Where do you park your Z

Amazingz03 · 03-21-2011, 11:17 PM

I park where ever i can. If there are car's parked next to me, i get out and put charged C4's under their cars. When i come back and find a door ding i just press the happy red button that says BOOM!..

kellyefields · 04-21-2011, 02:55 PM

I park as far as i can within reason as to not give people a reason to mess with her but I still find this when I come out only after 5 min and what you dont see is that there are 4 empty spots closer to the store than the one that parked next to me. It looks like my car even scooted over when they pulled along side. the picture does not show it well but it looks like the only thing holding on the bumper is the home depot sticker.

9Zs_Ed · 04-21-2011, 03:17 PM

Out where the buffalo roam, but not too isolated as to draw the attention of vandals and thieves. Usually in an end spot. BUT, down here in Florida, you must be careful of parking next to landscaping because the sprinklers may come on. I learned THAT lesson the hard way.

If I MUST park next to another car and I have a choice, I always park on the passenger side of another car. There's a 100% chance that the other car's driver's door is gonna open when the driver returns and a somewhat lesser chance of the passenger door opening.

Roy · 04-21-2011, 03:19 PM

In the shade...

kellyefields · 04-21-2011, 03:29 PM

I dont know if it is a law of physics or something but when people see a nice car setting all alone in a parking lot they believe they must park next to it for some reason. and the ones that do this is usually a older car that is falling apart and even left unlocked with the windows down. Maybe in the hopes if someone is looking to steal a nice car if theirs is next to it and it is a easier target maybe just maybe someone will take it so they can get another car. who knows. but i am starting my own album of all the times that i see someone parking to me like this when the parking lot is empty or the creapers that think they are not being seen by the owner.

TheGreatOne · 04-21-2011, 03:48 PM

Kind of related

I noticed now I pay a lot more for parking related things

I work and live practically downtown. I used to park near this metro (subway station) and then take the metro a few stops to work. Now with the "Z", where I used to park before is too sketchy lol.

So now I either leave the car home or I park closer to work in a lot, there is one a few blocks away at $8 if I get in before 9am, the one right next to work is $19 no matter what time, all underground which is nice.

Just funny how this car changes the way you do things so much lol

PapoZalsa · 04-21-2011, 04:09 PM

Doesn't matter if you drive a Miata, Volvo, GT500, Vette, 370Z or a Ferrari; you are the one who paid for it and for a fck head to come to ding your car is unacceptable.

People should respect other peoples property, period! So I don't see nothing wrong with the OP trying to take care of his car.

But, that is why if I know I'm going to Walmart or similar places I take my DD or my old lady's SUV so I don't have to go thru all that nightmare. Don't want to deal with the Fck up drivers of the Republic of VA.

LunaZ · 04-23-2011, 10:16 PM

+1 on all the responses that taking up two spots is pretty much a d-bag move that will get your car f***ed with. It's a move that draws attention. Mission accomplished, judging by the note.

There was this Mazda3 wagon that took 4 spaces in the shopping complex where my gym was. Basically, X marks the spot parking right in the middle of four spaces. I didn't have a parking ticket, but I did feel compelled to write him a note that basically said "4 spaces?!?! Are you freaking serious?"
Just wanted to let him know that yes, people noticed his car.

I just got back from London. In Kensington, many people don't have garages and you see Ferraris, Bentleys, Maseratis, Astons, you name it... parallel parked on the street.
Space is at a premium on these narrow streets and many of the cars had rashed up wheels from trying to get close enough to the curb so as not to get side-swiped by passing traffic.

With that in mind, consider yourselves lucky that you have parking spots to pull into at all!

MyZ4U2C · 04-23-2011, 11:47 PM

Don't have a Z yet unfortunately, Even though my CL is old, I keep her looking nice and still park far away. Like others have said, I enjoy the walk...not as good a walk coming back as I always wish I was walking back to a Z lol

Fire · 04-24-2011, 12:07 AM

I try to park away from other cars and walk. I saw yesterday that my DD Red Titan has a blue spot on the door. People are a$$es so I park away from them.

ZOLE · 04-24-2011, 08:28 PM

Saw this as I was walking out to my car after working a long frustrating (18 hour) day. Wasn't as bad as other times I've come out to my car parked in an end spot but still... Can't keep all the idiots away I guess.
IMG_17181.jpg

gr8-wrx · 04-24-2011, 08:58 PM

Out with the buffalos or in a special "more space" space.

murser · 04-24-2011, 09:37 PM

I park as far as i can.. i parked close to others cars and learned my lesson. I got a scrape on my rear fender from some careless bastard. My z has a big booty that i want to protect.

happytheman · 04-24-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOLE

Saw this as I was walking out to my car after working a long frustrating (18 hour) day. Wasn't as bad as other times I've come out to my car parked in an end spot but still... Can't keep all the idiots away I guess.
Attachment 27356

Ughh, you just can't ever seem to win for trying it seems...

LunaZ · 04-27-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessobear

Taking up two spots is the biggest douche move you can do with a car. Every time I see this, it's always someone with a car that really isn't worth very much.

