Great job on the install. I've had the 8500W's installed for a little over 5 years now and no regrets. I know this is an old video, if you haven't already look into Greenhinges and it will quiet up the hinges and make the door seal nicely against the door seals and quiet the hinges down significantly.
Yeah, with the change over to nylon rollers and this style of opener, my door makes 95% less noise than it used to. One of the many reasons I went with this particular style of opener. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Alex Umbra All my video work paid off! I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me. One of the best modifications I have made to the garage in the almost ten years I’ve owned it.
When you as a watcher think the garage is perfect and Rick, with the help of real craftsman, simply enhances the detailing walhalla even more! I'm sorry, I just love it!!
That is one SLICK set up Rick. Congrats on the new system! You've given more ideas! LOL. I love how quiet and effortless that system works. Enjoy it bud.
I’m sorry bro I’m trying to buy this garage door opener but the link sent me to their website I just want to make sure you will get your Commission Because he’s not a Amazon affiliate link I am in the process of building my garage now and also I have a RUclips channel which I would like to give you a good shout out for the video do you make about this thank you Just let me know if that is the right link so I can support Your channel.
Awesome! I have the same unit. I was going to put a lift in my garage and had to raise my door to the ceiling. I added the jack shaft opener when we did that. Love it! I ran the power the same way from the ceiling outlet. I also got a new insulated door as the old one was over 20 years old. Congrats on the setup. You are going to love it for many reasons. 👍😀😎
RAD GARAGE well yours is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than mine. 😂I have to keep all of my lawn care and gardening stuff in my garage as per our HOA so I’m stuck in that regard. For that reason I did not get the lift which would have taken up too much space. I hope to get a quick jack system some day.
HOA's seem quite powerful down there. Up here, there are no basically no restrictions in our neighborhoods. We have these things called "restricted covenants", but there is no authority to enforce them. It's a good (and bad) thing.
I don’t often find someone as particular as I am. This install was 👌🏻🤌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🤟🏻 Also super informative because I’m looking at putting this into my personal garage
I'm glad you found the video useful. It wasn't really a step-by-step guide so much as just a chronicle of the project as it turned out in my circumstance. I have been impressed with the 8500W every day since this install. One of the best improvements I have ever made in the garage. Good luck if you do go forward with your own install project. I highly recommend having it professionally installed.
That video was very cool Rick. I really enjoyed how you put that together. Your "one in a million" garage just leaped forward in a big way. I really like the wide open space in the ceiling where the old center mounted door opener was hung. My vote is keep that nice and clean an open and white. The side-mounted LiftMaster is an incredible machine. That value of your garage continues to escalate and I really enjoyed watching this "how to" video. You are one lucky man to have such a cool brother in law and his idea for the can lights was spot on. Once again, great job my friend!....(Mike in Ohio)
I am. I like that it can easily be wall mounted and it comes with a pretty decent hose that has its own reel. I'm hoping this happens soon. I know the Kranzle is the "elite" PW, but I think the Comet makes more sense and I have spoken to people that own it and they love it.
I love the setup in your garage!!! I’m actually just waiting to have this opener installed along with a new door that’s on order.....Super excited!!! I’m glad i found your channel!
I watched the whole video. Very nice job cleaning up the temporary wiring. I was watching that fellow heft that unit in place - I’m thinking that sure does look heavy! I love how it opens up the ceiling like you said. Very nice!
Tim Roscoe It’s not as heavy as it looked. It’s just awkward to carry up the ladder when you’re in a corner. I’m very happy with how it all cleaned up. A viewer is coming by to secure/strap the exposed bx cables to the wall in a crisp and clean way. He’s a commercial electrician.
RAD GARAGE looking forward to the next pictures showing the bx cables cleaned up. Honestly, I think they look fine, but I’m sure they will be even better when you are totally done.
Tim Roscoe Yeah, I could live with them the way they are but I want viewers involved as much as possible and Ryan is a cool dude so I’m happy to see what he does.
LOL! I was saying to myself, this garage looks familiar. I have my rental property 4 houses down from you, and was driving in my E90 M3 to check on the house and saw this garage. It looks amazing
As for the extension cord reel location, I’ve resorted to a wall mounted 3 outlet power reel (princess auto) near the front of my garage and I use detail guardz in front of the tires to prevent the cord from getting caught. I’m able to get around the whole car with ease. It’s also handy for other projects when there isn’t a car . The 3 outlets on it work well. Another option is OG style ceiling mounted corner of the car setup if you still want overhead.
Awesome Rick. As mentioned before, you must be pretty jacked! Great to clear up ceiling space and tidy things up. Always improving is the spice of life! Hopefully the new opener meets all expectations.
Bucky VW It’s crazy how one minute you think there’s nothing else to do and the next minute your space is a work site! I had a good time cleaning it all up yesterday evening. The place is amazing.
I know you said you are digging the open feeling of the ceiling but my suggestion is s couple ceiling fans. I installed 2 in my garage and was one of the best upgrades I have done. and I have a very compatible garage to yours.
A big industrial style fan would look cool in there, but to be completely honest the garage never gets hot enough to justify one. I'm lucky that way. The garage faces due North and receives a sliver of direct sunlight in the evening just prior to sunset. Also, we have crappy weather pretty much year-round!
Great video! I have some questions: 1. Did you tap into the outlet in the ceiling by using a junction box or splitter to run additional outlets to the garage opener and the extra quad outlet box near the floor? 2. Can you reuse the wiring for some of the devices like the keypad panel outside and the old opener panel to connect the new devices? 3. Like most houses, my garage only has a couple of outlets (one on the ceiling and one on the back wall of the garage, SMH). Is it possible to wire a 12 gauge or lower extension cord from the ceiling to the area where the new opener would be to give it electricity? I've read it isn't recommended but, that outlet's purpose was only to power the garage door opener and nothing else, so I'm trying to figure out if that would be acceptable or not. I also had someone a while back finish my garage door walls because it was only left with tape which was deteriorating due to age and that'll make the job a bit more tedious to run new wiring and add more outlets in the garage. 4. Lastly (and sorry for all the questions), have you had issues with the LED lights in the garage interfering with the garage opener? Does this thing work with factory installed homelink devices in cars? What about the phone app? is it hard to configure"?
