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Sean_W · 07-15-2009, 08:48 PM

Hey,

Just need to know if it's me or others too. For the life of me, I can't seem to get the parking down in this car. The car is so wide I can never tell where I am within the lines. Same goes for the front and back. Can't tell if I'm poking out or not. After about three weeks of driving the car, I thought I would have this down by now, but I can't seem to shake it.

I know...

qbert48 · 07-15-2009, 08:53 PM

mirrors x 100 then it gets better
hey you got your car on my b-day sweet

Mark A Collier Sr · 07-15-2009, 09:00 PM

You sit real low to the ground and the hood hides the true front clearance. If you have ever driven a LARGE vehicle.. it will make things some easier. I would reccomend ... I know it it tough... PRACTICE! You have to learn your car. Most people are ashamed to admit it and that pride thing kicks in. But you have an AWESOME car and you don't want to be "That Guy" with the dinged up car.

Go to an empty parking lot. You can also make a 1/2 PVC marker (it is cheap) to identify the edges of the parking space. It wont scratch your car and it wont take long before you can do it with no problem!

Better to practice than wreck!!!

Dan3 · 07-15-2009, 09:02 PM

also, as an assist, go get one of those little circle mirrors that show a wider field of view (technical name escapes me). it will help you see your tires

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-15-2009, 09:03 PM

gotta learn the cars dimensions and practice, practice practice

buster6070 · 07-15-2009, 09:05 PM

I'm alright getting between the lines, but can't judge where the trunk ends for the life of me yet. And since I back into my spots it's really killing me, lol. But I'm sure after a while I'll get used to it. Sure wish the park assist was on the 010. I can even see the cut out where the 4 little lights are gonna be next year.

Teleplayer · 07-15-2009, 09:08 PM

The backup camera on my new GT will solve that problem.
Sorry guys, couldn't help it

Rocky918 · 07-15-2009, 09:27 PM

how much is it to have a backup camera installed?

VenomZ302 · 07-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky918

how much is it to have a backup camera installed?

You can get a wireless reverse camera + monitor for about $100 and, if willing, you can install it yourself. That's what I'm considering as a first mod to the Camaro.

Lectra · 07-15-2009, 09:37 PM

My boss at work told me to "Park like I owned the lot" another words...2 spaces. He's all about my Camaro and doesn't want it to get dinged

Musclebee · 07-15-2009, 09:37 PM

Yes, if I back in the parking spot I always have about 3 feet behind me.

Augie1978 · 07-15-2009, 09:39 PM

I am fortunate, some of the first vehicles I drove were 2 ton grain trucks. Had to use the mirrors on those, no choice. Just take your time.

Analogy · 07-15-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Hey,

Just need to know if it's me or others too. For the life of me, I can't seem to get the parking down in this car. The car is so wide I can never tell where I am within the lines. Same goes for the front and back. Can't tell if I'm poking out or not. After about three weeks of driving the car, I thought I would have this down by now, but I can't seem to shake it.

I know...

I definitly can relate. I actually parked next to someone for the first time today and I have had the car for about 3 weeks myself

The main reason for this is I work where I can park on next to a curb and not have to worry about anyone parking next to me

I noticed when I pulled into the spot it was very awkward trying to judge where I was in between the two cars and I actually had to pull back and readjust myself. It didn't help the parking spot was super small either, but I am thankful nobody dinged up my doors as I am super paronoid about that

SirBrad · 07-15-2009, 10:36 PM

I definitely have had issues, and I've owned for a little over 6 weeks now.

At first, when I was parking in spaces I was way too far to the right, a lot of times only a few inches from the line. Took about 4 weeks but now I am finally able to center it decently. Today I pulled into a spot, and since there was no car in the adjacent spot, I pulled all the way up. Well I thought I did. I get out of my car and the car's ass is still about 2 or 3 feet in the spot behind me.

I'm just surprised it's taken me this long so adjust.

