posted 08-26-2002 02:53 PM                  

Here is the trick if you don't know it:

In EVERY car I have ever owned, you "sight" at the bottom of your driver side-view mirror. When you pull up to the curb, as soon as you see the curb visually appear out from under the base (bottom) of your side-view mirror, you are less than a foot away from the curb. Once you get a feel for how the curb line matches up with the bottom of your side-view mirror, you will know the exact distance your nose is from the curb. Sight your mirror and get out of the car to see where it is in relation to the curb. You can then fine-tune your parking skills and impress da ladies as you regularly park 2 inches from the curb time and time again.

My trick for backing up in an end spot it to take the side view mirror, and point it all the way down to the ground. then I can see my tire, and exactly how far it is from the side of the end-curb without even turning my head around. Also a fool-proof trick.

BTW: It does not matter how your seat is adjusted or your height....This rule works every time in every vehicle I have ever driven.

posted 08-26-2002 03:30 PM                  

That is quite a tip... I've never heard that or tried it before... I usually try and find a place with glass in front so I can watch me pull up...

I think I'll go out & try that right now... bottom side of side mirrors... OK...

posted 08-26-2002 04:47 PM                  

Well, I went out to try it... Not quite as easy as I thought... It takes a lil practice... But, seems like it'll work once you practice...

base means = where mirror attaches to door...

posted 08-27-2002 12:36 AM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
I've had my cat for over a month now, and I have YET to scrape my nose ... I regularly park with the nose less than 2 inches from the curb with no error EVERY time.

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Please, let us know when you scrape it...

posted 08-27-2002 07:20 AM                  

Lavka and Onaprowl. I have to back out of my driveway, or else the front flaps will scrape. Tons of clearance when you back out. I don't even have to angle the car! The nose clears fine.

posted 08-27-2002 07:49 PM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
I've had my cat for over a month now, and I have YET to scrape my nose (Even though the previous owner took care of that in the measly 200 miles HE put on it)..... I regularly park with the nose less than 2 inches from the curb with no error EVERY time.
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Here is my solution:

I have my wife stand on the edge of the curb and when the front of the Kat hits her in the knees, she screams and then I know I have pulled up far enough and have not hurt the kat!. . .

By the way, I tried your idea and I need to know how this works when there is a car parked to the left of where you are planning on parking, how do you see the curb?

Norm

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posted 08-29-2002 10:54 PM                    

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
In EVERY car I have ever owned, you "sight" at the bottom of your driver side-view mirror. When you pull up to the curb, as soon as you see the curb visually appear out from under the base (bottom) of your side-view mirror, you are less than a foot away from the curb. Once you get a feel for how the curb line matches up with the bottom of your side-view mirror, you will know the exact distance your nose is from the curb.
Physics tell me that this will NOT work for everyone. Just think of the geometry from different heights of eyesight to various seating positions to how the mirror is placed on the car. I wouldn't chance it with this idea

skills and impress da ladies as you regularly park 2 inches from the curb time and time again.

Where do you come from where ladies can easily be impressed with parking close to a curb????

I routinely park about a foot from the curb, know my cars nose is safe, and don't really care if it impresses (or not) anyone.....

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posted 09-01-2002 12:52 PM                  

Yellowfever: As I restated, you can first get a perfect park with your car and get back in and find your own sight of reference point to the curb that will work best for you......As for impressing the ladies, I don't know how many smiley faces I needed to show that was a joke! My wife was impressed though....