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rez333 · 05-19-2010, 05:47 PM

Here are my thoughts on the topic of parking that helps prevent door dings. This subject has been brought up so many times, I feel I need to speak up. As they say: the sign of insanity is repeating something and expecting different results.

In other words: parking on the far side of the parking lot is the sign of insanity because it's not working is it?

So here are my parking tips that have so far worked for me:
1) Parking on the far side of the lot doesn't work fundamentally because it is uncontrolled. You're parking in a place that has empty spots around you, and the fact that you have a nice car shows that there is something very special about that place that obviously I don't seem to know about - so why not I park there as well? (same as line-ups - if everyone is lining up, it must be good). You can't control who parks around you, so therefore it's a bad strategy.

2) Therefore control the people who park next to you. Strategy 1 is to park next to a nice car. This is the best strategy. The car needn't be expensive - it just needs to be brand new. All people, regardless of pay grade, love their car - especially when it's new.

3) Avoid parking next to mini-vans (frustrated and distracted mothers), trucks (rd-nks) and commercial vehicles.

4) Park on the line if there is a car two spots over on the same side as the line you've parked close to. This is called the "squeezing out the competition" strategy or SOC. It works especially if the the car two spots over is a junk car, commercial car, or intimidating truck. Nobody likes to park next to those types of cars either, and the fact that you've made that spot even smaller makes it less attractive. And since you are so far to one side, chances are that the car on the other side of you is far enough that you won't get a door ding.

5) Deleted - secret.

6) Deleted - secret

7) This only works for WalMart parking lots, as WalMart is the only place I know with "free" carts. Simply park the cart in the parking spot next to you (and position it so it won't roll into your car). Most shoppers when driving around looking for a spot, frankly can't be bothered getting out of their car to move the cart. The constraint is that there must be more attractive parking spots than the one next to yours.

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That's it for now, but it works for me. I must say that all of the tactics mostly only work for non-crowded semi-empty parking lots. Tactics #5 and #6 seem to work in any parking lot, even the really full ones.

ps. I've deleted #5 and #6 because I think I don't want those tactics going around the internet. Sorry, but I too am selfish and want those ones all to myself.

2010 SSRS · 05-19-2010, 05:52 PM

I like number 3, mini van drivers are very dangerous

ron10 · 05-19-2010, 06:12 PM

#7 isn't that good.i have seen people drive into a spot with a cart in it and just hit it with their car to knock it out of the way and where does it go,right into the car park next to them.

rdblan2 · 05-19-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

#7 isn't that good.i have seen people drive into a spot with a cart in it and just hit it with their car to knock it out of the way and where does it go,right into the car park next to them.

Seen this as well. No carts around my vehicles, I'm damn sure not putting one there myself.

GB EB · 05-19-2010, 06:24 PM

#8- Always park near the top of the hill in parking lot if it isn't level. Carts never roll uphill.

AdnanHfuda · 05-19-2010, 06:26 PM

ill bite, whats 5 and 6 ?

jagan323 · 05-19-2010, 07:37 PM

imo, this parking tips thing is common sense. I guarantee the secret ones arent even that secret. The fact is, it is a gamble, no matter where you park.

Priest · 05-19-2010, 07:39 PM

I use the fire lane.

jagan323 · 05-19-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priest

I use the fire lane.

lol... touché

Lauryn200 · 05-19-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rez333

2) Therefore control the people who park next to you. Strategy 1 is to park next to a nice car. This is the best strategy. The car needn't be expensive - it just needs to be brand new. All people, regardless of pay grade, love their car - especially when it's new.

Brand New??

Not really...I've seen some late model cars,that are in pristine condition.
Like it's garaged kept...never seen rain and only comes out during nice weather.

