FIRST TIME showing off my PERSONAL garage!

[@EithanDoubleU]

Bring back construction Jim! Brings me back to him building the loft in the old shop

[@N_iko]

I've started watching the channel from around that time!

[@tyhyhh]

Loft was right after I started watching love build videos

[@wimctrfk2]

Holy shit this is some OG shit hahaha

[@stephenmurray9881]

I forgot about that ... I started with the blown up is300 p.s I'm irish😂

[@reed918]

would love to see him overhaul his current shop

[@carterc174]

What if once a week you guys take a car out for a drive? It wouldn't even have to be Jimmy, each of the crew could take out a car and do a little review of it. I think that would be super cool to see.

[@justinwebster7761]

This is an awesome idea, so many of his cars are so nice it's a shame that he barely drives them. Not to mention, Connecticut has some of the most beautiful roads to just take a stroll down

[@MondayGarage]

“Wanna watch us lay Sheet rock for two videos?” Yes and all of Taylor Rays sub do too 😂

[@qers]

Right? Works for Taylor, should work here too

[@kylecube15]

Same!! I think watching Jimmy redo his garage sounds awesome

[@timboulton4028]

i watched an hour of him fixing pvc water lines its was so gd the sad thing is i do that 4 work and was still inoying it

[@DanteMusic_LLC]

Those of us that are invested in this channel will watch any and every video posted. Jimmy yoy always know how to make everything look fun and entertaining to watch. I cant wait to see how the garage turns out.

[@connormac1991]

Also, would love to see the garage transformation on the channel, can see it turning into a sick home shop.

[@motorhungry0911]

I just got done building my at home shop..... Don't save anything for later.. As you say, buy once, cry once... I have natural gas in my garage, mini-split was also legit. I did 12 gauge electric, outlets every 8ft. Spray foam insulation is clutch especially with how cold it gets up north. I painted my ceilings black, walls white. Amazon has T8 8ft LED lights that link together and have amazing light output. Husky tool boxes along the sloped side would be perfect for "at home use". I used rapid air 1/2" line with a couple air drops. Pro tip, have an air quick disconnect outside for filling tires, ect. Definitely record the content and share it. If nothing else, Jimmy Jr. will get a kick out of it in a few years. Don't forget to title it "amazing transformation" *que the loud noises*

[@sixonemedia]

Jimmy jr is such a chill lil guy, can't wait for his first build 🤘🏻

[@Forcefed2002]

Should put rubber walls up in the garage to keep James Jr from getting another concussion 😂

[@loganburnett2731]

@@Forcefed2002another ?!

[@misuseofpower]

@@loganburnett2731probably just referencing the mark on his head

[@xXTurek]

slammed lil kid car damn that would be dope

[@Redhawk0117]

If you posted home/garage improvement content I’d for sure watch! Especially since it’s OakesGarage/Jimmy content ! Watched LZ’s and it was informative while also keeping me engaged!

[@Zpickard]

Door technician here. You have options. Get raised headroom tracks and jack shaft operators or be a baller and get industrial slat doors and have them. Wrapped with an image of a traditional garage door

[@Nick_Tank]

Bump

[@shifty1927]

Nice. I did doors before I started building elevators. But I 2nd the headroom tracks. Also some nice insulated doors make a big difference in keeping temps comfortable.

[@matthewkrengel6143]

Bump

[@jco3872]

BUMP! and the you could do double garage door instead of 2 single doors. The wall that the garage doors open is NOT load bearing 🤓

[@SpAzZzZz_]

Until you run a shop you will never appreciate the chaos of watching someone lift a bay door way too hard

[@hawaiian_judge5113]

Yes. Yes, I would like to watch yall lay sheet rock for 2-3 videos. Yes. Jim the tool man Oakes

[@thatdriftlife7629]

I like the floor lift from the obsessed garage insta vids. Would be cool to build a car with lil man off camera.

[@LTDAN3]

Yo that’s my favorite thing about T rays videos, it’s not always just car or motorsports related. We like watching the side projects too

[@Chattsteezy]

Honorable mention, love watching the shop renovations. Would love for Jim to follow suit and bring us along for his own version(s).

[@meeragray7441]

Taylor ray has had to may trailer update videos lately it’s a cycle of garage, trailer, yard, boat.. then the odd car one

[@OldMateMitty]

love the cars really here for construction content

[@massimoborg]

You have to collab with Obsessed Garage they build cool spaces. great content

[@MelSavageKiller]

A fridge and a sofa so you can just sit and look at the cars. Plus a nice big tv on the wall to watch motorsport on.

[@Thelastcritic]

Get all the boys and work on the garage. That video would be awesome!