Hey there. Thanks for the questions about the garage updates I made a few years ago. My memory is a bit foggy as far as the specific details but I'll do my best to answer your questions. 1. Yes, we tapped the outlet that was on the ceiling to run the the lights and wall outlet. It was a bit tricky snaking the BX through the tight attic space as the ceiling joists were not cooperating. 2. The electrician did not run new wiring to the exterior keypad panel. The keypad remained the same after the swap to the new opener. 3. This one is a bit out of my league. My gut tells me running an extension cord to the opener is not ideal, but I am not sure. You'd be amazed how a good electrician can find ways to bury wires behind walls without having to create a lot of cuts. The trick is finding one in your area that is easy to work with. This was my brother-in-law so he was very patient with me and all my weird OCD requests. 4. I have no issues with the LED lights interfering wit the garage opener. I have my Audi's homelink set up to the new opener. It is just as straightforward as any other door opener. You get a couple of remote openers and you just use that to configure your homelink. Easy peasy. The phone app is super easy to configure and navigate. It is awesome having the piece of mind of knowing when your door is open or closed wherever you are in the world. I highly recommend.
We need a new door and definitely looking at this to clean up the garage. Love the new lighting as well. Trying to figure out what route I want to go for lighting. I like the hexagon look a lot
This side mount opener is honestly one of the Top 3 upgrades I have made in the garage. It is so quiet and clean looking and just adds a really professional "tone" to the space. Lighting was a leap of faith and I'm not sure I would have even done the upgrades had it not been for the generosity of LevKom. I like the Hexagon lights too, but my garage isn't always used for detailing so I wondered if it was overkill. Still, it's a cool look and those that go that route seem to like it. Good luck with all your decisions.
Boys with their toys🙌🏼👍🏼. How’s the garage wall mount opener holding up? Any issues or advise? My old ceiling Liftmaster just broke and thinking of replacing it with a garage wall mount opener.
It's been awesome in many aspects. The only issue is a "popping" sound I get once in a while when the door is being closed. I need to get it checked out but I've been too distracted by life's other plans. Will update when I find out what is causing it. The way it opens the garage is worth the price alone, though. I'm very happy with the decision to move to the side mount Lift Master.
Nice improvement! I loved to see that the Swedish plate got a really nice spot on the wall. A bit of Scandinavian touch to your garage. Now we are looking forward to you removing that inch (?) of pollen on your Audi soon. We will be here. Because we like to hang out in your garage.
Yeah, I am happy to have a little piece of Sweden represented in the garage. I have been fortunate to meet many cool people from that part of the world, including you! I may get some time today to do a wash but my summer break doesn't officially begin until Friday!
So far mine's been working good since March I thought I would have to put the spring pushers on the end of my tracks but I haven't needed to and the IQ app works great on my phone
Yeah, the spring pusher is a bit of detraction (although it looks like a machine gun), but it is great to hear yours is performing well for you. My wife and son came home from the mall yesterday and I didn't hear the door open. Prior, you could hear the door open from anywhere inside the house.
Glad you like it. Take a look at some of the detailing videos on the channel to see that the garage isn't just a pretty place to park cars. It's a highly functional space. Thanks.
Looks great Rick. I would keep the ceiling clean unless you want an over mount bar extension for your new pressure washer. Same set as Matt Morman has at his home.
Just bought this!!!! RUclips " liftmaster direct drive " boom... low and behold I'm here watching this... garage has to be a prop.. no way its this clean all the time🤣🤣🤣
@@RADGarage got it all setup. Install was smooth.. bad sensor out of box. Wired in old sensor got it to work but having issues programming the down settings. 🙄
Getting ready to build. My ceilings are 14 feet. My garage doors are 12 feet. Can I still have my doors hug the ceiling? Or do I need to go 13 foot high doors?
For the average garage, this is overkill. I haven't recommended it to any of my friends that just use their garage to store their cars. If you are really into your garage then I would definitely suggest forking out the extra cash for the side mount. Just not having all that componentry crowding up your ceiling space is worth it. Then, there's the quiet factor. I say go for it!
@@RADGarage Thanks Rick, following up on this. Do you have any issues with its functionality? I have seen more issues and complaints then positive reviews. Could be as always as that people that are happy simply won’t make a video or post about it however I don’t want to convert two doors and spend few grand to have issues with range, resetting and reprogramming, and tossing cable.
I have not experienced any issues whatsoever. I have my technician on speed dial in the event I see something I don't like, but so far, so good. Have you had a pro installer come out to give you a quote or are you thinking of doing it yourself? Feel free to email me at radgarageyyc@gmailcom. It's hard to follow replies to YT comments.
Enjoy the video just curious how is the lift master after a year? I've been eyeing it for a while just looking at reviews comparing a belt system versus a pulley system.
@@sarek8472 At the end of the day, it opens your garage door, but the clean look of the install and difference in noise level is a really nice upgrade.
Very cool my friend. Wasnt aware that something so nice and incognito existed or I would of opted for this unit instead of the one I purchased at the beginning of the year. I shall find a way to break mine so that my wife gives me no choice but to replace it with this lol jk very quiet unit. Looks great! Even if you arent detailing the video is still top notch as always!
Hey Rick - what's the total distance between the base of the output shaft on the pulley, to the outer edge of the opener unit? Trying to get an idea for total required width as-installed (I'm dealing with a tighter space!). Thanks!!
