Ultimate G80 Garage

MachinesWithSouls · 05-24-2022, 08:19 AM

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Well, ultimate for my needs.

The garage provided in a typical suburban family home usually leaves much room for improvement, and it was no different when I moved into my home last year.

Parking my G80 and X3 M40 in what was a dingy, dark space felt criminal, so I updated it with help from a few companies.

I've attached a few pics for a before / after comparison.

toolband66 · 05-24-2022, 08:41 AM

Looks amazing. May I ask how much you paid for this remodel?

AHall · 05-24-2022, 08:58 AM

Excellent work. Money well spent.

nearwater4me · 05-24-2022, 09:15 AM

Looks awesome! I'd be scared to put anything heavy on that floor and scratch/mar the surface.

chicagofan00 · 05-24-2022, 09:22 AM

One of the coolest garage floors I've ever seen. Love it.

NightWriter · 05-24-2022, 09:29 AM

Outstanding, looks great.

Our builder offered an option for painting all the garage walls, and I think it was only $1k. My wife wasn't sure it was necessary, but it's definitely improves the garage experience immensely.

JDUNITNOW · 05-24-2022, 09:44 AM

Damn, I would love to do this. I would be scared to park in there after doing this to the floor. I tried to do a upgrade but my floor turned out not so great. The tire marks are killing me. The floor doesn't look like this.

wtwo3 · 05-24-2022, 09:47 AM

That last picture is what my garage looks like right now

This definitely gives me motivation to make a change... maybe before my G80 and G07 get here... garage looks incredible!

MachinesWithSouls · 05-24-2022, 09:56 AM

For those asking, the floor is durable but you must be careful pulling in if the car is really wet. This wouldn't be a floor for you if wrenching every weekend is your jam.

50shadesofhockenheim · 05-24-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

For those asking, the floor is durable but you must be careful pulling in if the car is really wet. This wouldn't be a floor for you if wrenching every weekend is your jam.

What do you mean by "be careful"? I was thinking about doing epoxy as well but have also considered Swiss trax or something similar due to durability?

MachinesWithSouls · 05-24-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

For those asking, the floor is durable but you must be careful pulling in if the car is really wet. This wouldn't be a floor for you if wrenching every weekend is your jam.

What do you mean by "be careful"? I was thinking about doing epoxy as well but have also considered Swiss trax or something similar due to durability?

If you've just washed the car, it's fine, but if it's been raining hard and you try backing in, the car can slip.

I usually back in because it's easier to get out of the car that way, but now if it's really wet, I'll go nose first and the issue is solved. Or, get an M3 with xDrive.

_E90S65_ · 05-24-2022, 11:03 AM

Nice! I dig the overhead lighting.

Vinnrox250 · 05-24-2022, 11:09 AM

Looks awesome man!!!! Those lights are my favorite. And the way they reflect off the floor and the car look so good!!! Killer photos too!

I just had my floors done in full coverage flake with a polyaspartic coating. Resistant to hot tires, etc. It has become my new hangout. Lol.

AYounglove10 · 05-24-2022, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

Well, ultimate for my needs.

The garage provided in a typical suburban family home usually leaves much room for improvement, and it was no different when I moved into my home last year.

Parking my G80 and X3 M40 in what was a dingy, dark space felt criminal, so I updated it with help from a few companies.

I've attached a few pics for a before / after comparison.

What brand of lights are those? Fiancé and I are making a move soon and having a solid place to showcase the vehicles is top 5 on my list.

MachinesWithSouls · 05-24-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AYounglove10

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

Well, ultimate for my needs.

The garage provided in a typical suburban family home usually leaves much room for improvement, and it was no different when I moved into my home last year.

Parking my G80 and X3 M40 in what was a dingy, dark space felt criminal, so I updated it with help from a few companies.

I've attached a few pics for a before / after comparison.

What brand of lights are those? Fiancé and I are making a move soon and having a solid place to showcase the vehicles is top 5 on my list.

Getlit, literally that's the name. Link is in the story too.

nearwater4me · 05-24-2022, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

For those asking, the floor is durable but you must be careful pulling in if the car is really wet. This wouldn't be a floor for you if wrenching every weekend is your jam.

I guess you can't have both lol.
I LOVE the way the floor art looks in your garage, but I also enjoy working on cars...
Maybe I'll go with a half & half treatment. 1 side for the showcase, the other for the lift/work bay

Anyways, thanks for sharing the beautiful pics!

Custom Install · 05-24-2022, 03:50 PM

Very nice. Having just completed my garage build (externally at least) I'm now on the hunt for interior ideas. My mate has those lights and I had posted them in my thread 'new car,new garage' as one of my many plans for the interior fit-out.
Nice to see what others are doing, love the floor.
Well done.

4DRS55 · 05-24-2022, 06:35 PM

Amazing job mike, can’t wait to visit and see it in person.

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