (and therefore the Supra). Must be at least 2 m (6 feet 7 inches) wide and 5 m (15 feet) long to fit Aristo, without considering opening of car doors. Ideally, should be 7 feet wide by 16 feet long to fit car, open the doors and fit tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Yeah i know what your saying but its not just about me, keeping the missus happy and all, i guess il have to wait and see, 16ft long i think mine is and i know its 8ft wide.For what it's worth, I won't even consider a house or flat without a big enough garage to fit the Aristo (and therefore the Supra). Must be at least 2 m (6 feet 7 inches) wide and 5 m (15 feet) long to fit Aristo, without considering opening of car doors. Ideally, should be 7 feet wide by 16 feet long to fit car, open the doors and fit tools. Edited September 22, 2011 by supraGZaerotop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Not all garages in the UK suck my Garage is Great 22 foot deep by 24 foot wide [COOL][/COOL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 As stated, line out the walls with carpet or similar....my garage is covered with left over carpet underlay on the drivers side just incase of any mishaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks for the tip, will doAs stated, line out the walls with carpet or similar....my garage is covered with left over carpet underlay on the drivers side just incase of any mishaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why are UK garages so painfully small, a UK double garage is basically a nice sized single garage IMO. They are based on a standard car park size, 8ft or 2400mm wide. In a car park, that's just about ok as your door can swing into the space next to you, but with a wall there, you can barely get out of the car and forget about doing any work on it. I've probably said this before, but add an extra metres width and in twelve houses, you've lost an entire plot, a house worth £250,000. That's why developers stick to the smallest they can, plus they "know" that people don't really use their garages for cars without realising why. Its self-perpetuating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 lucky guy you are, id love to have a garage that sizeNot all garages in the UK suck my Garage is Great 22 foot deep by 24 foot wide [COOL][/COOL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 well i really want to use mine for my supra, il keep this thread updated, pics and all, soon as i move in of course, il post some of the supe in there, hopefully They are based on a standard car park size, 8ft or 2400mm wide. In a car park, that's just about ok as your door can swing into the space next to you, but with a wall there, you can barely get out of the car and forget about doing any work on it. I've probably said this before, but add an extra metres width and in twelve houses, you've lost an entire plot, a house worth £250,000. That's why developers stick to the smallest they can, plus they "know" that people don't really use their garages for cars without realising why. Its self-perpetuating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 i cant remember the size of mine, when i purchased a new garage door, i THINK it was about 8 foot wide, (including the frame) enough to fit the supra in, but dont forget you need space inside the garage to alow the doors to open... PS that wasnt the new garage door i purchased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 you got a sun roof , you could get in and out of the car that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 got an aerotop yeah, you got a sun roof , you could get in and out of the car that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 my garage is no where near as big as thati cant remember the size of mine, when i purchased a new garage door, i THINK it was about 8 foot wide, (including the frame) enough to fit the supra in, but dont forget you need space inside the garage to alow the doors to open... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x169/lude200/Image0224.jpg PS that wasnt the new garage door i purchased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Chap down the road with a nice jaaaag has installed a shaving mirror on the left hand side of his garage door opening, so he can view down the near side as he drives in. Presumably to get the car as far left as possible inside. Its a bit easier if you have alarm activated windows as its very easy to get in with the window down and the door only partially open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 if the garage is a bit tight for length , i just put a couple of strips of tape on the wall to line up with the wing mirror so i know am in far enough to shut the garage door.If it's a bit narrow tape a bit of carpet to the wall where the door opens to save hitting the door on the block wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Not all garages in the UK suck my Garage is Great 22 foot deep by 24 foot wide [COOL][/COOL] Just big enough to fit your head through. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Just big enough to fit your head through. Nice Lol, just thought I'd add my bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My garage would be fine if it wasn't for the pillar holding up the front corner of the house. My routine is: Drive in Lower drivers window Switch off Steering wheel off Open door Stand on sill swing left leg over door onto the floor Repeat with right leg Turn on ignition Close window Remove key Shut door I just know it's going to get worse once the cage goes in! Might have to leave the drivers door bar off. With all that messing about maybe I should just paint it orange and put a confederate flag on the roof..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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