The End Of REPerformance As We Know It!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Bringing my BMX down next time then!

[@michaelcordes]

Twin turbo conversion?

[@bristolbaron]

🥳 This is the content we all need!

[@longbar2344]

it all cleared out though😅 was ok for my boots to use their scooters when it was there

[@alexprobert3804]

Id consider leaving the small office by the entrance as a private room. I work in a *** dealership and we get loads of customers that will happily wait for their cars and work on their laptops if you can give them a quiet space and a supply of coffee. I imagine lots of your customers also have businesses to run while they get their cars serviced etc so could be worth it

[@maxakarudy]

Keep the Mezz, take the amount you need off it width to create a corridor from the workshop door to the main area, then just bridge the two sections for access storage. the double staircase just connect as a straight section, this is not difficult. Best of luck Ricky

[@bigboy1170]

Agree! or at least make use of the stairs you already have rather than scrapping them and buying new.

[@Tom-zl2wk]

🔥 agree

[@RichardHoldway]

This is a good move Rick , you won’t sleep for a year and also live in the toilet for days but in five years time you will be the Clarkson of Swindon and have your own tv show on sky there is only one way for you and it is up up and away , I wish you all the best and go careful on that bike 👍👍

[@russellmarsh9986]

As a self employed mechanic working on my own, watching other people’s huge workshop builds is so satisfying. Can’t wait for the progress videos and wishing you all the very best for the future 😎🙌👍

[@ShalomBrother]

I’d move that mezzanine down the other end to make your engine room. You can never have enough storage and space above the room with for lift access could be priceless in future

[@StoatLoxley]

Thats what i thought

[@StoatLoxley]

they cost a mint but when you want to get shot of it its suddenly worthless

[@grahamdixon3780]

All well and good keeping a mezz but if it’s tied into the building (apart from floor securing) in any way the rates are adjusted and you pay more because of square footage

[@nickpappas4133]

That’s a great idea.

[@samrodian919]

Or at least a part of it if not all. As you say priceless storage space

[@BeaconMotorsports]

Congratulations! You and the team are doing amazing. Glad you now are getting the extra space to help you operate

[@steinwaydoyle]

So happy for you Rick. Nice to see the business growing

[@gtimike]

i would keep the mezzanine - perhaps move it down to the other end of the workshop and have it over the the engine room- would give you extra storage space for panels etc . Also the stairs could be moved into the corner where you want them to be . Definitely a massive step into the unknown but i'm sure you'll smash it !! Good luck

[@cathalmurphy216]

Rick Best of luck with the new shop. The mezz get a builder in to pull it down and turn it around (spin it 180 °) and keep it where it is. Then the wide part is in front of your door and the stair is by the external wall. Better to have storage and not need it bla bla bla. Can't wait to see the next instalments.

[@tonypressley130]

It’s a testament to how well you’re doing mate. Going from strength to strength you’re always the face of your business. Your videos show how you value your business and your customers Ricky. So open and honest showing how you work it’s a pleasure to watch. Tuesday and Friday watching your uploads are the highlight of my weak. Wish you and your brand all the best.

[@dannyking7338]

One last thing regarding the mez floor.........cant the met sec's be swapped around? This will put the pillar roughly where the white plastic tub is? It's going to take labour to remove it all anyway so maybe with a bit of "lift and shift" you could rearrange so it works? I'd offer some free labour to help give it a go? I can't help but feel the mez could be a good video/VIP area for friends of yours and YT "stars", separates it from the day-to-day stuff? I'm excited for you, go big or go broke!!

[@JMCAV-s1000rr]

Congratulations on the new venture, I’m a Sparky here willing to help out! Will accept payment in bike tuition (about to get back in the seat on a new s1000rr and need some help) Holler at me!

[@raykaufman7156]

Really great news Ricky. Congratulations. If I might make one humble suggestion: Even if you cant build it straight away, reserve enough space upstairs for a small office ONLY for you. IMO, if youre going to be off the floor, you have to be OFF the floor. Before too long you'll understand why. Best of luck!

[@jamest5149]

Re-engineering the mezz to move the supports posts etc is easy and probably no more expensive than removing the mezz and should be quicker… they can be removed all together if it helps… just get a mezz company or two out to advise. The space will be needed for office, clean room work area, lunch/break area, storage etc Anyway, well done, it’s obvious this was on the cards and already overdue.

[@hendrix2478]

Hi, could you not use the Mez stairs for the parts area?

[@KarmaCorner]

Sort the 3 phase supply first if you are going to be pulling large amps the utility network might make you run a new 3 phase supply from the nearest substation, will not be cheap & will be a few months to get it installed also make sure the mains cable is copper neutral not aluminium, as they used the Ali neutral waveform cables (cheap experiment that went wrong, neutrals oxidise and turn to powder over time) and around there in the 80's and they give high earth loop resistance that can cause havac with high load equipment.I think it's eon that run the distribution network now around there.

