Does the 370Z scream "HIT ME" while parked?

Nismodean · 03-20-2012, 04:57 AM

In the last 2 months I've been hit 3 times! First was a hit and run in my work parking lot, my front right got totally rashed. No contact / insurance info was left behind. The second was three days after the first incident in the post office parking lot where a Chevy pick up backed up into me. This was a blessing in disguise as he hit me in the exact same place where I was originally hit. His insurance paid for all the repairs. The third and last was again, the front right corner. This time is a 4-5 inch long scratch running towards the tire well.

When I park my car, no matter where I am I always ensure I'm centered in the parking spot I choose. I take every precaution including parking away from the higher traffic areas. I don't know what else to do other than leave a piece of paper scotch taped to my window saying:

PLEASE DON’T HIT MY CAR. YOU MAY NOT LIKE YOUR CAR, BUT I LOVE MINE!

Any other suggestions?

scottIN · 03-20-2012, 06:46 AM

That sucks. A lot of people just don't care - look at the condition of their cars.

I remember a guy on Autopia that was a little whacked about his car (It's a cleaning site, a lot of OCD people). He carried cones and caution tape with him wherever he went and roped off his car so people would say away from it. He also had these big inflatable bumpers that hung from the window sills (think inflatable pool raft) to protect the doors just in case someone got inside the caution tape. Everyone thought he was just joking @ first then realized that it was really the way the guy parked. And it wasn't like it was a Veyron or something, just an average car.

PapoZalsa · 03-20-2012, 07:07 AM

That sucks, but when running on the streets too.

slumpey · 03-20-2012, 07:15 AM

Do like me, park away from everyone else or find a spot with a median/walk way on the right side. Leaves just the chance of only your driver's side door getting hit.

GaleForce · 03-20-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by slumpey

Do like me, park away from everyone else or find a spot with a median/walk way on the right side. Leaves just the chance of only your driver's side door getting hit.

That's what I do. I also make sure to keep my car cleanly parked in one spot. It drives me nuts when I see some a-hole park diagonally taking up two spots, that's just asking for trouble.

OP, sorry to hear about your bad misfortunes.

onzedge · 03-20-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slumpey

Do like me, park away from everyone else or find a spot with a median/walk way on the right side. Leaves just the chance of only your driver's side door getting hit.

USMCASA · 03-20-2012, 09:27 AM

most people don't care about their vehicle, which is why they didn't buy a Z

kenchan · 03-20-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismodean

In the last 2 months I've been hit 3 times! First was a hit and run in my work parking lot, my front right got totally rashed. No contact / insurance info was left behind. The second was three days after the first incident in the post office parking lot where a Chevy pick up backed up into me. This was a blessing in disguise as he hit me in the exact same place where I was originally hit. His insurance paid for all the repairs. The third and last was again, the front right corner. This time is a 4-5 inch long scratch running towards the tire well.

When I park my car, no matter where I am I always ensure I'm centered in the parking spot I choose. I take every precaution including parking away from the higher traffic areas. I don't know what else to do other than leave a piece of paper scotch taped to my window saying:

PLEASE DON’T HIT MY CAR. YOU MAY NOT LIKE YOUR CAR, BUT I LOVE MINE!

Any other suggestions?

yah, some cars are born with this bad nature.... i had a car once over a decade ago where it would get hit constantly in parking lots. like almost every month i would find dents, scratches, dings, more scuffs, etc.

i sold the car within a year. just got fedup with the repairs.

homeryansta · 03-20-2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

That's what I do. I also make sure to keep my car cleanly parked in one spot. It drives me nuts when I see some a-hole park diagonally taking up two spots, that's just asking for trouble.

OP, sorry to hear about your bad misfortunes.

Nothing wrong with this if you're parking at the very very back where no one else will park.

nmjaxx9 · 03-20-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

That's what I do. I also make sure to keep my car cleanly parked in one spot. It drives me nuts when I see some a-hole park diagonally taking up two spots, that's just asking for trouble.

OP, sorry to hear about your bad misfortunes.

I think some people intentionally park their car using two spots to insure there is a larger space on each side of their car. I have been guilty of it on some occasions, but only because there aren't any good open spots.

