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SZOTSTA24 · 01-09-2010, 01:51 AM

I was wondering with quite a large blind spot and somewhat of a small rear window, I was wondering if there are any visibility problems or problems with parking or parallel parking. Thanks!

BaylorCamaro · 01-09-2010, 02:38 AM

Maybe when you first get the car, but I'm really used to it now and have no trouble. Most of the time I back into spots and that isn't very hard to do either.

Sterling · 01-09-2010, 02:41 AM

When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up.

BaylorCamaro · 01-09-2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up.

That's the God honest truth! If anything that's the only issue I still have.. Guess coming from a truck didn't help any either..

Legend · 01-09-2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Maybe when you first get the car, but I'm really used to it now and have no trouble. Most of the time I back into spots and that isn't very hard to do either.

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up.

When I first got my Camaro it was a little different...although the front was more of the issue for me...backing this car up hasn't been anything close to what I see posted on here! It's just not that bad!

The front though is different from other cars I've had since you can actually see the hood.

Took a couple weeks to get use to it! Good to go...

a_Username · 01-09-2010, 05:57 AM

I'm the opposite. I have more trouble judging the front end. Those long hoods make it difficult to judge, as I came from a truck too Baylor lol.

Leolee · 01-09-2010, 09:09 AM

i would say at first it was judging how long the front was plus i was a bit nervous because i had the gfx package but now its super simple to park

SGOS252382 · 01-09-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SZOTSTA24

I was wondering with quite a large blind spot and somewhat of a small rear window, I was wondering if there are any visibility problems or problems with parking or parallel parking. Thanks!

Yes, this topic has been discussed in numerous threads. The Camaro definately has some visibility issues out the back. You need to be extra careful when backing up.

TooCool5 · 01-09-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up.

Same here, it always looks like you are closer than it actually is. Takes getting used to.

SlingShot · 01-09-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up.

Yep.... Same here, coming from a van with a short front end this has been very interesting ....

kjd15 · 01-09-2010, 10:16 AM

I haven't parked between two vehicles yet, but I notice when pulling into a space, that I always have to move over to the right. I think I'm closer to the left line than I am. Don't know why. lol

Backing up is easy now. I back it into the driveway and into the garage. Hubby used to have to guide me the first few times, but I have it down to a science now.

americo · 01-09-2010, 10:18 AM

Do what the big rig drivers do, use your mirrors thats what they are there for.

flyby · 01-09-2010, 10:25 AM

I drive a "big rig" every day which has little to no correlation to parking may camaro. It just takes a little getting used to, then it becomes second nature. Rule of thumb, just be careful and know where you are at all times, including parking.

Blade · 01-09-2010, 12:21 PM

Every car is a little different when it comes to park. You just have to practice parking and after a while you will do it without even thinkin.

01-09-2010, 01:51 AM	#1
SZOTSTA24 Drives: Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: From: Los Angeles Posts: 686	Any difficulty parking??? I was wondering with quite a large blind spot and somewhat of a small rear window, I was wondering if there are any visibility problems or problems with parking or parallel parking. Thanks!

01-09-2010, 02:38 AM	#2
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Maybe when you first get the car, but I'm really used to it now and have no trouble. Most of the time I back into spots and that isn't very hard to do either. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

01-09-2010, 02:41 AM	#3
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	When I first got the car it was really hard to judge how close I was to something in front of me... the hood appears to be so much longer when you are sitting inside... you think you are almost touching and when you get out there is like an extra 3 feet that you could have moved up. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

01-09-2010, 10:16 AM	#11
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,068	I haven't parked between two vehicles yet, but I notice when pulling into a space, that I always have to move over to the right. I think I'm closer to the left line than I am. Don't know why. lol Backing up is easy now. I back it into the driveway and into the garage. Hubby used to have to guide me the first few times, but I have it down to a science now. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

01-09-2010, 12:21 PM	#14
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Every car is a little different when it comes to park. You just have to practice parking and after a while you will do it without even thinkin. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-09-2010, 05:57 AM	#6
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I'm the opposite. I have more trouble judging the front end. Those long hoods make it difficult to judge, as I came from a truck too Baylor lol.

01-09-2010, 09:09 AM	#7
Leolee Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 852 View My Garage	i would say at first it was judging how long the front was plus i was a bit nervous because i had the gfx package but now its super simple to park

01-09-2010, 10:18 AM	#12
americo Drives: IOM 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond Hill Ontario Posts: 53 View My Garage	Do what the big rig drivers do, use your mirrors thats what they are there for.

01-09-2010, 10:25 AM	#13
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I drive a "big rig" every day which has little to no correlation to parking may camaro. It just takes a little getting used to, then it becomes second nature. Rule of thumb, just be careful and know where you are at all times, including parking.

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