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01-09-2006, 11:36 PM
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miss525i - good to see that nothing car-wise has been dented other than your pride!
In the UK our garages are generally too small - a new build would be around 16' long (8' or 16' wide depending whether double or single garage 
) I probably have around 8'' spare length therefore parking needs to be "fairly" accurate! At these short distances the PDC is useless - it just makes a continuous sound because there's not enough space even at the side corners of the vehicle. It's a case of turn it off and park using teh visual aids I was born with 
I've actually found that with the headlights turned on, the pattern made on the wall enables me to judge my distance quite effectively - I have however positioned a wooden board against the wall because the stopping distance has sometimes been around 1/4" :'( Wood is softer than brick!!!! It would probably be most cost effective and an advantage for next time (!!!) to repair the damage with a large piece of wooden board!!!
You can't say that on an open forum 
Originally Posted by netjazz' post='221190' date='Jan 9 2006, 02:04 AM
I have a couple of old tires I stand against the wall in front of my E60 in the garage. Works well. Protects the car and the wall.
) I probably have around 8'' spare length therefore parking needs to be "fairly" accurate! At these short distances the PDC is useless - it just makes a continuous sound because there's not enough space even at the side corners of the vehicle. It's a case of turn it off and park using teh visual aids I was born with I've actually found that with the headlights turned on, the pattern made on the wall enables me to judge my distance quite effectively - I have however positioned a wooden board against the wall because the stopping distance has sometimes been around 1/4" :'( Wood is softer than brick!!!! It would probably be most cost effective and an advantage for next time (!!!) to repair the damage with a large piece of wooden board!!!
the best protection is an old headboard you know you can bang off it without any trouble (provided its your own)
01-10-2006, 12:11 AM
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[quote name='miss525i' date='Jan 7 2006, 08:44 PM' post='220602']
OK guys, I have to admit, Park Distance Control would have helped
I thought that the stop light would serve the purpose. boy, was I wrong...
the questions is who's fault is it me not getting the Park Distance Control option or the stupid license plate???
BB I hope your OK, watch out or do you have a mirror on that wall??
ok it was of course the damn licence plate wasn't it.
Seriously speaking I bought the PDC and never ever will regret it, I reverse in w the mirrors, but still I use the PDC to make sure... That is true that btw 30cm-40cm (10") the PDC goes in sound alarm and red light but you still may go like 3-4" w/o hitting anything, and the accustic is quite ok, as it is from the directon of the obstacle.
it is a gem what we all drive, keep it safe!
OK guys, I have to admit, Park Distance Control would have helped
I thought that the stop light would serve the purpose. boy, was I wrong...
the questions is who's fault is it me not getting the Park Distance Control option or the stupid license plate???
BB I hope your OK, watch out or do you have a mirror on that wall??
ok it was of course the damn licence plate wasn't it.
Seriously speaking I bought the PDC and never ever will regret it, I reverse in w the mirrors, but still I use the PDC to make sure... That is true that btw 30cm-40cm (10") the PDC goes in sound alarm and red light but you still may go like 3-4" w/o hitting anything, and the accustic is quite ok, as it is from the directon of the obstacle.
it is a gem what we all drive, keep it safe!
01-10-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='221897' date='Jan 9 2006, 08:45 PM
Hhahhah sorry but thats funny... hey! at least theres no damage on the car...
Wow your garage wall is nice! looks like the inside of a house! hehe
Wow your garage wall is nice! looks like the inside of a house! hehe
Could it be possible???
01-10-2006, 04:13 PM
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Inflatable raft at the front of the garage - cheap and easy and no damage - just lots of blowing to get it inflated.
01-10-2006, 04:25 PM
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Could this be possible??? [/quote]
Not a bad idea
I would if I could...trust me...
01-10-2006, 07:41 PM
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01-11-2006, 04:06 AM
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worse damage
i wasnt saying you looked bad .... nooo
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just in case you didnt see my post
01-11-2006, 04:30 AM
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Bad luck miss525i.....
Here's a quote for you to consider........?Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.? Coco Chanel
Wall looks more damaged than the car.
Here's a quote for you to consider........?Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.? Coco Chanel
Wall looks more damaged than the car.
01-11-2006, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by miss525i' post='222414' date='Jan 10 2006, 08:25 PM
Not a bad idea
I would if I could...trust me...
I would if I could...trust me...
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