Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Idiots

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:17 PM
  #1  
Dixie Sasquatch's Avatar
Dixie Sasquatch
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 66
Likes: 8
From: Gainesville Fl
Default Idiots

This is why ole red won’t see a Walmart parking lot. Parked the Z71 and grocery shopped, came back out to this. #ihatepeople
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:24 PM
  #2  
001pewter's Avatar
001pewter
Race Director
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 13,175
Likes: 129
From: Louisiana
St.. Jude Donor '17-'18
Default

Man that sucks, I always park at the very back and try to get near one of the pointless islands they have to atleast protect one side.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:26 PM
  #3  
Dark Sarcasm's Avatar
Dark Sarcasm
Racer
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 382
Likes: 96
From: Sunnyvale Texas
Default

^^^this. I try to park uphill, in a wide spot, far from other cars next to an island or a cart catcher. In my truck, vette, wife's car, doesn't matter.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:30 PM
  #4  
001pewter's Avatar
001pewter
Race Director
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 13,175
Likes: 129
From: Louisiana
St.. Jude Donor '17-'18
Default

Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm
^^^this. I try to park uphill, in a wide spot, far from other cars next to an island or a cart catcher. In my truck, vette, wife's car, doesn't matter.
I avoid the cart catcher, like the plague
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:31 PM
  #5  
Dixie Sasquatch's Avatar
Dixie Sasquatch
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 66
Likes: 8
From: Gainesville Fl
Default

Oh I hear ya, I do the same. I was far out in the lot with at least two empty slots on both sides and nobody in front. Even if there is already a few dings in my truck, she’s still like new to me. Every dent on the truck has come from that lot, no matter where I parked
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 08:44 PM
  #6  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,774
Likes: 24,683
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

You're right, some people are just idiots. Sorry to hear about the damage to your truck. Good luck with the repairs.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 09:01 PM
  #7  
MikeG37's Avatar
MikeG37
Drifting
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,665
Likes: 789
From: Hernando MS
Default

Originally Posted by 001pewter
Man that sucks, I always park at the very back and try to get near one of the pointless islands they have to atleast protect one side.

The Wmart around the corner from my house is almost the only public parking lot I'll take any of my cars, I usually save that duty for my junkie van.
I go to the area where most of the employees park so I know I'll be in and out before anyone around me moves, also find an island to stay tight against.

Reply
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 09:16 PM
  #8  
FX VETTE's Avatar
FX VETTE
Team Owner
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 25,303
Likes: 1,683
From: The Steel City, Colorful Colorado
Winner 2020 C7 of the Year - Modified
Default

Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 09:39 PM
  #9  
FrankLP's Avatar
FrankLP
Miles of Smiles
Supporting Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,180
Likes: 559
From: Omaha Nebraska
2016 C5 of the Year Finalist
Default

That sucks! Too bad there weren't security cameras that caught/recorded the jerk.

Last edited by FrankLP; Mar 31, 2018 at 09:39 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 09:19 PM
  #10  
laurent_zo6's Avatar
laurent_zo6
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,491
Likes: 315
St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Default

Originally Posted by FrankLP
That sucks! Too bad there weren't security cameras that caught/recorded the jerk.
Most of those cameras can't read the license plates. Fuzzy images. But I suppose better than nothing especially if guilty vehicle has special designs or unique features.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 11:00 PM
  #11  
sirdano's Avatar
sirdano
Melting Slicks
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,279
Likes: 226
From: Round Rock Texas
Default

I dont go shopping at stores anymore except for food. Order everything from Amazon.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 11:36 PM
  #12  
cwf04vette's Avatar
cwf04vette
Instructor
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 111
Likes: 9
From: North East Pennsylvania
Default

I park as far away as I can and walk. Makes me feel safer and it's good exercise.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2018 | 12:29 AM
  #13  
1999corvettels1's Avatar
1999corvettels1
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,929
Likes: 386
From: Chandler AZ
Default

Probably 2002 or so I saw 2 idiots in a 1978 or so Camaro backing out of grocery store parking lot as I was walking towards store.

The driver sideswiped the car to the left of them as he turned steering wheel too far to the right.

It was real life Beavis and Butthead laughing out of control then they were leaving and saw me watching.

I asked if they were going leave a note and they said no, and drove off, I tried to remember license plate # and found pen and a piece of trash to write on, put what I could make out on license plate and description of car and left my phone # to call as a witness as I saw it happen, put paper under windshield wiper.

Never heard anything.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2018 | 12:32 AM
  #14  
1999corvettels1's Avatar
1999corvettels1
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,929
Likes: 386
From: Chandler AZ
Default

If you have comprehensive insurance, this may cover the body repair?
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2018 | 02:23 AM
  #15  
Kingtal0n's Avatar
Kingtal0n
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,198
Likes: 1,072
From: South Florida
Default

Panoramic camera on an antenna can't cost more than the paint and bodywork
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2018 | 02:35 AM
  #16  
Crosis's Avatar
Crosis
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,923
Likes: 427
From: Dunedin Florida
Default

Americans are lazy so I park next to an island at the furthest point from the store. It guarantees no one will park near me.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2018 | 07:43 AM
  #17  
runner140*'s Avatar
runner140*
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
Likes: 298
From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Default

Originally Posted by cwf04vette
I park as far away as I can and walk. Makes me feel safer and it's good exercise.
I don't mind a good walk. More and more of us shop on Amazon and use Netflix instead of movies. Our society is changing.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Idiots





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:22 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE