Backing-up help.
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Racer
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Backing-up help.
Okay Corvette brothers (and sisters,) what is the trick to backing up this awesome machine. Every time I think I am going to hit a rear wall in a parking structure, I get out and see that I still have three feet left. Does anyone have any advise on trick they have learned to baking-up without fear? 
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Safety Car
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I know what your saying, and it just takes a little time before you start remembering that your rear bumper is only a few feet behind you.
The real important lesson I learned is if you think you are not close enough when driving forward into a parking spot, you probably are already too close....scraaaaape
The real important lesson I learned is if you think you are not close enough when driving forward into a parking spot, you probably are already too close....scraaaaape
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by LAPDVET
Okay Corvette brothers (and sisters,) what is the trick to backing up this awesome machine. Every time I think I am going to hit a rear wall in a parking structure, I get out and see that I still have three feet left. Does anyone have any advise on trick they have learned to baking-up without fear?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1411022
Burning Brakes
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Like has been said already, it's just going to take some time getting used to the way things look. For me, it's not backing up, it's pulling forward into a space that gets me screwed up. I'm starting to get the hang of it now but it has taken some time.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '07
IMHO, it's all part of knowing your vette and its dimensions. It's my first vette and I think I'm pretty good at it. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Kernersville NC
I treat mine just like my motorcycle. Don't back up unless you have too. Pull into parking spaces then you're backing out into a wide open space when you leave. Most accidents happen in reverse in all cars. Reverse is only meant to use when no other gear will get you there.
- just takes practice and patience. 