Ever encountered a Ford Jerk! - Page 2

warriordave927 · 02-28-2018, 01:05 AM

Ive often thought about fabricating some detachable spikes to deter people from parking too close,where if they open their door and hit my car theyll get a hole in their door skin.maybe something like this

CamSS7 · 02-28-2018, 01:12 AM

whenever I See a cool car in an empty parking lot, I park my 6th gen SS beside it. I didnt think it would upset anybody, if anything it would put a smile on their face.

Guess I wont be doing that anymore

Metal2SS · 02-28-2018, 01:56 AM

its a little aggravating when you find a nice corner spot and somebody parks right next to you, not even giving you enough room to get into your car like they always park on the line.

ZED SLED · 02-28-2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IH8WNTR

I guess statistically speaking, most people don't see autos the way enthusiasts like us see them. It probably doesn't even occur to them that parking next to/close to a car would bother someone.

I'm guessing that anyone who parks on top of a car that is by itself in the back empty area of a parking lot is a jealous asshat. This is why you are better off parking on the fringes of the populated area of the lot. In that area you won't stand out like a beacon because you won't look like an arrogant asshat yourself.

gpskinzhut · 02-28-2018, 08:27 AM

Depends I think. I've had some people park next to me and leave plenty of room. Sometimes if I'm in my daily, I'll do the same as sort of a "guard". "Don't worry buddy, I won't let ya get dinged on this side."

However, if the person parks right on top of you, they're an idiot.

Martinjlm · 02-28-2018, 08:37 AM

I guess I found "the anti-jerk". I parked in a corner spot, so there was only room for someone to park next to my passenger side. A 5th Gen SS parked two spaces away from me, but right on the line, so there was no space for someone to squeeze in between us.

I`m Batman · 02-28-2018, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

Depends I think. I've had some people park next to me and leave plenty of room. Sometimes if I'm in my daily, I'll do the same as sort of a "guard". "Don't worry buddy, I won't let ya get dinged on this side."

However, if the person parks right on top of you, they're an idiot.

Agreed, if they give plenty of room then it's like they're saying, "I like your car, I know you won't ding me and I won't ding you. We'll protect each other." I'm cool with that and I welcome that. But if they are too close then they're just a douche.

A group of my co-workers and I actually park in the far side of the parking lot together, next to each other. Because we know that no one in our group will hit each other and we're safe. lol

jdasnt3 · 02-28-2018, 09:37 AM

I can see the truck owner now: "hey, that guy thinks he has an awesome car since he parked so far away! I'm going to rattle his cage by parking my old POS truck really close to him. He is a jerk for thinking his car is better than everyone else's in the first place!!!!"

LeeCamaro1SS · 02-28-2018, 09:40 AM

I hate when that happen. When you park far away and somebody will just park next to you when there's F'ing 50 spots open in the parking lot.

Sev · 02-28-2018, 10:14 AM

If there was no damage to your car, maybe look at it this way: The truck owner saw your nice car, appreciated it, and parked next to you so his beat up truck would get dinged instead of yours. I know that scenario is highly unlikely, but it's a less angry way too look at it.

torqueaddict · 02-28-2018, 10:47 AM

I'd park in the crowd if people were considerate and mindful of other's property. We know they are not and to many, getting dings are ok and expected.

Yes, dings are a fact of life, but that doesn't mean I should blindly accept and perpetuate the 'don't care' attitude because they are ok with it. It's simple, I give them the room and 'best' spots by parking away. At least show me some GD consideration! If they feel the need to park next to me (after-all it's a free country), at least leave some room. It's common sense and decency. It's not about arrogance. It isn't $100,000+ car. But I may just appreciate the ding-free appearance more than they. Is that too much to ask?

WhyUMad1LE · 02-28-2018, 11:12 AM

That happened to me a few times.. I assumed they wanted to check the car out without walking over there and making it obvious.

Corner carver · 02-28-2018, 11:13 AM

I know I typically look for a nice, well cared for vehicle to park beside knowing that the owner is going to be careful getting in/out of their vehicle...I also leave enough room however to not 'ruffle' anyone's feathers. I appreciate coming out after shopping or whatnot and seeing another nice car parked beside mine (after parking away by myself); however I also feel the rage when a driver of a POS goes out of their way to park 'to close' for comfort...especially minivans, they're just scary

guitarman8373 · 02-28-2018, 05:17 PM

Mustang owners seem to be douchey. I saw a guy in a V6 Mustang. It looked cool so I said "nice car, what year?". He was like "blah 2016" and that's it.

Maybe not a car guy?

