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CamaroJim56 · 10-01-2013, 05:20 PM

I for one, always put my head out the window, don't trust the camera, and can park well, and quickly using my method.

Only drawback is turning with the "tight" turn side being the passenger side.

Have always parked this way. Don't get me wrong, I can and will use other methods, but my go to method is the head out the window.

These are tougher to park than standard cars and SUVs. In time, you will get used to it.

I find it harder to pull into a spot with a curb. Will be worse now that I installed my splitter.

RedRS · 10-01-2013, 05:34 PM

I agree with PalmerGA!!

Ides of March · 10-01-2013, 06:44 PM

Thanks guys. I was actually parking in a lot at the mall tonight and thought I got in straight. This wasn't backing in just going in head first. I got out and I was totally crooked. I am learning to trust my mirrors but those diagonal blind spots are tough. I guess I can stick to the head out of the window until I can judge better. I never had a problem parking anything, for some reason I get anxiety when parking the camaro lol.

Jenner · 10-01-2013, 08:09 PM

I have to move my mirror everytime cause I have wheels and I'm afraid of the curb haha

Lord Ryan · 10-01-2013, 08:17 PM

I paralleled once, against my better judgement. Guess what happened! I believe the first time I paralleled the Camaro was the first time I ever scraped the curb. Never again!

alv927 · 10-01-2013, 08:22 PM

always back up , never pull into a spot, always use side mirrors, force of habit used to drive a truck.

RoadieWingZ · 10-01-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpendyWendy

Tilt your side mirrors down - then you can watch the lines

++1... Yep!!

TheAviator · 10-01-2013, 10:12 PM

Install a rear camera one of my favorite features I'm thinking of getting one for the front if it's doable, I'm addicted to it, makes backward parking a dream

LimaCharlie · 10-01-2013, 11:07 PM

I don't have issues because I use my mirrors. They show you all the information you need if they are positioned correctly.

Vroom_vroom · 10-01-2013, 11:11 PM

im pretty dependent on my mirrors. its a pain to navigate with a passengers arm in the window.

Trentin24 · 10-01-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manbearpig

I'm still learning to PP. I find the rear camera causes me to park too far out. Can do it on my Cruze no problem without one but the Cruze is more compact.

I have been able to PP since I can remember.... You may want to go to the doctor....

Backing into spots isn't hard. It is backing up out of the spot and trying to see other cars that is hard.

10-01-2013, 05:20 PM	#29
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	I for one, always put my head out the window, don't trust the camera, and can park well, and quickly using my method. Only drawback is turning with the "tight" turn side being the passenger side. Have always parked this way. Don't get me wrong, I can and will use other methods, but my go to method is the head out the window. These are tougher to park than standard cars and SUVs. In time, you will get used to it. I find it harder to pull into a spot with a curb. Will be worse now that I installed my splitter. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

10-01-2013, 08:17 PM	#33
Lord Ryan Drives: Chevy Prelude RS V4 Hot Pink Ed. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Avon Lake Posts: 308	I paralleled once, against my better judgement. Guess what happened! I believe the first time I paralleled the Camaro was the first time I ever scraped the curb. Never again! __________________ Multiple coated Plasti-dipped rims. Double dipped blacked out Bowtie. Quad low quality plastic flat black tail light bezels. Super charged vanilla air freshner. DIY sound system.

10-01-2013, 10:12 PM	#36
TheAviator Drives: 2012 Black Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	Install a rear camera one of my favorite features I'm thinking of getting one for the front if it's doable, I'm addicted to it, makes backward parking a dream __________________

10-01-2013, 11:07 PM	#37
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I don't have issues because I use my mirrors. They show you all the information you need if they are positioned correctly. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

10-01-2013, 11:11 PM	#38
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	im pretty dependent on my mirrors. its a pain to navigate with a passengers arm in the window. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

10-01-2013, 05:34 PM	#30
RedRS Drives: Red RS with black stripes Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 33	I agree with PalmerGA!!

10-01-2013, 06:44 PM	#31
Ides of March Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bensalem Pa Posts: 275	Thanks guys. I was actually parking in a lot at the mall tonight and thought I got in straight. This wasn't backing in just going in head first. I got out and I was totally crooked. I am learning to trust my mirrors but those diagonal blind spots are tough. I guess I can stick to the head out of the window until I can judge better. I never had a problem parking anything, for some reason I get anxiety when parking the camaro lol.

10-01-2013, 08:09 PM	#32
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I have to move my mirror everytime cause I have wheels and I'm afraid of the curb haha

10-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#34
alv927 Drives: 2013 camaro 2ss/rs dusk edition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 446 View My Garage	always back up , never pull into a spot, always use side mirrors, force of habit used to drive a truck.