I hate these parking spot bump stops.....!

bunnn · 04-19-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

That is why we need front PDC!

DO YOU HEAR THAT BMW?!?! USA WANTS FRONT PDC!

It's probably not going to detect something that much lower than where the sensors are, right?

@OP, you just need to learn to judge where your car is - doesn't take long to learn. As someone suggested, an expensive lip will teach you fast.

Seven7 · 04-19-2011, 12:22 PM

im sorry and no offense...i think your driving instructor did a horrible job teaching you, did he not teach you to compare your side mirrors to the other cars beside you? and also, why dont you just back in?

Bosna · 04-19-2011, 12:25 PM

The way I do it (and this will depend on your seating position) is I line up the mirror so it's six inches "past the curb" from my point of view. Meaning, there are six inches of curb I see past my drivers side mirror. Works like a charm.

ES_TRADER · 04-19-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by k7-seven

im sorry and no offense...i think your driving instructor did a horrible job teaching you, did he not teach you to compare your side mirrors to the other cars beside you? and also, why dont you just back in?

what if you are comparing side mirrors with a Mini cooper OR SMART CAR? then what? M3 hood is almost twice that length of those cars...then i would end up driving OVER the parking block just to have my mirrors parallel to theirs...not all cars have the same length front end

Seven7 · 04-19-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

what if you are comparing side mirrors with a Mini cooper OR SMART CAR? then what? M3 hood is almost twice that length of those cars...then i would end up driving OVER the parking block just to have my mirrors parallel to theirs...not all cars have the same length front end

lol, well isnt obvious if you compare a car like a mini cooper to take their length in consideration?? ==" thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard..no offense.

Blotman · 04-19-2011, 12:37 PM

For backing into parking spots, someone explained to me that some places (like my HOA) don't allow it because the heat from the exhaust can cause shrubbery to catch on fire, or something weird like that. Other than that, you'd figure it's way safer to pull out of a parking spot head first.

emthreeboy · 04-19-2011, 12:38 PM

I'd say try and learn you car dimensions. Do as I did, I put a can of nails (sealed lid ofcourse

) in my drive way and I tried to get a s close as possible witout touching it. Do that, and you'll learn your dimensions in no time!

Took me some time at first but now I can park ~ 1-2 inches away from it.

djsueno · 04-19-2011, 12:38 PM

If I can't back in I will always err to the safe side and leave a solid foot plus up front.

Erhan · 04-19-2011, 01:14 PM

Try parking a Z4

tlp · 04-19-2011, 01:28 PM

I've heard that some females have issues with "time" & "space". This is first known issue of a male that may be affected.

Definitive · 04-19-2011, 01:29 PM

Front cam FTW!!!

drburton · 04-19-2011, 01:57 PM

I say NEVER look at the other cars, everyone around here parks when their wheels hit the curb. This creates the illusion that you can pull up further than you can. I generally know the dimension and park conservatively (so I won't hit the curve). If I get out and the back is sticking too far out, i'll move in a bit. This is a much better scenario than killing my lip on the curb.

CrazyJoe · 04-19-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stega

WTF why is this so hard for people?

My advice:

Get a $1000 CF lip and then you will learn real quick. lol.

OC3 · 04-19-2011, 02:05 PM

OP, you win the prize for having the most problems and complaining the most.

Seattle S65B40 · 04-19-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

I've heard that some females have issues with "time" & "space". This is first known issue of a male that may be affected.

InTheNightKitchen · 04-19-2011, 02:19 PM

If you cant back in, not in all cases, but you can use the reflection of the car next to you. You should be able to see the front of your car and how close you are. You'll eventually learn the dimensions of your car

IbanezGod · 04-19-2011, 03:14 PM

so far so good, couple close calls. Just don't pull all the way in.

sensi09 · 04-19-2011, 03:18 PM

Lol at this thread.

OP are you even lowered? You could probably go over it and not scrape

JCtx · 04-19-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

There is this little concept of knowing the limits of your car. If you can't park without hitting something, you should consider an SUV, or the bus.

