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DARKTHIRTY777 · 11-22-2015, 04:01 PM

Went to a Applebee's and when I came out this is what I saw. Can not believe some people. When I backed the car up there is a small (end of pen sized) gouge in the bumper cover. The lady was apologizing the how time and saying they need to make larger parking spots. I guess I will decide whether or not I am going to have it fixed. Its more the point of keep your junk off my car.

jshaf · 11-22-2015, 04:05 PM

I probably would have lost it, then again I park so far away it would have to take someone with some real nerve to do it. sucks!

ChrisBlair · 11-22-2015, 04:06 PM

Firstly, YES get it fixed. Do not let other people dictate the condition of your car just because they are idiots.

Secondly that really sucks.

kinpin · 11-22-2015, 04:09 PM

I would have flipped out ... This is why I park my car way out and crooked and people call me an asshole for the way I park.. well if people know how to park I would not park the way I do

pickwithaustin · 11-22-2015, 04:14 PM

Most place DO make the parking spaces too small. I'm not excusing her, just saying.

I don't park anything that I have that is nice in such a way that anyone could do that though.

2011ss/rs · 11-22-2015, 04:18 PM

I would have been waiting for the driver to come out.

vegas girl · 11-22-2015, 04:19 PM

I park alllllll the way in back of lots ....alone. I swear 8 out 10 times when I come out theres ALWAYS some old beater car parked close(too close for me) to Cami

GrandAmGT · 11-22-2015, 04:30 PM

What was she driving? It looks like another GM product like a Silverdo or some other body-on-frame vehicle. Many people who drive big trucks like that don't know the size of them. I try to park in the back of lots and in spaces where I can pull forward so I don't have to back out since our cars have such poor visibility.

flyer08 · 11-22-2015, 05:09 PM

This is the reason i park my full size truck (crewcab standard bed) along the perimeter of a small parking lot. Allows me to back in and have the back of the truck hang over into the grass. No reason for her to try to park there if it was "to small"

DARKTHIRTY777 · 11-22-2015, 05:13 PM

She was driving a 4 door chevy 2500. Went back in the restaurant to find the driver. Got the insurance info and left. Really sucks.

DARKTHIRTY777 · 11-22-2015, 05:16 PM

There was plenty of parking elsewhere. It's a shame because I parked elsewhere a moved there because the first spot was under a tree and didn't want anything to fall on it. Can't win sometimes. I wI'll clean it up this week and see what I can do.

102SS · 11-22-2015, 05:21 PM

Well first the food sucked then that happened could your day get any worse?

Splat · 11-22-2015, 05:21 PM

In 02 I bought a new hyundai elantra, the next day I parked it on the side street. Came out the next morn to find a Dodge Grand Caravan parked on the rear of my bumper.

Not exaggerating.

I was sooo mad, I punched his rear D pillar so hard not only putting a huge dent init, but also braking 3 fingers.

Point is, I know how you must feel, just take a breather and gather your thoughts. Its going to work its self out in the long run.

pickwithaustin · 11-22-2015, 05:22 PM

Another safety tip:

You're almost to the white line with your nose. Granted, she is in the wrong and is over it, but her being wrong doesn't fix it from not happening. In a situation like this, if I had to park there with something nice, I'd have sooner let the car be out a bit further in the back and left more like 2 to 2 1/2 feet before the line (giving extra room for people who "hang over the line"). That said, I would have also backed in.

11-22-2015, 04:01 PM	#1
DARKTHIRTY777 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 452	People if you cant park it, dont drive it. Went to a Applebee's and when I came out this is what I saw. Can not believe some people. When I backed the car up there is a small (end of pen sized) gouge in the bumper cover. The lady was apologizing the how time and saying they need to make larger parking spots. I guess I will decide whether or not I am going to have it fixed. Its more the point of keep your junk off my car. Attached Images __________________ 2011 ls3 ss/rs, Kooks long tube headers, gutted high flow cats, 231/239. 624" lifted squared 115+3 lsa comp cam, ecs supercharger, Alky methanol kit, DSS 1000hp axles, BMR toe rods, BMR trailering arms, Fore innovations dual fuel pump. Flex fuel sensor and 360 custom tunes, hp tuners NGAUGE. 752 hp with 93 octane and 825 hp with E85.

