Is it Ghetto to back your Z in?

happytheman · 02-23-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeek

I hope you're not one of those numbnutz that pulls through and your car ends up pointing the wrong way in an obviously one way parking lane.

Nah, I don't roll like that!

All my parking fiascos are well within the legal requirements!

Mt Tam I am · 02-23-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

This was an interesting thread jack over in the Fast Intentions thread do I thought I'd open the floor for discussion.

A member mentioned that backing into a parking spot was ghetto and I'm here today to get the real low-down as it were. Tell me what you think and why.

I personally back into nearly every spot I pull into, unless I pull in through the spot that ends up behind me. Either way, the end result's the same. I find that it's safer for me to drive out of a spot than it is to back out into traffic where I'm half blind.

I have not noticed cars in the ghetto all facing one direction.

Parking is up to the driver. No it is not ghetto.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2012, 12:05 PM

.....but that's assuming this whole thing makes sense in the first place

ZMan8 · 02-23-2012, 12:07 PM

1. Front of car is lower than back
2. rear visibility in the Z = what visibility; therefore safer to back into spot than back out into traffic.
3. Along with #2, at night it's hard to back out of a spot because I can't see much and have to use side mirrors.
4. how can a parking job even be called "ghetto"
5. only time I would say wtf for a parking job is when somebody tries to back into an angled parking spot

m4a1mustang · 02-23-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

1. Front of car is lower than back
2. rear visibility in the Z = what visibility; therefore safer to back into spot than back out into traffic.
3. Along with #2, at night it's hard to back out of a spot because I can't see much and have to use side mirrors.
3. how can a parking job even be called "ghetto"
4. only time I would say wtf for a parking job is when somebody tries to back into an angled parking spot

TerribleONE · 02-23-2012, 12:16 PM

That's the main reason I back in.. Even without the camera I feel it is easier to judge...

christian370z · 02-23-2012, 12:19 PM

Is it ghetto? Hardly. I back mine in all the time for the reasons others have stated, it's easier and safer as long as you are proficient in parking in one try.

elmz · 02-23-2012, 01:02 PM

I think its pretentious to back into a spot every time you park. I wouldn't call it ghetto, but it does draw more attention. Personally, I only back in if it's beneficial for me to get out later with less hassle, or at car meets where you want to showcase your car, hence draw attention.

icormba · 02-23-2012, 01:13 PM

It’s only ghetto when you back in and take up 2 spots.

I have become accustom to backing in due to living in a condo in which a wall blocked my driver side door from opening if I were to park forward. One attempt and done… it actually takes me a couple tries to park forward “just right” and I have been driving for 25 years! Haha!

ClemsonWill · 02-23-2012, 01:22 PM

Whenever I think about it I back in. It's so much safer when pulling out. Plus the back up camera makes it so I don't hit anything behind me.

Cmike2780 · 02-23-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Whenever I think about it I back in. It's so much safer when pulling out. Plus the back up camera makes it so I don't hit anything behind me.

I don't pull out, but my couch does.

shadoquad · 02-23-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I don't pull out, but my couch does.

pull out method doesn't work anyway.

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haitech · 02-23-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

pull out method doesn't work anyway.

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scottIN · 02-23-2012, 03:02 PM

Went to a Mini meet with my wife and everyone backs in to show off their front badge (it's a Mini thing I guess).

happytheman · 02-23-2012, 01:37 PM

Hahahah!!

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Originally Posted by elmz

I think its pretentious to back into a spot every time you park. I wouldn't call it ghetto, but it does draw more attention. Personally, I only back in if it's beneficial for me to get out later with less hassle, or at car meets where you want to showcase your car, hence draw attention.

I really don't get how it's pretentious. Why would backing in draw any more attention than pulling in straight? Perhaps if you were impeding traffic flow, I can see that being an issue...but otherwise....

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02-23-2012, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
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ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	1. Front of car is lower than back 2. rear visibility in the Z = what visibility; therefore safer to back into spot than back out into traffic. 3. Along with #2, at night it's hard to back out of a spot because I can't see much and have to use side mirrors. 4. how can a parking job even be called "ghetto" 5. only time I would say wtf for a parking job is when somebody tries to back into an angled parking spot __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee Last edited by ZMan8; 02-23-2012 at 12:12 PM.

02-23-2012, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	That's the main reason I back in.. Even without the camera I feel it is easier to judge... __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-23-2012, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	Is it ghetto? Hardly. I back mine in all the time for the reasons others have stated, it's easier and safer as long as you are proficient in parking in one try. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	I think its pretentious to back into a spot every time you park. I wouldn't call it ghetto, but it does draw more attention. Personally, I only back in if it's beneficial for me to get out later with less hassle, or at car meets where you want to showcase your car, hence draw attention.

02-23-2012, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
icormba Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 113 Drives: GT350, 370Z, JeepSRT Rep Power: 15	It’s only ghetto when you back in and take up 2 spots. I have become accustom to *backing* in due to living in a condo in which a wall blocked my driver side door from opening if I were to park forward. One attempt and done… it actually takes me a couple tries to park forward “just right” and I have been driving for 25 years! Haha!

02-23-2012, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	Whenever I think about it I back in. It's so much safer when pulling out. Plus the back up camera makes it so I don't hit anything behind me. __________________ Slightly modded

02-23-2012, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 56	Went to a Mini meet with my wife and everyone backs in to show off their front badge (it's a Mini thing I guess).

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