I'll try to get you an exact measurement at some point, but it is compact. I only have a foot and half of space on that side of the garage and the Liftmaster fit in there perfectly. Feel free to come by anytime to check it out for yourself.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber and glad to find this channel, congrats for the footage, the nice detailing work and the garage. Since we are great fan of Obsessed Garage stuff ( very nice stuff), I would suggest the Mosmatic Pressure Washer Boom Poles for the final touch. Congrats from Brazil.
Hi there, those hooks are actually manufactured and available through QuickJack. I know they sometimes struggle to have stock, but you can check out their website at www.quickjack.com
Hello, I never seen a Lift Master that operated from that position before so basically from what I’ve seen it eliminated that chain Drive is that correct. And I’d be curious to know what your floors made up it looks like some kind of a plastic or rubber flooring. Thank you for sharing this great video
Yeah, these side-mount openers are becoming more and more popular with people "in the know". I think the overhead opener with the chain or belt drive will remain the most popular for a while. It is doing a great job so far. My garage floor is a system called "Swisstrax" and it is basically a floating tile floor that allows for the free flow of water under the floor. This is great for the wet winters and some detailing I do in the space. You can check out lots of my other videos about the floor if you have the time. Thanks for visiting and for the comment!
Your door is beautiful! I have to ask can this new Liftmaster be hacked as easily as the older ones? Mine was installed in 2000, have they made security changes yet? Nvrm, I just seen the WiFi
I'm definitely going to have to get me one of those. Absolutely great video Rick!! Thanks for the great info on the liftmaster. I have my electrical plummed already, just need the liftmaster. 5 stars 🌟 buddy.
@@RADGarage Great question, but of course I would add more lighting. I have 10 different led lighting sources ranging from 4K-5K Lumens and a variance of kelvins. With the extra space I'd be able to add some side mounted lights for correction purposes. You can never have enough lights.
It sound cliché but you are totally correct, you can never havre enough light. I remember seeing a photo of Paul Dalton's detailing "theatre" many years ago and his lighting was incredible. I bet he had $100,000 worth of lighting equipment and fixtures in there.
@@RADGarage I definitely don't have that much in lighting but adding more lighting in certain areas would be great. I get a lot inspiration from Car Craft Auto. You should check him out some time when have a chance. Very high end detailing. Love his lighting.
I just discovered your channel. Looking forward to watching your videos. Amazing garage! I too have the same opener and it's awesome. Can you detail how you painted the rails black. They look really good. Thanks!
Mike South Hi Mike. Glad you found my channel. I painted the railed by hand with an ordinary small paint brush. No special technique or anything like that, just a matter of time and patience. The paint scratches inside the rails but you don’t really see that.
Sh1t, if that garage was in Calgary Martindale everything would be gone in the middle of the night. Nice garage though. 👍🏻 . The NE is getting shadier at every passing day. Lots of spices here.
Hey Rick. Do you think a $515 upgrade from the builder would be worth it for the 8500w? Builder a new home in yyc and saw your video and thinking about this upgrade. 😂
Amazing! I’d love to do this to mine one day. On a semi-unrelated question, have you done any videos on garage lighting? I would love to hear your recommendations about how to upgrade lights. Thanks!
Therascals I have no lighting-themed videos. I recently replaced my aging 48” T8 Sylvania fluorescent bulbs with GE LED 6500K bulbs. A world of difference. When it comes to lighting I’m still a novice but I do subscribe to the “more is better” philosophy. Have you checked out the Obsessed Garage website?
costco sells a nice shop light for a garage. I think the brand is mona or something like that. Not the feit. They are 46" long 4000k LED I believe. super easy to install and you can daisy chain up to 6 together. What I love about them is they dont need a switch. THey come with a remote but are motion sensing. you can adjust how long they stay on after sensing motion, motion sensitivity etc. I just leave the switch on 24/7 and let them turn on and off themselves when anyone goes in and out of the garage. They have worked flawlessly thus far. I have 7 in my 2 car garage and its nice and bright in there now.
@@RADGarage few options, custom bent stainless which would be the higher end, A more diy approach is possibly some large PVC pipe cut in half and painted. Or if you have anyone with a siding brake they should be able to bend up some type of cover out of coil stock and it shouldn't be to expensive. A square box would look to bulky, I think. Something multisided like half of a octagon would look less bulky and the bends would help add some rigidity. Oh I bet that OCD kept you up half the night thinking about those big ugly springs after ol' Frank threw that out there.
Some great food for thought. I would have obsessed if I wasn't so tired! Once I get my Brother-in-law's Audi S4 done and dusted, I will think about how to hide the springs. I think I like the pipe idea the most.
Yes, there are a LOT of hinges on this door. It is a custom built door by a company in Calgary called Creative Door. If you check out my Instagram (@rad.garage) you'll see some pics of it.
I picked those up years ago. They are made by Rhino Racks, but last I checked, I couldn't seem to find any. Not sure what is going on there. They are perfect for my box and my space. Thanks for watching.
Oh good. I need to use this roof box a bit more. My main problem is when we go away on a road trip, I have to park outside due to the added height, so I miss out on parking in the underground lots at the places we go. First world problems...
Belo investimento Inovar é preciso Agora torcer pra virem muitos carros. Aqui no Brazil devido a covid 19 tudo parado, muito desemprego Estética automotiva por aqui virou segundo plano Mas vamos em frente. Abraço Luciano Jau SP Brazil
I'm very sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing in Brazil. I hope you will be able to return to normal business soon. I am wishing you luck and all my best. Lamento ouvir sobre os problemas que você está enfrentando no Brasil. Espero que você possa retornar aos negócios normais em breve. Desejo-lhe sorte e tudo de bom.
You should get an overhead door technician to fix that door. An overlayed door like that SHOULDNT sound that clunky. Your gonna blow out that motor prematurely
I appreciate your concern but the technician spent hours and hours in the garage and feels the door is now perfectly balanced. The opener is not having to work overtime in any sense. This door is heavy. Like, really heavy.
