Garage Widths
Racer
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My garage is 131.5 inches wide. That's just short of 11 feet. I have no problem getting in and out of the C5. I've never had a problem with the passenger side, either. I just have to take a little care when exiting. I could put a pad on each wall, but it's really not necessary.
That said, I don't think I'd let a child open either door, since they may not have the dexterity or will to prevent an accident.
That said, I don't think I'd let a child open either door, since they may not have the dexterity or will to prevent an accident.
5th Gear
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From: Killeen TX
My garage is 131.5 inches wide. That's just short of 11 feet. I have no problem getting in and out of the C5. I've never had a problem with the passenger side, either. I just have to take a little care when exiting. I could put a pad on each wall, but it's really not necessary.
A better question to help me is how much width do you need with only one door partially open (first notch)?
Racer
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All these big garages make me jealous. I just moved into a new place with a garage for a change and its only 130" wide inside. Just barely enough room maybe. I want a Vette so bad!!
A better question to help me is how much width do you need with only one door partially open (first notch)?
A better question to help me is how much width do you need with only one door partially open (first notch)?
There will be a few limitations. The car door obviously won't stay open on it's own, nor will you be able to vacuum the interior without risk of damage. Still, I've never had a problem waxing the car or even doing some minor mods in that space.
The actual opening of my garage door is 105 inches.
I think the car is going to fit. Post photos when you buy it!
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Drifting
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From: FLORIDA
In central NY you are lucky to find a garage that is more than 20X20.
A lot of them are 19X20 with one corner angled off where entrance comes into the home.
No
t large in my standards but, that's the way they build them. (CHEAP)
A lot of them are 19X20 with one corner angled off where entrance comes into the home.
No
t large in my standards but, that's the way they build them. (CHEAP)
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[QUOTE=71vetteinva;1565615544]Hmmm...that means you'll have 0.75 inches less on each side than I do. You should still be fine. You'll just need to hold the door a little when you enter and exit. Not a big deal.
DANG!!!!....It's a good thing we're talking about GARAGES here!!!
DANG!!!!....It's a good thing we're talking about GARAGES here!!!
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
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Drifting
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The C5 was my first yellow car-ever. They're kinda of growing on me-the 74 is an L82/M21. The "ford" I always thought was a quick car-425hp but the C5 would definitley blow it in the weeds. I like his plate-I got stuck with the govenor's old plate 00001. But to answer the original question 24x24 will give you plenty of room to get in and out of.
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My lot size and building codes restricted me to 24x27 but it's better than nothing. David 
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
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i built my own house and garage so not alot of $$ in it.
you must be playing on the dark side to be able to afford all your toys on a cops wages... my doors are 8 ft tall
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
and "Dark side" you say???..HARDLY...Ive worked TWO jobs for the past 20+ years....My wife works too....as far as my toys....theyre all paid for except the SSR and C6 Z-06....and lets not forget Im probably 20 years older than you are and no kids at home...and as far as my house...
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