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Parade Tips
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
Assuming you're driving in a convertible, have her remove her shoes so she doesn't poke holes in yur seats.
One of those rubberized fender protectors that mechanics use is useful for her to sit on without sliding around.
One of those rubberized fender protectors that mechanics use is useful for her to sit on without sliding around.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Dallas TX
Will she be sitting in the middle? Is anyone in the passenger seat? Short or tight skirts can cause for some interesting parade "shots" so warn her of that...or not your choice. Agree with the rubber mat and check her outfit for rhinestones or anything else that can scratch anything on the way in and out.
I used the Viper in more than one parade and the rhinestone issues I learned the hard way
I used the Viper in more than one parade and the rhinestone issues I learned the hard way
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Racer
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I went to WalMart and purchased a red throw for the young ladies to sit on and I also place a towel on the console for them to rest their feet(shoes)on. If they have a poster to put on the side of the car, I use painter's tape or body shop tape on the back of the posters.
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From: Louisville KY
Take a folding chair, as you will probably be doing a lot of sitting around and waiting before the parade begins.
Take a cooler with water and snacks as you may be there longer than you were told.
Take a towel for your passenger to sit on.
Tell her to remove her shoes before she gets into your car.
I have done this a few times and have found the participants to be cooperative.
Have fun. Oh yeah, bring your camera.
Take a cooler with water and snacks as you may be there longer than you were told.
Take a towel for your passenger to sit on.
Tell her to remove her shoes before she gets into your car.
I have done this a few times and have found the participants to be cooperative.
Have fun. Oh yeah, bring your camera.
Melting Slicks
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Step 1. Install GoPro or some sort of camera device to passenger side dash.
Step 2. Find a bumpy road or even better yet, a parking lot with large speed bumps
Step 3. Repeat step 2 as many times as possible
Step 4. Update thread
Step 2. Find a bumpy road or even better yet, a parking lot with large speed bumps
Step 3. Repeat step 2 as many times as possible
Step 4. Update thread
Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: british columbia
If she's going to be standing on the seat, wrap a piece of plywood with a blanket and let her stand on that, her little feet concentrating her weight on one spot will defintely screw up the seat, especially if she starts hopping up and down!
And as others have said, watch the jewelry!
Have fun!
And as others have said, watch the jewelry!
Have fun!
Melting Slicks
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From: Overland Park KS
I would test the car to make sure it doesn't overheat. Your car may not be used to stop and go traffic for extended periods of time like a parade. You could have a fan out right now and not even know it. Check your fans and look up in front of the condensor and make sure everything looks clean. Maybe do some test idling just to make sure, you certainly don't want to overheat and ruin your day!!
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
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I would test the car to make sure it doesn't overheat. Your car may not be used to stop and go traffic for extended periods of time like a parade. You could have a fan out right now and not even know it. Check your fans and look up in front of the condensor and make sure everything looks clean. Maybe do some test idling just to make sure, you certainly don't want to overheat and ruin your day!!
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
Som great advice that I never would have thought of.
Le Mans Master
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From: Memphis Tennessee
I would test the car to make sure it doesn't overheat. Your car may not be used to stop and go traffic for extended periods of time like a parade. You could have a fan out right now and not even know it. Check your fans and look up in front of the condensor and make sure everything looks clean. Maybe do some test idling just to make sure, you certainly don't want to overheat and ruin your day!!
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
Also watch what you roll over, have seen many C5s suck up streamers on parade routes..
Have fun
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Centennial Colorado
I've seen photos somewhere of a length of large soft rope tied to the passenger hand hold or looped under the seat for the girl to hold onto just in case there is an accidental acceleration which would cause her to loose her balance and fall backward. Something to consider. 