turning into parking spots

[TDevilsG]

Originally Posted by WICG2772

I find these topics somewhat , just for reasons as stated above. Usually, I am finding that the more a person 'tries' to 'protect' their car (Or stuff in general) from crap happening....the more that person will have 'crap' happen to their car. Murphy's law...or something like that. Or, another good one is that someone will be so 'anal' (no offense to anyone) as to park far away from the door of a business or take up 2 spots, that when leaving the parking lot or getting a couple blocks from home, they will be involved in an accident or in some instances, will have vandalism occur. I dunno, jmo.

Kind of agree. I think I will be anal for precautionary reasons when I get my car tomorrow, avoiding parking around others. But as time passes I will probably begin parking near others again. I owned a black toyota corolla before my Camaro and the thing is just scratched to all heck. I have white paint marks on both sides of the car running down the side doors, and marks all over the place. I would never get a black car again. People will hit your car and carry on with their business. You need to be super careful without becoming paranoid.

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by MichaelH

i just back in much easier lol

[CamaroJim56]

I too usually back in, head out the window, no issues, pulling in and judging where I am, not so much. Backing into parking spot at home, can consistently put the passenger side 6-8 inches from the curb. These things are hard to position, but well worth the trouble.

[Steve Dallas]

Park it all the time, but usually try for corner spots or next to islands if possible...that way I can park the passenger side close to the curb, and get lots of space away from cars that do decide to park next to me.

[1CamaroSS]

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Park it all the time, but usually try for corner spots or next to islands if possible...that way I can park the passenger side close to the curb, and get lots of space away from cars that do decide to park next to me.

This is what I do as well. I do try to find a spot back farther in the lot as well. I remember my first new car in High School I took up 2 spots in the lot and got egg'd and shoe polished. I try to not do that anymore!

These cars are seriously hard to park going forward or backward. I'm not sure if its because of how wide it is or maybe the poor visibility. I think most of us agree with you..... parking the 5th Gen is a pain in the *ss! (But worth it!)

[Vengeance Graphix]

Originally Posted by 1CamaroSS

parking the 5th Gen is a pain in the *ss! (But worth it!)

agreed

[The Shadoww]

Originally Posted by 1CamaroSS

parking the 5th Gen is a pain in the *ss! (But worth it!)

I sense a pun on *SS...

Anyway, this is how i do it: I back in (best way to escape in a Decepticon invasion... Why else would i buy a Camaro?) but while backing in i crack my door a bit so i can see the line and just follow it for a flawless park every time.
As for the double park thing, why don't you just park in the back of the lot where there is plenty of room and don't have to park like a dick? And if there isn't plenty of room why are you taking two spots?

[stray bullitt]

Originally Posted by OhioGuy89

I feel like backing in would be even harder because I can't see anything out the trunk so I have NO idea where the bumper is.

Are there no reverse parking sensors on your car? The solid beep leaves mine just short of a foot away from any obstacles.

[Hellfighter]

Originally Posted by xVengeancex28

haha, yeah i tend to do that as well

I do that too, i live near crap load of indian people and no offence but they suck at driving parking and backing up, my previous 2010 1LT had so many dents and dings its not funny, from that day i park in two spots until today when a week ago new apartment complex people took over now they are being complete A holes, and threatened to put a yellow sticker on my car for towing, i laughed in their faces and walked off, a friend of mine works in the office and she protects my car. Stupid Apartment corporate people, i cant wait to get a garage...

[RIPws6]

I had to re-learn parking after I bought mine. Ive parked Trans Ams, Firebirds and G6's...but parking the 5th Gen Camaro is somewhat different. The car makes you want to overcompensate for its width but you really dont have to.
While this may sound lame, try going to a parking lot..such as a large church..and practice docking the beast without spectators or live targets. A few swings in...and you will get it down pretty fast.

[stevea]

Originally Posted by OhioGuy89

I feel like backing in would be even harder because I can't see anything out the trunk so I have NO idea where the bumper is.

You are joking right? If not sell the Camaro and get a mini van with a back up cam. You are a danger to others in a parking lot

[LimaCharlie]

I always back into parking spots. The side mirrors make it easy to park straight and centered.

[heRS]

I back in, and adjust my mirrors down so I can see how close my tires are to the line. Then the backup sensors tell me when I'm close.
Otherwise I pull in next to a curb if possible, or in 1 space out in the nosebleed section. I also try for uphill of cart corrals whenever possible.

[Wakemaker89]

Parking is tough in these things even backing in which I find to be much easier than turning in. I still have trouble even after driving it every day for two months here is a pic of me parking this morning. I'm not worried about it though because look at all the free space i have to park in!