Real Fiero Tech

So, I don't post often and haven't done anything to my Fiero for a long time, but I still check out this forum all the time. Also, it's the only car forum I'm a part of that I've actually met a couple of you guys. That said, I thought I'd share. As some of you may know, I've been in Afghanistan for about a year, but I'll be headed back to the States soon. When I was back in late December taking my two weeks of R&R I looked at some houses, put down a deposit on a new construction, and then closed on it a few weeks ago. This is my first home purchase, but it was admittedly an anti-climatic experience being 7000 miles away. Oh well, here are a few pictures of it:







The garage and work space isn't the biggest, but for newer homes in the area, I would say that it is decent. Compared to the other homes I looked at this offered the largest garage dimensions. It should be adequate for my tool chests, etc.

I've always wanted a lift in my garage. From the research I did on these, it seemed that the MaxJax would be good for me. It gets the cars up as high as I would need them and is 'portable.' Being that I'll most likely be moving (and renting out this house) after my next deployment that is coming up, I liked the idea of being able to bring the lift along and with new anchors install it at my next house. Being that Costco has a current sale going on for $300 off and included shipping, I went ahead and ordered. Any experience with this lift? Here's their website for those who don't know anything about it: http://www.maxjaxusa.com/

I also plan on doing an epoxy coating in the garage, hopefully sometime in April. I haven't quite decided on products/colors, but any advice would be appreciated.

After that, I plan to upgrade the lighting. I've done so much work in dimly lit garages that this would be a much welcomed upgrade.

Congrats on the home purchase! Looks great!! This is in the DC area?

Clearly out in the 'burbs... Whereabouts?

That combat zone tax exclusion combined with DC BAH is nice, isn't it?

*double post

Series8217 wrote:Congrats on the home purchase! Looks great!! This is in the DC area?

The Dark Side of Will wrote:Clearly out in the 'burbs... Whereabouts?

Thanks! Yeah, it is. Waldorf area specifically. Know of anybody looking for a place? Two of the rooms are for rent...

The Dark Side of Will wrote: That combat zone tax exclusion combined with DC BAH is nice, isn't it?

Definitely. It adds up quickly. Too bad I've already started spending it all...

The garage setup/lighting thread on Corner Carvers: http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/sh ... hp?t=14176

There's probably some specific info on floor coverings in that thread, and maybe a dedicated thread on that forum. Search before you post. Bring a LOOOOONNNGGG attention span.

House looks nice, garage is a little small though...

The Dark Side of Will wrote:The garage setup/lighting thread on Corner Carvers: http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/sh ... hp?t=14176

There's probably some specific info on floor coverings in that thread, and maybe a dedicated thread on that forum. Search before you post. Bring a LOOOOONNNGGG attention span.

I'll check it out. I think I tried to create an account there a long time ago and it wouldn't work.

We'll have to meet up again when I get back. Cars and Coffee or something.

ericjon262 wrote:House looks nice, garage is a little small though...

Thanks. Yeah, I'd prefer a much bigger garage but it wasn't going to work with the type of house and price point I was looking for. That said, this one is actually bigger than most of the other places I looked at. A couple looked barely big enough to fit two cars in there, let alone work on them.

Bump for lift Pr0N!