That's how I do it!!! 63yrs young 
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Getting in and out
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,344
Likes: 48
From: San Marcos CA
If you can get the door wide open or keep the windows down, it's just a matter of getting your legs underneath you. If you do some squats and lunges to increase your flexibility, the C4 becomes a lot more manageable.
I lost 25 lbs last year and noticed it got easier.
I lost 25 lbs last year and noticed it got easier.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 892
Likes: 1
From: New Smyrna Beach Florida
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,971
Likes: 9
From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=217&TopicID=2
I recall seeing another rebuild write-up with pictures but, of course, I can't find it now. It might have been on another forum.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 562
Likes: 0
From: Smyrna ga
Its not that bad, unless you have a bad back or something... I use my Vette as a daily driver and I have no problems. I personally love the fact that there are high door sills. Its like getting into a race car. It makes the Vette that much more different/special! Even my friends dont have that much trouble. They ask how to get out, but never ask how to get in 
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: No.Va.
I have minor back issues. For me, it's right foot in, plant bottom, left leg in. For exiting, set my left foot out, I place my left hand on the padded part of the sill and push myself out. Don't use the back of the seat to push on, it will make the seat develop a rocking motion. Not too big a deal except on days with a lot of pain and it's not my DD either. But it's not bad enough to quit driving it!
Find someoen with one and try it a few times to see if it'll be uncomfortable for you. And next time take pics of said slender, young blonde woman, especially in short skirts!
Proud member, Team TLH.
Find someoen with one and try it a few times to see if it'll be uncomfortable for you. And next time take pics of said slender, young blonde woman, especially in short skirts!
Proud member, Team TLH.
I love to drive and this car delivers
Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
From: Victoria Australia
I have the sport seats with the extra bolster and controls so far they have no tears or rips. I try my best not to slide into the seat as it can tear and stuff the foam bolster.
Left leg in and almost hoist myself in so as I don't sit/crush on the bolster as i get in. I find having the steering one up from the middle position helps. Once inside its quite comfortable apart from the fact there is no room for your left leg as its a right hand drive converted car.
Left leg in and almost hoist myself in so as I don't sit/crush on the bolster as i get in. I find having the steering one up from the middle position helps. Once inside its quite comfortable apart from the fact there is no room for your left leg as its a right hand drive converted car.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,745
Likes: 275
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Well i have never had any issues getting in and out, well passengers have said its awkward
I will say this they would never ever in a million years have thought of anyone needing drive sitting on the right side
Trying to drive fast while sitting there with your knees and ankles touching
I cannot work out how you can even drive a manual
Imagine guys 3 pedals there
Geez i must really love driving my vette hey
I will say this they would never ever in a million years have thought of anyone needing drive sitting on the right side
Trying to drive fast while sitting there with your knees and ankles touching
I cannot work out how you can even drive a manual
Imagine guys 3 pedals there
Geez i must really love driving my vette hey
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,866
Likes: 60
From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
I'm probably one of the biggest, (if not THE biggest) C4 owner here. I have found my C4 is easier for me to get in & out of than a buddy's C5. People ask me how I get in & out I tell them I let gravity take over gettin' in. Gettin' out is an art.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 694
Likes: 54
From: Sandwich Illinois
Enrty and exit from a C4
I always tell my wife, "We can park in any handicapped space anywhere in the USA!" When people see us trying to get out of our '96 LT4, they will say, "I feel sorry for those two people trying to get out of their car." What makes it worse, is when your hauling yourself out, you get half way out and you start laughing about how awkward/difficult it is and then you lose all your strength. These cars are all about fun, and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything else!