@@RADGarage the noises coming off of the door are EXCESSIVE. Your door is an overlay, not full wood. Yes it is heavy, however, we deal with custom doors on a weekly basis including installation. The door needs to be balanced and reset. Looking at your spring size, the door isnt more than 350lbs dead, so it's not that heavy of a door as you think. I can assure you in a month or 2, your opener will stop opening upon startup. That's where you'll experience the most difficulty.
a9l9f9 mt Exactly. This is why I went with Mike Awada from Triton Door Service. He seems to actually care about his work versus the “techs” the original company would send out. What types of issues are you aware of so I can be on the lookout?
@@RADGarage love ya vid mate Keep good tension up to it the jack shaft motor drives the torsion system not the door itself therefore it can be more susceptible to dropping a cable. Spring balance is the key me friend.You can get cable tensioners that fit around the bottom wheel and clip on to the cable itself thus always keeping the cable tight even when tension drops. We the door is open any door the springs are on there lest amount of tension
Finding US pricing isn't easy. In fact, I don't even know what my final bill is since I haven't been invoiced yet. Does anyone out there have this information???
guess. what your WIFI will be out dated in 2023. congratulations. no phone or other will be able to connect with it. I guess soon you'll need to replace it again.. i feel bad for all the cars and trucks with wifi installed as well.
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my gosh that thing is SUPER quiet!!! honestly Rick, loving the look of those extra pot lights!
Both of these upgrades have added an extra special touch to the space.
Great job on the install. I've had the 8500W's installed for a little over 5 years now and no regrets. I know this is an old video, if you haven't already look into Greenhinges and it will quiet up the hinges and make the door seal nicely against the door seals and quiet the hinges down significantly.
I did look at it, but it was pricey. Maybe one day.
My openers are about 15 years old. As soon as they fail (now that I say this it’ll happen tomorrow) I’m replacing them with these. Thanks for sharing!
Gas Tachs You’ll enjoy them.
Really nice garage and thanks for a very informative video! Well done!
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad these types of uploads are helpful to others.
I have two of these openers in my garage. I love them. They are so freaking quiet.
Yeah, with the change over to nylon rollers and this style of opener, my door makes 95% less noise than it used to. One of the many reasons I went with this particular style of opener. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Can't beat these openers for operational sound. Love how quiet they are especially when you have a room above the garage.
Yeah exactly. The living room space above the garage used to vibrate when the door was opened. Plus, it just looks darn cool!
You have inspired me. I am calling this week to look into doing both my doors with that. Open ceilings from now on! Thank you!!!
Alex Umbra All my video work paid off! I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me. One of the best modifications I have made to the garage in the almost ten years I’ve owned it.
When you as a watcher think the garage is perfect and Rick, with the help of real craftsman, simply enhances the detailing walhalla even more! I'm sorry, I just love it!!
Jaap Hoogendijk Thanks man. I’m excited every time I make an upgrade.
That is one SLICK set up Rick. Congrats on the new system! You've given more ideas! LOL. I love how quiet and effortless that system works. Enjoy it bud.
Joe Van Seeters It has added a real touch of class to the place. The lights are amazing too. Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment. 👍
I have these installed for my doors and love them!
They really are awesome.
Nice! I’m building my garage now and I’m looking to get one of those!!
I love it. I’m sure you’ll appreciate it if you go this route.
@@RADGarage sure I will! 👍🏼
I’m sorry bro I’m trying to buy this garage door opener but the link sent me to their website I just want to make sure you will get your Commission Because he’s not a Amazon affiliate link I am in the process of building my garage now and also I have a RUclips channel which I would like to give you a good shout out for the video do you make about this thank you Just let me know if that is the right link so I can support Your channel.
Awesome! I have the same unit. I was going to put a lift in my garage and had to raise my door to the ceiling. I added the jack shaft opener when we did that. Love it! I ran the power the same way from the ceiling outlet. I also got a new insulated door as the old one was over 20 years old. Congrats on the setup. You are going to love it for many reasons. 👍😀😎
Lego D17 Yes! Sounds like your garage is my kind of place!
RAD GARAGE well yours is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than mine. 😂I have to keep all of my lawn care and gardening stuff in my garage as per our HOA so I’m stuck in that regard. For that reason I did not get the lift which would have taken up too much space. I hope to get a quick jack system some day.
HOA's seem quite powerful down there. Up here, there are no basically no restrictions in our neighborhoods. We have these things called "restricted covenants", but there is no authority to enforce them. It's a good (and bad) thing.
This is super awesome and I wish it were available when I built my garage 12 years ago.
2wheelsx2 They are becoming more popular but I’m like you. I built this house ten years ago and was just happy to have a garage.
Massive upgrade, Clear ceilings look much better Rick
Ryan Thanks. Just a bit more paint touch ups and I’ll be happy.
I don’t often find someone as particular as I am. This install was 👌🏻🤌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🤟🏻
Also super informative because I’m looking at putting this into my personal garage
I'm glad you found the video useful. It wasn't really a step-by-step guide so much as just a chronicle of the project as it turned out in my circumstance. I have been impressed with the 8500W every day since this install. One of the best improvements I have ever made in the garage. Good luck if you do go forward with your own install project. I highly recommend having it professionally installed.
Excellent garage perfect detail
Thanks!
I also looked into doing this in my new garage! Looks awesome man they did a clean install.
FAB Automotive Detailing Yeah, it worked out real well. We just had a little Canada Day get together and people were very impressed.
