New Car. New garage.

Mlgatl · 12-07-2021, 05:42 AM

I have a G83 on order. I live in an old (American standards) neighborhood on an urban lot and despite having had several nice cars have no garage and building one is not possible.

I am having a vaguely illegal roof put over part of the driveway to provide cover to my M4.

I’d kill for the garage you’re building and fully support your decision to build one for a new car.

Good luck-

Mlgatl · 12-07-2021, 05:55 AM

To my countrymen- stop going about the garage not being big enough!

You all have European cars. Let our Scottish co-enthusiast be excited about his Glaswegian-sized garage that is going to protect his German car.

Granted that having more space for things like garages and decent sized refrigerators with ice makers is a real benefit to living in the US but size doesn’t always matter……….

Custom Install · 12-07-2021, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mlgatl

I have a G83 on order. I live in an old (American standards) neighborhood on an urban lot and despite having had several nice cars have no garage and building one is not possible.

I am having a vaguely illegal roof put over part of the driveway to provide cover to my M4.

I'd kill for the garage you're building and fully support your decision to build one for a new car.

Good luck-

Thank you so much for that reply. You've captured exactly how lucky I am even to have space for a smaller garage. It's always been a dream of mine to have my car somewhere nice, yes I could move out of the city and have land but that wouldn't suit my needs.
For years I've lived in flats (apartments) with no garage, no storage for car stuff and nowhere to put a nice clean car after a wash and some love.

It's great you have some option at least for your car. Even covering over it is a lot better and I hope you get a good result.

Ps/ love the G83 it's so much nicer with the hardtop gone 😊

Custom Install · 12-07-2021, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mlgatl

To my countrymen- stop going about the garage not being big enough!

You all have European cars. Let our Scottish co-enthusiast be excited about his Glaswegian-sized garage that is going to protect his German car.

Granted that having more space for things like garages and decent sized refrigerators with ice makers is a real benefit to living in the US but size doesn’t always matter……….

Great reply and loved the Glaswegian nod 🤣🤣
Better to have a little of something you love that a lot of something you don't 😎👍

LuvMyE92 · 12-07-2021, 07:45 AM

Nice progress there @Custom. Or should I call you Mr. Install? LOL

I build a (woodworking) workshop myself a few years ago. The physically toughest part was hauling all of those materials up on the roof (plywood, shingles) but it was a fun project. Sure, it didn't have a proper foundation and kind of settled a bit and twisted such that I couldn't open the door, and I made a lot of other mistakes, but it never leaked in the rain and never caught on fire, so I count that as a win.

BMWRacer523 · 12-07-2021, 07:45 AM

I have a garage for the m3 but planning to build a garage extension next spring so I can keep my 72 Mercedes 300 SEL there instead of renting space at my friend's shop over the winter. Of course I am going to need a lot more room for that behemoth!

Custom Install · 12-29-2021, 08:28 AM

It's been slow progress due to work commitments but delighted with how it's coming along.
Roof almost complete, still got gutters and some edge details to sort. Bi-Folds are now installed, an absolute game changer and it helps bring in loads of natural light. Power and Wi-Fi installed and I have ordered a cabinet array for the rear wall. Ceiling will be clad in anthracite panels and hexagonal led light array installed along with SwissTrax incorporating the M Colours
The roller door is 4 weeks away and I will be cladding the external walls vertically with charcoal composite boards early next year.
I expect delivery of my G82 next week all going well so will make a temporary garage door cover.

chicagofan00 · 12-29-2021, 08:35 AM

Looking good!

KnightedBMW · 12-29-2021, 08:39 AM

Very nice!

Custom Install · 12-29-2021, 08:42 AM

Thanks Guys. Still determined to make that car fit 😂👍

BMWRacer523 · 12-29-2021, 10:17 AM

Looks great! Wish I had your construction skills!

Custom Install · 12-29-2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

Looks great! Wish I had your construction skills!

Thanks. It's been a learning curve for sure, sometimes I wonder what I'm doing but you always get there in the end. When you do work yourself you can take your time and get things perfect.

Custom Install · 01-08-2022, 03:22 PM

Car arrived at dealers today so I got a quick look, next week before I take delivery, hopefully Wednesday.
Initial thoughts: FDG is beyond my expectations. For the last few months I've seen lots of FB examples and very little FDG online.
I'm now 100% that FDG is exactly what I'd hoped. Almost black but light enough to see the contrast in the black body parts. The pictures look nothing like the car in person. I also won the tyre lottery.
Waiting at home I have:

R44 front spoiler and side blades.
13/10 spacers.
IND black front/back BMW badges.

Have it booked in for front window tints (not as dark as factory rears, somewhere in-between)

I may lower it but I doubt it. Looking to keep it OEM+
5 months waiting, worth every single minute.

OF Hero · 01-08-2022, 03:53 PM

Everything coming together nicely! Congrats!

BMWRacer523 · 01-08-2022, 07:43 PM

She looks amazing! Congrats!

Geektechlive · 01-08-2022, 09:06 PM

I really enjoy watching your progress. This thread is awesome! Keep updating with photos as more work is done! Also congrats on soon taking delivery of your car. I waited 7 months for mine and i agree it was all worth the wait.

MadBimmeRad · 01-08-2022, 10:04 PM

I love what you did with the window/sliding doors; that's going to be the brightest garage in the entire country

Well done, very well done

Soylent · 01-08-2022, 10:21 PM

Great car and garage! Be sure to post some good pics in the sun when you get those side blades on. I've been thinking about those.

