Door dings! People are idiots.

edk370 · 05-12-2014, 02:29 PM

I babied my 370 when I had it. I did it for several reasons, but one being I knew I'd eventually sell it one day. Some people will run their cars to the ground, whether it be hammering them, racing them, tracking them, not giving a hoot about door dings, minor scratches/dents, not doing recommended service at correct intervals...and so on. These people usually lease their cars, or maybe they're rich enough to buy the latest and greatest models when they come out....I personally think they live above their means though.

Anyways, I noticed that if you park in shopping places where it's known to attract rich people i.e. there are lots of $50,000+ cars to say the least, people there are respectful about not dinging your doors, no retarded parking jobs, etc...If it's a working class to poor environment e.g. Walmart, Target, supermarkets...you better park far away in no-man's land, away from mini-vans, beat up work trucks, etc. It's basic human psychology.

Forgot to add: ghetto parking lots got lots of fresh oil stains on the parking spots. In the rich places, rarely do you see that; well, maybe the employees' cars do that, but not the patrons. Snob 101

my2004Z · 05-12-2014, 02:43 PM

I have a tip to add to the pile. Try to line up your side mirror with where you think their door might impact. This will serve as a reminder to them since it will hit closer to their window and serve as a barrier between them and your precious aluminum doors. The Z is short enough to allow a lot of flexibility on this one.

I also always look for spots where I can park and only one car will park next to me. This strategy coupled with the mirror barrier tactic has served me well for nearly 5 years now with my Z (knocks on wood...)

onzedge · 05-12-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z

I have a tip to add to the pile. Try to line up your side mirror with where you think their door might impact. This will serve as a reminder to them since it will hit closer to their window and serve as a barrier between them and your precious aluminum doors. The Z is short enough to allow a lot of flexibility on this one.

I also always look for spots where I can park and only one car will park next to me. This strategy coupled with the mirror barrier tactic has served me well for nearly 5 years now with my Z (knocks on wood...)

05-12-2014, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 14	I babied my 370 when I had it. I did it for several reasons, but one being I knew I'd eventually sell it one day. Some people will run their cars to the ground, whether it be hammering them, racing them, tracking them, not giving a hoot about door dings, minor scratches/dents, not doing recommended service at correct intervals...and so on. These people usually lease their cars, or maybe they're rich enough to buy the latest and greatest models when they come out....I personally think they live above their means though. Anyways, I noticed that if you park in shopping places where it's known to attract rich people i.e. there are lots of $50,000+ cars to say the least, people there are respectful about not dinging your doors, no retarded parking jobs, etc...If it's a working class to poor environment e.g. Walmart, Target, supermarkets...you better park far away in no-man's land, away from mini-vans, beat up work trucks, etc. It's basic human psychology. Forgot to add: ghetto parking lots got lots of fresh oil stains on the parking spots. In the rich places, rarely do you see that; well, maybe the employees' cars do that, but not the patrons. Snob 101 Last edited by edk370; 05-12-2014 at 02:32 PM.

05-12-2014, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 39	I have a tip to add to the pile. Try to line up your side mirror with where you think their door might impact. This will serve as a reminder to them since it will hit closer to their window and serve as a barrier between them and your precious aluminum doors. The Z is short enough to allow a lot of flexibility on this one. I also always look for spots where I can park and only one car will park next to me. This strategy coupled with the mirror barrier tactic has served me well for nearly 5 years now with my Z (knocks on wood...) onzedge and Mitco39 like this.

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