People...ARGH!!! - Page 2

Tyrolblue67 · 08-16-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jbp8653

Next time park next to the plants. At least that's one side that some one can't park next too.

I'll just use the daily beater like I normally do for running errands.
Tyrolblue67

hjdca · 08-16-2019, 02:08 PM

I always try for a corner spot, sometimes waiting. Let your passenger out first, then, hug the corner, leaving you up to 2 feet before your first white line on the exposed side. Even if the guy touches your line, he still will have plenty of room to avoid a door ding.
Ask your passenger to help you, so you do not hit your rims. If you do not have a passenger, don't just trust your judgement, get out and look and make sure you do not hit your rims or front spoiler. Do as much as you can to only expose one side of your car and make sure you are deep into the other side of the spot. Again, do not be embarrassed to get out and look, do it twice if you have to. This has worked for me for years in LA and will give you better piece of mind.

URBAN LEGEND · 08-16-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Junkie

I haven't heard this in a minute! for realz!

OP, I wouldn't let it get to you. People are self centered and jealous. We live in a city full of scumbags so we have our city car, a 2010 Honda Fit. It's small, dinged up and paid off. It's sad you have to think this way nowadays.

Mr. Bigg...

TRZ06 · 08-16-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

My vote is complete moron. Some people truly are that clueless

I agree with this.

Most people don't do it on purpose or with malicious intent, they just don't think or pay attention.

Common sense just isn't so common anymore.

angryBits · 08-16-2019, 02:34 PM

I think this happens because the driver liked your camaro and wanted to check it out not realizing the fear they bring. Hopefully you didn't get any dings.

Gunkk · 08-16-2019, 03:26 PM

unavailablezl1 · 08-16-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrolblue67

I went to the gas station this afternoon to fill up the Z.
Against my better judgement, I decided to make a quick stop at the grocery store.
I parked way way way back in the boonies away from everyone. (those are bank employees behind me against the trees)
I was probably 100 yards from the nearest car.
I came out to find this.
I had to do the "shimmy" to get into my car!
This P.O.S. was full of scratches and dings.
What is wrong with people?
Sorry for the rant.
Tyrolblue67

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Was the first space open when you parked, because will always park on the end somewhere and the front or back against the curb. So only one idiot can park next to me.

unavailablezl1 · 08-16-2019, 03:40 PM

This is me at work....

Then the idiots at my work in the white car. That would make me want to trash that car, in a perfect world

SouthFloridaGTO · 08-16-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

This is me at work....

Then the idiots at my work in the white car. That would make me want to trash that car, in a perfect world

It's already trashed look at the fender. I hate people like that and it is the exact reason why I'll always have two cars so that I don't have to stress about those assholes messing up my nice car.

jreagle56 · 08-16-2019, 04:33 PM

lately I am parking at the grocery store taking 2 spaces in the way back area of the lot. the painted line under the center of my car. at least I can open the doors all of the way now.

LT4Greg · 08-16-2019, 06:10 PM

Tyrol, I did forget to mention that I too park next to the curbing also and it seems to work out! It always amazes me that we park in BFE and somebody sees it and has to park next to us usually in a beater car or truck! Guess they’re checking out our nice looking Camaros!

Alain · 08-16-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jreagle56

lately I am parking at the grocery store taking 2 spaces in the way back area of the lot. the painted line under the center of my car. at least I can open the doors all of the way now.

careful taking two spaces man. I've heard stories of cars getting keyed because of being parked in two spaces. Even if you're at the far end of the lot where no one is going to park anyway.

I get why you're doing it, I would do it too but these cars attract enough attention.

It's unfortunate that other people can't admire someone else's nice possessions. Jealousy is a big problem in our society.

SouthFloridaGTO · 08-16-2019, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jreagle56

lately I am parking at the grocery store taking 2 spaces in the way back area of the lot. the painted line under the center of my car. at least I can open the doors all of the way now.

Yeah man that's not a good idea even when there is plenty of available parking. It for some reason turns jealous assholes into even bigger jealous assholes.

GrimReaperSS · 08-16-2019, 08:48 PM

I have had friends, who are car people as well, pull the a-hole move of seeing a car parked out in the middle of nowhere and making sure to park right next to it, knowing that its likely to set the owner off. Too me, come on, you know exactly why that person parked that way, just let them be. Let me ask, had it been another nice car that had parked next to you, would you have been set off? Mustang, Challenger, Corvette, new Supra whatever... They park next to you knowing exactly why you're parked there, knowing you're going to respect their car and vice versa... does that still erk you?

08-16-2019, 02:08 PM	#16
hjdca Drives: 2015 Z/28 Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	I always try for a corner spot, sometimes waiting. Let your passenger out first, then, hug the corner, leaving you up to 2 feet before your first white line on the exposed side. Even if the guy touches your line, he still will have plenty of room to avoid a door ding. Ask your passenger to help you, so you do not hit your rims. If you do not have a passenger, don't just trust your judgement, get out and look and make sure you do not hit your rims or front spoiler. Do as much as you can to only expose one side of your car and make sure you are deep into the other side of the spot. Again, do not be embarrassed to get out and look, do it twice if you have to. This has worked for me for years in LA and will give you better piece of mind. __________________ 2015 Black Z/28 70 Chevelle SS396 01 M3, 88 Land Cruiser

08-16-2019, 02:34 PM	#19
angryBits Drives: ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 1,093	I think this happens because the driver liked your camaro and wanted to check it out not realizing the fear they bring. Hopefully you didn't get any dings. __________________ Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Mods: MPS4s Tires \| Borla Atak \| CF Steering Wheel Previous: 2018 ZL1 1LE M6 \| 2017 Z06 Z07 M7 \| 2017 GS A8 \| 2015 ZL1 M6 \| 2013 GT500

08-16-2019, 03:40 PM	#22
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	This is me at work.... Then the idiots at my work in the white car. That would make me want to trash that car, in a perfect world Attached Images __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

08-16-2019, 06:10 PM	#25
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Tyrol, I did forget to mention that I too park next to the curbing also and it seems to work out! It always amazes me that we park in BFE and somebody sees it and has to park next to us usually in a beater car or truck! Guess they’re checking out our nice looking Camaros! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-16-2019, 04:33 PM	#24
jreagle56 Drives: 2022 2SS A10 NPP MRC Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: CT Posts: 128	lately I am parking at the grocery store taking 2 spaces in the way back area of the lot. the painted line under the center of my car. at least I can open the doors all of the way now.

08-16-2019, 08:48 PM	#28
GrimReaperSS Drives: 2001 Onyx Black/Ebony SS. 427/M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sussex, Wi Posts: 509	I have had friends, who are car people as well, pull the a-hole move of seeing a car parked out in the middle of nowhere and making sure to park right next to it, knowing that its likely to set the owner off. Too me, come on, you know exactly why that person parked that way, just let them be. Let me ask, had it been another nice car that had parked next to you, would you have been set off? Mustang, Challenger, Corvette, new Supra whatever... They park next to you knowing exactly why you're parked there, knowing you're going to respect their car and vice versa... does that still erk you?

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