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midnighter · 08-23-2012, 12:35 AM

The Vett's wheels look tiny compared to the Camaro's.

With envy · 08-23-2012, 02:05 AM

I do this all the time. And it's happened to me on occasion too. It's safety in numbers:
I'm one of those people that parks as far away from the door as possible. I worked hard to get this car (the first new car in my life). And this place is rife with inconsiderate a**h***s that think nothing of whanging their Subaru door into the side of my car. In some situations of smaller size lots, I've had no choice but to park among the masses. And almost every damn time, I find a new ding!
In lots where spaces are limited, I'll often find a nice car (like a Vette) parked away from the store for the same obvious reason that I do it. I'll actually park next to the car knowing that at least he or she understands that I won't whack their car, and I don't have to worry that they will whack me. In that respect, it becomes a mutual defense for at least one side of our cars. You'll notice this unwritten law in effect wherever nice cars are gathered for an automotive event. In the parking lot of a hotel, for instance, all the nice cars will be parked together, sequestered from all the daily grocery-getters. Even though the owners may not know each other. Sometimes, people will even purposely park the passenger sides close together to maximize the distance from encroaching minivans on the outside. (If you have a passenger, the driver can always back the car out before opening the door.)
So think of it as a form of unspoken trust and respect.
Now if you come out and find yourself parked nose-to-nose with a Mustang; that's intimidation!
I know, because I've done it!

1hotchevy · 08-23-2012, 07:57 AM

Its not just a chevy thing...its a "nice car" thing...e with nice cars like to protect them...ive had many "show and shine" type cars and this happens alot! u will come out and find a nice mercedes or a BMW or the like...and i love that...we are both protecting our cars from the parking lot hazards...safety in numbers eh!

Maxspeed · 08-23-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

wow that charger looks like it is really close to that van

I was thinking that the van is really close to the Charger~

Kind if a glass half full/half empty kind of thing huh?

Maxspeed · 08-23-2012, 08:22 AM

Definately a respect thing. I was the only car in a couple of hundred space lot one time (the Bass Pro Foxboro car show lot) and a 4th Gen parked right next to me.

Before the Parking Police show up. it wasn't intentional that I was not between the lines.

flintcamaro11 · 08-23-2012, 08:53 AM

This happens to me all the time. I go out of my way to park in the back forty so nobody dings my door again which costs me to repair and then I walk out to see that someone went just as far out of their way to thwart my plan.

With envy · 08-23-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flintcamaro11

This happens to me all the time. I go out of my way to park in the back forty so nobody dings my door again which costs me to repair and then I walk out to see that someone went just as far out of their way to thwart my plan.

You're right about that: If it's a nice car, they're doing the same thing as you.
If it's a beater, they're making a smart alec statement that they think you're an arrogant bastard that needs to be put in his place.
Obviously they don't know what it's like to work hard for something, and want keep it nice.

2010SS2SS · 08-23-2012, 11:23 AM

Just another performance enthusiast! Not a GM or douchbag thing...

Vikas2k · 08-23-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Definitely a respect thing. Also he knows that it protects one side of his car knowing that the owner of the Camaro will be careful.

^ that.

With envy · 08-23-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Definately a respect thing. I was the only car in a couple of hundred space lot one time (the Bass Pro Foxboro car show lot) and a 4th Gen parked right next to me.

Before the Parking Police show up. it wasn't intentional that I was not between the lines.

That was definitely a respect thing!

No doubt about that.

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 08-23-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I was thinking that the van is really close to the Charger~

Kind if a glass half full/half empty kind of thing huh?

Either way, the glass is still 100% filled with fluid.

Candy_Camaro · 08-23-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

The Vett's wheels look tiny compared to the Camaro's.

Well, I have 22" wheels on it too.

midnighter · 08-23-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy_Camaro

Well, I have 22" wheels on it too.

I think those Vettes have 17"s in the front and 18"s in the back or something.

PQ · 08-23-2012, 08:07 PM

Mine was REALLY big compared to Bonnies Vette wheels.

Then I got smart.

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08-23-2012, 02:05 AM	#16
With envy It's a Synergy thing.. Drives: 2010 Synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 1,587 View My Garage	I do this all the time. And it's happened to me on occasion too. It's safety in numbers: I'm one of those people that parks as far away from the door as possible. I worked hard to get this car (the first new car in my life). And this place is rife with inconsiderate ahs that think nothing of whanging their Subaru door into the side of my car. In some situations of smaller size lots, I've had no choice but to park among the masses. And almost every damn time, I find a new ding! In lots where spaces are limited, I'll often find a nice car (like a Vette) parked away from the store for the same obvious reason that I do it. I'll actually park next to the car knowing that at least he or she understands that I won't whack their car, and I don't have to worry that they will whack me. In that respect, it becomes a mutual defense for at least one side of our cars. You'll notice this unwritten law in effect wherever nice cars are gathered for an automotive event. In the parking lot of a hotel, for instance, all the nice cars will be parked together, sequestered from all the daily grocery-getters. Even though the owners may not know each other. Sometimes, people will even purposely park the passenger sides close together to maximize the distance from encroaching minivans on the outside. (If you have a passenger, the driver can always back the car out before opening the door.) So think of it as a form of unspoken trust and respect. Now if you come out and find yourself parked nose-to-nose with a Mustang; that's intimidation! I know, because I've done it!* __________________ It's a Camaro thing... Not everybody who drives a Camaro "gets it"...But everybody that "gets it", drives a Camaro! -GG

08-23-2012, 07:57 AM	#17
1hotchevy Scottish Knight Drives: RS/2SS 6 speed manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 330 View My Garage	Its not just a chevy thing...its a "nice car" thing...e with nice cars like to protect them...ive had many "show and shine" type cars and this happens alot! u will come out and find a nice mercedes or a BMW or the like...and i love that...we are both protecting our cars from the parking lot hazards...safety in numbers eh! __________________

08-23-2012, 08:22 AM	#19
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Definately a respect thing. I was the only car in a couple of hundred space lot one time (the Bass Pro Foxboro car show lot) and a 4th Gen parked right next to me. Before the Parking Police show up. it wasn't intentional that I was not between the lines. Attached Images __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

08-23-2012, 08:07 PM	#28
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Mine was REALLY big compared to Bonnies Vette wheels. Then I got smart. __________________

08-23-2012, 12:35 AM	#15
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	The Vett's wheels look tiny compared to the Camaro's.

08-23-2012, 08:53 AM	#20
flintcamaro11 Drives: 2011 1SS IBM M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: WA Posts: 26	This happens to me all the time. I go out of my way to park in the back forty so nobody dings my door again which costs me to repair and then I walk out to see that someone went just as far out of their way to thwart my plan.

08-23-2012, 11:23 AM	#22
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,296	Just another performance enthusiast! Not a GM or douchbag thing...