[@Mr_Ali_G]

Bro, you know the stuff you're talking about 💪

[@r2dter]

3 phase is in every single electrified area, just that the individual user/house/non-industrial structure gets/requires only one phase of the 3. The minisub(step down transformers) don't combine the 3 HT phases in a single LT phase. Just have to apply for 3 phase connection, make sure you have the switchgear and meters as per municipal requirements and et voila.

[@vogs72]

Shouldn’t be an issue in industrial park.

[@tomobrien9797]

It’s SSE in Swindon

[@dannyking7338]

Build on your books, not profit! Good work Ricky, been following you for a longtime and I think this front of house will project you forwards. Having a level of professionalism in that area will have a profound effect in the workshop - i have worked in both environments and having a safe workshop were you can use bad language when you hurt yourself, for example, without the fear of a customer being their is vital! Good luck fella, not that you'll need it! Regarding a receptionist, I like the saying "why have a dog and bark yourself". I think it will end up being the most important employee you take on! They will pay for themselves in no time!!

[@carlhughes7003]

Congratulations and amazing to see you doing so well. Looking forward to seeing updates on the building and the move.

[@DamionHole]

Shout out to commentator for Carlos Condit v Dan Hardy reference, you got the knowledge dude, one love .🙏

[@AlexBLindsay]

Keep and move the mez to the other end and use a ramp to access that level. Use for more storage!

[@deanc486]

Keep the far side of Mez and bridge over from left to right above the door entrance. All accessible from new staircase, possibly made up from existing? . That space will be useful? Good luck with everything.

[@sportzntouring]

Congrats Ricky! Looking forward to following the journey and seeing the new place when I'm there next!

[@DMAN3000]

Sell the 4 odd lifts you already have and get 6 matching, if you are going all out it will look better in the end.

[@stevecarter6301]

Good luck, keep the mezz with the stairs, enlarge the smaller door./put in anew door, will be quicker, save cash and keeps flexibility.

[@Kadafi-k3n]

Can you relocate the mez above the engine room perhaps 🤔👍🏻🤘🏽

[@6969coxy]

Can’t you turn the mezz through 180 degrees?, moving joint line and the stanchions over ant giving clearance, looks offset

[@panagiotisathanasopoulos]

Good luck with the move Rick. Definitely a good thing. The customer area sounds cool. Although, I did enjoy being at the workshop (and doing my WorkFromRep 😃) when you guys were looking after my R8.

[@tomevans4078]

Brilliant Rick, balls to the wall. Got everything crossed it all pans out. Looking forward to seeing you make the space your own.

[@r2dter]

For your air lines, get the guy who's installing to put water taps at bottom of U-loops and to use copper. Air outlet at height above the water taps as the loop setup is ideal for water traps, Will save your air tools and save you dosh on replaceable water filters/dessicants

[@yorkshirefazer]

nice! best of luck! always thought your place was a bit crowded, so really pleased you are managing to expand. if i wasn't up in Yorkshire, i'd pop down and slap some paint about for you!

[@stevejoyce7531]

Well done and good luck, keep or reuse the mezzanine somewhere in the building, cheaper than removal and will give more useable space 🎉

[@craigmiller264]

You've done the right thing!! improving customer experience with front of house.. and reducing moving vehicle time comes back to improved bottom line... congrats on the big move forward..Cheers from Nova Scotia , Canada!!

[@DarrenCollett]

Why don’t you move the short side of the mezzanine floor to the right and the long side to the left which would move the uprights. Would save losing that extra space……?

[@martinashurst1340]

Reason ATB moved out was the roof leaked and they would have to pay to fix it not the landlord. Might want to get that factored in if not already done

[@REPerformanceUK]

It’s already sorted

[@therainman72]

Congrats on the new premises, use the mez for the roof of your engine room,you will appreciate the extra storage or make another office/podcast room. Air and electric put directly onto side of each lift so no lines running across the workshop floor and no trip hazard also looks alot more professional. Looking forward to the build series.

[@grahamdixon3780]

For the stairs and other engineering bits speak to RJP engineering, they’re quite local to you and very helpful.

[@andrecharlesstevens4947]

Move the Mez over to your engine room side and build the engine room under it, and you will have more storage.

[@jaywilliams300xc4]

awesome news keep pushing the business as far as you can! onwards and upwards and never look back!

[@theodoreshasta7846]

Congratulations! Looks very promising. Best of luck (U.S. owner of a 2018 R8).

[@jasonstephens5915]

Why not do an r8 group meet up - bring a paint brush and our time - you provide tea and refreshments. Loads of us would be happy to chip in.

