EricBall's Tech Projects

I back in to my garage all the time. What I do, is have a fixed point on the back wall that I can line up in my side rear-view mirror. In my case, it's just the handle of something leaning against the wall. I just make sure it always aligns with the corner of my car in the mirror, and it lines me up every time. To stop the car in the right place, I bought a rubber parking mat (basically a small speed bump) at the auto parts store. When my tire goes over the small bump, I know where to stop. (You could also do this with a 2x4, but the rubber mat stays in place better.)

You guys and your laser guidance systems

 

I just hang a tennis ball on a string from the rafters, and make sure the ball hits a certain spot on the window

I don't have rafters in my garage - it's stucco.

I don't have rafters in my garage - it's stucco.

Say what? Stucco on the garage ceiling?

Southern California. They cover everything with stucco.

 

It's in an apartment complext, and used to be an open carport. So that's probably why the entire interior of my garage is stuccoed. Makes putting anything up on the walls a bit difficult. Not to mention what it can do to your car door when you open it too far.

Southern California. They cover everything with stucco.

 

It's in an apartment complext, and used to be an open carport. So that's probably why the entire interior of my garage is stuccoed. Makes putting anything up on the walls a bit difficult. Not to mention what it can do to your car door when you open it too far.