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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Monthly Sunnyvale Garage Meet

So I have an opportunity to rent out a garage in a house (in Sunnyvale) and keep all my tools in it. I would also be allowed to have cars in the garage any time I want and as many cars as I would like.

My idea is to form a monthly meet where people can get their oil changed, mods done, and any other related stuff.

To make this worthwhile for me, I need to at least break even on the rent, so I would like to know what you guys are willing to pay. The cost to rent the garage is $150 per month, so my idea is that the garage rental cost would be split among those that attend the meet each month. If I have more free time, I can help out others on non-meet days and this will subtract from the overall cost everyone would need to contribute at the monthly meet. Also, we can pool more money together to buy equipment, food, supplies, or whatever else you guys want.

So let's hear your thoughts.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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I'll start a list on who's in

1. Eugene (ByThaBay)
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Is the list month to month?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Is the list month to month?
yeah, I suppose. I guess I might just have to pay up - beats fighting with my dad to use the garage to help people out
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Yea that sucks. Maybe someone on the boards is willing to host instead?

Anyone out there willing to host Garage meets so that Eugene can help people out with services inexpensively?

He is a great service to the NorCal G community.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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The other catch is I am going to keep my tools there, new oil, used oil, etc. And I need to get stuff at odd hours, just FYI if anyone is willing to loan out their garage to a good cause
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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You've seen my garage...hahaha.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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i live near sunnyvale, so im in, if we can get about 10 ppl a month :P

1. Eugene (ByThaBay)
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by oran9e
i live near sunnyvale, so im in, if we can get about 10 ppl a month :P
put your name on the list, let's see what happens
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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if i still lived in south bay, i would be down. gluck with this i think it's a great idea
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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I'm going to head over there tonight and take some photos.
 
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This is an excellent idea, Eugene. Hopefully, you'll get enough participation and the garage meets take off.
 
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This is an excellent idea, Eugene. Hopefully, you'll get enough participation and the garage meets take off.
It's open to all makes & models btw, not just G35. My intent is to make more videos, generate AD revenue, and then the garage will pay for itself and I can start buying more tools like air compressors, tire balancing, ... anything that's needed.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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I went over and took some pics of the place today:

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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1. Eugene (ByThaBay)
2. J (oran9e)
3. Dang (dkhuynh)
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I need to change my brakes!
 
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