[@brandonfromlondonuk3484]

Congrats on the new digs Rick cant wait to see this build

[@kartakis]

Congratulations and all the best Ricky! Very well deserved expansion! If you need any help with networks, etc please let me know as I had done it in my house with PoE CCTV and Cat7A cabling everywhere with MESH WiFi network :)

[@mjcooperfly]

Very best of luck with the extra workshop Ricky. I look forward to having somewhere nice to sit when your servicing the car! 👍

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you. Look forward to having you with us soon.

[@mjcooperfly]

@@REPerformanceUK How much discount on my service next month if I slap some trade emulsion on your walls while you're working on the car? 😉

[@mikephelan563]

Good on you Ricky, just dont go too big where you can't keep an eye on quality control.

[@MrNurdiboy]

wowzers and comgratulations, thats one big commitment, but you and the team are more than capable of making it a success, all the best, exciting yet scary times!

[@knight2425]

If anyone can make it work it’s you, the honesty and knowledge you have is something customers go looking for and appreciate. I was never keen on seeing so many customers cars of that calibre sitting outside like they have been, I did feel for you guys trying to work over each other as you were so this will be great for you and no doubt you will find that you can get through jobs quicker which will take some stress off you

[@conorkelly8]

Congratulations Rick. Onwards and upwards . Looking forward to seeing how the new workshop turns out

[@SuperRon]

Fantastic, well deserved upgrade! Looking forward to the workshop build series 😀

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thanks! 👍

[@shafiqahmed7400]

Congratualtions .. hard work pays off.. and wish ya all the best of luck and more growth.. Its really difficult to get a good unit..

[@mickleblade]

The mezzanine is currently in 1/3 and 2/3 sections, you could keep it but swap it around which allows access to the door.

[@ashleygollop9100]

Wishing you all the best, it’s nice to see people who have got the balls to expand and challenge themselves Good luck and I hope all works out

[@codejackz]

You'd be mad not to move the mez down the far end where that door was out to the ramp and make the engine room under it. You'd have plenty of room on top to store engines and parts too. The stairs looks fairly modular too and could be re-configured to go where you showed but in a single row instead of a switchback. Congrats, onwards and upwards!

[@chrisbaldwin5334]

You can bridge the cold rolled and move the columns if you need to.

[@PaulB-bw8ix]

Rick, couldn’t you get the existing stairs moved and reconfigured up in the new position? They look modular/ bolt together type ?

[@SH-ONE]

About Time Ric. Been thinking for such a long time that there is not enough space for everyone to work efficiently and effectively. Well done for upgrading. It maybe daunting, but in the long run, it should be the best way to grow.

[@MixmasterMegz767]

Congratulations Bro , so happy for this journey, make sure to vlog the renovations, can’t wait to see the finished product, how much bigger is this space l x w

[@astranige]

Can you not flip the mez so longer sections are inline with the shutter the space will be invaluable as no matter how much space you have you always fill it. Good luck with the new venture

[@alimack2184]

Keep the mezz, swap the cross beams over which will shift the pillers off to one side and would clear the entrance.

[@dwhxyz]

I would defo keep that Mezz...free storage space and if its strong enough and with a four post ramp in the right position you could store car(s) and even motorbike(s) up there. I've seen it done and it was a great use of space. You could even sublet the space to another small business and make some easy money! Your defo regret ditching it in the future if you get rid if it.

[@iankelleher5072]

Best of luck in the new venture room to grow and give an all round better experience for customers and crew. Wicked spray paint job on the walls or the roller doors wiuld be mint

[@markmac44]

Regarding the mezz, can you not switch the shorter length with the longer length beams for each run and relocate the central pillars so that they arent in the way of the roller door?

[@NuttySwiss]

I think you could repurpose the stairs and a small portion of the mezzanine that needs to come down, put them as a set of stairs to the right of the door to the upstairs?

[@MegaCountach]

Great move Rick! Wishing you & the boys nothing but success in your new shop!!! Cheers, Doug (Vancouver Island BC)

[@SajM]

Congrats Ricky! It's awesome to see your business expanding. I've been following your journey for a while, and I'm thrilled to see things going so well. RePerformance is the go-to place for R8 and Huracan V10s, and your expertise as an engine builder is unmatched. The new, larger premises are going to take your business to the next level. All the best!"

[@prebenlohse1684]

Congratulation and makes so much sense. Onwards and upwards 🎉

[@chrisshave7129]

Very excited for your new project and full of admiration for your vision and bold decision to scale up

[@jacksmart8822]

Great seeing you expanding, what do you use to do your floors? The last workshop seems to have held up really well.

[@user-sl5bh8kr8h]

You could probably use the staircase again ( steel expensive) or at least use the treads again

[@ianwarren8316]

We know where you are ! Easy to look up the old business’s address! I won’t post it here though! Looks great! Best of luck with the new premises! If I was local I would come give you some free advice on CCTV and IT, network cabling etc!

