Being a Worrywart

marks370z · 09-15-2015, 05:48 PM

I would say most of us, if not all, worry about dings.

I was thinking of buying some Door Shox, but the only concern I have is that someone might steal them as they're magnetic.

Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents

I don't have much faith in their security cable, but they have pretty decent reviews.

gomer_110 · 09-15-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marks370z

I would say most of us, if not all, worry about dings.

I was thinking of buying some Door Shox, but the only concern I have is that someone might steal them as they're magnetic.

Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents

I don't have much faith in their security cable, but they have pretty decent reviews.

Our doors are aluminum so forget anything magnetic.

nismo2evox · 09-15-2015, 09:06 PM

I'd actually argue you are safer in the underground lot of your apartment complex rather than outside. I would be willing to bet people who you may see on occasion would be more cautious about dinging doors and such. Plus you generally won't have drunken rando's wandering around targeting your Z as much as if it were in an open lot somewhere.

Best bet is to pick a corner spot and park the passengers side door close to the wall/pole. If you have enough space between the line next to you and a door length you should be fine.

I think most of us feel your paranoia on parking regardless

Additional point - Some big underground facilities have cameras, or you can buy a dash cam that runs continuously or something to that effect.

One more point - It's a car, ***** going to happen regardless. I have an assigned spot in Boston, which is pretty much gold in a city where street parking will get your bumpers banged to ****. However, it rained the other day and the run off left hard water spots on the car, possibly due to the coating on the deck I park under. Sometimes you just can't win. Enjoy the car, there will always be another one in your future. Use precaution when you can but if **** happens no use stressing if you did everything you could within reason.

Munts · 09-15-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo2evox

I'd actually argue you are safer in the underground lot of your apartment complex rather than outside. I would be willing to bet people who you may see on occasion would be more cautious about dinging doors and such. Plus you generally won't have drunken rando's wandering around targeting your Z as much as if it were in an open lot somewhere.

Best bet is to pick a corner spot and park the passengers side door close to the wall/pole. If you have enough space between the line next to you and a door length you should be fine.

I think most of us feel your paranoia on parking regardless

Additional point - Some big underground facilities have cameras, or you can buy a dash cam that runs continuously or something to that effect.

One more point - It's a car, ***** going to happen regardless. I have an assigned spot in Boston, which is pretty much gold in a city where street parking will get your bumpers banged to ****. However, it rained the other day and the run off left hard water spots on the car, possibly due to the coating on the deck I park under. Sometimes you just can't win. Enjoy the car, there will always be another one in your future. Use precaution when you can but if **** happens no use stressing if you did everything you could within reason.

Great points.. I like this. Unfortunately though in the underground lot it is assigned spots! I wish I could just grab a corner one

But yeah.. in the end.. it's just a car.. things will end up happening to it no matter what I guess

P's_Z · 09-15-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Munts

Great points.. I like this. Unfortunately though in the underground lot it is assigned spots! I wish I could just grab a corner one

But yeah.. in the end.. it's just a car.. things will end up happening to it no matter what I guess

Any chance negotiating your spot in exchange for the farthest corner spot? That what i would do

nismo2evox · 09-15-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Munts

Great points.. I like this. Unfortunately though in the underground lot it is assigned spots! I wish I could just grab a corner one

But yeah.. in the end.. it's just a car.. things will end up happening to it no matter what I guess

Ahhh gotcha. Actually in all respects it may be better. It mean you only have to worry about potentially two people in the whole garage. Get to know the people parking on either side of you. You'll also probably notice how they park (One may back in vs pull in forwards. See where the lowest chance of danger is.) If a dent does happen you and they are going to know who did it. And if you get to know them chances are they will have courtesy around your car.

Of course there is always the chance of "crazy" but I think from your neighbors point of view, they are going to run into you a lot, so they are probably not going to want to be the ******** denting the nice sports car in the garage.

marks370z · 09-16-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Our doors are aluminum so forget anything magnetic.

FAK! I hadn't even thought of that!

Thanks for the heads up.

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

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.

09-15-2015, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
marks370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal Age: 34 Posts: 472 Drives: '12 PW NISMO Z34 Rep Power: 15	I would say most of us, if not all, worry about dings. I was thinking of buying some Door Shox, but the only concern I have is that someone might steal them as they're magnetic. Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents I don't have much faith in their security cable, but they have pretty decent reviews. __________________ NISMO

09-15-2015, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
nismo2evox Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 39 Drives: Evo X Rep Power: 14	I'd actually argue you are safer in the underground lot of your apartment complex rather than outside. I would be willing to bet people who you may see on occasion would be more cautious about dinging doors and such. Plus you generally won't have drunken rando's wandering around targeting your Z as much as if it were in an open lot somewhere. Best bet is to pick a corner spot and park the passengers side door close to the wall/pole. If you have enough space between the line next to you and a door length you should be fine. I think most of us feel your paranoia on parking regardless Additional point - Some big underground facilities have cameras, or you can buy a dash cam that runs continuously or something to that effect. One more point - It's a car, *** going to happen regardless. I have an assigned spot in Boston, which is pretty much gold in a city where street parking will get your bumpers banged to . However, it rained the other day and the run off left hard water spots on the car, possibly due to the coating on the deck I park under. Sometimes you just can't win. Enjoy the car, there will always be another one in your future. Use precaution when you can but if ** happens no use stressing if you did everything you could within reason. Montez, P's_Z, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. Last edited by nismo2evox; 09-15-2015 at 09:08 PM.