Exhibit A:

View Poll Results: Where do you park your Z?
Out where the buffalo roam.	114	85.07%
Crammed in with the door-dinging masses.	11	8.21%
I take up two premium spots up close because I can.	3	2.24%
I take my wife's/husband's car.	6	4.48%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#46 (permalink)
Amazingz03 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento County Posts: 78 Drives: 09 370z Grey MT Rep Power: 15	I park where ever i can. If there are car's parked next to me, i get out and put charged C4's under their cars. When i come back and find a door ding i just press the happy red button that says BOOM!.. __________________ \| 2009 PG 370Z \| 6 MT \| 2015 Nismo front conversion \| Couture Vortex side/rear skirt \| Custom Exhaust \| Godspeed fully adjustable coil overs \|

04-21-2011, 03:19 PM	#49 (permalink)
Roy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 17 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	In the shade... __________________ -Roy Platinum Graphite 2010 370Z Base 6MT w/Sport Package

04-21-2011, 03:48 PM	#51 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Kind of related I noticed now I pay a lot more for parking related things I work and live practically downtown. I used to park near this metro (subway station) and then take the metro a few stops to work. Now with the "Z", where I used to park before is too sketchy lol. So now I either leave the car home or I park closer to work in a lot, there is one a few blocks away at $8 if I get in before 9am, the one right next to work is $19 no matter what time, all underground which is nice. Just funny how this car changes the way you do things so much lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-21-2011, 04:09 PM	#52 (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: 4500	Doesn't matter if you drive a Miata, Volvo, GT500, Vette, 370Z or a Ferrari; you are the one who paid for it and for a fck head to come to ding your car is unacceptable. People should respect other peoples property, period! So I don't see nothing wrong with the OP trying to take care of his car. But, that is why if I know I'm going to Walmart or similar places I take my DD or my old lady's SUV so I don't have to go thru all that nightmare. Don't want to deal with the Fck up drivers of the Republic of VA. __________________ 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

04-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#48 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 14	Out where the buffalo roam, but not too isolated as to draw the attention of vandals and thieves. Usually in an end spot. BUT, down here in Florida, you must be careful of parking next to landscaping because the sprinklers may come on. I learned THAT lesson the hard way. If I MUST park next to another car and I have a choice, I always park on the passenger side of another car. There's a 100% chance that the other car's driver's door is gonna open when the driver returns and a somewhat lesser chance of the passenger door opening.

04-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#50 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	I dont know if it is a law of physics or something but when people see a nice car setting all alone in a parking lot they believe they must park next to it for some reason. and the ones that do this is usually a older car that is falling apart and even left unlocked with the windows down. Maybe in the hopes if someone is looking to steal a nice car if theirs is next to it and it is a easier target maybe just maybe someone will take it so they can get another car. who knows. but i am starting my own album of all the times that i see someone parking to me like this when the parking lot is empty or the creapers that think they are not being seen by the owner.

04-23-2011, 10:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	+1 on all the responses that taking up two spots is pretty much a d-bag move that will get your car f*ed with. It's a move that draws attention. Mission accomplished, judging by the note. There was this Mazda3 wagon that took 4 spaces in the shopping complex where my gym was. Basically, X marks the spot parking right in the middle of four spaces. I didn't have a parking ticket, but I did feel compelled to write him a note that basically said "4 spaces?!?! Are you freaking serious?" Just wanted to let him know that yes, people noticed his car. I just got back from London. In Kensington, many people don't have garages and you see Ferraris, Bentleys, Maseratis, Astons, you name it... parallel parked on the street. Space is at a premium on these narrow streets and many of the cars had rashed up wheels from trying to get close enough to the curb so as not to get side-swiped by passing traffic. With that in mind, consider yourselves lucky that you have parking spots to pull into at all! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook:** Be my friend... or not.

04-23-2011, 11:47 PM	#54 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Don't have a Z yet unfortunately, Even though my CL is old, I keep her looking nice and still park far away. Like others have said, I enjoy the walk...not as good a walk coming back as I always wish I was walking back to a Z lol __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

04-24-2011, 12:07 AM	#55 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I try to park away from other cars and walk. I saw yesterday that my DD Red Titan has a blue spot on the door. People are a$$es so I park away from them. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

04-24-2011, 08:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 15	Saw this as I was walking out to my car after working a long frustrating (18 hour) day. Wasn't as bad as other times I've come out to my car parked in an end spot but still... Can't keep all the idiots away I guess. IMG_17181.jpg Last edited by ZOLE; 04-24-2011 at 08:32 PM.

04-24-2011, 08:58 PM	#57 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Out with the buffalos or in a special "more space" space. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-24-2011, 09:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
murser Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Dimas, CA SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: z34 pw a7 s/t Rep Power: 14	I park as far as i can.. i parked close to others cars and learned my lesson. I got a scrape on my rear fender from some careless bastard. My z has a big booty that i want to protect. __________________ so far: eibach springs.15f/20r spacers,f1 pinnacle 15%,FI SS 12", NISMO license plate frame (5 extra horses just from that)

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