[@hereforthecomments1818]

I'm 25 now and I'm at the point where I'm really into the renovation stuff in between - that's why I've been enjoying Taylor Ray's channel recently. I mean of cause I'm here for the car shit 110%😂

[@Boostedbenji_]

As a father I can tell you Jim holds James like that 24/7

[@Chupapima]

Jimmy is such a humble and respectful guy that’s why everyone loves watching his content

[@jordangarneau8817]

Its funny that detailers have the honeycomb lights because i personally feel like it sucks seeing honey comb reflections always .

[@codycarroll9523]

I’m all for watching the garage renovation

[@Dalton2v]

Would love to see this transformation 🔥

[@ASM_680]

Dude, a fast and furious type home driveway picture with your whole collection would go so hard!

[@reliicx]

Seeing the FD and S15 in the garage brings back memories from the old Q&A vid where Jimmy said he doesn’t know if KZbin is in his future and he might pursue a career in his degree. 🥹 Well Jimmy… YOU DID IT MAN. Love to see it! Keep it up!

[@brandonwedertz1246]

I think the garage build with 2 4 post lifts would be killer give you more variety to drive from home and free up 2 more spaces in the shop. You should hit up Matt From Obsessed Garage and do something with your shop and home garage.

[@FrancoisProjects]

Jimmy one of the few , that doesn't throw AD sens and other bs on his videos every 2 minutes. And no clickbait. Really enjoy watching his videos since the rear honda built

[@starcups8522]

I respect Austins commitment at 6:47 quickly hopping behind the roll cage to get that good angle.

[@rdub202]

Lol how was he sitting back there and filming from outside at the same time? 😂😂 It's a GoPro

[@JohannSantiago]

AYO OBSESSED GARAGE HELP THIS MANS! Need some OG spec touch. You deserve it Jim!

[@xzerohunter]

Matt is #1

[@mr_zx2385]

Garage makeover content for sure would be dope

[@Berm_Blaster]

Lil Jimmy is a chunky boy! Jimbo build him a custom stroller that looks like the black Porsche.

[@Guvnagutbanga]

😂😂

[@donny_lude2083]

This!!!!

[@rockbiterhd]

He is a big boy

[@joshrichello7028]

Spray insulation, sheet rock, insulated garage doors, and a nice heater for the winter! It’s a must. Hobo frieght has great led lights on the cheap.

[@gerai_gavos]

Please make sure to forget about content for a few days and help Spoon finish his build. He deserves everything and more

[@cam.venice]

I agree. But imagine this plot twist: you’re actually spoon posting that comment from a burner acct😂😂😂😂

[@duanebailey6253]

Nah we wanna see spoons clean build.

[@gerai_gavos]

@@cam.venice I would be honored to have at least 1% of Spoon’s skill and talent 😀

[@Justin-lg1qb]

I love the idea of exposed brick and concrete walls. Make it have that old school shop aesthetic. Good vibes. Also I’m stoked for construction Jim.

[@XanderMarconi]

More construction and driving content! I did nice clean white walls in my garage and normal LEDs not the honeycomb. It would def look nice with black painted ceiling and maybe a TV mounted to the fireplace.

[@PetrolLife]

We need more driving vlogs I absolutely love this

[@hereforthecomments1818]

Baby James looks like the chillest little man😂❤

[@Phvntxm__]

Obsessed garage make over

[@ontariofishing1790]

This guy is a real man. Props Jimmy not many men can do what u do. God bless your family!

[@jelledevries2280]

15:16 look at one of the recent shorts from obsessed garage. They have on with the perfect doors

[@bigdaveyyboi]

This video makes me so happy for you. As someone whos been here since the early days, to see you here now, a happy Dad with bubba James in the tuck, showing off the dreams chilling inside the crib garage makes me super proud and just freakn happy for you, as a fan, a fellow Dad and someone whos been following you for a long time. You've been blessed to have achieved and worked so hard to create a life alot of people spend their lives trying to attain. Seeing the grind you've put in on here and watching the progress has been a pleasure to bear witness to. Here's to many more years of success, prosperity, peace and happiness for you, the Oakes Garage Team and the Oakes family. You deserve it my dude 🍍

[@Teh-Jones]

Thanks for sharing Jimbo! Show us the construction content, building the loft was the first video I saw of yours and have been hooked since. Been slowly watching all the old videos from the beginning to catch up!

[@N_iko]

Plenty of storage cabinets so you can hide the mess. That's one thing i am missing in my garage

[@tylerorazio9504]

I used to watch the videos daily because I love the content…. But I had my 3rd child 5 months ago and evening down time had been taken up with taking care of my first girl. Tonight I logged on and saw you walking your garage with your new kid for the first time and was pumped! You’re a good dude and I think everyone knows you’re gonna be a great dad! Makes me feel good knowing there’s other good dads out there that are passionate about their hobbies but also prioritize their family!

[@leesarcade]

Can’t wait for garage build. The loft was the first vid I ever watched.

[@jeffreyfigueroa6286]

Living in the northeast myself, I would recommend heated floors!!! The difference they make when ur working in the garage when it’s 15 degrees out! I know you said you didn’t want a lift but it would definitely help to store another car inside. Great work!!

[@onemanzu]

All the lights. Get the best quality lights you can for the home garage. That’s the one thing I’ve struggled with and as I start rebuilding my workshop, I’ll be focusing on lighting first.

[@toddbrown4185]

Youd be surprised how many of us would genuinely love to see the home garage makeover. Just a few chill videos with you and steph and the boys cleaning it up

[@alex_rodriguez777]

I’d love to see a driving video of the cars you’ve “finished” A single maiden voyage video, Jimmy and Austin in the car, hearing Jimmy’s takeaways, what he would change, how the car feels, etc. Could mount up a camera on the hood, idk, make it cinematic? I love the shop content more than anything still, but a nice break from it showcasing all the work put into them would be nice R34 next perhaps?

[@philipcorcoran7856]

I liked the video he did with the black porsche and the driving of the Ae86 in this one. Maybe once a month a deep dive car review plus driving it. RX7 FC Chaser R34 (definitely if it becomes a giveaway car) Nisshonda Both Z31 S14 kswap Yellow S15 Black S15 Blue S15 Then the differences between each S15

[@louis-philippeaubin6259]

Really good idea !

[@cd5sircoupe]

Man I always love it when Jimmy drives my local roads, especially that bridge over the reservoir. This was a good watch for my birthday today. 12:50 I don't have to imagine, I've driven by there and seen em parked out front. Kinda unexpected at first not gonna lie. A custom Oaks Garage neon sign would be dope. I got the hookup, an old friend of my dad's runs a neon business out of North Haven I think called Elm City Neon. Dude's name is Fred, been doing it for probably 30+ years. Just tell em you were recommended by pinball Alex's son and he'll probably take care of you.

[@draggonhedd]

Home garage could be such a dope hangout spot too. ABSOLUTE essential for the garage is a mini-split AC/heatpump unit. AC in the summer, heat in the winter. And more high-CRI LED lights than you can shake a stick at. You want them to be high-CRI so they actually show the colors of the cars off accurately. trust me it makes the difference!

[@skyec8324]

Swisstrax the floors, Quick Jacks for a simple lift, modern LED overhead lighting, couple big tool carts and you’re solid. Nice detailing set-up would be cool as well. Toss a TV and a couch in there and have a super chill garage space. Big projects stay in the shop.

[@stavros388]

Happily watch a garage build series and a sunken mid rise lift in the home garage is a must easy and convenient oil change wheel change etc and a little fab station is a good shout practise tig in your free time

[@dineshprashad5862]

They do offer wall mount garage door opener

[@AshleyCaunt]

Baby James is going to have the raddest dad picking him up from school 😂👌🏼

[@chasingitsuki]

Jimmy definitely do these style of videos more. We like to see the shop builds but throwing this into the mix with some back road driving with the built cars and home hang outs keeps the content fresh.

[@daveblanco4800]

Absolutely need to make a few episodes building the garage!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Jim put a steel beam or micro Lam beam and definitely remove the columns. Insulate and sheet rock the walls and ceiling. Put a folding staircase for access. Definitely put splits ( A/C and heat in ) epoxy tge floors and rubber Matt in front of your work bench. Definitely LED lighting

[@YoungFlyMexicanNetwork]

That black 240 in the back is crazy! The one next to rj vw Run air lines and add a vacume in the walls

[@Fad3d_3d]

Please bring the construction back dude! Be ace to see what you do with the space. Baby James is getting so big. Cherish them moments they grow up fast. My youngest of three im is gonna be turning 3 already. Time flies by

[@SELFVERIFIED]

Clicked so fast to comment that we need more content on that vvl/SR20VET s15

[@andrewfearing-nelson8410]

-Black everything - Sound proofing. - Leave that brick wall exposed -Four post lift to double stack cars where the FD sits - Build podcast space instead of work space with cars in the background Final touch would be Japanese vending machine and other memorabilia placed in a clean dynamic throughout the space. There's a lot of us that would want the podcast about absolutely nothing, and just invite your homies over to chat. Rated R

[@duanebailey6253]

Glad you got it figured out. Was def odd considering the alignment went well.

