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B-flat 09-14-2020 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunny2403 (Post 1832596)
Stop driving

I guess the real answer is I should not drink then drive. Of course JUST KIDDING!

Thanks for the input everyone.

mydavid 09-14-2020 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Clydles1 (Post 1832591)
Put a golf ball on a string. Guaranteed. Hit it once, windshield shatters, lesson learned!

Best answer yet:1rotfl:

Mrprez 09-14-2020 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Clydles1 (Post 1832591)
Put a golf ball on a string. Guaranteed. Hit it once, windshield shatters, lesson learned!

Can it be a golf ball found on an executive course or would it require one found on a championship course?😀

dewilson58 09-14-2020 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rwirish (Post 1832575)
Perhaps apply the car breaks.


or brakes.


:a040:

JDRVKR 09-14-2020 07:08 AM

Take a small piece of carpet approx. 2' by 2' screw or nail a 2x4 across one end. Lay the carpet down where you want the tire to stop. The 2x4 on the topside of the piece of carpet lets you know when to stop. No need to affix to floor, the weight of the car holds the carpet in place. Have these in my garage in FL and MD and always work just fine.

mulligan 09-14-2020 07:16 AM

IMHO, if you can't figure out how to stop before you run into the wall, it's probably time to turn in your license and keys.

rjn5656 09-14-2020 07:18 AM

Look on any car parts site i.e. Griots, etc. They sell many different options.

Travelhunter 09-14-2020 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 1832489)
Laser Garage Parking Assist. Purchase on Amazon for around $32.

Thank you I ordered one

Chitown 09-14-2020 07:41 AM

Go to Home Depot or Loews and get the 4X4 wood post for fences. They are 8 Feet long. Place adhesive on the bottom and place them exactly where you want them.

davem4616 09-14-2020 07:46 AM

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I use the old tennis ball on a string to make sure I've left enough room for my wife to walk around the front of the car to get into the house

PaulinTV 09-14-2020 07:48 AM

I like to back into the garage so I mounted a mirror on the wall angled so I can see across the front of the car to make sure the front end is just clear of the door closing. You could use the same system so you can see the front of the car and get close to the wall.

Dust Bunny 09-14-2020 08:29 AM

THere are electronic devises you hang on the wall that porject a RED BEAM OF LIGHT so as you approach the light will shine on the cart and you will know how far you ae from the wall. Not vety expensive and you can do it yoursfelf.

philoret 09-14-2020 09:04 AM

Sel-stick blocks
 
ACE hardware had a plastic bumper strip self-stick designed to signal a bump when run over for positioning vehicle. I added a 2x2 wood beam on top with stainless steel screws for a fuller block.
There is also a battery powered or adapter powered indicator light with sensor to mount on the wall, with ultrasound detection adjustable, to indicate when car is approaching the wall. Several brands.

Rsenholzi 09-14-2020 09:09 AM

Television box works great! That’s what I use

sterlingcnslts 09-14-2020 09:17 AM

I am not a contractor but if you have them, I would be glad to install them for you (for free) . Takes about 30 minutes, Jack 330-4611-3110


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