My XM facility!

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Re: My XM facility!

Post by russ92xmsed » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:32 pm

Often wondered what your facilities looked like Matthew. Very organised!
The one feature I want in mine is a pit ...oh and and a level floor!
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Re: My XM facility!

Post by MTXM » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:34 pm

I think BLY was sitting on the other side of the garage when I visited, engine and box were out for the first time.
Many thanks Andy and that is well remembered! The other car inside is a late 12v auto with an engine and box removal and box overhaul required that was meant to be my winter project! Regards, Matthew T.
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Re: My XM facility!

Post by MTXM » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:35 pm

Thank you Russ and yes I certainly agree that a pit or two would be nice! With regards, Matthew T.
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Re: My XM facility!

Post by Dieselman » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:46 pm

A lift is far more useful and convenient than a pit.
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Re: My XM facility!

Post by MTXM » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:41 pm

A lift is also a great thing to have Will I agree, but what happens if you need access simultaneously from above and below, such as when removing an engine? I think I am also more likely to be able to afford and install a pit! With regards, Matthew T.
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Post by cxprestigeauto » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:50 pm

Dieselman wrote:A lift is far more useful and convenient than a pit.
Have both :oops:

The pit gets more use as it is quicker to put the car over. That said the luxury of having the car at the height you need is bliss.

I will take a couple of snaps of my garage next time I am over. I can't compete on the amount of spares Matthew has amassed but am well equipped for most jobs.

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Re: My XM facility!

Post by MTXM » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:12 pm

You are a lucky man to have both forms of access Rob and yes please do post up some photos of your garage! I now realise that my shots do not show the numerous bumpers and nose cones etc. hanging between the roof beams!! With regards, Matthew T.
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Post by Eddie nuff » Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:56 am

I don't have a garage . . . or a shed . . . just a floor :( :cry: :cry:
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Re: My XM facility!

Post by Pshemsky » Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:35 pm

Wow. That's really impressive Matthew. Looks like proper XM cave... just wandering how many years it takes to get to that level of 'xmohilics' ? :]
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Post by russ92xmsed » Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:29 pm

Dieselman wrote:A lift is far more useful and convenient than a pit.
I would love a lift, just haven't got the roof height... need an Xm shape recess on the roof really!

Eddie nuff wrote:I don't have a garage . . . or a shed . . . just a floor :( :cry: :cry:
Well that's better than nothing. A floating about Xm, like a helium balloon, would be a huge frustration... try working on that!
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