Parking Anxiety (parking your Camaro) - Page 2

Heavymetal454 · 07-28-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by suzook

I have it.... unfortunately my car sits in train parking lot 5days a week. It is what it is though. My gen5 had 2 dings over 3 years....those were the times I was at supermarket.....parked 200 feet away from everyone else....and some douchebag parked on top of me, with a welcoming ding!

I've studied the human psyche. People with a POS can't stand to be the only person with a hunk of junk. They are usually very giving people and as such they feel it is their duty to share their parking scars with everyone. They believe in equality. How unfortunate you all are driving around in your pristine rides with your fancy xpel and opti coatings. Parking Spartan to the rescue. Here's a nice dent to remind you that we are all created equally. That reflection is too perfect. Let me give you a door scrape. Ah that looks better.

I have a sign in my window that reads I don't want to park near you, why do you want to park near me. Pray I don't return to my car before you do. You will need to call AAA!

SSSHYBOY · 07-28-2016, 02:21 PM

Hey GW6211... Most of us hate the thought of a ding or dent or scratch on this great car we just purchase. Yep, you can label us silly for not wanting to get a blemish on our "Virgin" car. I'm guessing a ding or two is no big deal for you as you can always get them repaired.

MovieGuy · 07-28-2016, 02:21 PM

I have an old Buick that I take to the grocery store or any store where I know parking will be crowded. When I drive my Camaro I try to find an end spot and park as close to the outer edge of that as I can get. If those spots are taken I will parallel park in a nearby street. If I get side swiped my insurance will fix the car, if I get door dinged I will have to live with that ding or pay to fix it. If it is a huge lot and a street is not an option I will park way out in the boonies.

my1stchevy · 07-28-2016, 02:33 PM

the "i park far away" method dosnt work. plenty of times i come back to a parking lot and find my camaro with a few cars parked near it even though the parkling lot is not full. starting to think people park by nice cars on purpose.

Heavymetal454 · 07-28-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by my1stchevy

the "i park far away" method dosnt work. plenty of times i come back to a parking lot and find my camaro with a few cars parked near it even though the parkling lot is not full. starting to think people park by nice cars on purpose.

A box of drywall screws can easily act as a deterrent for those pesky parking lot perpetrators. Give them a little surprise on their return back to their car.

Note: Note every method is full proof. The utilization of multiple defense mechanisms is merely a way to increase your odds. Be armed, not harmed.

MovieGuy · 07-28-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by my1stchevy

the "i park far away" method dosnt work. plenty of times i come back to a parking lot and find my camaro with a few cars parked near it even though the parkling lot is not full. starting to think people park by nice cars on purpose.

Yes they do. In 1982 I bought a brand new Dodge Omni. It was the first brand new car I ever owned. I parked it waayyyy away from the store one day 2 weeks after I got it. As I was walking toward the store I looked back at it and this crappy looking old station wagon had pulled up right next to it. It looked like it had been painted with a brush. I thought about walking back and making sure they didn't ding it. But I went on inside the store anyway. When I got back I checked and there was a huge ding. It was vertical and about 3 inches long with a lot of their paint on it. I was so freaking mad I took my key all up and down both sides of their car. When I got done I was even more frustrated because I knew they wouldn't care.

activepat · 07-28-2016, 02:44 PM

I have 3 of the orange cones in the trunk plus my car cover. So I usually park out and next to a curb. Then put the cones 36" from the car down the side not facing the curb. If there are birds and trees I put the cover on.

That does the trick!

Heavymetal454 · 07-28-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by activepat

I have 3 of the orange cones in the trunk plus my car cover. So I usually park out and next to a curb. Then put the cones 36" from the car down the side not facing the curb. If there are birds and trees I put the cover on.

That does the trick!

I have also wrapped crime tape around the vehicle. For some strange reason I seem to have rolls of the stuff. Go figure!

haticK · 07-28-2016, 02:48 PM

What we need is this:

leadfoot93 · 07-28-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by suzook

I have it.... unfortunately my car sits in train parking lot 5days a week. It is what it is though. My gen5 had 2 dings over 3 years....those were the times I was at supermarket.....parked 200 feet away from everyone else....and some douchebag parked on top of me, with a welcoming ding!

Take LIRR into Manhattan?

raptor5244 · 07-28-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vet757

Hi all, Since I bought my Camaro I have become VERY protective. I was just curious how do you guys manage what I call "parking anxiety"

. Perhaps you have tricks or tips on avoiding any scratches or dings on your car from inconsiderate people parking next you.

I know I park far away or use the Valet whenever I go somewhere, but still sometimes thats not enough. Im lucky enough that I can see my Camaro from where I sit in my office and nobody parks in that area.

You have parking anxiety and still use the valet? I would have valet anxiety.

Heavymetal454 · 07-28-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

You have parking anxiety and still use the valet? I would have valet anxiety.

In the words of Ferris Buehlers Day Off.....

Relax...I'm a professional

marcgo2 · 07-28-2016, 03:21 PM

Nothing more annoying than when you park far away and one car parks right next to you.

motorhead · 07-28-2016, 03:29 PM

If you drive a car every day it is going to get damage. Once you realize that and get over it, your live will be much better ,and you'll enjoy your car. Or park it under glass and look at. I do avoid Walmart type stores and supermarkets. That's what my pickup or wife's car is for. Afterall her coworkers have done more damage to her car than anywhere, but hey she has to get to work. Life goes on. They make them everyday

If it's your everyday car it's no different than anyother tool. Do you worry about your saws and drills?
Hot Rods for me are toys. I always took damn good care of my toys. They were hard to come by in my house growing up.

07-28-2016, 02:21 PM	#16
SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 450	Hey GW6211... Most of us hate the thought of a ding or dent or scratch on this great car we just purchase. Yep, you can label us silly for not wanting to get a blemish on our "Virgin" car. I'm guessing a ding or two is no big deal for you as you can always get them repaired. __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it.

07-28-2016, 02:21 PM	#17
MovieGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 892	I have an old Buick that I take to the grocery store or any store where I know parking will be crowded. When I drive my Camaro I try to find an end spot and park as close to the outer edge of that as I can get. If those spots are taken I will parallel park in a nearby street. If I get side swiped my insurance will fix the car, if I get door dinged I will have to live with that ding or pay to fix it. If it is a huge lot and a street is not an option I will park way out in the boonies. __________________ Life after retirement

07-28-2016, 03:21 PM	#27
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	Nothing more annoying than when you park far away and one car parks right next to you. __________________

07-28-2016, 02:33 PM	#18
my1stchevy Drives: 2016 Camaro HBM 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 142	the "i park far away" method dosnt work. plenty of times i come back to a parking lot and find my camaro with a few cars parked near it even though the parkling lot is not full. starting to think people park by nice cars on purpose.

07-28-2016, 02:44 PM	#21
activepat Drives: Red Hot SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 377	I have 3 of the orange cones in the trunk plus my car cover. So I usually park out and next to a curb. Then put the cones 36" from the car down the side not facing the curb. If there are birds and trees I put the cover on. That does the trick!

07-28-2016, 03:29 PM	#28
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	If you drive a car every day it is going to get damage. Once you realize that and get over it, your live will be much better ,and you'll enjoy your car. Or park it under glass and look at. I do avoid Walmart type stores and supermarkets. That's what my pickup or wife's car is for. Afterall her coworkers have done more damage to her car than anywhere, but hey she has to get to work. Life goes on. They make them everyday If it's your everyday car it's no different than anyother tool. Do you worry about your saws and drills? Hot Rods for me are toys. I always took damn good care of my toys. They were hard to come by in my house growing up.

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