Ian Jones
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 07:21 PM |
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garage??
Hi all
I was looking at a dancover to go on my drive to keep my aires in, but from chatting with other members, i am thinking it will not be the most safe of
things.
so next on the list is a metal shed.
cost is the main thing, so cheap as poss :-)
size wise, this will be fine
what do the people of locost think? or could you recomend anything else?
thanks
ian
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7058127.htm
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AndyW
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 07:30 PM |
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I looked at the metal garage, but they just sit on the existing drive, i.e they have no base. My drive is on a slope so all rain water would run down
through it. Also you get alot of condensation in a metal building.
So I built a metal/wood garage on a sole plate with full waterproof floor. Complicated way, but the stuff was free....
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bi22le
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 08:17 PM |
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i just have.a cover over mine. i have no urge to build anything else. it will block the view out. of my window.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Ian Jones
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 08:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
i just have.a cover over mine. i have no urge to build anything else. it will block the view out. of my window.
what sort of cover do you have on it please?
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perksy
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 09:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian Jones
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7058127.htm
Problem with some of those type of structures is that if you have the doors open and its a Windy day
the structure can start to 'twist'
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bi22le
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 10:58 PM |
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every year i buy a new halfrauds premium cover. cost about 50 quid. by not building anything it means i have good access all around it.
i do get little marks from the covers at times and probably more rust and cobwebs but Thats all just part of seasonal prep.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 11:25 PM |
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Hamilton classics do a very good cover
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cerbera
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 11:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JacksAvon
Hamilton classics do a very good cover
Yes, they do a fully waterproof and breathable cover for about £100. Well that's what it cost when I bought one.
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tomprescott
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 05:55 AM |
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You could also try the local council and see if they have any garages for rent. We just got one for £9/week - obviously more expensive than a cover
but the price is still pretty reasonable.
A bird in the hand....
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 08:13 PM |
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I agree with trying your local council , I pay £7.50 a week for my garage in Shelford less than a hundred yards from home . Have a look at Cambridge
Gumtree if the council can't help, there is often a few to rent on there
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Ian Jones
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 08:20 PM |
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I can use a garage that is about a 15 min walk away, I use to keep my old car in there, but even that use to stay wet all the time.
if the car went in wet, 3-4 days later, it could be dry outside, but the car would still have water on it or very damp.
and tbh, i would like to keep the aries at home.
I think my plan of action now is to put it in the back garden so it is out of view, and use a good car cover. when the weather gets nicer, i will make
my own shelter for it
thanks
ian
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 08:31 PM |
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hi ian
sell the shed you have now and put this bad boy in your back garden it will accomadte the car and all yout kit 
GARAGE 14'' x 8'' Featheredge Delivered &' Fitted* | eBay
sean
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