How do you scope out the perfect parking spot?
02-22-2002, 02:11 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Colin
[B]My parking "rules" include many of the above and I've added a few thoughts.
1) Park in an end stall (next to a piller as Rick mentioned is just as good)
2) Park on the passenger side (50% chance there is no passenger, vs 100% chance there is a driver)
3) Avoid 2 door cars (they open too
[B]My parking "rules" include many of the above and I've added a few thoughts.
1) Park in an end stall (next to a piller as Rick mentioned is just as good)
2) Park on the passenger side (50% chance there is no passenger, vs 100% chance there is a driver)
3) Avoid 2 door cars (they open too
02-22-2002, 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by Spryguy
Also, while Handicap spots are large and usually very close to wherever you are going, unless you are handicapped, I think it wrong to use them - You may recall a Seinfeld episode on this topic!!!
Also, while Handicap spots are large and usually very close to wherever you are going, unless you are handicapped, I think it wrong to use them - You may recall a Seinfeld episode on this topic!!!
02-22-2002, 02:59 PM
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Originally posted by dsp
i think he meant he parks *next* to the handicap stalls.
i think he meant he parks *next* to the handicap stalls.
Hey, I forgot to mention that in any given parking lot, space size varies. There are areas for compact cars, and areas for "normal cars". Also, sometimes they don't plan the lines very well and a huge space is on the end.
On a final note, don't park anywhere near a dumpster. I used to work at a restaurant when a friend would visit with his M3. He thought it was an awesome space until one day he was parked there when the trash was picked up...
02-22-2002, 03:29 PM
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I've experienced first-hand the "wind blowing the door open" thing. When I had my A4, I'd always sit in the car and let it idle for a min or so to let the turbo cool down... well, one time while waiting, I hear this huge thunk sound and feel my whole car rock. I get out to see that the person parked next to me decided to leave his door half open, and a huge gust of wind blew it open and slammed into my car. Left a nasty dent in my door... the guy at first refused to admit he did anything wrong and said there was no dent... had to hound him for a while and followed him into his office before he finally gave in. Bastard! Thank god I didn't have a turbo timer! 
With regards to parking spot, I've also run into the dilemma of either choosing between shaded spot but with higher risk of sap/bird droppings versus unshaded spot but having the top exposed to UV rays.
With regards to parking spot, I've also run into the dilemma of either choosing between shaded spot but with higher risk of sap/bird droppings versus unshaded spot but having the top exposed to UV rays.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Colin
[B]My parking "rules" include many of the above and I've added a few thoughts.
1) Park in an end stall (next to a piller as Rick mentioned is just as good)
2) Park on the passenger side (50% chance there is no passenger, vs 100% chance there is a driver)
3) Avoid 2 door cars (they open too
[B]My parking "rules" include many of the above and I've added a few thoughts.
1) Park in an end stall (next to a piller as Rick mentioned is just as good)
2) Park on the passenger side (50% chance there is no passenger, vs 100% chance there is a driver)
3) Avoid 2 door cars (they open too
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