Parallel parking in brooklyn....yikes!

ShortCkT101 · 09-16-2009, 09:18 AM

Get this so it will protect your corners. This is what I have.

http://www.bumperblocker.com/

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 09-16-2009, 09:27 AM

These are all very good suggestions but unfortunately not all of them work... Here are some general rules to parking in Brooklyn and a couple of good bumper blockers... (I am extremely anal in keeping my car scratch free).

As Steve (cn555ic) said earlier, Selective Parking is KEY. Make sure you do your best to try to find a spot that has enough clearance from the other car, on both the front and back of your car.
Remember, you don't only have a back bumper... You have a front one too. Cars parked in front of you can back in to you as well. For this, I mount the rear version of this thing on the front of the car when parking. (Close the hood on the straps when leaving the car to prevent theft). The downside to this is that when it rains or snows, the entire thing gets very very wet and takes a while to dry.
Don't forget that cookie cutter bumper blocker will do their best to protect your bumper against scratches, but cracked paint and dents are very common when using these.
DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE NEAR BRIGHTON BEACH, SHEEPSHEAD BAY, OR BOROUGH PARK.
Last but not least, never forget that at the end of the day its just a car and most people use bumpers for what they are intended to be used for... Bumping. While it is upsetting, don't go too crazy over it; You can always get it repainted.

Mike335i · 09-16-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CantgetEnoughBavarian

Any suggestions where to get clear bra?

My buddy does 3M clear bra installs in brooklyn. He's located on 8th ave and 65th Street at the Sunoco gas station.
Tell him Mike with the Sparkling Graphite 335i sent you. He'll take care of you.

Bogo Shipyo · 09-16-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Be prepared coming out of class and going home to be pissed off because not only will you have to deal with your bumpers being scratched, door dings will irritate you even more...

Dont forget the rear quarter panel dents and ding .....)o=`, FML

CantgetEnoughBavarian · 09-16-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike335i

My buddy does 3M clear bra installs in brooklyn. He's located on 8th ave and 65th Street at the Sunoco gas station.
Tell him Mike with the Sparkling Graphite 335i sent you. He'll take care of you.

Preciate the info

CantgetEnoughBavarian · 09-16-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shpuntik

[*]DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE NEAR BRIGHTON BEACH, SHEEPSHEAD BAY, OR BOROUGH PARK.[/LIST]

HAHA, I live in Sheepshead Bay.
Damn, I wish b/f i signed my lease I knew how horrible the parking situation is. Might as well F&*^ this, and just get an Mtech bumper when i finally move out

gerardm · 09-16-2009, 10:33 AM

get a civic

srcstc · 09-16-2009, 03:06 PM

I really feel for you people that have to park on the street in NYC.

It's bad enough here in jersey.

ellipsis212 · 09-16-2009, 03:53 PM

dude, if you love that car then put it in a parking garage. i'm in upper manhattan and my ride wouldn't survive a night w/out damage. it's $260 a month after tax up here.

otherwise sell it and get an '87 Astro van

CantgetEnoughBavarian · 09-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gerardm

get a civic

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

otherwise sell it and get an '87 Astro van

Yeah I think I'll pass. I wouldnt even let my mother-in-law drive those.

For now, I bough the bumper guard and I am going to make sure I park in the lowest risk for damage areas. If I get one more, its garage parking time!

exclusivo · 09-16-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike335i

My buddy does 3M clear bra installs in brooklyn. He's located on 8th ave and 65th Street at the Sunoco gas station.
Tell him Mike with the Sparkling Graphite 335i sent you. He'll take care of you.

does that really prevent it from scratches? or just small ones? i mights consider this

YoungCity0829 · 09-16-2009, 04:58 PM

Welcome to New York....

Bjgots · 09-16-2009, 07:01 PM

i live in brklyn have a parking spot that i rent so i can sleep at nite lol however i wrk in bensonhurst and boro park them f*&^% ppl there dont give a shit abt no bodys car my rear bumper is all swiss cheese. no need to to get upset man ;-)

jgorman13 · 09-16-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Called selective parking....Find spots that have enough clearance both back and front, or spots that have a driveway in the back of the car or front to lessen the chance of getting hit by front or back bumper only...It might be a pain in the ass, but it works...Too many women driving over-sized SUV that can't drive for the hell of them, but want big trucks

haha selective parking in NYC is a good joke.

