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/showthread.php?s=&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]

Re: Where do you park at work?

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]

Re: Where do you park at work?

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

[Carfire]

Re: Where do you park at work?

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

[Tuck91]

Re: Where do you park at work?

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

[miahjohn]

Re: Where do you park at work?

as far away from everyone else as possible.

[Agent 99]

Re: Where do you park at work?

I work at a store but I park WAAAYY out in the overflow part of the parking lot to avoid idiotic drivers, door-weilding crazies, and CARTS!!!

I strategically park with topography in mind. Without an insane wind, a shopping cart isn't going to go uphill to where my car is parked.

Oh, and I double park. Nobody cares.. The cars out in the middle of nowhere.

[MyFirstES300]

Re: Where do you park at work?

I park in the sun, and try to park away from others as much as possible. I always try to take an end spot so at least one side is safe from other cars parking next to me.

The double parking idea and parking way out in no-mans land: I'm not sure about that. Almost seems like an invitation for some demented jealous fool to cause damage or theft. I wouldn't dare do that where I live, as people go out of their way to destroy something nice.

[dave40co]

Re: Where do you park at work?

I work from my house, so where ever I want!

[CumminsCrazed]

Re: Where do you park at work?

before i got laid off i worked at a factory, just had a single big parking lot, parked where ever i could, pref. not under trees so i wouldnt get sapped!