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Old 08-20-2008, 02:57 AM
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Help. Sprinklers hitting my car at new apt.

So I just moved into a new apartment and I found out the sprinklers are hitting my car about once every two days. Its hitting the hood, about 90% of it is on the Clear Bra. I can't park anywhere else that has a cover since that's my specific assigned parking. I can park in an open lot though but I won't know who parks next to me.

What should I do? Invest in a cover?
Old 08-20-2008, 03:00 AM
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Yea man I would invest in a cover... Either that or see if someone in your complex is willing to trade spots with you...
Old 08-20-2008, 03:01 AM
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sounds like the only thing you can do is buy a cover... problem with that is if your car is dirt at all you run the risk of getting swirls and scratches.. especially since the car is black..
Old 08-20-2008, 03:04 AM
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brake the sprinkler
Old 08-20-2008, 03:09 AM
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actually i like that better ^
Old 08-20-2008, 03:13 AM
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You + breaking sprinkler = Ol' Faithful Hehehe...
Old 08-20-2008, 03:14 AM
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pffft, sprinklers can be adjusted or replaced if necessary with a head that only sprays in the right area. Have the damn manager fix that sheeit!
Old 08-20-2008, 03:22 AM
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I'm thinking of breaking the sprinkler, or somehow adjusting it. I just hope it doesn't turn into old faithful like gamedog says. I've also noticed that its not just my car but alot of cars are getting hit by the sprinklers.
Old 08-20-2008, 09:17 AM
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ask management, if they wont do anything bout it, put some jb weld on the sprinkler from walmart. or magic puddy, stuff dries as hard as a rock
Old 08-20-2008, 09:19 AM
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Yeah sprinklers can be set for how far the turn unless they are those small pop up gimicks that spray a mist.
Old 08-20-2008, 09:23 AM
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try adjusting the sprinkler... it's very easy. should only take a minute
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:10 AM
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I had the same problem at my house. I just put a bucket over the sprinkler whenever I parked.
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rofl!
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