[@stuartmountain2021]

Why don’t you flip the mezzanine 180? The beams are longer on the side away from the door if you 180 the beams it will clear you door and give you even more parts storage

[@Zedhead_]

Hi Kate, Ricky, I am so excited for you buddy. Good things happen to good people and this is going to be massive for you. Best wishes to you and the team, onwards and upwards RePerformance. 👍👊❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@julianpritchard2558]

Just a thought, could you move the Mez to the other end of the workshop, basically over the oil drain/ engine storage area and engine building room. Extra storage space for not a lot of money. Very best of luck to you all.

[@paulcartwright9859]

Looking forward to see how this progresses. Given the cars outside the old unit, it is definitely the right decision. Well done for having the stones to believe in yourself and the team surrounding you. Sure it will be good thing.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Smashing, here's to your future every continued success.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you

[@ianwebster4329]

Well done Ricky - good luck with your plans. I admire your vision. P.S. Go for a rotary screw IN WORKSHOP compressor. Pretty much silent, so no need to put outside. Also super efficient. Would highly recommend HPC/KAISER. You should also ask your equipment supplier to do a worhshop layout design for you. Personally, I'd sell your existing ramps & fit 6 new matching 3 phase units. P.S.S. You should also look at a professional re-design of your logo

[@garysimpson8860]

Onwards and upwards 👍 it’ll look great and makes me wish a had an R8 to breakdown and bring it to the new workshop

[@jonjones1290]

Defo leave the mezz in but modify to suit an entrance tunnel, moving the pillars and extending the floor to suit cant be that hard surely. Think of all that 'dead' airspace if you take it out....

[@ptone1241]

Great move Ricky you only need to look at your car park to see how busy you are. Onwards and upwards and I am sure you will make it work.

[@stephengreen9663]

I have a huge amount of respect for this man putting his talent to work.

[@phildavies990]

Really excited to see what is coming in the next few months!

[@alexworz4135]

Congratulations 🎉 need any masonry work done. Happy to give a hand.

[@leighf5]

Great news exciting times , I’m sure you’ll make a great job of it and looking forward to a posh coffee next time we’re there.

[@Drop_bear_au]

more headaches better win a few more races........ look forward to see how it takes shape.👍

[@rd250dx1978]

Great news Ricky, just a thought, could you not fabricate the stairs you already have for the area you require them?

[@jonathanjordan1180]

Congrats guys on the new building looking forward to seeing your progress. Go Team REP! Looking forward to seeing the Noble build progress

[@senco981]

I watched video, great content as always. It seems like I missed final price on the parts for rebuilt. What was it? Not 65k?

[@CraigMansfield]

Good luck, Ricky - and the team. It's interesting what you're saying about building a brand. I'd never think about selling a business, but you're right. How do you make a business which can be sold, when it's your own reputation that people come for? I don't know the answer. It's a blessing and a curse when you become so good and so popular, that you need to become educated about business, taxes, markets.... Insurances all that shite. Well, we're rooting for you 👍🏻

[@MrHugaKuga]

Could you move the mezzanine and stairs to the back of the unit for additional storage above the engine store clean area.. Great plans 👌 👍

[@carrtez]

Can’t you flip the Mez 180 degrees and have the wider section above the main shutter door. The stairs would just move with it to the other side. Fixings would already be in place.

[@benshimmin2114]

Awesome move,congratulations, I know it’s extra cost but surely 6 new matching ramps is the way forward. The old ramps will give you extra car storage or overflow project work space.

[@speedandfeed]

Keep the mezzanine, it’s free floor space. Acrow Jack it if you need to. Don’t pay to lose storage. Good luck 👍🏻

[@kevinwhittaker1307]

It’ll be a great space when it’s done and you’ve moved in, well done all. 👍

[@dannyking7338]

Also, the new place needs skateboard decks on the wall with cool cars on them to pay homage to the skatepark routes!

[@liambuckley9772]

Use the stairs you have for the mez just get them moved around ?

[@DanDan-yx6so]

Exciting times ahead! Great news Ricky. Once the Mez has gone it might be an idea to have another 2 post lift in the area to the right of the workshop door for your 'projects'. Looking forward to seeing this progress 👍

[@ryanp6138]

Use the John Guest plastic pipe. Do it as a team. Add loads of traywork, mount the sockets where you want them by yourself. Then get someone in to do the actual wiring.

[@ryanp6138]

Do it in a full loop too

[@Retepnilap]

The best of luck with this expansion. Love your vids.

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

Good luck mate, looks exciting next step

[@thenorco75]

Keep the mez for storage. Can you just move the door frame instead? Congratulations on the move.👍