Can't believe you haven't learn the limits of your car by now. I wouldn't attempt to leave my bumper 1" from the bump every time, but I can consistently park it within 6", and have never hit my bumper. Plus it's not a Coupe DeVille, so there's a ton of space on the back. You could even leave it a foot off without an issue. All you need to do is practice man. Get out of the car when you're close, and find a way to judge the distance you have left. Look at another bump next to yours and see where it's in relationship to your car. That's another way. That's an easy reference for women too. I found a way for my wife to park the car inside the garage perfecty every time in a similar manner: as soon as the right mirror clears the door's frame, stop. Better than hanging balls, bumps, etc., as that method works for front clearance too. Hope this helps man.

immiketoo · 04-19-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

what if you are comparing side mirrors with a Mini cooper OR SMART CAR? then what? M3 hood is almost twice that length of those cars...then i would end up driving OVER the parking block just to have my mirrors parallel to theirs...not all cars have the same length front end

And what if the car you are comparing has EXACTLY the same dimensions except for ride height that allows it to put the tires on the bump stop without scraping. Then you'd just be setting yourself up for failure.

I use the force.

CrazyJoe · 04-19-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

I've heard that some females have issues with "time" & "space". This is first known issue of a male that may be affected.

lol got him maybe he's a new driver

///My5UV · 04-19-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Can't believe you haven't learn the limits of your car by now. I wouldn't attempt to leave my bumper 1" from the bump every time, but I can consistently park it within 6", and have never hit my bumper. Plus it's not a Coupe DeVille, so there's a ton of space on the back. ...

This. As long as the back of my car is as fully in the spot as the SUV inevitably next to me, then I'm happy. I hate it when a compact car (which an M3 kinda is) pulls all the way up into a spot and driving up you think it's empty because you can't see the car behind the ones next to it.

In general, just practice at home or work where there's nothing to hit to learn where the front of your car is relative to the parts you can see.

At home I have tape on the garage floor marking where I want my left rear tire to be so I can open the door and spot exactly where I want to be while still in the car. Right now my M5 is parked inch-perfect very close to a ton of junk at the front of my garage. It's a thing of beauty, really.

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Seven7 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (1)	im sorry and no offense...i think your driving instructor did a horrible job teaching you, did he not teach you to compare your side mirrors to the other cars beside you? and also, why dont you just back in?
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Bosna Picking fights with sharks 5 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	The way I do it (and this will depend on your seating position) is I line up the mirror so it's six inches "past the curb" from my point of view. Meaning, there are six inches of curb I see past my drivers side mirror. Works like a charm. __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe DCT 2007 Lotus Exige S 6MT 2005 545i 6MT Fast is subjective.
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Blotman Private First Class 4 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (2)	For backing into parking spots, someone explained to me that some places (like my HOA) don't allow it because the heat from the exhaust can cause shrubbery to catch on fire, or something weird like that. Other than that, you'd figure it's way safer to pull out of a parking spot head first.
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emthreeboy Captain 37 Rep 917 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	I'd say try and learn you car dimensions. Do as I did, I put a can of nails (sealed lid ofcourse ) in my drive way and I tried to get a s close as possible witout touching it. Do that, and you'll learn your dimensions in no time! Took me some time at first but now I can park ~ 1-2 inches away from it. __________________ -09 e92 SPACE GRAY/// m3 w/ m-dct! -06 E46 JET BLACK/// m3 6MT!
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djsueno Lieutenant 40 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2016 MW F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA iTrader: (16)	If I can't back in I will always err to the safe side and leave a solid foot plus up front.
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drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	I say NEVER look at the other cars, everyone around here parks when their wheels hit the curb. This creates the illusion that you can pull up further than you can. I generally know the dimension and park conservatively (so I won't hit the curve). If I get out and the back is sticking too far out, i'll move in a bit. This is a much better scenario than killing my lip on the curb.
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InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? 101 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	If you cant back in, not in all cases, but you can use the reflection of the car next to you. You should be able to see the front of your car and how close you are. You'll eventually learn the dimensions of your car
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04-19-2011, 03:18 PM	#40
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Lol at this thread. OP are you even lowered? You could probably go over it and not scrape
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