Where do you park at work?

[gb387]

Originally posted by Aurora40
Here's my car all parked at work today:

Looks good! Nice car....

You even leave the hood up!

[jfelbab]

Originally posted by 99saturnsc1
I want a megs sunshade just searched can't find on the site

See this thread and reply to it. If enough people ask for it they may re-release another sunshade.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...&threadid=6691

Maybe that thread should be moved to New Product Suggestions?

Oh, before I forget to ask... what is work? I don't seem to understand that concept.

[Aurora40]

Originally posted by gb387
You even leave the hood up!

LOL! I pop the hood for a minute or so when I get there, then close it and walk to my office. The car makes a lot of heat (as do most Corvettes), and I always worry that maybe it's not so good for the paint over time, all that heat soaking into the hood after a drive.

At home, I always pop the 'vette and 'roara hoods in the garage. I don't know if it helps, but it makes me feel better.

I remember when I first got my 1987 'vette. I drove it home, parked it, and as I was getting out, there was just tons of heat rolling out from under the car. I was afraid I'd made a huge mistake and bought some big lemon. But a buddy of mine with an L98 Camaro told me that it's normal and those engines just make a boatload of heat.

Considering the ZR-1 makes 135 hp more than my L98 did, it does a great job of staying cool, and when the fans kick on, they move a ton of air. But the first time I got out and that heat was just pouring off the car, I remembered my first drive in my first Corvette.

[gb387]

Originally posted by Aurora40
LOL! I pop the hood for a minute or so when I get there, then close it and walk to my office. The car makes a lot of heat (as do most Corvettes), and I always worry that maybe it's not so good for the paint over time, all that heat soaking into the hood after a drive.

At home, I always pop the 'vette and 'roara hoods in the garage. I don't know if it helps, but it makes me feel better.

I remember when I first got my 1987 'vette. I drove it home, parked it, and as I was getting out, there was just tons of heat rolling out from under the car. I was afraid I'd made a huge mistake and bought some big lemon. But a buddy of mine with an L98 Camaro told me that it's normal and those engines just make a boatload of heat.

Considering the ZR-1 makes 135 hp more than my L98 did, it does a great job of staying cool, and when the fans kick on, they move a ton of air. But the first time I got out and that heat was just pouring off the car, I remembered my first drive in my first Corvette.

Interesting... There is a guy at work who has vette very similar to yours and says the same thing... they tend to run hot. Opeing the hood sure won't hurt anything.

[Love My Ride]

Easy decision for me - i'll always opt to deal with the sun rather than tree droppings (or whatever else drops from within). Much rather to use a duster before i go than to have to wash.

[Love My Ride]

Easy decision for me - i'll always opt to deal with the sun rather than tree droppings (or whatever else drops from within). Much rather to use a duster before i go than to have to wash.

[ClearlyCoated]

I park my car in the sun at the far end of the lot, where there are fewer cars and I can always find a space where no other car parks next to, behind, or in front of me. No door dings, no bumper taps. I walk an extra 100 yards for this luxury, but I can always use a little extra exercise And because I work on a Navy base, I feel secure leaving my car so far away from the other vehicles. I avoid parking under trees primarily for the tree sap and bird dropping hazards, but also because you never know when a strong gust will drop a branch on your hood.

In shopping centers, at my gym, and other public parking I try to find an optimal parking space (a wider parking space, something next to a parking lot island, or next to another well cared for vehicle) relatively closer to other cars. Parking farther away is less of a luxury than at work because (IMO), well maintained cars parked away from other vehicles are vandal and burglar targets.

On my residential street where I have no offstreet parking, I use my 15 year-old Civic to hold a space in front of my house for my newer vehicle. Every morning and night I play the neighborhood valet as I switch out my Hondas.

Anal? You bet .

And proud of it!

[Fischer]

I clicked other...I park farthest from everyone. lol

[Carfire]

I do not have a choice it is all under the shade pretty much.
Since it is a big building.

[Tuck91]

when i drove my truck to school it was under the shade as well, i would never park under a tree