Custom Install · 01-08-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OF Hero

Everything coming together nicely! Congrats!

Finally yes. It's been an enjoyable journey and seeing the car made everything worthwhile. Cheers.

Custom Install · 01-08-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

She looks amazing! Congrats!

Thanks. Yes for me it's exactly what I wanted.

Custom Install · 01-08-2022, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Geektechlive

I really enjoy watching your progress. This thread is awesome! Keep updating with photos as more work is done! Also congrats on soon taking delivery of your car. I waited 7 months for mine and i agree it was all worth the wait.

I'm glad to hear you saying that, it's the reason I post because like you I enjoy seeing others post updates on what their doing. Thanks

Custom Install · 01-08-2022, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

I love what you did with the window/sliding doors; that's going to be the brightest garage in the entire country

Well done, very well done

I've always wanted to have a garage, the doors just add something special to it. I cycle a lot and service my own bikes so it's ideal for doing that light wise. Cheers

12-07-2021, 05:42 AM	#23
Mlgatl Private First Class 67 Rep 115 Posts Drives: X5 M50i 2020 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, Geogia, USA iTrader: (0)	Great idea I have a G83 on order. I live in an old (American standards) neighborhood on an urban lot and despite having had several nice cars have no garage and building one is not possible. I am having a vaguely illegal roof put over part of the driveway to provide cover to my M4. I’d kill for the garage you’re building and fully support your decision to build one for a new car. Good luck- __________________ 535i 2012 F10 (sold) X5 D 2015 F15 (sold) X5 M50i 2020 G05 M4 2022 G83 (in the oven)
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Mlgatl Private First Class 67 Rep 115 Posts Drives: X5 M50i 2020 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, Geogia, USA iTrader: (0)	My fellow Americans shit up about the garage size. To my countrymen- stop going about the garage not being big enough! You all have European cars. Let our Scottish co-enthusiast be excited about his Glaswegian-sized garage that is going to protect his German car. Granted that having more space for things like garages and decent sized refrigerators with ice makers is a real benefit to living in the US but size doesn’t always matter………. __________________ 535i 2012 F10 (sold) X5 D 2015 F15 (sold) X5 M50i 2020 G05 M4 2022 G83 (in the oven)
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12-07-2021, 07:45 AM	#27
LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Nice progress there @Custom. Or should I call you Mr. Install? LOL I build a (woodworking) workshop myself a few years ago. The physically toughest part was hauling all of those materials up on the roof (plywood, shingles) but it was a fun project. Sure, it didn't have a proper foundation and kind of settled a bit and twisted such that I couldn't open the door, and I made a lot of other mistakes, but it never leaked in the rain and never caught on fire, so I count that as a win. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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BMWRacer523 Lieutenant Colonel 2519 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have a garage for the m3 but planning to build a garage extension next spring so I can keep my 72 Mercedes 300 SEL there instead of renting space at my friend's shop over the winter. Of course I am going to need a lot more room for that behemoth!
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12-29-2021, 08:28 AM	#29
Custom Install Captain 2226 Rep 752 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 G82 XC [10.00]	Garage build update It's been slow progress due to work commitments but delighted with how it's coming along. Roof almost complete, still got gutters and some edge details to sort. Bi-Folds are now installed, an absolute game changer and it helps bring in loads of natural light. Power and Wi-Fi installed and I have ordered a cabinet array for the rear wall. Ceiling will be clad in anthracite panels and hexagonal led light array installed along with SwissTrax incorporating the M Colours The roller door is 4 weeks away and I will be cladding the external walls vertically with charcoal composite boards early next year. I expect delivery of my G82 next week all going well so will make a temporary garage door cover. Attached Images __________________ E30 325i Sport: E36 318is: E36 328i Sport: E46 330Ci Sport: E86 Z4 3.0i F82 M4: F82 M4 Comp Individual LCI G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual FDG
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12-29-2021, 08:42 AM	#32
Custom Install Captain 2226 Rep 752 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 G82 XC [10.00]	Thanks Guys. Still determined to make that car fit 😂👍 __________________ E30 325i Sport: E36 318is: E36 328i Sport: E46 330Ci Sport: E86 Z4 3.0i F82 M4: F82 M4 Comp Individual LCI G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual FDG
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01-08-2022, 03:22 PM	#35
Custom Install Captain 2226 Rep 752 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 G82 XC [10.00]	Car arrived at dealers today so I got a quick look, next week before I take delivery, hopefully Wednesday. Initial thoughts: FDG is beyond my expectations. For the last few months I've seen lots of FB examples and very little FDG online. I'm now 100% that FDG is exactly what I'd hoped. Almost black but light enough to see the contrast in the black body parts. The pictures look nothing like the car in person. I also won the tyre lottery. Waiting at home I have: R44 front spoiler and side blades. 13/10 spacers. IND black front/back BMW badges. Have it booked in for front window tints (not as dark as factory rears, somewhere in-between) I may lower it but I doubt it. Looking to keep it OEM+ 5 months waiting, worth every single minute. Attached Images __________________ E30 325i Sport: E36 318is: E36 328i Sport: E46 330Ci Sport: E86 Z4 3.0i F82 M4: F82 M4 Comp Individual LCI G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual FDG
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01-08-2022, 07:43 PM	#37
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Soylent Major 963 Rep 1,072 Posts Drives: 2021 M4C Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Great car and garage! Be sure to post some good pics in the sun when you get those side blades on. I've been thinking about those.
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