23 yo builds performance garage in parents back yard
 

Kid has dream, does it and it all falls into place.

Track.One's Shop Build - The Garage Journal Board

teaser pics,

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I like the last pic and paragraph in his first post. Seems humble, and obliviously very smart.

Oh and the garage journal board has a sweet gallery of garage builds.

I gotta admit it, that guy is pretty baws :fuckyea:

I'm just wondering how did the customers smuggle S15 and R33 in states?

And I see G-Spec's twin-ish... http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/IMG_3055.jpg

What an awesome story. Thanks for the post OP

WOW

great read.

Some states like New Jersey, Florida, etc... they are easier to bring in. It's a lengthy process and there are loopholes but it also comes down to money.
Most of the time the cars are cut in half in Japan and sent in two pieces as "parts" cars... then welded back together. Then you can figure out a way to register them.

you can get them in easily enough apparently, and reg them in certain states as grey market cars (state legal but not federally legal) so if the feds ever find the car, it gets crushed.

i wish i had his skill set

this was awesome

Wow, an inspiration to us all.

He's really lucky to have a place to build so that he doesn't have to pay rent.. but it's clear that he is where he is because of his determination and attitude.

this is so awesome, he must be saving madd $$$ since hes saving on rent fees etc.

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"In the end...yes I'm 23 (24 this November) and I own a performance shop I am proud to say is mine. It has been many long nights...sleepless nights...crazy hours...to get where I'm at..and I'm just beginning. I practically live in the shop right now...I don't go out..I don't spend money..I just work. I don't have any toys...no cool cars...no new clothes...no real social life anymore...but I drive a $1000 lincoln Mark VIII...which is pretty sweet.
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holy shit. what a great read.

makes me want to start my custom built computing shop right now. (something i've been dreaming about for a long time). since i already have someone of a reputation in the local area where i work.. why not!

wow amazing.

this really makes you ponder what you really want in your life and what makes you happy.

ps: +1 for him for working on all those s2ks =P

If it weren't for the free rent, I doubt he would be in business still, I think you guys are honestly giving more credit than is due. The kid was borrowing a set of hand tools (states that he cannot afford a set), drives a beater, works non-stop out of what is essentially just a steel clad shell (no running water, central heating, insulation, proper office space). Throw $2500 worth of rent for a commercial space into the equation and he'd be bankrupt.

Sure, he's working on some nice cars, but building a car is the least difficult aspect of running a business in such a small and competitive industry. Look at how many shops open for a few years, have a brief stint of moderate success, then shut down locally. It's building a successful business that impresses me, I see one just barely getting by.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be an asshole, I'm just honest and a realist.

^ I give him props for dedication for sure though, not many 22 year olds these days have this kind of dedication.

sure mom and pops is doing him a huge favour - and i'm sure they're helping A LOT too from the business end of things, but again... starting ANY business is no easy thing.. even with a large capital aid.

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after reading this.. i m wondering wtf. am. i. doing.

The kid was working at an Acura dealership for two months, then had enough of it and quit; he also was working in the electrical trade, but gave that up after a lay off. It's easy to be dedicated to something you love at twenty three, he's living in a fantasy world surrounded by tuner cars, but it's unsustainable without serious changes.

Let's also add, the kid probably stills lives at home and pays no rent, add that to impracticality - the need to not take a pay cheque equivalent to liveable wages.

I have more respect for every successful apprentice, tradesmen, student or graduate on this forum; those pursuits require no less dedication and an equal financial commitment.

on the flip side though, if he does stop loving it he won't have nearly the amount of debt that other failed business owners have, and his parents property gets a new boost in value from that massive shop space being there.

i agree with this. i give props for having determination and positive attitude but he had a lot of advantages that made his dream possible. But i guess there's no shame in getting "help" as long as you are humble about it and recognize the fact that you wouldnt get far if it wasnt for that. as he stated, he had great friends, supporting family, and a lot of heart so he still has my respect.

Dude, get a life. Seems like you have a little chip on your shoulder.

Since he was young he tried to do different jobs and skillsets that really wasn't for him in the long run. How is this any different than any other 22 year old starting their career or university?

Even if he lets to operate on the property for free, he still is miles ahead of people who live rent free off their parents and spends hundreds of thousands of dollars in cars they didn't pay a cent for.

Him not paying rent/have low overhead and being fortuniate enough to have parents operate in their property does not invalidate all his accomplishments. At least had a small buisness loan rather than borrow directly from his parents.

Note house in the back...his parents definitely aren't short of money and he may be under exaggerating in regards to how much financial assistance he truly got. Nonetheless, he seems successful so far which in itself is a good accomplishment for someone his age.


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