[Z06] Parking your Z
#22
Safety Car
I second, third and fourth that taking 2 spots draws too much attention. the other parking choices (end, away, and curb as well as not taking the Z to crowded parking lots) I practice.
I am getting very calm in my old age. I used to take a valve stem romoval tool with me at all times. You can cause some inconvenience (but no costly damage) by pulling a couple of valve stems on an offending vehicle.
I did recently wish I still had the tool however. In a herringbone parking lot, someone had parked coming from the wrong direction and got their SUV parked so the rear bumper was behind the corner of the Z. I got out with some trouble but had I had my valve stem tool he would have had at least 2 flat tires.
I am getting very calm in my old age. I used to take a valve stem romoval tool with me at all times. You can cause some inconvenience (but no costly damage) by pulling a couple of valve stems on an offending vehicle.
I did recently wish I still had the tool however. In a herringbone parking lot, someone had parked coming from the wrong direction and got their SUV parked so the rear bumper was behind the corner of the Z. I got out with some trouble but had I had my valve stem tool he would have had at least 2 flat tires.
#23
Not really for the worse, I am that way with my other cars in that I park far away to avoid door dings. Bought a brand new Tundra back in August, parked far out (not two spaces) some a-hole door dinged my brand new truck, pissed me off to no end as I like to keep my things nice. I want to keep this Z pristine in every way shape and form, so like I said I park as far away as possible.
#24
Last time I parked the Z far away going to the grocery store, I saw some assho** putting a cart a couple of feet away from it. Bastard kids..
#25
Im pretty much on board with the majority here. I dont think taking two spots is such a bad thing if you are paked way out on your own cause it says "hey look I know this is taboo but im being as respectful as possible." However even when i park way far out i park far enough out to feel like its safe enough to use a single space and not have to worry about it.
#26
If it's a women driver they will probably drive away anyway and not notice
#27
Burning Brakes
I use caution when i park, usually at a distance, but will never take up more than one spot. Like others have said, its a sure fire way to make sure your carr gets damage or ****ed with.
#31
Racer
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Taking up 2 spots is a huge douche move... When someone is taking up 2 spots they deserve to have someone park within inches of their vehicle. You're just asking for trouble.
#33
Drifting
I usually park far away and I also park on the left hand side of an island. That's because most cars carry just the driver and when he gets out of his vehicle it's on the left away from my car and the islands on the other side. Is that paranoid
I have noticed that in more recent years parking spots are wider than in the past and that helps.
I have noticed that in more recent years parking spots are wider than in the past and that helps.
#34
Unfortunately, that's someone who is doing it just to tell you that they know why you did it, and wants to mess with you by defeating the purpose. happens to me once in a while when I park far away, in a single spot. Double parking far away, in my opinion, is usually viewed as adding insult to injury. Especially when there are a good 5 to 10 spots from you and the general parking public...
#36
Safety Car
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#39
Valet or my garage. in south Florida everywhere has a valet. Only spots it sees. I tip big and park it in their lot myself and keep the FOB with me. Also been know to park right there in front at the valet. If I know in advance Valet is not available then I drive the truck.
Last edited by soldier4life; 02-17-2014 at 10:03 PM.
#40
I don't think it's envy....its you fawkers that try and set yourself apart from the rest by parking in the nosebleeds - most I think would interpret this as a "look at me" move than anything else, in reality you're just drawing more unwanted attention...