[@hughdick1924]

Obsessed garage transformation would be insane

[@thesamaffliction1572]

Definitely a long work bench/tool chest on the left side. But not all the way, make a chill spot in the back left corner with a breezy fridge for evening hangs working on cars. Then white with the brick centre column and a big Oakes sign on the brick! Hex lights or LEDs and tuff tiles would work well too. But that’s my UK garage styling kicking in.

[@gusebewavy6744]

This video was great! It gives the viewers breath of fresh air in a sense cuz it’s something completely different people love remodeling restoration/ construction videos the before and after would be awesome little build series would be cool with sponsorships with tool boxes and tools that would be dope. With the views the video would pay for its self.

[@Lmns6.7]

I’d love a video of you ripping every car in the shop like that clip with the 86. Full sound interior and exterior. So sick

[@johncarella1836]

It would be cool to see the remodeling process! Awesome setup it’s going to be sweet! My suggestion would be lighting and Clever Storage!

[@steevo910]

In the process of (finally) doing my garage up. In the 6 years I've owned my home, the must-haves I have found thus far is a garage fridge/freezer combo, a futon or couch, a TV (invest in a decent used one, you want big but don't get anything fancy since it will see more of the elements than inside). If you don't want to do a post lift, look into quicklifts. I'm going to be buying one for my garage because they're easily storable and are phenomenal to use for small projects/tinkering. If you don't have one already, get a quality leafblower. Cleaning the garage will take 5 mins with one and it's so convenient. Also quieter garage door motors are 10/10 investment.

[@Ottienger]

As soon as you fired up the 86, I was excited. It sounds so rowdy and so perfect.

[@kyleroberts4841]

I fully support garage builds. Taylor Rays videos are some of my fav also, no hex lights. Just do 25 can lines. It will age so much better

[@tylersecor4668]

I don’t work on cars(yet), but I do wood working. One suggestion I have for any shop is put as much things on wheels with breaks. Over time your shop will change and evolve over time and is some much easy to move things when they are wheels to begin with.

[@brendansoriano7373]

Really digging the hangout vibes of the past couple videos. Everyone needs a break every now and then, and knowing it’s just you and Spoon, most subs totally understand and accept a laid back video once or twice a week. The vibes are reminiscent of old school first shop jimbo. Like wire tucking and painting the calipers on the black Z lmao.

[@landonbussieres1125]

Three things I've gotta say: 1. Holy shit that 86 is amazing! 2. Please, at some point, give us full videos just on pov driving. I think a lot of us would love to see you rip the 86 or the Porch on a backroad for like 15 minutes. 3. A suggestion for the garage: Grey walls with white stripes along the bottom. It's an inverse of what Adam has in his main shop at the compound, and I think it would look sick with all the flags hung up. 4. I know I said three things, lmao. But just gotta say how much I love the videos, always stoke to watch. Also, I am kinda addicted to the atmosphere and personalities of Oakes garage. Really feels we (the viewers) are there with yall. Much love from North of the border. 🇨🇦

[@jakobgood8831]

Honestly would be obsessed with a grate build mini series watching you and the boys lay Sheetrock and paint would be a highlight

[@mh0967]

drainage and treated flooring under each car. Makes not only leaks and detailing a breeze but makes cleaning the garage soooooo much easier. hose, broom brush and a squeegee is all you need

[@tylerdesautels1857]

MUST HAVE for north east garage. Woodstove, ac of course, good attic access and you can remove those lolly columns if you install an I beam (which doubles as a gantry hoist)

[@teressasays]

I think this is one of my favorite videos of yours! Just cruising and showing the other part of your life

[@jacob_francis4567]

I would love to see the entire build of the home garage that’s something a lot of us can personally relate to in our own life’s and futures ! And to see what you come up with is super exciting because you have seen a lot of garages all around the world !

[@AspenNguyen]

I'm excited to see the transformation! I would paint the exposed wood up top black, the walls drywall with white paint, floors epoxied and/or the plastic garage tile, honeycomb led lights, roll-up garage doors, banners and sponsors on the walls, accent colors on the poles if you can't take them out, fab table/toolbox/shelves on the sides. Can't wait to see what you do!

[@richardneale6058]

For your garage Jimmy i reckon the timber and brick feature wall looks great could set it up like a showroom with polished concrete, some chrome stools and neon petrol station lights etc.

[@krammerstewart4739]

Drawings walls put pictures up on wall and some bright light inside and led inside and paint floors and put some posters up. Look so happy. You can long way Jimmy and super happy for you. Congratulations on your new family members

[@joeym2675]

Awesome to see the 86 on the road!! Now time to see the FC!!! The Yellow FD is PERFECT!!!

