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Hyperlite

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: acemcmac
I just have a washable sharpie in my briefcase so I can write "LERN 2 PARK" on people's windshields, in reverse, so they feel like jackasses when they get inside and it's facing them :)

Haven't done it yet, but the next time that fvcking magnum parks diagonally, taking up 3 spots in the area marked ?compact cars only,? he?s going to get it


OTOH, if he's in your spot... you can always tow him.

That's all fine and dandy until someone keys in your paint "LEARN TO SPELL."

:laugh:


lol sorry
 

EyeMWing

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Jun 13, 2003
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Okay, so I settled for a slightly simpler solution.

Dear Yellow Corvette Z06 driver,

FIX YOUR BUSTED-ASS CAR ALARM, and learn the words "PRIVATE PARKING"

Love,
Jeremy Clarkson
 

intogamer

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Originally posted by: acemcmac
I just have a washable sharpie in my briefcase so I can write "LERN 2 PARK" on people's windshields, in reverse, so they feel like jackasses when they get inside and it's facing them :)

Haven't done it yet, but the next time that fvcking magnum parks diagonally, taking up 3 spots in the area marked ?compact cars only,? he?s going to get it


OTOH, if he's in your spot... you can always tow him.

washable sharpie = weak sauce :D
 

T9D

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Seriously a whole empty parking lot on a Sunday.... what are the odds he'd pick the one guys spot that actually comes in?

It's no big deal. Easily remedied by leaving a nice letter. Say what you said only nicer and I'm sure it wont be a problem. And most cities have noise codes I'm sure if he doesnt change it you can get him a ticket for that.

First letter should never be rude or confrontational. I know by the time you are ready to say something you're usually pissed off but give people a chance first and you'll find most the time they will be understanding. Otherwise you get the wrong person and you're asking for a fight. And think about it. He will know where you park and could do whatever he wants when you're not looking.
 

HomeAppraiser

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At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.
 

EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".

Hey, it's in your spot... it must be your new company car!!
 

EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".

Hey, it's in your spot... it must be your new company car!!

It lacks the distinctive license plate of a "company" vehicle - working for government is nice like that.
 

her209

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Originally posted by: LoKe
Originally posted by: KarenMarie
If you leave that on his windshield, he will know who wrote it and there is a possibility that he will come back... he will know the spot and see your car there.

Iwould leave something anonymous. Probably something across the front windshield that STICKS and will require a razor/scraper and hours of time to remove. And I would only mention the alarm so he cannot prove who left it.

He will probably park elsewhere after that. If not, have him towed anonymously.
Nothing says anonymous like a slashed tire.
I usually find that people don't see when someone messes with rear-end of the car until much later. To that, you should smash one of the tail lights.
 

EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: her209
Originally posted by: LoKe
Originally posted by: KarenMarie
If you leave that on his windshield, he will know who wrote it and there is a possibility that he will come back... he will know the spot and see your car there.

Iwould leave something anonymous. Probably something across the front windshield that STICKS and will require a razor/scraper and hours of time to remove. And I would only mention the alarm so he cannot prove who left it.

He will probably park elsewhere after that. If not, have him towed anonymously.
Nothing says anonymous like a slashed tire.
I usually find that people don't see when someone messes with rear-end of the car until much later. To that, you should smash one of the tail lights.

I have a friend whose girlfriend put a University of Maryland bumper sticker on his car - he didn't notice until almost a week later when he happened to be putting something in his trunk.
 

PELarson

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Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".

Hey, it's in your spot... it must be your new company car!!

It lacks the distinctive license plate of a "company" vehicle - working for government is nice like that.

Well if it is a government parking lot and building call the FBI. It might be a terrorist vehicle! Run... hide!!!
 

GalvanizedYankee

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This is when a cordless drill with an 1/8" bit comes in real handy :p 30seconds=4 flats.

