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So the door jamb has that little bump/landing in it (circled in blue in a pic stolen from the intarwebs):
Does this little bump have an official purpose? I use it to lever my self into and out of the car. Getting in, I put my hand on it, and lower my butt into the car. Getting out, I put my hand on it and lift myself out of the car.
In contrast, I had a hard time getting in and out of a C7 I drove a little bit ago where that area is totally smooth. I have no physical issues but that bump on my C5 definitely gives me a little leverage in getting in and out.
So the door jamb has that little bump/landing in it (circled in blue in a pic stolen from the intarwebs):
Does this little bump have an official purpose? I use it to lever my self into and out of the car. Getting in, I put my hand on it, and lower my butt into the car. Getting out, I put my hand on it and lift myself out of the car.
Once more we have conclusive proof that the C5 is the BEST Corvette design of all time.
C-5 owners(in the know) all use it as a leverage point. On the c-7 I simply swivel both feet onto the ground place one upper arm on the windshield post, the other on the roof structure and use these two areas to leverage myself out. I'll admit, the C-5 is easier, however the C-7 is not all bad.
I'm 71 years old, have a fused back and neck, a replaced right knee and weigh 250 LBS.
C-4s are impossible (IMNSHO)
BTW, if you think the C-5 is the bast allover design, you haven't really experienced the C-7.
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Door Jamb Shape
