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Old 05-31-2012, 05:38 PM   #1
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Default New record in the world of tight parallel parking

I am more amazed that he did a tight turn and skidded the car into the spot!

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Do they have a follow-up world record for getting out of the world's tightest parking space?
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I see no way that could happen without moving the other two cars, or having 4 wheels that can be turned perpendicular to the car body.
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