That video was very cool Rick. I really enjoyed how you put that together. Your "one in a million" garage just leaped forward in a big way. I really like the wide open space in the ceiling where the old center mounted door opener was hung. My vote is keep that nice and clean an open and white. The side-mounted LiftMaster is an incredible machine. That value of your garage continues to escalate and I really enjoyed watching this "how to" video. You are one lucky man to have such a cool brother in law and his idea for the can lights was spot on. Once again, great job my friend!....(Mike in Ohio)
MTobin1000 I agree. I will keep that ceiling space open and free. It really makes the place feel larger.
Thx for sharing I got the same this old garage door opener I want to update for the new is awesome man thx
No problem 👍
congrats , very nice, tyvm for sharing
No problem, I had a feeling people would have some interest in this project.
Awesome Rick. I love this garage. Full, efficient, neat, and affordable. The design is simple, yet jaw dropping. Well done sir.
FPSWick Thanks. It’s been quite the evolution. I am loving it at the moment. Need a wall mount pressure washer now.
Still eyeing the comet or ?
I am. I like that it can easily be wall mounted and it comes with a pretty decent hose that has its own reel. I'm hoping this happens soon. I know the Kranzle is the "elite" PW, but I think the Comet makes more sense and I have spoken to people that own it and they love it.
Never knew about the nylon rollers. Those are definitely going on my new door. Looks great!
HL Sut Thanks. You’ll love the difference the nylon rollers will make. It’s a cheap and easy upgrade. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment.
I have the 8500W model ones, they are great!
Yeah, mine is the "W" model as well. The MyQ Wifi capabilities are awesome.
I love the setup in your garage!!! I’m actually just waiting to have this opener installed along with a new door that’s on order.....Super excited!!! I’m glad i found your channel!
I'm glad you found it too. That opener has been a real game changer in my garage. Not a day goes by where I don't appreciate it.
I watched the whole video. Very nice job cleaning up the temporary wiring. I was watching that fellow heft that unit in place - I’m thinking that sure does look heavy! I love how it opens up the ceiling like you said. Very nice!
Tim Roscoe It’s not as heavy as it looked. It’s just awkward to carry up the ladder when you’re in a corner. I’m very happy with how it all cleaned up. A viewer is coming by to secure/strap the exposed bx cables to the wall in a crisp and clean way. He’s a commercial electrician.
RAD GARAGE looking forward to the next pictures showing the bx cables cleaned up. Honestly, I think they look fine, but I’m sure they will be even better when you are totally done.
Tim Roscoe Yeah, I could live with them the way they are but I want viewers involved as much as possible and Ryan is a cool dude so I’m happy to see what he does.
Need this in my life. Turned out fantastic!
NC Detail Garage Thanks Larry. I never really knew how bad I needed/wanted this until it started happening.
LOL! I was saying to myself, this garage looks familiar. I have my rental property 4 houses down from you, and was driving in my E90 M3 to check on the house and saw this garage. It looks amazing
Sandeep M I saw you!
Same side of the road as me?
As for the extension cord reel location, I’ve resorted to a wall mounted 3 outlet power reel (princess auto) near the front of my garage and I use detail guardz in front of the tires to prevent the cord from getting caught. I’m able to get around the whole car with ease. It’s also handy for other projects when there isn’t a car . The 3 outlets on it work well. Another option is OG style ceiling mounted corner of the car setup if you still want overhead.
Bucky VW I sent you a pic. I installed the retractable cord above my retractable air hose.
Awesome Rick. As mentioned before, you must be pretty jacked! Great to clear up ceiling space and tidy things up. Always improving is the spice of life! Hopefully the new opener meets all expectations.
Bucky VW It’s crazy how one minute you think there’s nothing else to do and the next minute your space is a work site! I had a good time cleaning it all up yesterday evening. The place is amazing.
Great upgrade! Love having my side mount opener as well. Keeps the ceiling free of clutter
Marvin Leo It really does open up the space.
I know you said you are digging the open feeling of the ceiling but my suggestion is s couple ceiling fans. I installed 2 in my garage and was one of the best upgrades I have done. and I have a very compatible garage to yours.
A big industrial style fan would look cool in there, but to be completely honest the garage never gets hot enough to justify one. I'm lucky that way. The garage faces due North and receives a sliver of direct sunlight in the evening just prior to sunset. Also, we have crappy weather pretty much year-round!
Great video! I have some questions:
1. Did you tap into the outlet in the ceiling by using a junction box or splitter to run additional outlets to the garage opener and the extra quad outlet box near the floor?
2. Can you reuse the wiring for some of the devices like the keypad panel outside and the old opener panel to connect the new devices?
3. Like most houses, my garage only has a couple of outlets (one on the ceiling and one on the back wall of the garage, SMH). Is it possible to wire a 12 gauge or lower extension cord from the ceiling to the area where the new opener would be to give it electricity? I've read it isn't recommended but, that outlet's purpose was only to power the garage door opener and nothing else, so I'm trying to figure out if that would be acceptable or not. I also had someone a while back finish my garage door walls because it was only left with tape which was deteriorating due to age and that'll make the job a bit more tedious to run new wiring and add more outlets in the garage.
4. Lastly (and sorry for all the questions), have you had issues with the LED lights in the garage interfering with the garage opener? Does this thing work with factory installed homelink devices in cars? What about the phone app? is it hard to configure"?
Hey there. Thanks for the questions about the garage updates I made a few years ago. My memory is a bit foggy as far as the specific details but I'll do my best to answer your questions.
1. Yes, we tapped the outlet that was on the ceiling to run the the lights and wall outlet. It was a bit tricky snaking the BX through the tight attic space as the ceiling joists were not cooperating.
2. The electrician did not run new wiring to the exterior keypad panel. The keypad remained the same after the swap to the new opener.
3. This one is a bit out of my league. My gut tells me running an extension cord to the opener is not ideal, but I am not sure. You'd be amazed how a good electrician can find ways to bury wires behind walls without having to create a lot of cuts. The trick is finding one in your area that is easy to work with. This was my brother-in-law so he was very patient with me and all my weird OCD requests.
