How Tight Is Yours in Your Garage?
Discussion
I appreciate the heading may create a few interesting remarks, but I thought it would draw your attention.
I currently have a Griff that I have owned for 5 years, which sits nicely in my garage with plenty of space all around.
For the past 4 months I've had a speedsix urge that won't go away, initially I dismissed the Tuscan as I didn't think it would fit my garage and have been considering a T350, but they don't really do it for me.
Having re-measured the garage it is 169" in length and I believe a Tuscan is a smidgeon under 167", so by carefully reversing back squarely and pushing the car into its final position it may just fit. I am a little concerned that this approach could be an expensive accident waiting to happen!!!
Unfortunately I do not know anyone local with a Tuscan that I could try and before viewing any I want to be certain that the car will fit.
I am particularly interested in a Mk 2 so if someone could please measure the physical maximum length of a Tuscan Mk 2 to confirm the length I would greatly appreciate it.
Also is there a difference in length between a MK1, MK1 S and a MK2?
If any of you have similar issues with limited garage length I would be interested in hearing if you have devised any techniques for avoiding the impact of fibreglass on brick.
If the answer is favourable, no doubt I will soon be back with a list of other questions.
I currently have a Griff that I have owned for 5 years, which sits nicely in my garage with plenty of space all around.
For the past 4 months I've had a speedsix urge that won't go away, initially I dismissed the Tuscan as I didn't think it would fit my garage and have been considering a T350, but they don't really do it for me.
Having re-measured the garage it is 169" in length and I believe a Tuscan is a smidgeon under 167", so by carefully reversing back squarely and pushing the car into its final position it may just fit. I am a little concerned that this approach could be an expensive accident waiting to happen!!!
Unfortunately I do not know anyone local with a Tuscan that I could try and before viewing any I want to be certain that the car will fit.
I am particularly interested in a Mk 2 so if someone could please measure the physical maximum length of a Tuscan Mk 2 to confirm the length I would greatly appreciate it.
Also is there a difference in length between a MK1, MK1 S and a MK2?
If any of you have similar issues with limited garage length I would be interested in hearing if you have devised any techniques for avoiding the impact of fibreglass on brick.
If the answer is favourable, no doubt I will soon be back with a list of other questions.
I've got about 4" before I hit the heavy duty shelving upright - the tennis ball on a string does it for me!
Also lining up the edge of the passenger do mirror with a mark on the nearside wall - give or take 10 - 20mm is just about ok. I suppose you could put a sheet of polystyrene against the end wall as well just to be sure.
At least it's easier to get out of than my VX220.
Also lining up the edge of the passenger do mirror with a mark on the nearside wall - give or take 10 - 20mm is just about ok. I suppose you could put a sheet of polystyrene against the end wall as well just to be sure.
At least it's easier to get out of than my VX220.
... Bricks on the floor/ramp.....
superb!Hi Guys, thanks for the responses.
I already use a couple of concrete blocks on the floor as stops, but am worried that with only possibly an inch or so to spare there might be enough play in the tyres and suspension to hit the wall, hence pushing back to final position.
The polystyrene sheet sounds like a good idea.
I'm in North Bucks near Winslow (between Aylesbury and Buckingham).
Before going to far down this road I would like to know exactly how long a Tuscan is, the only dimensions I have found are from Wikipedia and Autotrader which state 166.7" (4235mm) so if someone could measure theirs I would appreciate it.
Many thanks
Roger
I already use a couple of concrete blocks on the floor as stops, but am worried that with only possibly an inch or so to spare there might be enough play in the tyres and suspension to hit the wall, hence pushing back to final position.
The polystyrene sheet sounds like a good idea.
I'm in North Bucks near Winslow (between Aylesbury and Buckingham).
Before going to far down this road I would like to know exactly how long a Tuscan is, the only dimensions I have found are from Wikipedia and Autotrader which state 166.7" (4235mm) so if someone could measure theirs I would appreciate it.
Many thanks
Roger
Edited by RAS on Tuesday 14th May 21:14
Mine was a tight fit, but widthwise rather than length. I couldn't open the doors with the car in the garage so just pushed it in and pulled it out (slight uphill bit on the threshold to the garage made pushing it in a slight challenge.
For length, I screwed a wooden block to the garage floor to stop the car. The Alpine that replaced the Tusc is a very similar width but a bit longer, so I moved the wooden block a bit. I still push it in and out. Both Tusc an Alp are circa 1150kg's, wouldn't want to push and pull a heavier car.
For length, I screwed a wooden block to the garage floor to stop the car. The Alpine that replaced the Tusc is a very similar width but a bit longer, so I moved the wooden block a bit. I still push it in and out. Both Tusc an Alp are circa 1150kg's, wouldn't want to push and pull a heavier car.
RAS,
Is there any scope to gain a few precious inches with your garage doors? I have just finished my winter project of extending my garage forward a couple of feet. Before I started the work I pondered various options, including just adding an extra wooden frame to the front of the existing door frame. This would have moved the doors forward a few inches.
Another weird option, would be to 'amend' your garage doors (probably easier if they are wood), by building a box onto the lower part of the door, (and cutting away that part of the door, behind) in order for the end of the bonnet (or boot if going in forwards) to sit in (ie outside the current curtilage of the garage). Not ideal, but if you can find a way to add just three or four inches, it makes a big difference with only 2 inches extra to start with.
Good luck and let us know what solution(s) you come up with.
David
Is there any scope to gain a few precious inches with your garage doors? I have just finished my winter project of extending my garage forward a couple of feet. Before I started the work I pondered various options, including just adding an extra wooden frame to the front of the existing door frame. This would have moved the doors forward a few inches.
Another weird option, would be to 'amend' your garage doors (probably easier if they are wood), by building a box onto the lower part of the door, (and cutting away that part of the door, behind) in order for the end of the bonnet (or boot if going in forwards) to sit in (ie outside the current curtilage of the garage). Not ideal, but if you can find a way to add just three or four inches, it makes a big difference with only 2 inches extra to start with.
Good luck and let us know what solution(s) you come up with.
David
Leatherseat said:
RAS,
Is there any scope to gain a few precious inches with your garage doors? I have just finished my winter project of extending my garage forward a couple of feet. Before I started the work I pondered various options, including just adding an extra wooden frame to the front of the existing door frame. This would have moved the doors forward a few inches.
Another weird option, would be to 'amend' your garage doors (probably easier if they are wood), by building a box onto the lower part of the door, (and cutting away that part of the door, behind) in order for the end of the bonnet (or boot if going in forwards) to sit in (ie outside the current curtilage of the garage). Not ideal, but if you can find a way to add just three or four inches, it makes a big difference with only 2 inches extra to start with.
Good luck and let us know what solution(s) you come up with.
David
If I can fit one in short term, then extending the door frame may be a longer term solution.Is there any scope to gain a few precious inches with your garage doors? I have just finished my winter project of extending my garage forward a couple of feet. Before I started the work I pondered various options, including just adding an extra wooden frame to the front of the existing door frame. This would have moved the doors forward a few inches.
Another weird option, would be to 'amend' your garage doors (probably easier if they are wood), by building a box onto the lower part of the door, (and cutting away that part of the door, behind) in order for the end of the bonnet (or boot if going in forwards) to sit in (ie outside the current curtilage of the garage). Not ideal, but if you can find a way to add just three or four inches, it makes a big difference with only 2 inches extra to start with.
Good luck and let us know what solution(s) you come up with.
David
Also now considering building a second garage, which could mean I keep the Griff as well.
Just realised a Sag would fit without all this hassle, now that's a thought!!!!
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