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Parallel parking assist

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by e161, May 26, 2018.

  1. e161

    e161 New Member

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    We've notice that the Prime's parallel parking assist leaves the car quite far from the curb... about a foot. Anyone else noticing this? It's within the law for California, (up to 18 inches), but puts the car out into the lane more than other parked cars, which feels a bit hazardous. Here's the video we made to show how it works and how far it ends up from the curb:

     
    #1 e161, May 26, 2018
  2. huskers

    huskers Senior Member

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    I have it but have not used it yet. Was afraid it might scrap the curb since the car is so low. A foot away sounds good to me.
     
    #2 huskers, May 27, 2018
  3. heiwa

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    I noticed that my Prime aligns to the driverside edge of the car behind of my car when pallarel parking. Your video shows a wide truck behind you. I think that is why your car ended up parking with wide margin from the curve. I think your car would be right up against the curve had you had a compact car behind you.

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    #3 heiwa, May 27, 2018
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Love the videos you're making, but please: dial down the music, lol.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, May 27, 2018
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