So pretty much I always think I'm closer to the left than I really am, and I have no clue how far back of the car is. Embarrassing!

07-15-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	Parking. Anyone else having trouble? Hey, Just need to know if it's me or others too. For the life of me, I can't seem to get the parking down in this car. The car is so wide I can never tell where I am within the lines. Same goes for the front and back. Can't tell if I'm poking out or not. After about three weeks of driving the car, I thought I would have this down by now, but I can't seem to shake it. I know... __________________ Sean W 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Metalic & Cyber Grey Stripes My Homepage http://titanic-model.com

07-15-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
qbert48 Drives: 2SS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas panhandle BFE Posts: 1,128	mirrors x 100 then it gets better hey you got your car on my b-day sweet __________________ 2SS RS SIM gray leather stick shift ground FX thank you gary richards @ classic chevy in sugarland welcome home 1100 4-27-09 6000 6-27-09 yes i got to the dance late don't hate me

07-15-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
Mark A Collier Sr Retired Army, 101st ABN Drives: 2 SS/RS w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 852 View My Garage	You sit real low to the ground and the hood hides the true front clearance. If you have ever driven a LARGE vehicle.. it will make things some easier. I would reccomend ... I know it it tough... PRACTICE! You have to learn your car. Most people are ashamed to admit it and that pride thing kicks in. But you have an AWESOME car and you don't want to be "That Guy" with the dinged up car. Go to an empty parking lot. You can also make a 1/2 PVC marker (it is cheap) to identify the edges of the parking space. It wont scratch your car and it wont take long before you can do it with no problem! Better to practice than wreck!!! __________________ "BABY" is a Summit White, 2SS/RS, My Tribute to the 13 years I served in the 101st Airborne Division!!! ORDERED: 18 JUL 09 #NMMS88, BORN ON 4 NOV 09 at 12:26pm VIN:63460~ HOME on 18 NOV 09! "101BABY"

07-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#4
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	also, as an assist, go get one of those little circle mirrors that show a wider field of view (technical name escapes me). it will help you see your tires __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

07-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#8
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	how much is it to have a backup camera installed? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

07-15-2009, 09:05 PM	#6
buster6070 Drives: 02 Camaro, 10 2SS, 07 VTX1300 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 94	I'm alright getting between the lines, but can't judge where the trunk ends for the life of me yet. And since I back into my spots it's really killing me, lol. But I'm sure after a while I'll get used to it. Sure wish the park assist was on the 010. I can even see the cut out where the 4 little lights are gonna be next year.

07-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	The backup camera on my new GT will solve that problem. Sorry guys, couldn't help it

07-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#10
Lectra VIN # 18178 Drives: 2LT/IBM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Va Posts: 85 View My Garage	My boss at work told me to "Park like I owned the lot" another words...2 spaces. He's all about my Camaro and doesn't want it to get dinged __________________ 2LT RS IBM/White Rally stripes Grey Interior 6 speed manual, Sunroof

07-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#11
Musclebee Drives: 2010 2SS RS Delivered on 4/23 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 View My Garage	Yes, if I back in the parking spot I always have about 3 feet behind me.

07-15-2009, 09:39 PM	#12
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	I am fortunate, some of the first vehicles I drove were 2 ton grain trucks. Had to use the mirrors on those, no choice. Just take your time. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

07-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#14
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	I definitely have had issues, and I've owned for a little over 6 weeks now. At first, when I was parking in spaces I was way too far to the right, a lot of times only a few inches from the line. Took about 4 weeks but now I am finally able to center it decently. Today I pulled into a spot, and since there was no car in the adjacent spot, I pulled all the way up. Well I thought I did. I get out of my car and the car's ass is still about 2 or 3 feet in the spot behind me. I'm just surprised it's taken me this long so adjust. So pretty much I always think I'm closer to the left than I really am, and I have no clue how far back of the car is. Embarrassing!

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