How much space do I need

Topperz · Post by **Topperz** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 12:18

I'm going to clear the garage out so that zebedee can be warm n dry over the winter

I'm just conscious that my garage is narrow and once in won't be able to open the door to exit the car

I have had a Saab 900 turbo in,that just fitted,but the doors were much smaller

Any help on would be good

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 12:29

What do you want help with, exactly?

Topperz · Post by **Topperz** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 12:43

The dimensions I need to comfortably get the car in and open the door please...sorry if I was unclear

mwpe · Post by **mwpe** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 12:46

If you got the Saab in, you should be OK. Seven feet wide is quite enough to open one door. It is much easier to get out if you open the window.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 14:02

.suggest you get some foam rubber and stick it to the walls so the doors don't get edged....

Skylark · Post by **Skylark** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 14:11

My Z3 fits easily in a standard width garage and I have fixed a bit of spare carpet on the wall were the door opens - works well

tom_sk · Post by **tom_sk** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 14:26

Attach a stout wooden bar with ropes to the joists/rafters, drop the soft top and swing out.

Sailorbaz · Post by **Sailorbaz** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 15:04

Leave the roof down and climb out. Job done.

beerbelly · Post by **beerbelly** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 15:36

ours is in our single garage and we have ladders pushbike and folded garden chairs hanging of one wall

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 15:49

I have a very small garage....
Ive stapled a big chunk of foam in a pillow case to a piece of mdf thats screwed to the wall.
Ive also bolted a 4"x4" bit of timber to the floor which allows me to nudge up to it with the drivers tyre.

I really do have to squeeze in and out....saying that, I am a big lad!
You might get away with less.

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 16:17

I don't have a manual to hand, but according to Wikipedia the width of a facelift car is 68.5 in (1,740 mm)

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 27 Nov, 2014 16:29

beerbelly · Post by **beerbelly** » Fri 28 Nov, 2014 07:09

sirius-c wrote:I have a very small garage....
Ive stapled a big chunk of foam in a pillow case to a piece of mdf thats screwed to the wall.
Ive also bolted a 4"x4" bit of timber to the floor which allows me to nudge up to it with the drivers tyre.

I really do have to squeeze in and out....saying that, I am a big lad!
You might get away with less.

squeeze you got loads of room

(looks like our garage full to the gunwales ) winding the window down makes it easier. iv left our windows open as well to let some air through to ward of damp

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