parallel parking

azn370z · 05-07-2012, 05:21 PM

Anyone else not parallel park their z? I used to parallel park my 350z all the time and my wheels were completely scratched. I drive my z every day but one thing I don't do is parallel park. This kind of prevents me from going to certain places that only have street parking.

So who else doesn't risk parallel parking?

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 05:45 PM

I try to slide in.

Yea I wouldn't risk it unless the spot is wide. That's where the problem usually come into play.

shaun66 · 05-07-2012, 10:35 PM

There's only one parking lot in town with parallel parking i can think of, so it's a non-issue for me..

Cmike2780 · 05-07-2012, 10:47 PM

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alcheng · 05-08-2012, 02:32 AM

I do parallel park, if you have problem seeing the curb, adjust the passenger side mirror downward so you can see the curb, then park.

Huckleberry · 05-08-2012, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

I do parallel park, if you have problem seeing the curb, adjust the passenger side mirror downward so you can see the curb, then park.

Would do the same in my civic when I was running wide wheels.

alcheng · 05-08-2012, 02:48 AM

Parallel parking is not easy, and that's one of the reason I want to master it, usually I can complete it in less than 3 turns...

Gotta capable to master this, imagine yourself telling people you drive a sports car and don't know how to parallel park???

Imagine you have a nice chic in your Z and you can't park??

Step Up Bros!!!!

GaleForce · 05-08-2012, 09:54 AM

Yeah I do it. I just make sure I'm at least 1.5' from the curb. I also take my time, traffic can wait. lol

Red__Zed · 05-08-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

I do parallel park, if you have problem seeing the curb, adjust the passenger side mirror downward so you can see the curb, then park.

Yep, should be easy if you drop that mirror.

The z was always a dream to parallel park IMO. Very short and easy to squeeze into a spot.

This ******* mustang on the other hand

LakeShow · 05-08-2012, 10:13 AM

I just put the mirror down and I'm set to go.

nmjaxx9 · 05-08-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

I do parallel park, if you have problem seeing the curb, adjust the passenger side mirror downward so you can see the curb, then park.

90 ST · 05-08-2012, 06:53 PM

i only have the miror set up to park, lol no joke

azn370z · 05-08-2012, 07:55 PM

I do have my mirrors pointed down but I usually park at night with little or no street lighting. I do agree that girls get me to drive to areas where I normally avoid. But yeah parallel parking isn't something I do anymore.

kenchan · 05-15-2012, 05:17 PM

not my Z, but i parallel park my G with SSR's almost on a daily basis when picking up my kids from daycare. curb side parking, zero curb rash.

the trick is to go to an empty parking lot, use the parking lines as a curb, and mark in your head where on the hoodline (or whereever) the line comes up to when you are about 3" from the line.

for forward/aft distance, unless you have a rearview camera, use the reflection of your car on the store/restaurant/school window.

DJ-of-E · 05-15-2012, 06:19 PM

I've 2 hours per Saturday playing with cones (only took 3 saturdays) to learn to feel where exactly is your car's dimensions. After that, I could park within 1 inch from the curb without a curb rash.

05-07-2012, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	parallel parking Anyone else not parallel park their z? I used to parallel park my 350z all the time and my wheels were completely scratched. I drive my z every day but one thing I don't do is parallel park. This kind of prevents me from going to certain places that only have street parking. So who else doesn't risk parallel parking? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-07-2012, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I try to slide in. Yea I wouldn't risk it unless the spot is wide. That's where the problem usually come into play. __________________

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05-08-2012, 09:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Yeah I do it. I just make sure I'm at least 1.5' from the curb. I also take my time, traffic can wait. lol __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-08-2012, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I just put the mirror down and I'm set to go. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-07-2012, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	There's only one parking lot in town with parallel parking i can think of, so it's a non-issue for me..

05-08-2012, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	I do parallel park, if you have problem seeing the curb, adjust the passenger side mirror downward so you can see the curb, then park.

05-08-2012, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	Parallel parking is not easy, and that's one of the reason I want to master it, usually I can complete it in less than 3 turns... Gotta capable to master this, imagine yourself telling people you drive a sports car and don't know how to parallel park??? Imagine you have a nice chic in your Z and you can't park?? Step Up Bros!!!!

05-08-2012, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	i only have the miror set up to park, lol no joke

05-08-2012, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I do have my mirrors pointed down but I usually park at night with little or no street lighting. I do agree that girls get me to drive to areas where I normally avoid. But yeah parallel parking isn't something I do anymore. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-15-2012, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	not my Z, but i parallel park my G with SSR's almost on a daily basis when picking up my kids from daycare. curb side parking, zero curb rash. the trick is to go to an empty parking lot, use the parking lines as a curb, and mark in your head where on the hoodline (or whereever) the line comes up to when you are about 3" from the line. for forward/aft distance, unless you have a rearview camera, use the reflection of your car on the store/restaurant/school window.

05-15-2012, 06:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	I've 2 hours per Saturday playing with cones (only took 3 saturdays) to learn to feel where exactly is your car's dimensions. After that, I could park within 1 inch from the curb without a curb rash. __________________

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