But then again its better to park far away and have the peace of mind than park in a highly congested area and worry about your car being dinged. If all else fails use the double space method.

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

most people don't care about their vehicle, which is why they didn't buy a Z

Nismo89 · 03-20-2012, 10:33 AM

here's the lay out of my parking job...... fifty spaces of emptiness and THEN my Z, parked next to the curb so noone can park on at least the one side.

nismochiq · 03-20-2012, 10:36 AM

but the thing is when I always park in the back of everything, they always tend to park right next to me and stay in their car like they are watching me. its ridiculous, so I always take a picture of the two cars next to me license plate and wait...and yes it is a magnet for getting hit.

ClemsonWill · 03-20-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slumpey

Do like me, park away from everyone else or find a spot with a median/walk way on the right side. Leaves just the chance of only your driver's side door getting hit.

This doesn't always work. My Dad babies his car. He went to Walmart last week and parked it 25 spots away from the nearest car and as close as he could get to a curb. As he's coming out he sees some idiot do a donut in the parking lot and clip is front bumper. They stopped for a second and took off. The only way to 100% avoid dings is to leave your car in the garage. Which honestly I do most of the time specifically to avoid these things happening. But I still know it's only a matter of time before an idiot gets me, too.

Nismo89 · 03-20-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismochiq

but the thing is when I always park in the back of everything, they always tend to park right next to me and stay in their car like they are watching me. its ridiculous, so I always take a picture of the two cars next to me license plate and wait...and yes it is a magnet for getting hit.

better safe then sorry, thats very smart.

i always try to park far away and next to a curb (to minimize people parking next to me ) they 'd have run aground to park on my left side lol

tibal · 03-20-2012, 11:58 AM

Been there done that and too many close calls than I can remember.

I now have piece of mind as a result of me parking alone next to the Helipad at work.

Worst case, a chopper will land on it, but im sure insurance covers that.

03-20-2012, 04:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	Does the 370Z scream "HIT ME" while parked? In the last 2 months I've been hit 3 times! First was a hit and run in my work parking lot, my front right got totally rashed. No contact / insurance info was left behind. The second was three days after the first incident in the post office parking lot where a Chevy pick up backed up into me. This was a blessing in disguise as he hit me in the exact same place where I was originally hit. His insurance paid for all the repairs. The third and last was again, the front right corner. This time is a 4-5 inch long scratch running towards the tire well. When I park my car, no matter where I am I always ensure I'm centered in the parking spot I choose. I take every precaution including parking away from the higher traffic areas. I don't know what else to do other than leave a piece of paper scotch taped to my window saying: PLEASE DON’T HIT MY CAR. YOU MAY NOT LIKE YOUR CAR, BUT I LOVE MINE! Any other suggestions? __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

03-20-2012, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	That sucks, but when running on the streets too. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-20-2012, 10:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 34 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	here's the lay out of my parking job...... fifty spaces of emptiness and THEN my Z, parked next to the curb so noone can park on at least the one side. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

03-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
nismochiq Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 296 Drives: Hard Rep Power: 14	but the thing is when I always park in the back of everything, they always tend to park right next to me and stay in their car like they are watching me. its ridiculous, so I always take a picture of the two cars next to me license plate and wait...and yes it is a magnet for getting hit. __________________

03-20-2012, 11:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	Been there done that and too many close calls than I can remember. I now have piece of mind as a result of me parking alone next to the Helipad at work. Worst case, a chopper will land on it, but im sure insurance covers that. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

03-20-2012, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	That sucks. A lot of people just don't care - look at the condition of their cars. I remember a guy on Autopia that was a little whacked about his car (It's a cleaning site, a lot of OCD people). He carried cones and caution tape with him wherever he went and roped off his car so people would say away from it. He also had these big inflatable bumpers that hung from the window sills (think inflatable pool raft) to protect the doors just in case someone got inside the caution tape. Everyone thought he was just joking @ first then realized that it was really the way the guy parked. And it wasn't like it was a Veyron or something, just an average car.

03-20-2012, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
slumpey Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 13	Do like me, park away from everyone else or find a spot with a median/walk way on the right side. Leaves just the chance of only your driver's side door getting hit.

03-20-2012, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	most people don't care about their vehicle, which is why they didn't buy a Z

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