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M.O.S · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Just wondered what people used as a marker when you parallel park.

Posts001 · Jul 5th, 2008, 07:54 AM

4 Cones

Harpo · Jul 5th, 2008, 09:16 AM

Nothing. The only thing that's needed is observation.

So get out there and practice.

ChloeG · Jul 5th, 2008, 09:22 AM

I try to avoid it - just very careful when I'm parking!

Dawn · Jul 5th, 2008, 09:55 AM

Nothing really..its probably one of the few things i can do quite well..oh..and a little thing called PDC ( otherwise known as 'Girly Parking' ) helps

minicabrio · Jul 5th, 2008, 09:59 AM

The car behind

I'm actually not aware that I use any marker, I just reverse in, and somehow turn the wheel when the time is right.

Rakey · Jul 5th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

The car behind

I'm actually not aware that I use any marker, I just reverse in, and somehow turn the wheel when the time is right.

Was thinking the same.

What on earth do you need a marker pen for?

GarryThomas · Jul 5th, 2008, 11:09 AM

With me the passenger wiper lines up to the curb, when sitting in a normal position.
That makes's it 3 inches from the curb to the wheels.

Paul · Jul 5th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Pensioners.

nylo · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:11 PM

I find it quite useful to get out and put a handbag down. That helps

Scrogg · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:24 PM

One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors.

Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it.

supa-dupa-cooper · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors.

Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it.

Snap

I have to move cars about at work occasionally, I might moan about how big some of them are, but ive never had a problem parking anything, I like most others, just do it

Tracie · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Thats what mirrors are for isn't it ??... anyway, I pride myself on getting into the awkward spaces that most people would drive past..and thats in the Scooby as well!.

Paul · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors....

And bumpers, after all, they're not your cars...

KrisMcGrath · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:01 PM

yea a bumper is there for a reason

Paul · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KrisMcGrath (original)

yea a bumper is there for a reason

They're not called "missers" after all.

Harpo · Jul 5th, 2008, 04:26 PM

My Missers has bumps!

KillerByte · Jul 5th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors.

Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it.

Isn't that just using The Force?

Fin · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:02 AM

I coat mine in KY so it just slides right in. It is invaluable when trying to park it up a tight alley.

118 · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:55 AM

I just usually get up enough speed and then handbrake it

seems to work quite well

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
M.O.S MINI One Seven Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 1,981 Offline	What do you use as a marker when parallel parking? Just wondered what people used as a marker when you parallel park. The Original MINI One Seven

Jul 5th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Posts001 Wooohooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where ever I land Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 3,425 Offline	4 Cones What Should I Get Next

Jul 5th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 4,629 Offline	Nothing. The only thing that's needed is observation. So get out there and practice. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 5th, 2008, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChloeG NMS + Notts MINI Club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pewsey, Wilts. SN9 Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 1,161 Offline	I try to avoid it - just very careful when I'm parking! Dreaming of a Happy Christmas

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Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 3,061 Offline	Nothing really..its probably one of the few things i can do quite well..oh..and a little thing called PDC ( otherwise known as 'Girly Parking' ) helps www.EssexMINI2.co.uk

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Jul 5th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 16,000 Offline	The car behind I'm actually not aware that I use any marker, I just reverse in, and somehow turn the wheel when the time is right.

Jul 5th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) The car behind I'm actually not aware that I use any marker, I just reverse in, and somehow turn the wheel when the time is right. Was thinking the same. What on earth do you need a marker pen for? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jul 5th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
GarryThomas MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 68 Offline	Girle parking tip With me the passenger wiper lines up to the curb, when sitting in a normal position. That makes's it 3 inches from the curb to the wheels.

Jul 5th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Pensioners.

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
nylo Swig & pass, swig & pass! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 19,418 Offline	I find it quite useful to get out and put a handbag down. That helps photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors. Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it. 27

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper S club heaven? Hmm :o( Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 20,888 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors. Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it. Snap I have to move cars about at work occasionally, I might moan about how big some of them are, but ive never had a problem parking anything, I like most others, just do it UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tracie Coming Back! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 2,517 Offline	Thats what mirrors are for isn't it ??... anyway, I pride myself on getting into the awkward spaces that most people would drive past..and thats in the Scooby as well!. MCS On order..ETA end Nov.....

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors.... And bumpers, after all, they're not your cars...

Jul 5th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
KrisMcGrath MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 324 Offline	yea a bumper is there for a reason GREY COOPER S

Jul 5th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KrisMcGrath (original) yea a bumper is there for a reason They're not called "missers" after all.

Jul 5th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 4,629 Offline	My Missers has bumps! The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 5th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
KillerByte Kerb Magnet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 11,367 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) One of the benefits of 11 years in the Motor Trade is that I can pretty much park any car in any space big enough to take it, pretty much straight every time, and only using the mirrors. Until reading this thread I hadn't even thought about 'how' I do it, I just do it. Isn't that just using The Force? * * * Supporting Teams 50 & 51 on The Italian Job 2008 * * * www.hangonlads.com

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	I coat mine in KY so it just slides right in. It is invaluable when trying to park it up a tight alley.

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118 less than 24 hrs now wooo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 20,994 Offline	I just usually get up enough speed and then handbrake it seems to work quite well Attached Thumbnails clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

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