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DarrenDriven · 05-28-2012, 10:43 PM

Hey you BRZ-/FR-S-heads. I've got a nice little man cave in SE Portland with tools, a lift and a giant air compressor. I barely use it, but if any of you guys need to put the car in the air or do some mods then let me know. I'd be more than happy to help out.

1535 SE 80th Ave

http://360.io/4H2vzq

(probably have to include some kind of release waiver just in case, since I've heard horror stories... but still)

Zaneman · 05-28-2012, 11:08 PM

Dang I'm jealous. I may need to bother you sometime. A lift is killer to get some work done with.

DarrenDriven · 05-28-2012, 11:10 PM

Yeah, I always wanted a workspace where I could work on cars in a relaxed way. It always ends up being at night, when it is cold and raining. It's way better to have music jamming and it's warm and well-lit.

blu_ · 05-28-2012, 11:13 PM

Pretty sweet!!!

LivingLegend · 05-28-2012, 11:14 PM

0.o Thats awesome!!! Super jelly!!! Glad I live somewhat close =]

DarrenDriven · 05-28-2012, 11:15 PM

I'm sure that I'll be knocking out some spring installs pretty quick... maybe some exhaust swaps, etc. It's cool being able to help out. Look forward to meeting some of you guys.

PS: You must bring me some beer for AFTER the install, haha.

WRB-DZA-BRZ · 05-29-2012, 12:03 PM

Very nice! I might be buying you some beer before too long!

...btw, how do you "thank you" a post?

DarrenDriven · 05-29-2012, 12:05 PM

This was my best free beer idea yet! Hehe....

Thanks button is on bottom right of each post. Little yellow smiley face.

WingsofWar · 05-29-2012, 12:31 PM

Darren ill be sure to stop by and say hi and take a look around on my trips down to Portland. Maybe we can colab on a project one day. I support grassroots builders and the small time enthusiast movement. Your man cave open to us members is a prime example of what i support.

Hoping one day to start a more intimate NW enthusiast chapter beyond the fourms.

DarrenDriven · 05-29-2012, 12:34 PM

Yeah WoW, you're always welcome. I keep beer at the shop for those who don't owe me any, so give me a shout and you can stop by and share a couple.

I've founded a couple of car clubs and organized a few enthusiast events in my past... got a little turned off when I realized that most xB owners were a little strange, but maybe FR-S/BRZ owners will be more ummm.... adjusted? Hehe.

luxmn · 05-29-2012, 12:39 PM

im nowhere close but man, respect for mancave

DeepHunta · 05-29-2012, 12:54 PM

Sweet! Thanks Darren. I will take you up on that offer. One of the first few mods I will be doing is exhaust so I'll need to lift the car up.

BRZ owners should be more "adjusted" as you say.

The drive from Seattle to Portland isn't all that bad. I get to see that Nuclear Reactor on I-5, heheh.

DarrenDriven · 05-29-2012, 12:55 PM

Thanks man, I forgot that I made this timelapse of the mural. Good way to kill three minutes.

DarrenDriven · 05-29-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepHunta

The drive from Seattle to Portland isn't all that bad. I get to see that Nuclear Reactor on I-5, heheh.

I'm 36 and had parents in Portland and Tacoma, so my childhood was spent going back and forth the operational Trojan powerplant. It is strange to me that the cooling tower is missing... no steam rising into the clouds.

Tainen · 05-30-2012, 02:42 PM

wow, very jealous.

After I got my BRZ, I took a look at my tool set and realized... it's time for an upgrade. My 54 piece set isn't going to cut it anymore. Time to save up for a nice set of crafstman wrenches and tool box for the garage.

DeepHunta · 05-30-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tainen

wow, very jealous.

After I got my BRZ, I took a look at my tool set and realized... it's time for an upgrade. My 54 piece set isn't going to cut it anymore. Time to save up for a nice set of crafstman wrenches and tool box for the garage.

Don't forget, Harbor Freight Tools have lots and lots of industrial grade tools on the cheap

Tainen · 05-30-2012, 06:48 PM

I've been "surviving" on harbor freight tools for the past few years. A few of them are great- breaker bar for 9 bucks? heck yeah- but I think I could use a real tool set that will last me the rest of my life, so I don't haveto re-buy all the harbor freight junk that breaks on me every few years.

DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 12:42 AM

Well I have a crap-load of tools, too, so if any of you guys ever need some help or a place to work on your beast then just let me know. More than happy to assist.

Mr.Jay · 06-06-2012, 01:12 AM

I'm not close but man that man cave is awesome and the contribution to the ft86 community is astounding so it deff calls for a trip down to Portland to check the place out and meet ya.

maybe also to pick up parts and install as well

DarrenDriven · 06-06-2012, 01:13 AM

Definitely man. I ordered some extra suspension goodies so I can have them sitting around for other BRZ/FR-S owners when they want to lower their car. I'll post more about that when the parts actually arrive.

Sportsguy83 · 06-06-2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Well I have a crap-load of tools, too, so if any of you guys ever need some help or a place to work on your beast then just let me know. More than happy to assist.

Wow.. you have no idea how much would I want to be close... That mancave is AWESOME

DarrenDriven · 06-06-2012, 11:52 PM

Haha, road trip!

05-29-2012, 12:31 PM	#9
WingsofWar NINJA MODERATOR #2 Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 87 FC3S TII Location: Seattle Posts: 2,468 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,007 Times in 379 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Darren ill be sure to stop by and say hi and take a look around on my trips down to Portland. Maybe we can colab on a project one day. I support grassroots builders and the small time enthusiast movement. Your man cave open to us members is a prime example of what i support. Hoping one day to start a more intimate NW enthusiast chapter beyond the fourms. __________________

05-29-2012, 12:54 PM	#12
DeepHunta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ-GBS-Lmtd Location: WA Posts: 416 Thanks: 8 Thanked 49 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sweet! Thanks Darren. I will take you up on that offer. One of the first few mods I will be doing is exhaust so I'll need to lift the car up. BRZ owners should be more "adjusted" as you say. The drive from Seattle to Portland isn't all that bad. I get to see that Nuclear Reactor on I-5, heheh. __________________ Proud ownder of GBS 6MT BRZ Limited. Pre-ordered on Feb-29-2012, got VIN on 5/19 with ETA 6/6, arrived early on 6/2, but still didn't pick it up until Jun-6-2012

05-30-2012, 02:42 PM	#15
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 653 Thanks: 119 Thanked 281 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow, very jealous. After I got my BRZ, I took a look at my tool set and realized... it's time for an upgrade. My 54 piece set isn't going to cut it anymore. Time to save up for a nice set of crafstman wrenches and tool box for the garage. __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

05-30-2012, 06:48 PM	#17
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 653 Thanks: 119 Thanked 281 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been "surviving" on harbor freight tools for the past few years. A few of them are great- breaker bar for 9 bucks? heck yeah- but I think I could use a real tool set that will last me the rest of my life, so I don't haveto re-buy all the harbor freight junk that breaks on me every few years. __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

06-06-2012, 01:12 AM	#19
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,640 Thanks: 284 Thanked 444 Times in 290 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not close but man that man cave is awesome and the contribution to the ft86 community is astounding so it deff calls for a trip down to Portland to check the place out and meet ya. maybe also to pick up parts and install as well __________________ \|Project\|Harlequin 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS AVOID OPENROAD SCION RICHMOND

05-28-2012, 11:08 PM	#2
Zaneman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited Location: Portland Posts: 118 Thanks: 14 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dang I'm jealous. I may need to bother you sometime. A lift is killer to get some work done with.

05-28-2012, 11:13 PM	#4
blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 911 Thanks: 625 Thanked 164 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sweet!!!

05-28-2012, 11:14 PM	#5
LivingLegend Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 1994 Toyota Tercel Location: Hillsboro Posts: 232 Thanks: 283 Thanked 62 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	0.o Thats awesome!!! Super jelly!!! Glad I live somewhat close =]

05-29-2012, 12:39 PM	#11
luxmn First FR-S Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Whiteout MT FRS Location: austin tx Posts: 566 Thanks: 120 Thanked 124 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im nowhere close but man, respect for mancave

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