Parallel Parking

Brandt51 · 07-08-2019, 05:07 PM

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I may like the idea of the M2 being a stripped down model in comparison to it's bigger and more expensive siblings, but I def miss the parking assist that some of the bigger Bimmers get. I've never claimed to be a good parallel parker, but I did ok in Frisco this passed weekend.

DanG · 07-08-2019, 05:11 PM

I find with the backup camera, parallel parking is easy. I don’t need parking assist.

eeyang92 · 07-08-2019, 06:15 PM

Looks like the parking maid was impressed with your parking too.

skier219 · 07-08-2019, 06:44 PM

This is what passes for car guy discussion nowadays?

OK, I'll participate. Good news: I saw a puppy today!

gmazet · 07-08-2019, 06:52 PM

Slow day on here.

chmura · 07-08-2019, 07:13 PM

Backup cam is all that’s needed! Too many folks with a mangina on this forum.

detroitm2 · 07-08-2019, 07:52 PM

OH: Has anyone told you that you look a bit like Steve Lemme?

nomoracin · 07-08-2019, 08:08 PM

I'll be the first to admit that I'm terrible at paralleling. Haha

I live in the suburbs, so parking in the city (not my M...would never take it to DC) freaks me out at times. I've definitely looked for a parking garage and paid more before. LOL

pz619 · 07-08-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skier219

This is what passes for car guy discussion nowadays?

OK, I'll participate. Good news: I saw a puppy today!

Don't stop there. What kind of puppy?

chris719 · 07-08-2019, 10:41 PM

Car is looking good, but damn that is a lot of room to park. I'd be more concerned if you couldn't park in that spot

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Anthony1s · 07-09-2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

I'll be the first to admit that I'm terrible at paralleling. Haha

I live in the suburbs, so parking in the city (not my M...would never take it to DC) freaks me out at times. I've definitely looked for a parking garage and paid more before. LOL

I'm good unless it's NYC. Imagine trying to parallel park in a busy city with impatient angry new yorkers honking at you.

Anthony1s · 07-09-2019, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chmura

Backup cam is all that’s needed! Too many folks with a mangina on this forum.

Back in my day, the sideview mirror tilting down and the parking sensors was a godsend. Haven't tried parallel parking with the camera yet, but I did back up to a curb with it today and it was spot on. Left me 3-4 inches from it. Had the car almost 1.5 years and that's the first time I used the camera.

Poochie · 07-09-2019, 02:11 AM

Love how the M2C looks in LBB but I'm already happily married to BSM

akkando · 07-09-2019, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandt51

I may like the idea of the M2 being a stripped down model in comparison to it's bigger and more expensive siblings, but I def miss the parking assist that some of the bigger Bimmers get. I've never claimed to be a good parallel parker, but I did ok in Frisco this passed weekend.

Meter maid was right there to fuck you over too. Also the passenger side mirror should angle does to help park + back up can makes easy.

Brandt51 · 07-09-2019, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitm2

OH: Has anyone told you that you look a bit like Steve Lemme?

Yeah, I’m growing a handlebar out again, so I gotta deal with this part of the journey until it’s ready.

I can parallel park my truck and Buick wagon with no problems or cameras, but they don’t have rubber band 19” tires either. I’m soooo worried about damaging this little car. I almost hate having it because I have it on a pedestal. But...totally worth it.

Also, what kind of puppy? Miniature doxie? That’s what I have. Not scared. I’m comfortable with my manhood. Your mom is too😎🍻

AZ-Wildcat · 07-09-2019, 09:20 AM

With the right mirror dropping down in reverse, you cant mess up IMO. Plus this car is pretty small. I can usually "one time it" 99% of the time without having to adjust.

pz619 · 07-09-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitm2

OH: Has anyone told you that you look a bit like Steve Lemme?

Immediately thought the same thing.

"You boys like Mexico???"

AlpsRider · 07-09-2019, 11:42 AM

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With the right mirror dropping down in reverse, you cant mess up IMO. Plus this car is pretty small. I can usually "one time it" 99% of the time without having to adjust.

Exactly, I lean over to the center of the car and watch the curb through the rear view mirror. I don't trust the line guides in the reverse video. Some curbs are really tall, sometimes there is something else sticking out besides the curb. 10,000 miles and no curb rash...knock on wood.

waldrops · 07-09-2019, 03:25 PM

Move to the suburbs, screw city living!

AlpsRider · 07-09-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by waldrops

Move to the suburbs, screw city living!

True, you just have to worry about door dings at the mall

doughboy · 07-11-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chmura

Backup cam is all that’s needed! Too many folks with a mangina on this forum.

Backup cam? Poop. No depth perception with monocular camera vision.

M2c is tiny too. What happened to putting your arm round back of passenger seat, steering with the other and looking out of back window with your own eyes?

Dipping mirror helps keep it tight I agree, but that's all you really need.

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