[@JesseG-HD]

For sure a tv and a good stereo with some subs. In my garage, I have a 55 inch Sony 4K TV and an old Sony surroundsound receiver with four speakers and five subs hooked up.

[@ptmiller98]

Bro yes! Construction Jim! Let’s go I love seeing people transform their garages!

[@ichiman715]

Your baby is so cute, He just chills with Dad and is so happy.

[@cesarcampos62]

@ObsessedGarage needs to sponsor jimmy!!!!

[@kctheginger]

Would love to see Oakes Construction again! Seeing you build the loft in the temp garage is what made me find you so it'd be a cool call back!

[@davem8972]

Got to connect with obsessed garage on this one

[@jette115]

Love little James! My son was born a few months before him and I love seeing the dad life.

[@NotSmith1294]

I highly recommend epoxy floors, even if its just a basic grey. Being able to wipe up oil completely with a paper towel is a game changer.

[@wabash9000]

Just from the thumbnail I was jealous of the doors. My Mazda 6 only fits in my garage with a few inches on each side. That door width would be amazing to have.

[@petermikec5468]

Jimmy home garage is for the photos so you make it nice and its the time for the boys on sunday when you dont work.. i know you work all the time but you will appreciate some sunday with boys and music and cars + bbq and talks and laughs .. love you jimmy you are my idol!!

[@Smokey7186]

Its sounds almost like a 20v 4age. But almost double the displacement. Sick build. Definitely my fav car of yours.

[@Vu1turEMaN]

While I wouldn't do a lift in there *right now*, if you change out the garage door lifter system I'd go with a liftmaster 98022 jackshaft one that's wall-mounted instead of a classic over-the-car one. You can do 16 LED lights off of it to light up the whole garage, and also get an 841LM garage door lock. That way if you ever decided to put a lift in, you'd have enough clearance to do it, good lighting, etc. It would be a huge improvement for your available space to do stuff. I really recommend those rubbermaid FastTrack wall-mount tracks and doing a bunch of their small bins. I've got bins just full of 10mm sockets on 3 sides of my garage. but also you could use the hooks they sell to hang some parts that wont get messed up by hanging them (but also as a way to display them). I recommend getting a few slat wall panels, at least one shelf kit, some hooks, etc. If you go all-in on their system its sleek as hell and you can change it up at any moment - nothing is permanently fixed except for the rails. just keep in mind they don't sell the wall-mount screw kits typically with the rails since most people are going into studs and using their own screws. I bought one pack of their wall anchors just to figure out the screw size they use and go from there.

[@darxxtuff]

As a guy that's actively trying to optimize my garage, I'm excited to see the garage content! It's where you do your car shit!

[@elroyvanderkruk6318]

Create a skylight extension above your workplace to create more headroom. If you remove the posts and place them more to the sides, you can use an H beam to absorb the weight in the middle greetings from the netherlands

[@mikedusky7565]

Nice crib brother. Proud of all that you and Stephen have accomplished together. 🎉

[@Lsxmalibu]

I’m from Minnesota and I would say my must have is insulation and a gas heater and a beer fridge. Second would be storage shelves like big wooden ones you custom make

[@A70Josh]

The 86 makes all the right noises. If I could copy and paste a build it would probably be the 86. Jim has the Best taste in cars on the tube!

[@dkylewhitley]

Definitely would love to see the progress of you working on the shop! Also, congrats on the dad life! It's the best thing ever!

[@cam.venice]

I love garage renovation content. You’re gonna see non-car people gravitate to your channel because of it. Tips: go with roll up doors or if that’s too expensive, replace the tracks with high rise tracks mounted as close to the ceiling as possible BUT you MUST HAVE a side motor door opener. Get rid of the center motor. I would also pressure wash the brick and have a giant white neon Jimmy “O” in the upper half centered on the bricks. I’m NOT a big big fan of epoxy if it’s a home garage or low maintenance area. The Tough tiles are good and when the floor gets dirty the stuff falls in the cracks and you just vacuum it out. BUT, if you do a lot of work in there, epoxy would be the move. As for the hex lighting, it’s not only cool looking but it’s functional for good lighting. There’s a reason detailers use it. Great for content too. If you got the budget, skip sheet rock, just ProSlate every wall surface you can. Thank me later. As for workbench or tool box. Depends on how heavy your box/tools be but for most home set up, Icon from harbor freight is pretty plenty. For storage of cars, I know you said no lift. But you have the room for a 4 post and you can keep more cars there. Rx-7 is definitely low enough too.