I know this sounds silly but --
08-28-2016, 06:46 PM
#2
Right leg here.
08-28-2016, 07:40 PM
#4
Drifting
Thread Starter
It's always easier with the top off. I had back surgery last year and the left leg has issues sometimes. I'm going in butt 1st mostly and legs out 1st when exiting - works ok until I'm parked close to someone.
08-28-2016, 07:46 PM
#5
Do not use the steering wheel.
08-28-2016, 09:06 PM
#8
Originally Posted by BLUDICE
How do you get you your C4 - right leg first or butt first?
Last edited by BigRed85; 08-28-2016 at 09:06 PM.
08-28-2016, 09:21 PM
#9
Race Director
IN: Rt leg, Butt, Lft leg
OUT: Lft. leg, lean on door sill with my left hand and roll out hoping my rt. foot comes out and hits the ground before my face does.
OUT: Lft. leg, lean on door sill with my left hand and roll out hoping my rt. foot comes out and hits the ground before my face does.
08-28-2016, 11:34 PM
#10
Race Director
Right leg 1st.
08-29-2016, 05:26 AM
#12
Instructor
I have to admit that getting out of a C4 has me worried. I had a full knee replacement done on my left knee about 9 months ago and my left leg still lacks a bit of strength.
I had to sell my TR7 about 10 years ago because I had trouble getting out of it, and I hope to buy a C4 in a couple of weeks, so I will try getting in and out a few times before I commit.
I had to sell my TR7 about 10 years ago because I had trouble getting out of it, and I hope to buy a C4 in a couple of weeks, so I will try getting in and out a few times before I commit.
08-29-2016, 06:07 AM
#13
late 60's and approaching that 70 mark - not quite as flexible as I was 30-40 years ago. for me, it's drop your butt in first and pivot. one advantage, it's easy on the side bolster. it does look kind of weird though. I tend to get out the same way. i'm just happy I can still get in and out of the damn thing - 
08-29-2016, 08:15 AM
#15
late 60's and approaching that 70 mark - not quite as flexible as I was 30-40 years ago. for me, it's drop your butt in first and pivot. one advantage, it's easy on the side bolster. it does look kind of weird though. I tend to get out the same way. i'm just happy I can still get in and out of the damn thing -
08-29-2016, 09:19 AM
#17
Safety Car
I'm not sure if I use the steering wheel or not when I get out. Maybe if the steering wheel is not locked it can be a problem.
08-29-2016, 02:35 PM
#19
Repeatedly putting your weight on the wheel to get in and out of the car causes the pin in the tilt mechanism on the drivers side of the column to stretch out the hole to an oval shape causing the "down and to the left" movement in the column. This is an expensive and labor intensive thing to fix, so if your car doesn't already have it, it's best to keep it that way by not using the steering wheel to aid your egress.
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08-29-2016, 02:56 PM
#20
Safety Car
Repeatedly putting your weight on the wheel to get in and out of the car causes the pin in the tilt mechanism on the drivers side of the column to stretch out the hole to an oval shape causing the "down and to the left" movement in the column. This is an expensive and labor intensive thing to fix, so if your car doesn't already have it, it's best to keep it that way by not using the steering wheel to aid your egress.