4. I have no issues with the LED lights interfering wit the garage opener. I have my Audi's homelink set up to the new opener. It is just as straightforward as any other door opener. You get a couple of remote openers and you just use that to configure your homelink. Easy peasy. The phone app is super easy to configure and navigate. It is awesome having the piece of mind of knowing when your door is open or closed wherever you are in the world. I highly recommend.
We need a new door and definitely looking at this to clean up the garage. Love the new lighting as well. Trying to figure out what route I want to go for lighting. I like the hexagon look a lot
This side mount opener is honestly one of the Top 3 upgrades I have made in the garage. It is so quiet and clean looking and just adds a really professional "tone" to the space. Lighting was a leap of faith and I'm not sure I would have even done the upgrades had it not been for the generosity of LevKom. I like the Hexagon lights too, but my garage isn't always used for detailing so I wondered if it was overkill. Still, it's a cool look and those that go that route seem to like it. Good luck with all your decisions.
Boys with their toys🙌🏼👍🏼. How’s the garage wall mount opener holding up? Any issues or advise? My old ceiling Liftmaster just broke and thinking of replacing it with a garage wall mount opener.
It's been awesome in many aspects. The only issue is a "popping" sound I get once in a while when the door is being closed. I need to get it checked out but I've been too distracted by life's other plans. Will update when I find out what is causing it. The way it opens the garage is worth the price alone, though. I'm very happy with the decision to move to the side mount Lift Master.
What can I say 3 Vids in a row Absolut Great
Oliver Messer I’m beat!
Nice improvement! I loved to see that the Swedish plate got a really nice spot on the wall. A bit of Scandinavian touch to your garage. Now we are looking forward to you removing that inch (?) of pollen on your Audi soon. We will be here. Because we like to hang out in your garage.
Yeah, I am happy to have a little piece of Sweden represented in the garage. I have been fortunate to meet many cool people from that part of the world, including you! I may get some time today to do a wash but my summer break doesn't officially begin until Friday!
So far mine's been working good since March I thought I would have to put the spring pushers on the end of my tracks but I haven't needed to and the IQ app works great on my phone
Yeah, the spring pusher is a bit of detraction (although it looks like a machine gun), but it is great to hear yours is performing well for you. My wife and son came home from the mall yesterday and I didn't hear the door open. Prior, you could hear the door open from anywhere inside the house.
Man I don’t know where to start, from the Audi’s to the black painted rails. A+++ Subscribed!
Glad you like it. Take a look at some of the detailing videos on the channel to see that the garage isn't just a pretty place to park cars. It's a highly functional space. Thanks.
Will you recommend liftmaster again after a year of usage or will you prefer another brand of jackshaft like genie? Thank you?
I have been 100% satisfied with the performance of this Liftmaster and can honestly say it was one of my best garage decisions ever. .
Looks great Rick. I would keep the ceiling clean unless you want an over mount bar extension for your new pressure washer. Same set as Matt Morman has at his home.
Oh boy, why did you say that?!?
Just bought this!!!! RUclips " liftmaster direct drive " boom... low and behold I'm here watching this... garage has to be a prop.. no way its this clean all the time🤣🤣🤣
You are going to love yours.
@@RADGarage I can't wait.. hoping to get it setup tonight.. 🙏
I wish I was capable of doing such things myself, but I know my areas of weakness!
@@RADGarage got it all setup. Install was smooth.. bad sensor out of box. Wired in old sensor got it to work but having issues programming the down settings. 🙄
Awesome lift!!👍
I has really given my spirits a lift!
Very good my friend 👋👏
Thank you very much
Getting ready to build. My ceilings are 14 feet. My garage doors are 12 feet. Can I still have my doors hug the ceiling? Or do I need to go 13 foot high doors?
Sounds like an exciting garage build. I’m not the person to ask about your door height though. There’s way more qualified opinions out there.
Nice project
Thanks, I'm more than happy with the results.
Hey Rick, Just got a new home thinking of the side mount vs belt driven you still happy with it and would you do it again?
Thanks
For the average garage, this is overkill. I haven't recommended it to any of my friends that just use their garage to store their cars. If you are really into your garage then I would definitely suggest forking out the extra cash for the side mount. Just not having all that componentry crowding up your ceiling space is worth it. Then, there's the quiet factor. I say go for it!
@@RADGarage Thanks Rick, following up on this. Do you have any issues with its functionality? I have seen more issues and complaints then positive reviews. Could be as always as that people that are happy simply won’t make a video or post about it however I don’t want to convert two doors and spend few grand to have issues with range, resetting and reprogramming, and tossing cable.
I have not experienced any issues whatsoever. I have my technician on speed dial in the event I see something I don't like, but so far, so good. Have you had a pro installer come out to give you a quote or are you thinking of doing it yourself? Feel free to email me at radgarageyyc@gmailcom. It's hard to follow replies to YT comments.
Enjoy the video just curious how is the lift master after a year? I've been eyeing it for a while just looking at reviews comparing a belt system versus a pulley system.
Has it been a year already?! It is still one of the best features of my garage. I just love it.
@@RADGarage by no means is my garage as big as yours, but I may pull the trigger on this one.
@@sarek8472 At the end of the day, it opens your garage door, but the clean look of the install and difference in noise level is a really nice upgrade.
Very cool my friend. Wasnt aware that something so nice and incognito existed or I would of opted for this unit instead of the one I purchased at the beginning of the year. I shall find a way to break mine so that my wife gives me no choice but to replace it with this lol jk very quiet unit. Looks great! Even if you arent detailing the video is still top notch as always!
Mr Sparkle Thanks. It might be the coolest thing in the garage! I hope yours doesn’t “break”!
Hey Rick - what's the total distance between the base of the output shaft on the pulley, to the outer edge of the opener unit? Trying to get an idea for total required width as-installed (I'm dealing with a tighter space!). Thanks!!