11-22-2015, 04:05 PM	#2
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I probably would have lost it, then again I park so far away it would have to take someone with some real nerve to do it. sucks! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

11-22-2015, 04:06 PM	#3
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Firstly, YES get it fixed. Do not let other people dictate the condition of your car just because they are idiots. Secondly that really sucks. __________________

11-22-2015, 04:14 PM	#5
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Most place DO make the parking spaces too small. I'm not excusing her, just saying. I don't park anything that I have that is nice in such a way that anyone could do that though. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-22-2015, 04:18 PM	#6
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	I would have been waiting for the driver to come out. __________________

11-22-2015, 04:09 PM	#4
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	I would have flipped out ... This is why I park my car way out and crooked and people call me an asshole for the way I park.. well if people know how to park I would not park the way I do

11-22-2015, 04:19 PM	#7
vegas girl Drives: 2013 2LT/RS BRM convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sin City Posts: 352 View My Garage	I park alllllll the way in back of lots ....alone. I swear 8 out 10 times when I come out theres ALWAYS some old beater car parked close(too close for me) to Cami __________________ 2013 2LT/RS BRM Convertible

11-22-2015, 04:30 PM	#8
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 369	What was she driving? It looks like another GM product like a Silverdo or some other body-on-frame vehicle. Many people who drive big trucks like that don't know the size of them. I try to park in the back of lots and in spaces where I can pull forward so I don't have to back out since our cars have such poor visibility.

11-22-2015, 05:09 PM	#9
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	This is the reason i park my full size truck (crewcab standard bed) along the perimeter of a small parking lot. Allows me to back in and have the back of the truck hang over into the grass. No reason for her to try to park there if it was "to small"

11-22-2015, 05:13 PM	#10
DARKTHIRTY777 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 452	She was driving a 4 door chevy 2500. Went back in the restaurant to find the driver. Got the insurance info and left. Really sucks. __________________ 2011 ls3 ss/rs, Kooks long tube headers, gutted high flow cats, 231/239. 624" lifted squared 115+3 lsa comp cam, ecs supercharger, Alky methanol kit, DSS 1000hp axles, BMR toe rods, BMR trailering arms, Fore innovations dual fuel pump. Flex fuel sensor and 360 custom tunes, hp tuners NGAUGE. 752 hp with 93 octane and 825 hp with E85.

11-22-2015, 05:16 PM	#11
DARKTHIRTY777 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 452	There was plenty of parking elsewhere. It's a shame because I parked elsewhere a moved there because the first spot was under a tree and didn't want anything to fall on it. Can't win sometimes. I wI'll clean it up this week and see what I can do. __________________ 2011 ls3 ss/rs, Kooks long tube headers, gutted high flow cats, 231/239. 624" lifted squared 115+3 lsa comp cam, ecs supercharger, Alky methanol kit, DSS 1000hp axles, BMR toe rods, BMR trailering arms, Fore innovations dual fuel pump. Flex fuel sensor and 360 custom tunes, hp tuners NGAUGE. 752 hp with 93 octane and 825 hp with E85.

11-22-2015, 05:21 PM	#12
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,144	Well first the food sucked then that happened could your day get any worse? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

11-22-2015, 05:21 PM	#13
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	In 02 I bought a new hyundai elantra, the next day I parked it on the side street. Came out the next morn to find a Dodge Grand Caravan parked on the rear of my bumper. Not exaggerating. I was sooo mad, I punched his rear D pillar so hard not only putting a huge dent init, but also braking 3 fingers. Point is, I know how you must feel, just take a breather and gather your thoughts. Its going to work its self out in the long run. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

11-22-2015, 05:22 PM	#14
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Another safety tip: You're almost to the white line with your nose. Granted, she is in the wrong and is over it, but her being wrong doesn't fix it from not happening. In a situation like this, if I had to park there with something nice, I'd have sooner let the car be out a bit further in the back and left more like 2 to 2 1/2 feet before the line (giving extra room for people who "hang over the line"). That said, I would have also backed in. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i