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Jarvis59 · 08-19-2009, 02:19 PM

I have a single car garage with the fireplace from my den bumped out into it on one side. Because of this bump out i have to back the camaro in or i can't open the drivers side door. I clear the mirrors with about 3" on each side. I have a padded floor mat hung on the wall where the drivers door opens. With the nose as close to the door as possible I still have room behind the car to open the refridge door that is in the rear of the garage.

It works but dont plan on using the garge for much else.

rolnslo · 08-19-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BalogUK

so you've got your car, why don't you do us all a service and find out the true overall car width...

from most images and from pulling them into AutoCad and 3Dmax, the mirrors, for the most part still fall within the width of the rear "hips".

I would but software guys don't tend to carry a tape measure to work.

I did the legwork for you though using Google and here's the info requested:

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

As the proud ower of a new Camaro I can report that from tip to tip of each mirror the width is exactly 82 inches as measured by my trusty Stanley tape measure. And yes they do stick out past the body.

ALSO please note that the passenger side mirror is slightly wider than the drivers side mirror.
Passenger side mirror width is 9.25 inches
Driver's side mirror width is 8.50 inches

BalogUK · 08-19-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

I would but software guys don't tend to carry a tape measure to work.

I did the legwork for you though using Google and here's the info requested:

now that's impressive- thank you!...
you software guys need to figure out a better way to integrate phototgraphs into AutoDesk AutoCad and the like... it's a PITA to scale and rotate as it is... says the software user, while holding his scale...

Gentry78 · 08-19-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyMan

Man needs space for his Toys!!!!

And this is how you get them safe and sound, down below!!!

holy crap if i win the lotto thats what i'm getting

"prima"Donna · 08-19-2009, 02:56 PM

My Camaro is quite a tight fit in my 1950s built house's 1 car attached garage...it takes some getting used to, especially with the passenger side mirror being a bit wider than the driver side mirror...and the wide door needs some practice...the first few times I opened it, I banged the side of the garage wall...

One time last month my husband had parked the car in the garage after he used it and had it waaaaaaaayyy over to the right to make getting out on the driver's side easier...
Well, it took me about 10 minutes of manuevering the car to get it out without taking off one of the side mirrors...

I have to pull the car out of the garage to let any passengers in...

We had a Buick LeSabre about 15 yrs ago (don't laugh, it was when my kids were little and I refused to ever drive a VAN) and I thought that car was wide to park...turns out the Camaro is WIDER...

Just practice, practice, and ''practice makes perfect"...it's much easier for me now, even parking in between 2 cars in a parking lot (SHUDDER

) sometimes.......

camaro envy · 08-19-2009, 03:07 PM

I have mine in a single car garage, and I knew that no matter how careful I was, eventually the door was going to hit the side of the garage. With that in mind, I decided to be proactive, went to a fabric store and bought two inch thick upholstry foam to line both sides of the garage where the doors would open up at. It might not look the greatest, but at least my car doors are protected.

"prima"Donna · 08-19-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RnRKimaro

LOL we are getting estimates to have a 2nd garage built esp since the corvette had to give up its garage space. The Camaro definately takes up more room!

Our "poor little Corvette" got kicked outside too...:(
We bought a '95 used 'Vette 3 yrs ago and it's been in the garage ever since...we planned on keeping that arrangement and the Camaro in the driveway right in front of the garage door....
That all went "right out the window" the minute we got the Camaro...there was NO WAY it was going to sit in the driveway, especially considering the rarity of the car...

So, my husband added another driveway next to the current one for our "poor little Corvette"...:(
Don't know what will happen when the NY winter gets here...we drive the 'Vette all year round, so we might have to keep it covered when there is snow or ice...
The Corvette has NEVER been stored outside, even with the previous owner, so I feel bad about it.........

What would you folks do if you were in my shoes????....I cannot leave a brand new Camaro in the driveway, even though it's my daily driver...
But I do feel terrible about the RED Corvette sitting out there in the sun all day and during the rain...:(

"prima"Donna · 08-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PonyMan

Man needs space for his Toys!!!!

And this is how you get them safe and sound, down below!!!

WOW!!!...THAT IS ONE KICK A** GARAGE!!!...I want THAT!!!............

my2010camaross · 08-19-2009, 03:12 PM

to the people who have cramped space like me, why dont yal just pull the car as far over to the right as possible, meaning you hava ample room for the driver to get out, when there is a passenger riding let them out before you pull in. If there is some getting in, pull out before he/she gets in. case closed.

jayzwife · 08-19-2009, 03:17 PM

Ok, I have been avoiding this pain for days now. We have a newer house, in Cali where I swear the builder got a ragin' discount on small doors for the "3rd car" garage. I normally square up before I drive in. I didn't one day and ground the paint off the passenger side mirror.

Maybe mirrors with the ability to fold in will be available on the Convertible model.

prostock69 · 08-19-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

Put some padding on the wall(s) where you'll be opening doors, and use a tennis ball hanging from the ceiling to touch your windshield when you should stop

We have a one car garage (live in town home complex) and we are doing padding the walls and hanging a tennis ball. Not even going to chance having an oops.

Doc · 08-19-2009, 03:39 PM

Something else I noticed is the car is long. Because of the "point" on the front and rear bumpers you have to be extra careful to make sure you park in far enough so the garage door doesn't scrape the rear bumper when it's closing. Fortunately the first night I got my car I looked before I closed the door and sure enough it would have scrapped the bumper had I not checked. The downside is there's not much room in front to get by the car. I'm going to have to move some stuff that sits against the wall in front of where the Camaro is so I can get by easier.

