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I've learned one thing on my self build project. You need to see a little preview of what you're working towards…

[Soylent]

Any mancave stuff going into the back of that garage? Flat screen and small couch?

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by Soylent

Any mancave stuff going into the back of that garage? Flat screen and small couch?

No sofa (I wish) but putting a cabinet array across the rear wall and a TV so I can pull up you tube videos on bike servicing. The plan was always to have a bike workshop and cabinets for all my power tools.

[element56]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

Finally collected my car today, drove straight home and spent most of the day fitting all the parts I had ordered.
The garage is absolutely perfect, having the bi-folds open enabled me to jack the car up from both sides without moving it.
R44 front splitter and side blades fitted, IND black BMW badges and 12/10mm spacers.
Not really driven the car much will save that for the weekend, I just wanted to get it the way I want first and then enjoy the first real drive later. Still got front windows to tint but other than that I think I'm done.
What a car and I'm glad the wait is finally over.

stunning!

[billyali86]

Love this! I’m sure I have seen the plate before. Also looks like Polloksheilds?

I’m also from around there so will keep a look out for you

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Originally Posted by billyali86

Love this! I’m sure I have seen the plate before. Also looks like Polloksheilds?

I’m also from around there so will keep a look out for you

Cheers. Yes Newlands so very close. You've probably seen the plate on my F82 Nardo grey, I also have a black Vito with H7 instead of H6 just to confuse things even more 😊

[billyali86]

Yes I remember the m4, knew it was on something nice. I’m in a donington grey m5c, B11BKA

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

I've learned one thing on my self build project. You need to see a little preview of what you're working towards…

I love your vision.... I would do this if I could.

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

No sofa (I wish) but putting a cabinet array across the rear wall and a TV so I can pull up you tube videos on bike servicing. The plan was always to have a bike workshop and cabinets for all my power tools.

You mean like De Rosa, Ciocc and Merckx? Or are we talking the motor type.

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by Soylent

You mean like De Rosa, Ciocc and Merckx? Or are we talking the motor type.

You know your bikes then, yes.
This is my other obsession. Built it two years ago and if I had to choose between it and the car the bike would win. Pinarello F12.

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I love your vision.... I would do this if I could.

Thanks, It really is a dream come true for me having a garage the way I want exactly, it's been a long time coming but I've just turned 50 so it's now or never 😊

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by billyali86

Yes I remember the m4, knew it was on something nice. I'm in a donington grey m5c, B11BKA

Nice, I'd have probably got the M5c if I didn't go for the new M4. I didn't like it on release (G82) but when I got to see it in person it clicked. How's the M5 for you then, that engine must be something else?

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I love your vision.... I would do this if I could.

It's actually pretty easy and reasonably priced. You can get specialist 3D videos made from CAD files if you had any architectural drawings.

They'll put in the car and any other bits you want so you can see what it would likely look like when built.

I did this with the house that I'm building, although funnily enough, the garage was the only part of the house I didn't do lol

[Custom Install]

Wee update

[bimmermann88]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

Wee update

Do you have alot of scraping with that lip in the garage and stones?

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Originally Posted by bimmermann88

Do you have alot of scraping with that lip in the garage and stones?

None at all. My F82 could never go nose into my old garage, I've poured a new concrete ramp out in the street where the kerb is that's shallower and longer so maybe that's helped. But I think the G82 isn't s low, both on stock springs.

[Custom Install]

Finally after 16 weeks I now have a garage door.
This supply chain situation these days is testing my patience!
Anyway. Good to have a proper door and on to the the next task.

[Soylent]

I like the led lighting. Any plans for the stone area outside? Concrete slab/drive? Vegetation?

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Originally Posted by Soylent

I like the led lighting. Any plans for the stone area outside? Concrete slab/drive? Vegetation?

Cheers.
Yes I've got a lot to do in the landscaping department. I'm busy with building work In the house, moving structural walls etc. so the garage, garden is just when I have time/money!
I've attached a couple of pictures of my mates garage/driveway, I'll be doing something pretty similar. The floor will be dark grey and the coloured stripes in the M colours

[unfoundnemo]

Originally Posted by Custom Install

Everyone thinks I'm crazy because I'm spending the money I put aside for a new kitchen. Am I ?

Nah, you could always make more money happen. Interior renovations are easy to do at any time, don't often functionally change your life, and become outdated by the time you're done anyway. Exterior stuff like this, maintaining your garden, etc., could often lead to more fulfilling and stress releasing days, and tend to stay more timeless.

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Nah, you could always make more money happen. Interior renovations are easy to do at any time, don't often functionally change your life, and become outdated by the time you're done anyway. Exterior stuff like this, maintaining your garden, etc., could often lead to more fulfilling and stress releasing days, and tend to stay more timeless.

That was my thinking, besides I have a kitchen in the original part of the house (this will become a bathroom once I knock walls down). The extension I've built is a luxury that I can complete at my leisure. The new kitchen will be in there (one big room that's kitchen/dining/living room)
It's important for me to get the outside 90% done then I can push on with internal building work.
Cheers

[Rewted]

Absolutely love that folding window, I take it you don't get much snow?