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 09-16-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bjgots

i live in brklyn have a parking spot that i rent so i can sleep at nite lol however i wrk in bensonhurst and boro park them f*&^% ppl there dont give a shit abt no bodys car my rear bumper is all swiss cheese. no need to to get upset man ;-)

Can someone please explain why this guy put "rear bumper" and "swiss cheese" in the same sentence?

CantgetEnoughBavarian · 09-16-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shpuntik

Can someone please explain why this guy put "rear bumper" and "swiss cheese" in the same sentence?

I think he was trying to make an analogy......a rather bad one...lol

shocka1212 · 09-17-2009, 12:36 AM

like some others have said, just pay to park it in a garage. you will have peace of mind knowing its not getting vandalized and plus you wont have to clean all the snow off of it when the bad weather comes around. lol

CantgetEnoughBavarian · 09-17-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shocka1212

like some others have said, just pay to park it in a garage. you will have peace of mind knowing its not getting vandalized and plus you wont have to clean all the snow off of it when the bad weather comes around. lol

tru tru

gtrokin330 · 09-17-2009, 06:23 PM

The majority of my parking is in tribeca at night...SO FAR ive had pretty good luck. Im more scared of getting a no front plate ticket then getting a scuff on my bumpers lol

nelnelxd · 10-05-2009, 12:16 AM

welcome to brooklyn. Selective parking is your best bet i sometimes park a few block away from home if it means the best spot. Bumper guards catches sand and dirt under it when the wind blows and causes your paint to get scratched. Just try to find the best spots for example between garages but wide enough for them to get out.

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Dmitriy@AUTOcouture Major 219 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: carefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	These are all very good suggestions but unfortunately not all of them work... Here are some general rules to parking in Brooklyn and a couple of good bumper blockers... (I am extremely anal in keeping my car scratch free). As Steve (cn555ic) said earlier, Selective Parking is KEY. Make sure you do your best to try to find a spot that has enough clearance from the other car, on both the front and back of your car. Remember, you don't only have a back bumper... You have a front one too. Cars parked in front of you can back in to you as well. For this, I mount the rear version of this thing on the front of the car when parking. (Close the hood on the straps when leaving the car to prevent theft). The downside to this is that when it rains or snows, the entire thing gets very very wet and takes a while to dry. Don't forget that cookie cutter bumper blocker will do their best to protect your bumper against scratches, but cracked paint and dents are very common when using these. DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE NEAR BRIGHTON BEACH, SHEEPSHEAD BAY, OR BOROUGH PARK. Last but not least, never forget that at the end of the day its just a car and most people use bumpers for what they are intended to be used for... Bumping. While it is upsetting, don't go too crazy over it; You can always get it repainted.
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srcstc Major 88 Rep 1,365 Posts Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	I really feel for you people that have to park on the street in NYC. It's bad enough here in jersey.
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Bjgots New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 08 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brklyn New York iTrader: (0)	i live in brklyn have a parking spot that i rent so i can sleep at nite lol however i wrk in bensonhurst and boro park them f*&^% ppl there dont give a shit abt no bodys car my rear bumper is all swiss cheese. no need to to get upset man ;-)
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shocka1212 Philanthropist 28 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	like some others have said, just pay to park it in a garage. you will have peace of mind knowing its not getting vandalized and plus you wont have to clean all the snow off of it when the bad weather comes around. lol __________________ "Where is your sense of adventure guys? If we don't cut in and out of traffic we will disappoint all those who think BMW drivers are all a**holes." The 2011 3-Series coupe offering the infamous "Harmon Kardon Badging"
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 155 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	The majority of my parking is in tribeca at night...SO FAR ive had pretty good luck. Im more scared of getting a no front plate ticket then getting a scuff on my bumpers lol
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nelnelxd Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: brooklyn iTrader: (0)	welcome to brooklyn. Selective parking is your best bet i sometimes park a few block away from home if it means the best spot. Bumper guards catches sand and dirt under it when the wind blows and causes your paint to get scratched. Just try to find the best spots for example between garages but wide enough for them to get out.
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