I'll try to get you an exact measurement at some point, but it is compact. I only have a foot and half of space on that side of the garage and the Liftmaster fit in there perfectly. Feel free to come by anytime to check it out for yourself.
@@RADGarage Sounds good - We can figure something out for a visit. Thank you!
You could put lithium grease in the tracks to quiet it more...
I will try that. Thanks.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber and glad to find this channel, congrats for the footage, the nice detailing work and the garage. Since we are great fan of Obsessed Garage stuff ( very nice stuff), I would suggest the Mosmatic Pressure Washer Boom Poles for the final touch. Congrats from Brazil.
Yes, that would be the dream!
Hey. Sweet install. Where did you get those hooks for the floor lifts? I would love to get a set of those!
Hi there, those hooks are actually manufactured and available through QuickJack. I know they sometimes struggle to have stock, but you can check out their website at www.quickjack.com
@@RADGarage Thanks!
Hello, I never seen a Lift Master that operated from that position before so basically from what I’ve seen it eliminated that chain Drive is that correct. And I’d be curious to know what your floors made up it looks like some kind of a plastic or rubber flooring. Thank you for sharing this great video
Yeah, these side-mount openers are becoming more and more popular with people "in the know". I think the overhead opener with the chain or belt drive will remain the most popular for a while. It is doing a great job so far.
My garage floor is a system called "Swisstrax" and it is basically a floating tile floor that allows for the free flow of water under the floor. This is great for the wet winters and some detailing I do in the space. You can check out lots of my other videos about the floor if you have the time.
Thanks for visiting and for the comment!
Your door is beautiful! I have to ask can this new Liftmaster be hacked as easily as the older ones? Mine was installed in 2000, have they made security changes yet? Nvrm, I just seen the WiFi
I asked that question and there have been no reported incidents of this 8500W being hacked.
Sweet!!
My OCD Auto Detailing Yeah thanks.
I'm definitely going to have to get me one of those. Absolutely great video Rick!! Thanks for the great info on the liftmaster. I have my electrical plummed already, just need the liftmaster. 5 stars 🌟 buddy.
MAJESTIC DETAIL Oh man. Having your electrical already in place makes it a no-brainer. What would you do with the extra ceiling space?
@@RADGarage Great question, but of course I would add more lighting. I have 10 different led lighting sources ranging from 4K-5K Lumens and a variance of kelvins. With the extra space I'd be able to add some side mounted lights for correction purposes. You can never have enough lights.
It sound cliché but you are totally correct, you can never havre enough light. I remember seeing a photo of Paul Dalton's detailing "theatre" many years ago and his lighting was incredible. I bet he had $100,000 worth of lighting equipment and fixtures in there.
@@RADGarage I definitely don't have that much in lighting but adding more lighting in certain areas would be great. I get a lot inspiration from Car Craft Auto. You should check him out some time when have a chance. Very high end detailing. Love his lighting.
Oh, I'm a huge fan of CCA.
I just discovered your channel. Looking forward to watching your videos. Amazing garage! I too have the same opener and it's awesome. Can you detail how you painted the rails black. They look really good. Thanks!
Mike South Hi Mike. Glad you found my channel. I painted the railed by hand with an ordinary small paint brush. No special technique or anything like that, just a matter of time and patience. The paint scratches inside the rails but you don’t really see that.
I wasn't able to find a price on the garage door opener. Can you provide? thanks!
This project tapped out around $1200 with all things considered. That's CAD.
Sh1t, if that garage was in Calgary Martindale everything would be gone in the middle of the night. Nice garage though. 👍🏻 . The NE is getting shadier at every passing day. Lots of spices here.
I am fortunate that this garage door has the deadbolt and I have a pretty good security system. Not to mention a robust insurance policy!
Hey Rick. Do you think a $515 upgrade from the builder would be worth it for the 8500w? Builder a new home in yyc and saw your video and thinking about this upgrade. 😂
Yes, I do.
Amazing! I’d love to do this to mine one day. On a semi-unrelated question, have you done any videos on garage lighting? I would love to hear your recommendations about how to upgrade lights. Thanks!
Therascals I have no lighting-themed videos. I recently replaced my aging 48” T8 Sylvania fluorescent bulbs with GE LED 6500K bulbs. A world of difference. When it comes to lighting I’m still a novice but I do subscribe to the “more is better” philosophy. Have you checked out the Obsessed Garage website?
costco sells a nice shop light for a garage. I think the brand is mona or something like that. Not the feit. They are 46" long 4000k LED I believe. super easy to install and you can daisy chain up to 6 together. What I love about them is they dont need a switch. THey come with a remote but are motion sensing. you can adjust how long they stay on after sensing motion, motion sensitivity etc. I just leave the switch on 24/7 and let them turn on and off themselves when anyone goes in and out of the garage. They have worked flawlessly thus far. I have 7 in my 2 car garage and its nice and bright in there now.
Sounds like a viable option. I don't like motion sensing lights because of the video work I do. I need to have full control of the lighting.
The spring is not attractive, any way to cover that? Maybe a long cedar box?
Frank Coffey I know what you are saying. A box may end up looking to bulky but I like the way you think. Let me ponder that.
@@RADGarage few options, custom bent stainless which would be the higher end, A more diy approach is possibly some large PVC pipe cut in half and painted. Or if you have anyone with a siding brake they should be able to bend up some type of cover out of coil stock and it shouldn't be to expensive. A square box would look to bulky, I think. Something multisided like half of a octagon would look less bulky and the bends would help add some rigidity. Oh I bet that OCD kept you up half the night thinking about those big ugly springs after ol' Frank threw that out there.
Some great food for thought. I would have obsessed if I wasn't so tired! Once I get my Brother-in-law's Audi S4 done and dusted, I will think about how to hide the springs. I think I like the pipe idea the most.