Others just give me the stink eye. Don't hate boys. Although the only "Mustang" drivers i'd like to talk to are those with Shelbys.

02-28-2018, 01:05 AM	#15
warriordave927 Deadpool Drives: 2016 camaro lt rs m6 redhot Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: El Paso Tx Posts: 250	Ive often thought about fabricating some detachable spikes to deter people from parking too close,where if they open their door and hit my car theyll get a hole in their door skin.maybe something like this Attached Images

02-28-2018, 08:27 AM	#19
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Depends I think. I've had some people park next to me and leave plenty of room. Sometimes if I'm in my daily, I'll do the same as sort of a "guard". "Don't worry buddy, I won't let ya get dinged on this side." However, if the person parks right on top of you, they're an idiot. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

02-28-2018, 08:37 AM	#20
Martinjlm Retired fr GM + SP Global Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,945	I guess I found "the anti-jerk". I parked in a corner spot, so there was only room for someone to park next to my passenger side. A 5th Gen SS parked two spaces away from me, but right on the line, so there was no space for someone to squeeze in between us. __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

02-28-2018, 09:37 AM	#22
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	I can see the truck owner now: "hey, that guy thinks he has an awesome car since he parked so far away! I'm going to rattle his cage by parking my old POS truck really close to him. He is a jerk for thinking his car is better than everyone else's in the first place!!!!" __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

02-28-2018, 10:14 AM	#24
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	If there was no damage to your car, maybe look at it this way: The truck owner saw your nice car, appreciated it, and parked next to you so his beat up truck would get dinged instead of yours. I know that scenario is highly unlikely, but it's a less angry way too look at it. __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

02-28-2018, 01:12 AM	#16
CamSS7 Drives: '17 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 74	whenever I See a cool car in an empty parking lot, I park my 6th gen SS beside it. I didnt think it would upset anybody, if anything it would put a smile on their face. Guess I wont be doing that anymore

02-28-2018, 01:56 AM	#17
Metal2SS Drives: Silver Ice 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California Posts: 69	its a little aggravating when you find a nice corner spot and somebody parks right next to you, not even giving you enough room to get into your car like they always park on the line.

02-28-2018, 09:40 AM	#23
LeeCamaro1SS Drives: 2018 White Summit Camaro 1SS w/NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UGA Posts: 24	I hate when that happen. When you park far away and somebody will just park next to you when there's F'ing 50 spots open in the parking lot.

02-28-2018, 10:47 AM	#25
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	I'd park in the crowd if people were considerate and mindful of other's property. We know they are not and to many, getting dings are ok and expected. Yes, dings are a fact of life, but that doesn't mean I should blindly accept and perpetuate the 'don't care' attitude because they are ok with it. It's simple, I give them the room and 'best' spots by parking away. At least show me some GD consideration! If they feel the need to park next to me (after-all it's a free country), at least leave some room. It's common sense and decency. It's not about arrogance. It isn't $100,000+ car. But I may just appreciate the ding-free appearance more than they. Is that too much to ask?

02-28-2018, 11:12 AM	#26
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	That happened to me a few times.. I assumed they wanted to check the car out without walking over there and making it obvious.

02-28-2018, 11:13 AM	#27
Corner carver Drives: 2017 Camaro 2.0T RS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,827	I know I typically look for a nice, well cared for vehicle to park beside knowing that the owner is going to be careful getting in/out of their vehicle...I also leave enough room however to not 'ruffle' anyone's feathers. I appreciate coming out after shopping or whatnot and seeing another nice car parked beside mine (after parking away by myself); however I also feel the rage when a driver of a POS goes out of their way to park 'to close' for comfort...especially minivans, they're just scary __________________ As Delivered: 2017 Mosaic Black 1LT RS 2.0T \| M6 \| HD brake and cooling \| Bose & 8"screen \| Front lip extension \| Blade spolier \| Black bowties \| Painted splash guards Installed Mods: 25% Window tint \| Headlight, side marker and third brake light Phastek tint kit \| GM black taillights with Gen5diy LED harness and bulbs \| LED license plate bulbs \| Gorilla lug nuts, black \| GM 'performance' center caps \| RS and sheild badges removed

02-28-2018, 05:17 PM	#28
guitarman8373 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro fully loaded. Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 249 View My Garage	Mustang owners seem to be douchey. I saw a guy in a V6 Mustang. It looked cool so I said "nice car, what year?". He was like "blah 2016" and that's it. Maybe not a car guy? Others just give me the stink eye. Don't hate boys. Although the only "Mustang" drivers i'd like to talk to are those with Shelbys. __________________

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