Which bay should become the simulator bay?
The best bay is the one with safer swing clearance, fewer rail conflicts, and the least storage pressure.
Who this is for
Good fit
- two-car garage owners
- families preserving one parking bay
Not the right fit
- buyers who cannot clear side walls or ceiling hazards
Decision factors
Door rails can dictate screen placement.
One bay may fit swing better than the other.
A fixed screen needs a stronger storage plan.
Planning checks
- Compare both bays for rail height, opener position, outlets, lighting, and side-wall hazards.
- Decide whether one parking spot remains protected on golf days.
- Mark the hitting position before choosing screen width.
- Plan how storage, tools, bikes, and household items stay outside the miss zone.
Spend here, save there
Spend here
- the bay with the safest clearance
- side and ceiling protection around shared storage
- lighting and climate that make the garage usable
Save there
- forcing a screen into the visually obvious bay if the other bay swings safer
- oversized enclosure width that blocks parking
- floor finish before storage and containment are solved
When to ask a pro
- Either bay has garage hardware near the swing path.
- You want a fixed screen while preserving a parking bay.
- Electrical, lighting, or climate work is part of the garage plan.
Hidden costs and mistakes
Hidden costs
- software subscriptions
- mat or hitting strip replacement
- side protection
- shipping and delivery
- lighting or electrical work
Mistakes to avoid
- buying equipment before measuring the room
- ignoring ceiling clearance and mat height
- choosing products before choosing setup path
- forgetting software and upgrade costs