It doesn't look like it comes with an outside box switch?
I had one already. I can’t remember if this opener came with an outside control panel or not.
How did you paint your garage rail? Looks really nice 👍
I just used a really dark grey paint and a nice little paintbrush. Took me a few days.
In my opinion this is one of the best modifications you can make to a garage. Great job Rick!
trapcracker I would have disagreed prior, but you are 100% correct.
How'd you even get a LiftMaster 8500, they've been unavailable online for months.
I KNOW! It looked like I was going to be completely out of luck and then Mike from Triton Door Services here in Calgary pulled off a miracle.
RAD GARAGE lucky!!! Great video btw!
FIRST ONE HERE!! lol watching now!!
Johnny-on-the-spot!
What brand is your garage door? Double hinges?
Yes, there are a LOT of hinges on this door. It is a custom built door by a company in Calgary called Creative Door. If you check out my Instagram (@rad.garage) you'll see some pics of it.
@@RADGarage im from calgary also. How much did it cost?
Asakapa It was an upgrade we chose when we built this house back in 2010. I believe it was an extra $2800. More here: www.radgarage.ca/door.html
Where did you purchase the extension cord? Thanks.
reyoasian Oh man, I got that on some website YEARS ago! I’ll see if I can remember.
how did you do those floors ?
It’s by Swisstrax. I have lots of videos about it: ruclips.net/p/PLBkcWYR7ZEzhsA1c8tAWi-kWVIeJ4abtF
We’re curious, what kind of medication do you take for your OCDC???💊
🎶 Music is my medicine 🎶
What kind of rack is that for your roof top carrier?
I picked those up years ago. They are made by Rhino Racks, but last I checked, I couldn't seem to find any. Not sure what is going on there. They are perfect for my box and my space. Thanks for watching.
@@RADGarage Thanks for the reply! I Googled "Rhino rack wall hanger" and found something that looks like it'll work perfectly.
Oh good. I need to use this roof box a bit more. My main problem is when we go away on a road trip, I have to park outside due to the added height, so I miss out on parking in the underground lots at the places we go. First world problems...
Get some green hinges and it will be even more quiet.
Tell me more.
RAD GARAGE they are spring loaded and keep the door tighter against the opening. Less back and forth=less noise. They are on Amazon.
exhstbearing Interesting. I have like 100 brackets on this door so the cost could add up quickly. Still, thanks for the suggestion.
Belo investimento
Inovar é preciso
Agora torcer pra virem muitos carros. Aqui no Brazil devido a covid 19 tudo parado, muito desemprego
Estética automotiva por aqui virou segundo plano
Mas vamos em frente.
Abraço Luciano Jau SP Brazil
I'm very sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing in Brazil. I hope you will be able to return to normal business soon. I am wishing you luck and all my best.
Lamento ouvir sobre os problemas que você está enfrentando no Brasil. Espero que você possa retornar aos negócios normais em breve. Desejo-lhe sorte e tudo de bom.
Looks reallyclean! Just curious as to cost?
In Canada, you would be looking around $1200 for the opener and the install. I had a few "extras" along the way but that was the original quote.
Hey there great video! How much did you pay for the install of the new opener?
scotttylermusic The invoice hasn’t come in yet.
$1200 installed. That's in CAD money.
You should get an overhead door technician to fix that door. An overlayed door like that SHOULDNT sound that clunky. Your gonna blow out that motor prematurely
I appreciate your concern but the technician spent hours and hours in the garage and feels the door is now perfectly balanced. The opener is not having to work overtime in any sense. This door is heavy. Like, really heavy.
@@RADGarage the noises coming off of the door are EXCESSIVE. Your door is an overlay, not full wood. Yes it is heavy, however, we deal with custom doors on a weekly basis including installation. The door needs to be balanced and reset. Looking at your spring size, the door isnt more than 350lbs dead, so it's not that heavy of a door as you think. I can assure you in a month or 2, your opener will stop opening upon startup. That's where you'll experience the most difficulty.
vick moore I saw it balanced.
vick moore I’ll forward your comments to my tech.
keep it serviced jack shafts have there own tyes of problems you just wont get with overheads.
a9l9f9 mt Exactly. This is why I went with Mike Awada from Triton Door Service. He seems to actually care about his work versus the “techs” the original company would send out. What types of issues are you aware of so I can be on the lookout?
@@RADGarage love ya vid mate
Keep good tension up to it the jack shaft motor drives the torsion system not the door itself therefore it can be more susceptible to dropping a cable. Spring balance is the key me friend.You can get cable tensioners that fit around the bottom wheel and clip on to the cable itself thus always keeping the cable tight even when tension drops.
We the door is open any door the springs are on there lest amount of tension
Nice! what does that run in USD?
Finding US pricing isn't easy. In fact, I don't even know what my final bill is since I haven't been invoiced yet.
Does anyone out there have this information???
I was in Lowe's 2 days ago and saw the
Chamberlain version of this opener for $500 USD
Juan Serna That would it substantially more than that in CDN dollars. Probably around the $700-800 range.
Are you in Calgary
Thereabouts.
Frankly, this shouldn't be done without a high lift door for longevity. They throw cables of the drums allot.
What signs should I watch out for if there’s an issue with the cables?
Loving your garage. Hopefully my garage on my channel be on your level!
It's been a long but fun journey to this point. Good luck with yours.
Man too bad you have that fur down there or you could have raised the door closer to the ceiling.
Yeah, it's not a big deal since I don't think I would ever want a lift in there or something that would require more ceiling clearance.
guess. what your WIFI will be out dated in 2023. congratulations. no phone or other will be able to connect with it. I guess soon you'll need to replace it again.. i feel bad for all the cars and trucks with wifi installed as well.
Thanks for telling me now. Where were you with your apocalyptic claims last summer?
2024 and it is still working. What’s going on????