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**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 02:56 PM

Wow couldn't imagine living in a neighborhood that had that strict of HOA rules. They would have to kick me out lol.

**Smurf50** · 05-31-2013, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

What I think is bullshit about some HOA's is that some will look for any reason they can to collect revenue from homeowners. A friend of mine would get fines all the time for putting his trash cans out too early. He worked third shift and wasn't home in time for it to go out when they wanted him to do it. It went to the point where they threatened to put a lien on his house. I had no idea that an HOA could take your home. That's why it's so important to read every rule and by-law before signing with a HOA.

My parents HOA is like that. One of the rules is NO GOLF CARTS...but yet one of the guys on the HOA lets his kids ride around in a golf cart all day long. Another rule? No painted driveways....which of course said asshole painted his black...

My parents have gotten notices for the stupidest things, one of which required them to scale the fence BEHIND the house to take a picture of....

When they put a lien on your house, they cannot "take" your house. Basically they just impose a fine that is required to be paid before you can sell the house. I know people who have gotten notices to pay fines, called em and told em to put a lien on it, they weren't moving for 20 years

re-rx7 · 05-31-2013, 03:12 PM

This is Jareds garage a yr ago.

**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 03:20 PM

http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-produ...fts/maxjax.asp

What do you guys think about this? Almost bought this last Christmas.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by GTRacerX

http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-produ...fts/maxjax.asp

What do you guys think about this? Almost bought this last Christmas.

That's pretty badass, but if you build your garage tall enough you can get the traditional style 2 post for much cheaper.

**Grandpa** · 05-31-2013, 03:24 PM

Too much clutter in there for me personally for a garage that has been "mancaved". I like a more clean, sanitary garage. There is no cabinets in there or counterspace in there for workspace.

**JDMLOL** · 05-31-2013, 03:58 PM

I want my living room to double as the garage.

**Luke** · 05-31-2013, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by JDMLOL

I want my living room to double as the garage.

My spare bedroom serves as large part storage from time to time, I think the cowl hood for my wife's car is in there now, lol. We're trashy like that.

**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 04:45 PM

Who makes a good quality 2 post lift for cheaper than $2,300 new?

re-rx7 · 05-31-2013, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by GTRacerX

Who makes a good quality 2 post lift for cheaper than $2,300 new?

A guy that used to worrk on Dsm's out of his garage had this mini lift. It would lift the car about 4ft. Enough to squat underneath it. I thought it was the neatest damn thing. He said he paid around 2k new. It was also movable.

You would have people wanting to come over all the time LOL!

**GTRacerX** · 05-31-2013, 05:10 PM

Yea that's the link I posted above the Dannmar MaxJax. Would help a lot with saving space.

**46Tbird** · 05-31-2013, 08:00 PM

Some of you guys' idea of a kickass garage is quite a bit different than mine. Personally I'd hate to look at a vinyl-wrapped Camaro convertible in a garage with checkerboard plastic floors. I like neat old stuff.

As for the lift, I would prefer a two post.

**Grandpa** · 05-31-2013, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by 46Tbird

Some of you guys' idea of a kickass garage is quite a bit different than mine. Personally I'd hate to look at a vinyl-wrapped Camaro convertible in a garage with checkerboard plastic floors. I like neat old stuff.

As for the lift, I would prefer a two post.

I like the neat old gas signs and stuff like that, but I don't want all the junk parts and clutter around. Everything has it's place and just sitting around cluttering up the joint just makes it junky. I rather have it all put away in cabinets and having clear space on counter tops to work. Plus, having all the junk sitting around isn't exactly safe for the little ones running around either.

blownaltered · 05-31-2013, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by GTRacerX

Who makes a good quality 2 post lift for cheaper than $2,300 new?

You can get a normal sized two post lift and instillation for not much more than that. The only down side is you need 12' ceilings if I remember correctly

**Grandpa** · 05-31-2013, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by blownaltered

You can get a normal sized two post lift and instillation for not much more than that. The only down side is you need 12' ceilings if I remember correctly

Unless you're midget or like working in the squatting position.