Is it me or it is really hard to judge the distance?

Apoc370z · 07-02-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Our cars are short as is. Don't feel you have to pull up as far. Figure it out before you get a lip kit or so.

I already explained on my other post but allow me to explain a little more. For some reason some of the parking spaces in this city is a lil messed up. They are 3/4 of the length of an actual parking space.

Most sedans will park over the concrete block so they are well within the lines, but with the shorter space and a feet or two from the block my car sticks out like a sore thumb. So i have no choice but to park a lil closer.. For today's case, a little too close for comfort

techumper · 07-02-2012, 07:27 PM

you can also get something called Curb Alert

EazyD · 07-02-2012, 11:48 PM

reverse camera was my best investment so far. I always back in now because I know exactly how far away I am from danger

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 11:56 PM

yah, rear view cameras are a must on this car especially when backing up in tight spots.

SailFree · 07-03-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I kept making up excuses on why it is so hard, tried to convince myself that i just need to get used to it...In the end i have to convince myself that i suck :/

Long story short: i was out to lunch and i realized that my bumper is only an inch away from the concrete block. Any further i would have crack the bumper

I have driven many cars with similar problems, but the Z takes the cake.

Judging distance of the nose from the parking space or wall edge is difficult for me too. I ran several test pull-ins into a parking space with a low curb (so I wouldn't hit the air dam) and found what the correct distance looks like when I'm lined up straight and looking out the side window below the mirror. With a little practice, you can get it down fairly well. If closing on a wall, use bottom edge of wall as the alignment guide as with the curb. In a lined space, use the line in front of you as the alignment guide. The car's short, so you can afford to leave a little more space than usual in front and still not stick out in the back.

That's my approach and I'm sticking with it until I hit something.

LHOOQ · 07-03-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

reverse camera was my best investment so far. I always back in now because I know exactly how far away I am from danger

Agreed. I am an officiall crappy parker but the camera salvages the worst of my efforts.

enkei2k · 07-04-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I havent hit anything as of yet cause i am too careful, sometimes i will get out of the car only to see that theres 3-4 feet of room infront of me

This is exactly how I feel when I'm parallel parking LOL. Objects in mirror are not closer than they appear, but in fact further away for me. haha

beachguard · 07-04-2012, 06:19 PM

The secret: look at the reflection of your car in paint of the car next to you, I'd estimate 90% of the time the adjacent car is clean enough to see both your car's nose and the curb.

jpritche · 07-04-2012, 07:09 PM

^^ This.

my2004Z · 07-04-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by beachguard

The secret: look at the reflection of your car in paint of the car next to you, I'd estimate 90% of the time the adjacent car is clean enough to see both your car's nose and the curb.

That's exactly what I do whether I am going forward or in reverse. In any situation I leave about a foot of space since the car is not that long.

SmallermouseZ · 07-05-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Pics of the bicycle you used to take the family out

Public transit. Haha

NuffZed · 07-05-2012, 02:14 AM

Its not a big car so pulling all the way up is like inviting a smart car to share your space. Seriously I developed the habit of leaving a yard extra in front when parking when I used to drive vettes. Nothing wrong with it when you see the size of some SUVs or pick-ups in other stalls

bdavis89 · 07-06-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by beachguard

The secret: look at the reflection of your car in paint of the car next to you, I'd estimate 90% of the time the adjacent car is clean enough to see both your car's nose and the curb.

I do this, but it's definitely not 90% of the time clean enough.

I have the biggest problem with backing into my garage. Its the angle of the rear window or something. I love how short our cars are, so most of the time its not an issue. I haven't pulled too far into a spot yet.

07-02-2012, 11:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	reverse camera was my best investment so far. I always back in now because I know exactly how far away I am from danger __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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07-02-2012, 07:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
techumper Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cali Posts: 26 Drives: 09 370z M6 Touring Rep Power: 14	you can also get something called Curb Alert

07-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, rear view cameras are a must on this car especially when backing up in tight spots.

07-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
beachguard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 5 Drives: 10 370Z M6 Sport Pk Rep Power: 15	The secret: look at the reflection of your car in paint of the car next to you, I'd estimate 90% of the time the adjacent car is clean enough to see both your car's nose and the curb.

07-04-2012, 07:09 PM	#24 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	^^ This.

07-05-2012, 02:14 AM	#27 (permalink)
NuffZed Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 105 Drives: 12 370ZR Blk Rose M6 Rep Power: 13	Its not a big car so pulling all the way up is like inviting a smart car to share your space. Seriously I developed the habit of leaving a yard extra in front when parking when I used to drive vettes. Nothing wrong with it when you see the size of some SUVs or pick-ups in other stalls