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Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 12:51 AM

Alright, what'd I miss?

drivingincamaro · 11-07-2009, 12:57 AM

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Alright, what'd I miss?

not much

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 12:59 AM

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Alright, what'd I miss?

Bumber 6!
- X

Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 01:05 AM

So I built a "don't crash my new car into the back of my garage" system today. A 4x4 with some floor mats nailed to it. It's pretty slick.

Basically, you put the 4x4 on the ground with the mats about wheel-width apart. When you drive onto the mats, they hold the 4x4 in place, and when you bump the 4x4 with your tires, you know to stop.

I wasn't so much worried about hitting the wall as I was about scraping the bottom of the car against the ridiculous concrete "step" that is in the back of my garage. You can't see it from the driver's seat, and I need to pull up as far as possible in order to close the garage.

Don't really have a reason for telling this story -- just thought it was cool and wanted to share. Even though it's only a board and some mats, it looks a lot cleaner than hanging a tennis ball from the ceiling...

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Disgruntor

So I built a "don't crash my new car into the back of my garage" system today. A 4x4 with some floor mats nailed to it. It's pretty slick.

Basically, you put the 4x4 on the ground with the mats about wheel-width apart. When you drive onto the mats, they hold the 4x4 in place, and when you bump the 4x4 with your tires, you know to stop.

I wasn't so much worried about hitting the wall as I was about scraping the bottom of the car against the ridiculous concrete "step" that is in the back of my garage. You can't see it from the driver's seat, and I need to pull up as far as possible in order to close the garage.

Don't really have a reason for telling this story -- just thought it was cool and wanted to share. Even though it's only a board and some mats, it looks a lot cleaner than hanging a tennis ball from the ceiling...

Sounds cool. My step dad just does the tennis ball thing. LMAO.
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Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 01:08 AM

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Sounds cool. My step dad just does the tennis ball thing. LMAO.
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That was my backup plan. My dad does it, too.

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 01:10 AM

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That was my backup plan. My dad does it, too.

I park outside.

Condo complex (essentially appartment) parking ftl...
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Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 01:12 AM

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I park outside.

Condo complex (essentially appartment) parking ftl...
- X

Ugh, the WORST!

My girlfriend lives in an apartment complex, and I had to park the new ride there for the first time last night. The spots are TINY!

Luckily I found a single spot between a dumpster "basin" and a row of garages -- one parking spot between 2 concrete walls, so no chance of door dings. Just gotta keep my fingers crossed that the same spot is available every time I go there.... :/

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 01:16 AM

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Ugh, the WORST!

My girlfriend lives in an apartment complex, and I had to park the new ride there for the first time last night. The spots are TINY!

Luckily I found a single spot between a dumpster "basin" and a row of garages -- one parking spot between 2 concrete walls, so no chance of door dings. Just gotta keep my fingers crossed that the same spot is available every time I go there.... :/

yeah... fortunately the spots here are decent sized.
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Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 01:16 AM

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yeah... fortunately the spots here are decent sized.
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Good good...

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 01:19 AM

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Good good...

Apparently the prius driver her disgrees - he like the park partway in a spot, partway in the crosswalk.
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Disgruntor · 11-07-2009, 01:20 AM

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Apparently the prius driver her disgrees - he like the park partway in a spot, partway in the crosswalk.
- X

That guy's asking to get keyed...

Xanthos · 11-07-2009, 01:21 AM

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That guy's asking to get keyed...

I've thought about it... but I just settle for calling the cops on him every time.

I posted a picture a while ago... lemme see if I can find it...
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P.S. - Here it is...

AZCamaroFan · 11-07-2009, 01:24 AM

for some reason the people with the smallest cars have the hardest time parking.

11-07-2009, 12:51 AM	#91057
Disgruntor DAMMIT! Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LT RS - IBM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 69 View My Garage	Alright, what'd I miss? __________________

11-07-2009, 01:05 AM	#91060
Disgruntor DAMMIT! Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LT RS - IBM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 69 View My Garage	So I built a "don't crash my new car into the back of my garage" system today. A 4x4 with some floor mats nailed to it. It's pretty slick. Basically, you put the 4x4 on the ground with the mats about wheel-width apart. When you drive onto the mats, they hold the 4x4 in place, and when you bump the 4x4 with your tires, you know to stop. I wasn't so much worried about hitting the wall as I was about scraping the bottom of the car against the ridiculous concrete "step" that is in the back of my garage. You can't see it from the driver's seat, and I need to pull up as far as possible in order to close the garage. Don't really have a reason for telling this story -- just thought it was cool and wanted to share. Even though it's only a board and some mats, it looks a lot cleaner than hanging a tennis ball from the ceiling... __________________

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