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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.
the best protection is an old headboard you know you can bang off it without any trouble (provided its your own)
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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!
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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
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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.
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Not a bad idea
I would if I could...trust me...
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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
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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.
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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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