The car is amazing; very deceptive. Much faster than it feels it's going, bigger to park than it feels when driving it. It's nimble and turns easily; great handling when driving so it tricks you into thinking it's a smaller car. My RX8 fit easily into the spot the Camaro is now in but the 8 had about 3 feet of room in front of it. I have maybe a foot at the most of room now in front of the Camaro. It was unnerving the first time I pulled in because I can't see the front of the car so I had no idea how close I was. I think I got out 3 times to check before I was in far enough. I marked a spot on the wall to my left so I know when my shoulder is lined up with that I'm in far enough lol.

I've only had it a day and a half and I love this car already.

2bravo · 08-19-2009, 04:19 PM

Great responses, thanks very much!

I'll have to do some careful measuring and maybe some rearranging I think.

Just an FYI, I posted a poll in the "Camaro Issues | Problems | Warranty Discussions" section on types of problems people have had (and if they haven't had any problems), if you get a chance, please vote.

Thanks again

chrisgalles · 08-19-2009, 07:42 PM

I feel your pain. I have a split 2 car garage and its a pain in the ass b/c I'm so worried I'm going to scrape a mirror.

08-19-2009, 02:19 PM	#15
Jarvis59 owner/operator VIN 1760 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	I have a single car garage with the fireplace from my den bumped out into it on one side. Because of this bump out i have to back the camaro in or i can't open the drivers side door. I clear the mirrors with about 3" on each side. I have a padded floor mat hung on the wall where the drivers door opens. With the nose as close to the door as possible I still have room behind the car to open the refridge door that is in the rear of the garage. It works but dont plan on using the garge for much else. __________________ "With Great POWER comes Great Responsibility" - Stan Lee

08-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#19
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	My Camaro is quite a tight fit in my 1950s built house's 1 car attached garage...it takes some getting used to, especially with the passenger side mirror being a bit wider than the driver side mirror...and the wide door needs some practice...the first few times I opened it, I banged the side of the garage wall... One time last month my husband had parked the car in the garage after he used it and had it waaaaaaaayyy over to the right to make getting out on the driver's side easier... Well, it took me about 10 minutes of manuevering the car to get it out without taking off one of the side mirrors... I have to pull the car out of the garage to let any passengers in... We had a Buick LeSabre about 15 yrs ago (don't laugh, it was when my kids were little and I refused to ever drive a VAN) and I thought that car was wide to park...turns out the Camaro is WIDER... Just practice, practice, and ''practice makes perfect"...it's much easier for me now, even parking in between 2 cars in a parking lot (SHUDDER ) sometimes....... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

08-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#26
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Something else I noticed is the car is long. Because of the "point" on the front and rear bumpers you have to be extra careful to make sure you park in far enough so the garage door doesn't scrape the rear bumper when it's closing. Fortunately the first night I got my car I looked before I closed the door and sure enough it would have scrapped the bumper had I not checked. The downside is there's not much room in front to get by the car. I'm going to have to move some stuff that sits against the wall in front of where the Camaro is so I can get by easier. The car is amazing; very deceptive. Much faster than it feels it's going, bigger to park than it feels when driving it. It's nimble and turns easily; great handling when driving so it tricks you into thinking it's a smaller car. My RX8 fit easily into the spot the Camaro is now in but the 8 had about 3 feet of room in front of it. I have maybe a foot at the most of room now in front of the Camaro. It was unnerving the first time I pulled in because I can't see the front of the car so I had no idea how close I was. I think I got out 3 times to check before I was in far enough. I marked a spot on the wall to my left so I know when my shoulder is lined up with that I'm in far enough lol. I've only had it a day and a half and I love this car already. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

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08-19-2009, 03:07 PM	#20
camaro envy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 112	I have mine in a single car garage, and I knew that no matter how careful I was, eventually the door was going to hit the side of the garage. With that in mind, I decided to be proactive, went to a fabric store and bought two inch thick upholstry foam to line both sides of the garage where the doors would open up at. It might not look the greatest, but at least my car doors are protected.

08-19-2009, 03:12 PM	#23
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	to the people who have cramped space like me, why dont yal just pull the car as far over to the right as possible, meaning you hava ample room for the driver to get out, when there is a passenger riding let them out before you pull in. If there is some getting in, pull out before he/she gets in. case closed.

08-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#24
jayzwife Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 94 View My Garage	Ok, I have been avoiding this pain for days now. We have a newer house, in Cali where I swear the builder got a ragin' discount on small doors for the "3rd car" garage. I normally square up before I drive in. I didn't one day and ground the paint off the passenger side mirror. Maybe mirrors with the ability to fold in will be available on the Convertible model.

08-19-2009, 04:19 PM	#27
2bravo Drives: Empty Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 83	Great responses, thanks very much! I'll have to do some careful measuring and maybe some rearranging I think. Just an FYI, I posted a poll in the "Camaro Issues \| Problems \| Warranty Discussions" section on types of problems people have had (and if they haven't had any problems), if you get a chance, please vote. Thanks again

08-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#28
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	I feel your pain. I have a split 2 car garage and its a pain in the ass b/c I'm so worried I'm going to scrape a mirror.