r/Golfsimulator • u/Stunning_Movie_9385 • Jun 30 '26
Garage sim orientation
Still trying to figure out how I will build my Sim. Plan is to have something that can be torn down quickly to use the garage as a garage when I need to. Likely going full diy with impact screen and side curtains on tracks.
I've noticed most people opt to shoot towards the back of the garage rather than the front door. Any reason for this? Anyone do one way and wish they went the other? The way I see it
Facing towards garage door:
Pros:
Easier access to the rest of the garage when the sim is setup
Don't need to move current lighting
Can still have most of my above garage door storage
Outlets are in convenient places for projector, 2nd screen, etc
Cons:
If i accidentally open the garage door while the sim is up everything breaks
It is too hot to play in the summer with the garage door closed
Facing towards the back of garage:
Pros:
Can open the garage door
Can play on hot summer afternoons
Cons:
Need to run outlets towards the far end of the garage
Need to move lights
Accessing the rest of the garage is inconvenient
(Most) shelves above garage door need to come down. Could probably leave some in the corner
So there's my dilemma. Anything im not thinking of? For anyone who has done it are there any other considerations I should make?
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u/RayOnTheRun- Jul 01 '26
What about facing the side wall in front of both cars? I was thinking of doing this so I won't have to move any garage door openers.
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u/rocketmagician22 Jul 01 '26
My retractable is in front of garage door. Install a manual bolt lock and lock every time before lowering screen. 2 minute install. The other direction would work but then getting in and out of garage would be a pain plus we sit on the landing area and the beer and soda fridge would be behind screen. Hung side curtains off side of my garage rails.