CaryKen

I cannot recall seeing any video that shows a person getting into or out of the Stingray. The Munich video cuts away just at that second. Jay's Garage shows him in the car, but not the process of getting in.

I am really interested in seeing whether there is more body-bend and effort needed to enter and exit, given the new lower roof line. I'm not talking about the headroom or legroom once you are in the driver's seat, I'm talking about the action of getting in and out.

Some of us "traditional demographic" guys have to worry more about our poor old aching backs and knees now. I'm not ready for a Lincoln Town Car, but this is just another area of interest for me.

If you can point me to a video showing entry or exit, I'd appreciate it!

BlueOx

I think that video from Munich that was around a few days ago had a shot of someone getting in or out. They only dropped the height about a half inch from what I have read.

JoesC5

C7 coupe's height is .1" lower at 48.6" then my C6 Z06's 48.7". I doubt if many will notice that.

Bill17601

Buy a convertible and get a hoist. There is no problem that can't be overcome. As an old guy I work hard at stretching and other work outs.

BWF07

Yes there was the one with Tadge and the reporter, where Tadge tells him he is the first non-GM employee to sit in the C7. It looked a little difficult to get in to it, but in all fairness it did have the Competition seats. They did not show then getting out of the car.

live2drive

This footage was taken during the Detroit media preview. Fast forward to the 1:00 and 3:18 marks to see the camera man enter the car.

speedlink

I may be wrong, but I thought I saw one a few weeks ago. When Jay Leno had a video with Ed Welburn going over the new C7.

-CM-

Here's another clip from a different thread.

Bill Dearborn

Based on the videos and what I have seen of both seats the correct way to enter the car will be the same as it has been since the 84 came out. Open door, turn around and face away from the car, sit down with left hand on the seat bolster to keep your butt off the bolster and then swivel legs into car. The one video showed the guy getting into the Vert the way you would get into a normal size and height car and having trouble while getting hung up on the seat bolster. The new more supportive seat designs make it more likely the bolster will wear rapidly if people don't get into the car correctly.

Bill

b4i4getit

I think those with ample butts will be wearing out a lot of seats.

MikeG37

I drove a '91 for 6 years, and I have the right leg mid-shin scar to prove it.

mazurekd

Wow! I never knew there was a proper way of getting into my Corvette. Me: (follow the bouncing ball now...) "You put your right foot in, you put your sweet ars down (on the seat bottom, not the side bolster), you swivel a bit around, then you put your left foot in, and that’s what it’s all about!".

So you're telling me I am supposed to put most of my weight, using my left arm, on the bolster before sitting? That surely won't cause wear and tear on the seat prematurely. (Insert sarcasm here.) Plus, it'll look like I'm preparing to take a dump! (No sarcasm intended here.) Sounds/looks goofy. And that is the correct way since 1984? I guess I am OLD SCHOOL and PROUD of it!




Scar? What do you speak of, scar?

JustinStrife

I know the feeling all too well. My dad's 96 Convertible has bit me a couple of times.

michaelinmech

Beginning with the C7 series of Corvettes, and as a further service to all it's Corvette customers, Chevrolet will be producing a series of how to videos for C7 owners. This series will include proper ingress/egress procedures.

Quite naturally there will be drop down screen options under the ingress/egress section with TIPS selected by Age Group:

20 to 30. Telescoping the steering wheel closer & removing seat belt slack
30 to 40. Proper seat positioning for performance driving on track, on street & taking the wife to the grocery
40 to 50. Untangling your gold chains from the paddle shift levers & the best posture for trying to look as young as you think you are
50 to 60. You're earned your way - plop in, buckle up and focus on drive thru services and planned bathroom stops
60 to 70. Be happy you got in - call ahead for assistance getting back out. Smile, you're the demographic we expect to see behind the wheel
70 & Above. Today's driving tip is mirrors, mirrors, mirrors - cuz you sure can't turn your head to look anymore.

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BlueOx

texvette2

That thing is going to be hard to see out of to the rear. The camera man was just
pushing buttons. Like some kid playing with the etch a sketch

ldepalma

4thC4at60

I do it exactly the same way you do and have done so for the 23 years and 600,000+ miles that I've been driving Corvettes.

petermj

Sports car implies physically fit people driving it.

Mr. Peabody

I agree. I don't see why some have such a problem getting in and out of a C4. I drove my 95 as a year round DD for 6+ years getting in and out 3 times a day and I've never had any issue. The fact is after you put your right foot in ....getting into the car is just one fluid movement and I'm 60 yrs old & overweight