Just curious: Car + Crossfit Garage?

Ben Moskowitz · 07-09-2007, 02:43 PM

I was just wondering if there were any car geeks on the message board. If so, is it possible to build a garage gym and a "garage" garage? What takes precedence, a C2 rower or a lift? Do you make room for a squat stand or an engine stand? Is it possible to put equipment elsewhere?

Matt Thacker · 07-09-2007, 06:24 PM

Ben,
I was a racecar guy and have been converted to Crossfit. My shop was 1200 sq ft, now my garage gym is 1000 sq ft..with all the car stuff stuffed into the other 200 sq ft. Once you put down stall mats you wont want a nasty car in your shop anymore. I still have the air reel in the ceiling and the craftsman retractable drop lights..I tell the people who workout with me the air reel is in case someone can't breathe.

Ben Moskowitz · 07-09-2007, 11:01 PM

so do you still race then?

Matt Thacker · 07-10-2007, 04:07 AM

No. Crossfit is a much cheaper, more productive hobby. I do miss it terribly thought :-( I think the two could compliment each other...Tire changing for time. The occasional push-start would be faster. I wonder if crossfit would translate into better lap time?

Beau Bryant · 07-10-2007, 05:35 AM

Ask Eugene to develop a squat stand that doubles as an engine stand. He may also be able to work out some modification to a high lift to make it more functional (maybe some type of versaclimber/erg high lift thing?).

Jeff Edmonston · 07-14-2007, 11:40 PM

Pullup bar/rings shouldn't interfere with the car garage.

A C2 can be stood on end and rolled into a corner taking up minimal space.

Maybe top the stall mats of a lifting platform with plywood so you won't be so worried about them getting oily, and you could replace the plywood if it gets too nasty? (3-ply, wood mat wood)

I've done the first two, but not the third.

Ted Williams · 07-15-2007, 09:50 PM

I've got my Alfa parked on one side of the garage, and my "gym" on the other...seems to work fine, except I am constantly worried about dropping weights on it when going for max of anything.

Chad Skola · 03-10-2008, 12:30 AM

switch from cars to go karts. since real racing is F1 racing nothing is closer then go karting. then you can do both and go karts take up way less space. If you want to try it out I have a kart for sale.

Sean Hogue · 03-15-2008, 02:36 PM

I am in the same boat. Trying to squeeze in my wifes car, my project AND some workout gear!
Time to hit the drawing board
S.

patrick j fleming jr · 03-15-2008, 02:53 PM

If you have a high enough ceiling put a piano hinge on your platform and "stand it" when not in use. Then use staps to secure it to the wall.

03-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#8
Chad Skola Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Salt Lake UT Posts: 313	Re: Just curious: Car + Crossfit Garage? switch from cars to go karts. since real racing is F1 racing nothing is closer then go karting. then you can do both and go karts take up way less space. If you want to try it out I have a kart for sale.

03-15-2008, 02:36 PM	#9
Sean Hogue Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Red Deer AB Posts: 64	Re: Just curious: Car + Crossfit Garage? I am in the same boat. Trying to squeeze in my wifes car, my project AND some workout gear! Time to hit the drawing board S.

03-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
patrick j fleming jr Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: perrysburg ohio Posts: 388	Re: Just curious: Car + Crossfit Garage? If you have a high enough ceiling put a piano hinge on your platform and "stand it" when not in use. Then use staps to secure it to the wall.

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07-09-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
Ben Moskowitz Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 756	I was just wondering if there were any car geeks on the message board. If so, is it possible to build a garage gym and a "garage" garage? What takes precedence, a C2 rower or a lift? Do you make room for a squat stand or an engine stand? Is it possible to put equipment elsewhere?

07-09-2007, 06:24 PM	#2
Matt Thacker Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 418	Ben, I was a racecar guy and have been converted to Crossfit. My shop was 1200 sq ft, now my garage gym is 1000 sq ft..with all the car stuff stuffed into the other 200 sq ft. Once you put down stall mats you wont want a nasty car in your shop anymore. I still have the air reel in the ceiling and the craftsman retractable drop lights..I tell the people who workout with me the air reel is in case someone can't breathe.

07-09-2007, 11:01 PM	#3
Ben Moskowitz Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 756	so do you still race then?

07-10-2007, 04:07 AM	#4
Matt Thacker Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 418	No. Crossfit is a much cheaper, more productive hobby. I do miss it terribly thought :-( I think the two could compliment each other...Tire changing for time. The occasional push-start would be faster. I wonder if crossfit would translate into better lap time?

07-10-2007, 05:35 AM	#5
Beau Bryant Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Westminster MD Posts: 327	Ask Eugene to develop a squat stand that doubles as an engine stand. He may also be able to work out some modification to a high lift to make it more functional (maybe some type of versaclimber/erg high lift thing?).

07-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#6
Jeff Edmonston Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Concord CA Posts: 8	Pullup bar/rings shouldn't interfere with the car garage. A C2 can be stood on end and rolled into a corner taking up minimal space. Maybe top the stall mats of a lifting platform with plywood so you won't be so worried about them getting oily, and you could replace the plywood if it gets too nasty? (3-ply, wood mat wood) I've done the first two, but not the third.

07-15-2007, 09:50 PM	#7
Ted Williams Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 381	I've got my Alfa parked on one side of the garage, and my "gym" on the other...seems to work fine, except I am constantly worried about dropping weights on it when going for max of anything.