I was living in a fouth floor condo and an asshat across the street had a POS car with a sensitive alarm. The first morning bus at 4:00am would set his alarm off. I left notes...nothing. I cut open some 12gauge that had 000 shot in them and used my wrist rocket from the fourth floor all night long for two weeks. I could not break any windows but did leave pock-marks all over his car. He took the cure and reset or removed the alarm.


...Galvanized
 

Goosemaster

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Apr 10, 2001
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Originally posted by: Hyperlite
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: acemcmac
I just have a washable sharpie in my briefcase so I can write "LERN 2 PARK" on people's windshields, in reverse, so they feel like jackasses when they get inside and it's facing them :)

Haven't done it yet, but the next time that fvcking magnum parks diagonally, taking up 3 spots in the area marked ?compact cars only,? he?s going to get it


OTOH, if he's in your spot... you can always tow him.

That's all fine and dandy until someone keys in your paint "LEARN TO SPELL."

:laugh:


lol sorry

that will be the day...
 

EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: PELarson
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".

Hey, it's in your spot... it must be your new company car!!

It lacks the distinctive license plate of a "company" vehicle - working for government is nice like that.

Well if it is a government parking lot and building call the FBI. It might be a terrorist vehicle! Run... hide!!!

OH NOES, YOU COULD PUT LIKE... ENOUGH EXPLOSIVE IN THAT CORVETTE TO LIKE, BREAK A WINDOW!
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
At least he didn't take TWO spaces! I have those Corvette owners who think that they are entitled to park diagonally taking two spaces near the store/mall entrance.

I'm really confused as to where this guy actually is, because this parking lot is very far removed from anything except... us. And he's not on any of my security monitors, and I'm the only person the tracking system on the security doors shows as "in".

Hey, it's in your spot... it must be your new company car!!

It lacks the distinctive license plate of a "company" vehicle - working for government is nice like that.

You're supposed to be under cover.
 

PAB

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Just have the thing towed. Nothing is greater justice than seeing a man who thinks his corvette got stolen go from OH MY GOD MY BABY OMG OH NO AIEEEE NOOOO to pissed off breaking things when he finds out its at an impound yard being driven by a 280 pound dude named Jake.
 

DainBramaged

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ZOMG, it's the incredible Manwoman, EyeMWing! Behold ladies and gentleman, he looks like a man, but deep down, he has the temperance and personality of women going through their time of the month!

<applause>
 

homestarmy

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Originally posted by: PAB
Just have the thing towed. Nothing is greater justice than seeing a man who thinks his corvette got stolen go from OH MY GOD MY BABY OMG OH NO AIEEEE NOOOO to pissed off breaking things when he finds out its at an impound yard being driven by a 280 pound dude named Jake.

...who probably doesn't wipe!

FTW
 

alkemyst

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Feb 13, 2001
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Originally posted by: EyeMWing

I have a friend whose girlfriend put a University of Maryland bumper sticker on his car - he didn't notice until almost a week later when he happened to be putting something in his trunk.

and they just happened to be at the right place at the right time to see this take place.

Personally if this was a major deal I would just wait for him. If not I'd just print out a 'fake ticket' and place it on his windshield. If we still did not get it, a 5 lb hatchet through his hood with another ticket below it should drive the point home.

IF I HAD TO DO THIS, and I knew I was the only person in the building/witnessed. I would call it in to 911 and say some guys alarm went off again...it's always going off, but this time some idiot slammed it with something. I need to leave soon and I don't want to be thought that it's my car...I feel like a wimp, but it was pretty graphic. When he comes down, sympathize with him for the win. Make sure you play it on "Man that is my assigned space, I am so glad I didn't park there now. I really want the space I parked today though, but it is taken. Have you done anything against someone? I haven't and I hope I am not some target...*cry* heehehehe"


 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Rent the EMP400 from these guys (middle of the page). Point at car and fire away. :laugh:

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seems being both qualified and $1500 is a big stopping block.

if you have a fixed vehicle there are cheaper ways to fry it's electronics.