Being a Worrywart

TriNismo · 09-17-2015, 12:25 AM

You think YOU are paranoid? Whenever I let my gf into the car I'll remind her "Raise your feet!" So she doesn't scratch the door sill with her heels lol

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Spstone · 09-17-2015, 03:20 AM

Rather than drive my Z while my wife's Rouge is in the shop she is renting a car. She is afraid some thing will happen to the Z left in a parking lot while at work. It's going to be my DD she is more paranoid than I am.

Sly Nic · 09-17-2015, 08:09 AM

I rent the stall beside my underground stall and then park in the middle of them both. Problem solved.

Outside in the real world, I have a handicap permit so the spaces are always wider. It is a small benefit for being a gimp.

nismo2evox · 09-17-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TriNismo

You think YOU are paranoid? Whenever I let my gf into the car I'll remind her "Raise your feet!" So she doesn't scratch the door sill with her heels lol

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^ +1000000 i do that to my fiance too! You also have to watch out for the pocketbook swing on the way in and out as well because they always smack it right off the side of the car

nismo2evox · 09-17-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly Nic

I rent the stall beside my underground stall and then park in the middle of them both. Problem solved.

Outside in the real world, I have a handicap permit so the spaces are always wider. It is a small benefit for being a gimp.

The best spot is next to a handicap spot where I live. Primary because (I assume) Mass law requires you to have a 1/4 of your spaces dedicated to handicap parking because there are a TON of them.

I just park next to the furthest away handicap spot because very rarely does it ever get used and it usually has additional stripped line room on both sides. I just park right up against the line but not on it.

kenchan · 09-17-2015, 09:33 AM

last time i parked towards the handicapped side of the end parking spot, a taffyapple was trying to get out the side of their handicap minivan. not a good idea.

nismo2evox · 09-17-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

last time i parked towards the handicapped side of the end parking spot, a taffyapple was trying to get out the side of their handicap minivan. not a good idea.

^ Yup, that would not be good. I'm playing the odds. When I see 5 handicap spots open I park next to the furthest away one.

mishuko · 09-17-2015, 03:18 PM

i've had different circumstances of parking during road trips from grass fields, covered garage, cramped garages and so on.

i was always concerned at hotel parking garages and always try to 'protect' one side by parking next to a pillar or wall if possible.

one 'technique' i do is park beside cars that are taken care of aesthetically. those owners generally tend to respect other's belongings (especially if you keep your car clean too)

SouthArk370Z · 09-17-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

... one 'technique' i do is park beside cars that are taken care of aesthetically. those owners generally tend to respect other's belongings (especially if you keep your car clean too)

Excellent idea.

TriNismo · 09-17-2015, 05:30 PM

What irritates me is I'll park in BFE on purpose away from every car in the parking lot when I'm going into a store, but when I come back out there'll be a car parked next to me. I'm like wtf

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b15 · 09-18-2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdfan67

Buy a house with a 2 car garage ! you won't have ANY issues, it is what I did...lol

I currently have a 2.5 car garage which I thought was great when I bought the house. After 5 years I hate that my DD is outside (wife will always get a spot). oversized 3 car garages are the way to go. I'm looking to move in the near future and will have nothing smaller. I'd recommend the same to any prospective homeowner that is a car enthusiast and married

To the OP, I wouldn't stress too much about it, there's not much you can do unless you move.

Jsmith7861 · 09-18-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marks370z

FAK! I hadn't even thought of that!

Thanks for the heads up.

On the bright side of that, no one can stick an embarrassing magnet on the car while you aren't looking; a buddy of mine tried putting a flamboyant "YOLO" magnet on my car (my circle knows how much I hate that stupid, stupid acronym) and couldn't.

Back to the point, don't stress it man; its a car, **** is gonna happen. Be proactive in being cautious, but there isn't too much you can do in your current situation.

Munts · 09-20-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsmith7861

On the bright side of that, no one can stick an embarrassing magnet on the car while you aren't looking; a buddy of mine tried putting a flamboyant "YOLO" magnet on my car (my circle knows how much I hate that stupid, stupid acronym) and couldn't.

Back to the point, don't stress it man; its a car, **** is gonna happen. Be proactive in being cautious, but there isn't too much you can do in your current situation.

Great advice! I guess even if you are at a movie theater/restaurant etc. There will always be chances something could happen. My Z isn't perfect right now anyway.. it is a race car

I guess it should have a few dings along the way haha

vtec to vvel · 09-20-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TriNismo

What irritates me is I'll park in BFE on purpose away from every car in the parking lot when I'm going into a store, but when I come back out there'll be a car parked next to me. I'm like wtf

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yep, i do not understand. out of all the spots (esp. the ones up front near the entrance) they could have parked at, they just happened to park next to you? depending on my mood, i'll just lift up their windshield wipers.

Jsmith7861 · 09-21-2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Munts

Great advice! I guess even if you are at a movie theater/restaurant etc. There will always be chances something could happen. My Z isn't perfect right now anyway.. it is a race car

I guess it should have a few dings along the way haha

Haha, don't worry my man. I still have a mini heart attack every time I find a new rock chip, ding, or just about any defect.

09-17-2015, 08:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sly Nic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 61 Drives: 2014 PW Roadster AT Rep Power: 13	I rent the stall beside my underground stall and then park in the middle of them both. Problem solved. Outside in the real world, I have a handicap permit so the spaces are always wider. It is a small benefit for being a gimp. __________________ 2014 Roadster - pearl white with frost leather and black top. Hood struts, tinted glass, HR spacers (20mm front/25mm back), blacked emblems, blue LED lights.

09-17-2015, 03:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	i've had different circumstances of parking during road trips from grass fields, covered garage, cramped garages and so on. i was always concerned at hotel parking garages and always try to 'protect' one side by parking next to a pillar or wall if possible. one 'technique' i do is park beside cars that are taken care of aesthetically. those owners generally tend to respect other's belongings (especially if you keep your car clean too) b15 and SouthArk370Z like this.

09-17-2015, 05:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	What irritates me is I'll park in BFE on purpose away from every car in the parking lot when I'm going into a store, but when I come back out there'll be a car parked next to me. I'm like wtf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk kenchan and jpkirk like this.

09-17-2015, 12:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	You think YOU are paranoid? Whenever I let my gf into the car I'll remind her "Raise your feet!" So she doesn't scratch the door sill with her heels lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-17-2015, 03:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	Rather than drive my Z while my wife's Rouge is in the shop she is renting a car. She is afraid some thing will happen to the Z left in a parking lot while at work. It's going to be my DD she is more paranoid than I am.

09-17-2015, 09:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	last time i parked towards the handicapped side of the end parking spot, a taffyapple was trying to get out the side of their handicap minivan. not a good idea.