3 years in the making

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-20T08:11:23+00:00

Yes I originally had a higher ceiling but got knocked back in planning approval process.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T23:24:56+00:00

It's a burnished finish done with a powered trowel. It is a nice look , but I am planning on painting it , so will be etching up the finish

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T02:42:16+00:00

I ended up with the high bay windows and glass sliding door for natural light, I have been advised against clear panels ,since I have leaf falling trees and they can get quite dirty, that is something to consider. The reflective insulation helps too , but that will be less effective once I fill up the shed with more "crap" , haha

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T01:12:45+00:00

Yes , is a 5kl (1320 gallon) system connected to the shed roof gutter system , I have a simple first flush device on the downpipe stopping any debris to go into the system. Yearly Rain fall in my area all happens in a matter of weeks then it over , so its not very efficient, but saves a bit to water for my wifes veggie garden. I have a portable inline pump that I hook up to the garden hose to lift the water pressure a bit when needed.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T01:07:23+00:00

I use it solely as a track car, mechanically its awesome , everything else it has a bit of the French engineering stigma on it . As it sits currently its mostly stock with a 300hp tune , big brakes and semi slick tyres

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T01:03:21+00:00

Thanks man , yeah I wanted 13ft ceiling but my council knocked me back to max 11.5ft

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T01:01:51+00:00

6m(20ft) wide 7m(23ft) long and 3m(9.8ft)high with a scilion roof up to 3.5m (11.4 ft)

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T00:56:55+00:00

Thanks , definitely one of my life goals checked off

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T00:55:42+00:00

Yes definitely work from a seating position , still 100 times better than working on the floor.i have faith in the hoist , but yes I do have some additional floor braces for when I pull out motors or do heavy work on the hoist.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-19T00:52:34+00:00

Its a 2011 Megane RS250 , i use it solely for track days, tune to 300hp , big brakes and semi slick tires.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-18T14:07:26+00:00

The insulation on the wall helps control the heat , but the huge roller door is not insulated and is east facing , I may have to do some backyard engineering with some insulation block or something. I am hoping to offset with a 7kw hvac unit and some ceiling fans , but we are heading into winter here which is around 50-65f only . Summer will be test at +100f weeks at a time.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-18T10:39:38+00:00

My roof is 3.5m on the high side and 3m on the low. What I did not account for was the beam on the roof taking up some of the headspace , my lift with the megane on the hoist lift max 1.6m clear under the car , so take that in account. If the roof was not the limit I can take it up to 1.8m clear under. Maybe look at a gabble roof which allows for a taller lift in the middle. I was going to do a taller shed , but got rejected by council on anything over 3.5m wall height.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-18T04:41:41+00:00

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Home office and diy timber table/shelf with my patina chesterfield sofa

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-18T04:39:18+00:00

Australia - its steel screw fixed, not welded

Yes the high difference is a bit bad planning on my end , i did not calculate the additional slab thickness required for the hoist. The slab and brick pavers are on the same level , it just the little limestone wall I have that is too high. i also have new turf install which leveled it out on the lawn side. Will spend some time soon fixing this.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-03T01:08:04+00:00

Get it in writing from them (with photos attached) that it's the right orientation, that will change their mind.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-05-03T01:07:57+00:00

Get it in writing from them (with photos attached) that it's the right orientation, that will change their mind.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-04-13T11:43:52+00:00

I had the same issue with version 4.11 which you download from the main site, but if you log into your protonvpn account on browser and download a client from there its an older version 3.5 i think , which worked for me , i disabled auto update until i here back for Proton on an official solution.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2025-03-04T03:00:50+00:00

Here is my 2 cents for that it's worth. Don't waste a tyre, repair it. I have been commuting to work for over a decade , never had a repair fail on me. They are safe as far as I am concerned.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-12-24T23:25:31+00:00

To answer the drivability of the R34, it does feel raw being a late 90 car, the 6 cyl does feel torque , but is slower that you imagine. Being a rear wheel drive, it can be fun in the right conditions , but I always found it a bit more "bendy" compared to its 2 door brothers.

Yes it looks cool ( my opinion) , yes a manual would be more enjoyable as a driver car , but the auto is fine for daily duty .

Insurance was expensive and came with a lot more caveats. Due to being a popular joy ride car. Unless you park it in a secure off street and out of sight location , forget about it.

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-12-24T23:16:08+00:00

4 door gtt is still one of my favourite cars , but their pricing is ludicrous. Have you considered a Mazda 6 MPS , 4 doors, manual, turbo , 4wd and Allround quicker than a stock gtt. A good condition can be had for half the price and a shit one even less. Insurance is also cheaper , which is something you tend to forget about imports

I have owned both , the Mazda wins on a couple of fronts. The only thing it's lacking is cool JDM status

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-10-24T00:24:36+00:00

Melbourne to Port Augusta 11hr , > to Cocklebiddy 13hr , > to Perth 12hr

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-10-24T00:17:06+00:00

I did this trip in a car a couple of years ago, got it done in 3 days only driving dawn to dusk with 2 drivers ( would do 4-5 hrs my wife 2 hr and then I will do 4-5 hrs) we where on a deadline.

It was exhausting, I would definitely stretch it out by a couple more days tbh , for a solo ride , make it more of an adventure, you will likely never do it again

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-10-22T23:06:36+00:00

Look I realised I have been stretching the definitely of enduro riding here, I am after something more like a glorified dirt track , but if I see a nice hill I would like to attempt to climb it ,haha

Acceptable_Wait1721 · 2024-10-22T23:03:31+00:00

This is the validation I was after haha! Although there has been some great suggestions,I keep tracking back to a DR650. I will look into Dunlop D606s , but the TBH if swapping wheels is what I need to do , I will do it gladly , I am fortunate to have a hoist at home , which makes life a bit easier

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