They park as far away from anyone....believe that!

jshaf · 05-19-2010, 08:21 PM

I park in a church parking lot at work, there is one slot beside the priests reverved slot and thats where I park, works pretty good til theres a funeral, then have to move it altogether

2SSARMY · 05-19-2010, 08:57 PM

My parking tips:

Park in between the mother fing lines.

rtcat600man · 05-19-2010, 09:06 PM

Take an end spot next to the curbing and park tight to the curb. This leaves one side protected and the other as far from the line as possible. I always park the passenger side to the curb so that I can see my drivers side as I get in which was to the open spot, this way I can look up and down my drivers side for marks.

SpeedDemon21 · 05-19-2010, 09:08 PM

The reasoning for number 1 is not very good. In America, people are very lazy In fact we're like the fatest country in the world. They don't want to walk to get their big gulps and other crap like that. Also, other people that prak at the far side of the lot are also trying toprotect their car so it is kinda like them doing the #2 tip.

05-19-2010, 05:47 PM	#1
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	Parking Tips 101 Here are my thoughts on the topic of parking that helps prevent door dings. This subject has been brought up so many times, I feel I need to speak up. As they say: the sign of insanity is repeating something and expecting different results. In other words: parking on the far side of the parking lot is the sign of insanity because it's not working is it? So here are my parking tips that have so far worked for me: 1) Parking on the far side of the lot doesn't work fundamentally because it is uncontrolled. You're parking in a place that has empty spots around you, and the fact that you have a nice car shows that there is something very special about that place that obviously I don't seem to know about - so why not I park there as well? (same as line-ups - if everyone is lining up, it must be good). You can't control who parks around you, so therefore it's a bad strategy. 2) Therefore control the people who park next to you. Strategy 1 is to park next to a nice car. This is the best strategy. The car needn't be expensive - it just needs to be brand new. All people, regardless of pay grade, love their car - especially when it's new. 3) Avoid parking next to mini-vans (frustrated and distracted mothers), trucks (rd-nks) and commercial vehicles. 4) Park on the line if there is a car two spots over on the same side as the line you've parked close to. This is called the "squeezing out the competition" strategy or SOC. It works especially if the the car two spots over is a junk car, commercial car, or intimidating truck. Nobody likes to park next to those types of cars either, and the fact that you've made that spot even smaller makes it less attractive. And since you are so far to one side, chances are that the car on the other side of you is far enough that you won't get a door ding. 5) Deleted - secret. 6) Deleted - secret 7) This only works for WalMart parking lots, as WalMart is the only place I know with "free" carts. Simply park the cart in the parking spot next to you (and position it so it won't roll into your car). Most shoppers when driving around looking for a spot, frankly can't be bothered getting out of their car to move the cart. The constraint is that there must be more attractive parking spots than the one next to yours. --- That's it for now, but it works for me. I must say that all of the tactics mostly only work for non-crowded semi-empty parking lots. Tactics #5 and #6 seem to work in any parking lot, even the really full ones. ps. I've deleted #5 and #6 because I think I don't want those tactics going around the internet. Sorry, but I too am selfish and want those ones all to myself.

05-19-2010, 08:21 PM	#11
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I park in a church parking lot at work, there is one slot beside the priests reverved slot and thats where I park, works pretty good til theres a funeral, then have to move it altogether __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

05-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#13
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Take an end spot next to the curbing and park tight to the curb. This leaves one side protected and the other as far from the line as possible. I always park the passenger side to the curb so that I can see my drivers side as I get in which was to the open spot, this way I can look up and down my drivers side for marks. __________________ MY BUILD

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jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	imo, this parking tips thing is common sense. I guarantee the secret ones arent even that secret. The fact is, it is a gamble, no matter where you park. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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SpeedDemon21 Drives: 69' Z/28 Camaro Black on Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minooka, Illinois Posts: 82	The reasoning for number 1 is not very good. In America, people are very lazy In fact we're like the fatest country in the world. They don't want to walk to get their big gulps and other crap like that. Also, other people that prak at the far side of the lot are also trying toprotect their car so it is kinda like them doing the #2 tip.