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Slynky 02-18-2010 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy (Post 406820)
Yes. I simply don't park in parallel spots. However, if I absolutely have to take the spot and have no alternative at all, I'll have my wife get out to check and make sure I don't scrape the wheels. If the guy to the front or rear is so close I'm worried about bumper taps, I'll have her stand in front of my car or behind it to make sure her body buffers my Z from contact. If she gets too squashed and there isn't enough room left for her to wriggle out from between the bumpers, then I'll know the space is unacceptable and I'll back up to let her wriggle free and I'll leave to find a bigger space. I usually try to be polite and pause for her to get back in the car. Moral is the best tactic to safeguard your Z from damage when parallel parking: get married.

LMAO ! :tiphat:

4r3s 02-18-2010 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy (Post 406820)
...I'll have my wife get out to check and make sure I don't scrape the wheels. If the guy to the front or rear is so close I'm worried about bumper taps, I'll have her stand in front of my car or behind it to make sure her body buffers my Z from contact...
lol best use of a wife I've come across so far

gumpy 02-18-2010 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mick (Post 406811)
i don't even try because i don't want to face the consequence if i fail :)
Mate i'm glad you had the balls to say it.

I'm with you, i avoid parallel parking not because it's hard but because of the potential heartache if i scratch the wheels...

the car's side mirrors start inside the widest point of the car that really messes around with my head.

kdoske 02-18-2010 04:43 PM
I have to parallel park everyday at work and it is a little hard not scratching the rims, but as far as getting it in is easy to me. Its a small car so I think that's what makes it work for me.

spearfish25 02-18-2010 04:47 PM
I find the car relatively easy to parallel park. To protect the curb-side rims, I tilt the side mirror all the way down for better visualization. The rear bumper is tough to judge but mostly because you have MORE room than you think. Given the great turning radius of the Z, tucking the front end in with one try is a breeze.

TamZ 02-18-2010 04:53 PM
I park at the college everyday and sometimes if I have to go in later than normal, I am forced to park (and parallel park) on the road. The parking part isn't too bad (I use the mirrors) but what scares me even more is if I have a passenger in the car with me, my biggest fear is they will swing the door open and run up on the curb with the door! I try to remember to always ask but with this car, if there is a slant to the road, it always makes me ask my passenger to double and triple check whether that door will clear:eek:

PapoZalsa 02-18-2010 04:59 PM
I don't parallel park too much, however if I do I will use the side mirrors and be very careful. If I had a passenger I would let them out first before parking.

kannibul 02-18-2010 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 406982)
I find the car relatively easy to parallel park. To protect the curb-side rims, I tilt the side mirror all the way down for better visualization. The rear bumper is tough to judge but mostly because you have MORE room than you think. Given the great turning radius of the Z, tucking the front end in with one try is a breeze.
I've yet to do it as I avoid parallel parking...but I agree.

the sharp turning radius would make it a breeze - you just have to remember that behind your seat is the rear wheel, and behind that by the same amount (roughly) is the rear bumper.

It's a VERY short car in the rear....especially compared to my Frontier ;)

Slynky 02-18-2010 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 407211)
I've yet to do it as I avoid parallel parking...but I agree.

the sharp turning radius would make it a breeze - you just have to remember that behind your seat is the rear wheel, and behind that by the same amount (roughly) is the rear bumper.

It's a VERY short car in the rear....especially compared to my Frontier ;)
Weird... LOL ...I have a Z and a Frontier (painted metalflake black) as well.

370Zsteve 02-18-2010 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by John Bradley (Post 406860)
Havent tried yet.. not sure if i'm ever gonna park it though :) I just drive it then put it back in the garage :) The only time I've left her is to pump gas.. Wife says I'm an Idiot :)
:roflpuke2:

AK370Z 02-18-2010 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by zmyride (Post 406789)
i live in California so parking spaces are not as generous as in other places. And I find it really hard to parallel park this car because visibility is so limited. Also i have to be really careful not to scratch the front/rear bumper. Not only that i have to make sure i don't park too close to the curb and damage my wheels. (I have the sports package wheels)
Same problem here. Living in East Coast (in congested area), I deal with this issue everyday. But I can't describe in words how easy it has become after the rear cam install. As soon as I put the gear in reverse, my eyes now automatically goes to the LCD screen. It has helped me out a lot. These days, I can even reverse to as close as 2 inches from the car behind me ;).

You're right about the sports wheels. Their design make them more prone to curb damage. I did get a little curb damage before I put them away :rolleyes:. Though, I Love my winter rims as they are quite impossible to curb :driving:

AMCPacer 02-18-2010 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zmyride (Post 406789)
i live in california so parking spaces are not as generous as in other places. And I find it really hard to parallel park this car because visibility is so limited. Also i have to be really careful not to scratch the front/rear bumper. Not only that i have to make sure i don't park too close to the curb and damage my wheels. (I have the sports package wheels)
Get some curb feelers.

DEVIL_Z 02-22-2010 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by elmz (Post 406792)
Yeah I do, it feels a lot wider than the 350 plus with these wheels I get extra paranoid. I re-adjust the side mirrors down more so I can see the curb, that really helps.
i do the same thing with the side mirrors ahhaha


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