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Dave-ROR · 10-18-2022, 11:03 AM

Well.. not really "home" stuff.. but @Opie and I did some work on our champcar shop/storage space and moved some cars from my one storage unit to another 625sqft space 3 spots down from the shop that'll be used to, eventually, store my MR2s, Galant and Z06.

First though I bought 6 4' LED light assemblies with 4 LED tubes each for the workshop space.. I was just going to wire it with extension cords from the outlets but @Opie changed my mind so instead one of the 8' dual fluorescent bulb assemblies was removed and a dual outlet box was installed. We didn't remove the other light assembly because it had live power running through it and we would have had to basically rewire everything.... without turning off the power.

Anyways..

@Opie trying not to kill himself (worth noting, we did turn off the switched power to these lights but whoever did them left a live hot wire with a little electrical tape on it sitting in the fixture as well):

Lighting done.. shop messy:

Slightly less messy...

Next day it was time to move the 98 Integra Type-R and the 94 MR2 Turbo..

ITR wouldn't stay running.. thought it was a clogged intake or fuel system issue, took the intake apart last night and confirmed it was clean so assuming fuel.. anyways had to winch it up

Which sucked since I didn't bring a wheel for it.. Opie went to get the FR-S wheel to finish loading..

MR2 on Opie's trailer

And the car storage unit.. currently holding my 91 Galant VR4, 94 MR2 Turbo and @coolhandluke 2013 BRZ.

Opie · 10-18-2022, 11:39 AM

Didn't know this thread was a thing....I not only know how to fix cars....
In the last 3 months remodeled the Laundry room....My wife and I did all the work....

Opie · 10-18-2022, 11:43 AM

Then the pool bath

Opie · 10-18-2022, 11:44 AM

And the Hall bath got new counter top, sink & mirror

Dave-ROR · 10-18-2022, 12:37 PM

@DarkPira7e - I see your post still

but yeah VR4 with just under 55k on it now. It's a good cruiser... but so sloooow

DarkPira7e · 10-18-2022, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

@DarkPira7e - I see your post still

but yeah VR4 with just under 55k on it now. It's a good cruiser... but so sloooow

Yeah I deleted because I re-read and saw you actually pointed it out, haha. I had a 3000GT VR4 and always wanted a Galant VR4 to go with it. Very cool piece to have, it's one of those cars I'd love in the winters here, would just be a lot of upkeep to be certain it doesn't return to the earth

Wally86 · 10-24-2022, 11:12 AM

No joke, bought the house with these nasty curtains 11 years ago and FINALLY got around to replacing them with something I really wanted. Ikea Fyrtur blinds that are wirelss push button up and down.

DarkPira7e · 10-24-2022, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally86

No joke, bought the house with these nasty curtains 11 years ago and FINALLY got around to replacing them with something I really wanted. Ikea Fyrtur blinds that are wirelss push button up and down.

I want to get these wireless up/down blinds, how are they?

Wally86 · 10-24-2022, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

I want to get these wireless up/down blinds, how are they?

I'd wait until a second gen is made or find a way to hard wire them. I set all of it up to work with one controller which was pretty easy but I removed the batteries to charge them up and everything had to be reprogrammed so... annoying. I'm surprised that there's no persistence for the price. Other than that, I have no idea how often I'll be opening them but it's nice to have an option. They do blackout well. The mounts are super fragile. I saw someone create 3D prints of the weird moving plastic retainer because his broke. I almost broke one of mine during install.

pope · 10-24-2022, 09:19 PM

Discovered termites

NoHaveMSG · 10-24-2022, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pope

Discovered termites

Damn, that is not a fun fix.

soundman98 · 10-24-2022, 10:22 PM

sounds like you might have a gas leak as well.

pope · 10-25-2022, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Damn, that is not a fun fix.

It gets better. The damage extends to the threshold/sill plate/rim joist beneath the house entry door, which also serves as structural support for the landing at the top of the basement stairs and the anchor for one stringer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

sounds like you might have a gas leak as well.

There are times a gas leak would be handy.

humfrz · 10-26-2022, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pope

It gets better. The damage extends to the threshold/sill plate/rim joist beneath the house entry door, which also serves as structural support for the landing at the top of the basement stairs and the anchor for one stringer.

The termites most likely have moved on, it looks like they ate up most of the good stuff -

10-18-2022, 11:03 AM	#211
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	Well.. not really "home" stuff.. but @Opie and I did some work on our champcar shop/storage space and moved some cars from my one storage unit to another 625sqft space 3 spots down from the shop that'll be used to, eventually, store my MR2s, Galant and Z06. First though I bought 6 4' LED light assemblies with 4 LED tubes each for the workshop space.. I was just going to wire it with extension cords from the outlets but @Opie changed my mind so instead one of the 8' dual fluorescent bulb assemblies was removed and a dual outlet box was installed. We didn't remove the other light assembly because it had live power running through it and we would have had to basically rewire everything.... without turning off the power. Anyways.. @Opie trying not to kill himself (worth noting, we did turn off the switched power to these lights but whoever did them left a live hot wire with a little electrical tape on it sitting in the fixture as well): Lighting done.. shop messy: Slightly less messy... Next day it was time to move the 98 Integra Type-R and the 94 MR2 Turbo.. ITR wouldn't stay running.. thought it was a clogged intake or fuel system issue, took the intake apart last night and confirmed it was clean so assuming fuel.. anyways had to winch it up Which sucked since I didn't bring a wheel for it.. Opie went to get the FR-S wheel to finish loading.. MR2 on Opie's trailer And the car storage unit.. currently holding my 91 Galant VR4, 94 MR2 Turbo and @coolhandluke 2013 BRZ. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

10-18-2022, 11:39 AM	#212
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2023 Toyota GR 86 Cup Location: Florida Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 1,661 Thanked 2,474 Times in 1,046 Posts Mentioned: 117 Post(s)	Didn't know this thread was a thing....I not only know how to fix cars.... In the last 3 months remodeled the Laundry room....My wife and I did all the work.... Attached Images __________________ 2023 GR Cup Car

10-18-2022, 11:43 AM	#213
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2023 Toyota GR 86 Cup Location: Florida Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 1,661 Thanked 2,474 Times in 1,046 Posts Mentioned: 117 Post(s)	Then the pool bath Attached Images __________________ 2023 GR Cup Car

10-18-2022, 11:44 AM	#214
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2023 Toyota GR 86 Cup Location: Florida Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 1,661 Thanked 2,474 Times in 1,046 Posts Mentioned: 117 Post(s)	And the Hall bath got new counter top, sink & mirror Attached Images __________________ 2023 GR Cup Car

10-18-2022, 12:37 PM	#215
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	@DarkPira7e - I see your post still but yeah VR4 with just under 55k on it now. It's a good cruiser... but so sloooow __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

10-24-2022, 11:12 AM	#217
Wally86 Be Kind Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2020 86 Location: MD Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 5,748 Thanked 1,342 Times in 648 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	No joke, bought the house with these nasty curtains 11 years ago and FINALLY got around to replacing them with something I really wanted. Ikea Fyrtur blinds that are wirelss push button up and down. __________________ [Insert clever signature here] IG \| WhiskyBlog \| Photography

10-24-2022, 09:19 PM	#220
pope has a funny hat Join Date: Feb 2020 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: MI Posts: 499 Thanks: 1,175 Thanked 633 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	Discovered termites Attached Images

10-24-2022, 10:22 PM	#222
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