Mechanics (and want-to-bes) in the bay area.....

Black306 · 07-16-2001, 09:23 PM

I had the idea of a self-serve shop. Think about it ... How many times have you wanted to do work on your own car but didnt have a place to do so? Either cause you live in an apartment complex, parent/wife wont let you, no room cause the garage is too small/has stored stuff, etc. What if there was a shop where you could have the space to easily work on your car and maybe even have a set of simple tools to use so that you can wrench on your own cars? (like screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, etc.; of course you could bring your own tool too.)

What do you think? Any wrenchers would be interested in the idea?

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1BAD89 · 07-17-2001, 02:25 AM

I have thought about that same idea! Too bad you live in Cali. I think the idea would go real good. But I kinda want a place where local street racers could hang out also, only if you invited them.

HiFlow5 0 · 07-17-2001, 07:37 AM

a self serve shop and hang out would be a great idea!!!! so black 306 can start one in Cali, 1bad89 can start one Oklahoma, and i'll start one in Mass. now who can we get to sponser something like this for all the tools and such needed?

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, custom interior, cobra R rims
MY89GT

untamed351 · 07-17-2001, 10:08 AM

There is a place here in jersey that you can rent out a bay of a shop for the day,week etc, You have to bring you own tools though, but they do have air compressor lines, oil atf, and gear lube. Its like $100 a day. Granted a lift is great to work on $100 a day is a little steep. I rent a storage unit for $60 a month. Big enough for the car and my tools, and its climate controlled. Something else to consider. Any you get to excape for the significant other. Dont forget the mini-fidge to store beer.

RAGE_5.0 · 07-17-2001, 04:56 PM

and RAGE will start 1 in canada.....way to cold to work outside here=)
and we could charge ricers extra money because they might cost the business money cause of the noise from their annoying fart pipes

JAMES

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Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock
not for long

5.0L_Of_Fury · 07-17-2001, 06:25 PM

I know some ppl around here who would go for that so maybe with some luck and a lil elbow grease I may have the KY Front covered

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Skyman · 07-17-2001, 06:40 PM

Its a great idea, especially if tools were provided. I used to live in the bay area in an apartment. And I still have friends up there that don't have places to work on cars.

BTW your saleen is sooooooooooooo nice.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
1.69 60'

07-16-2001, 09:23 PM	#1
Black306 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Daly City, Ca Posts: 27	Mechanics (and want-to-bes) in the bay area..... I had the idea of a self-serve shop. Think about it ... How many times have you wanted to do work on your own car but didnt have a place to do so? Either cause you live in an apartment complex, parent/wife wont let you, no room cause the garage is too small/has stored stuff, etc. What if there was a shop where you could have the space to easily work on your car and maybe even have a set of simple tools to use so that you can wrench on your own cars? (like screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, etc.; of course you could bring your own tool too.) What do you think? Any wrenchers would be interested in the idea? ------------------ Derek http://members.aol.com/black306 or now www.nextlevelmotorsports.com "Bottles are for babies...real men get blown."

07-17-2001, 02:25 AM	#2
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I have thought about that same idea! Too bad you live in Cali. I think the idea would go real good. But I kinda want a place where local street racers could hang out also, only if you invited them.

07-17-2001, 07:37 AM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	a self serve shop and hang out would be a great idea!!!! so black 306 can start one in Cali, 1bad89 can start one Oklahoma, and i'll start one in Mass. now who can we get to sponser something like this for all the tools and such needed? ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, custom interior, cobra R rims MY89GT

07-17-2001, 10:08 AM	#4
untamed351 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Belmar, NJ Posts: 52	There is a place here in jersey that you can rent out a bay of a shop for the day,week etc, You have to bring you own tools though, but they do have air compressor lines, oil atf, and gear lube. Its like $100 a day. Granted a lift is great to work on $100 a day is a little steep. I rent a storage unit for $60 a month. Big enough for the car and my tools, and its climate controlled. Something else to consider. Any you get to excape for the significant other. Dont forget the mini-fidge to store beer.

07-17-2001, 04:56 PM	#5
RAGE_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 767	and RAGE will start 1 in canada.....way to cold to work outside here=) and we could charge ricers extra money because they might cost the business money cause of the noise from their annoying fart pipes JAMES ------------------ Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock not for long

07-17-2001, 06:25 PM	#6
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	I know some ppl around here who would go for that so maybe with some luck and a lil elbow grease I may have the KY Front covered ------------------ My First Stang No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP gcdrumboy@yahoo.com

07-17-2001, 06:40 PM	#7
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Its a great idea, especially if tools were provided. I used to live in the bay area in an apartment. And I still have friends up there that don't have places to work on cars. BTW your saleen is sooooooooooooo nice. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor 1.69 60'