Problems parking the car "straight"

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Problems parking the car "straight"

Hopefully, I'm not the only one having the problem. I've had this car for over a week and every time I step out of a car after having it parked, I find that my parking job is slightly crooked. Maybe I just gotta get used to the new dimensions and angles. BTW, my last car was a del sol.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Assuming you're talking about regular parking spots, it's probably because you're used to the lower door line on the del sol, which you can see the parking spot markings when parking. You can't see the markings of your spot when you're in the TSX.

Of course, you can always lean forward and see the markings on your side mirrors. You shouldn't have any problems when you're parallel parking, or if there are cars on either side of you when parking.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Youll get used to it.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Driving lessons??

EDIT: You'll get used it! I had to adjust to my rental car which seems like boat compared to my TSX (i have a Grand Prix)
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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When was your last vision check-up?
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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The car is difficult to back-in park, due to poor visibility along the sides. At some point, you just hit the mirrors blind spot and can't see the parking space lines. The high beltline is the culprit. It's one of the few beefs I have with the car (DBW throttle )

I think tilting mirrors would be a nice addition to the next-gen TSX.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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the angled beltline can make parking awkward, but, you do get used to it.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Keep practicing, you'll eventually will get it.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
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:gheyfight: The high beltline is giving me the challenge. Practice makes perfect.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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and put the bong down!
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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haha! definitely practice! Or find bigger parking spots!
same problem here initially but you'll get used to it.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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You can get used to it, just give it some time... Lots of time in fact.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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it takes pratices, or else u can open your window and look out...........lol
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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I had the same thing at first. I agree with the other posters that the high/angled beltline is the culprit. However, you'll get it right too!
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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wow.... all I can say is wow!!
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