Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

getting in and out of a C5 vs a C4 question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-25-2016, 03:36 PM
  #21  
WRTHW8
Pro
 
WRTHW8's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2007
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 589
Received 22 Likes on 21 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
The door sill is both lower AND narrower on the C5. And... the C5 has a handy little "hump" in the door frame where you can plant your left palm to push up:






Was this on purpose?? Maybe.
Yep, that's how I get out. Put my palm there and push myself out. Now if I could just get the passengers to do the same...lol! I found my C4 much harder to get out of. nothing to push or pull yourself. The foot wells are deep. If he has big feet like I do they are going to take a beating. They do make covers for that reason though.

Thank him for his service!
Old 08-25-2016, 04:20 PM
  #22  
S.C. vette
Melting Slicks

 
S.C. vette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2014
Location: The Lowcountry South Carolina
Posts: 2,782
Received 314 Likes on 258 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
The door sill is both lower AND narrower on the C5. And... the C5 has a handy little "hump" in the door frame where you can plant your left palm to push up:






Was this on purpose?? Maybe.
Old 08-25-2016, 07:13 PM
  #23  
LoneStarFRC
Team Owner
 
LoneStarFRC's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
Posts: 36,836
Received 226 Likes on 213 Posts
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16

Default

Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
The door sill is both lower AND narrower on the C5. And... the C5 has a handy little "hump" in the door frame where you can plant your left palm to push up:

Was this on purpose?? Maybe.
Geezer Hump
Old 08-26-2016, 08:02 AM
  #24  
SG Lou
Safety Car
 
SG Lou's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2010
Location: Fords, NJ
Posts: 3,937
Received 486 Likes on 370 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Geezer Hump
FOR SURE
I use it too !
Old 08-26-2016, 08:49 AM
  #25  
AllredC5
Intermediate
 
AllredC5's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2016
Posts: 37
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Had a C4 convertible, Pain to get in and out. Also, if roof down, almost zero behind seat storage, and a big Pain to access unless lid is popped. Glad I sold it, did not enjoy it anymore, my C5 convertible, better in so many ways, different world. Still low to get in or out but much better.
Old 08-26-2016, 11:22 AM
  #26  
jjaaam
Pro
 
jjaaam's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2014
Location: Michigan
Posts: 701
Received 76 Likes on 49 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
The door sill is both lower AND narrower on the C5. And... the C5 has a handy little "hump" in the door frame where you can plant your left palm to push up:






Was this on purpose?? Maybe.
i use the hump ALL of the time. And I'm 46 with (thank God) no mobility issues. It's just a great point to leverage yourself getting in and out.

i was in a C7 and it was awkward. Felt like I had to throw myself down and roll out...
Old 08-26-2016, 03:07 PM
  #27  
strand rider
Safety Car
 
strand rider's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2011
Location: Redondo Beach CA
Posts: 4,695
Received 235 Likes on 181 Posts

Default

Just as a caution, I will relate the tale of why a guy I talked to sold his C5..

His parking space at work was slanted, and when he parked in the wrong direction,he couldn't get out. I didn't ask if t was up hill or down, but it might be something to check.

From my perspective, the C5 cabin was a reaction to the comfort issues of the C4, ONce they saw how the new design was accepted, they tightened the space up in the next model, sports cars are supposed to be smaller, except for Le Monster. I suppose.

I really appreciate the geezer hump, I ran my body pretty hard through the years, but mostly enjoy the comfort of the larger space. I favor a more spartan approach, but those old cars are not popularly priced, and are a little slow for todays traffic.
Old 08-26-2016, 06:02 PM
  #28  
Dub D
Advanced
 
Dub D's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2014
Location: Corsicana Texas
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 3 Posts
Default


I have a device(I think it's called a Kar Kane) that hooks in the door lock loop just above the hump on a C5 door opening. That can help to get out of a Vette or any car. I guess it could help getting in also. It also has a hammer and seat belt cutter included. I'll try to include photos
The following users liked this post:
Gary Collins (08-21-2017)
Old 08-21-2017, 04:56 PM
  #29  
Gary Collins
Instructor
 
Gary Collins's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2016
Location: Opelika Alabama
Posts: 154
Received 20 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dub D

I have a device(I think it's called a Kar Kane) that hooks in the door lock loop just above the hump on a C5 door opening. That can help to get out of a Vette or any car. I guess it could help getting in also. It also has a hammer and seat belt cutter included. I'll try to include photos
I am having difficulty exiting My Vette and hope to find one of these soon, I used the hump on a rainy day,slipped and ended up face down on the ground, couldn't get up for the life of Me! I guess I could get rid of the Vette,,,,,,NOT happening!
Old 08-21-2017, 05:48 PM
  #30  
dbgoodwin
Safety Car
 
dbgoodwin's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Location: Greensboro Nc
Posts: 4,347
Received 751 Likes on 540 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Gary Collins
I am having difficulty exiting My Vette and hope to find one of these soon, I used the hump on a rainy day,slipped and ended up face down on the ground, couldn't get up for the life of Me! I guess I could get rid of the Vette,,,,,,NOT happening!
they still sell them, so hopefully you can get one and keep enjoying your corvette!
Old 08-21-2017, 06:48 PM
  #31  
Sabre34
Moderator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
Sabre34's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2005
Location: Parrish FL
Posts: 26,854
Received 768 Likes on 705 Posts
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24


Default

Originally Posted by Gary Collins
I am having difficulty exiting My Vette and hope to find one of these soon, I used the hump on a rainy day,slipped and ended up face down on the ground, couldn't get up for the life of Me! I guess I could get rid of the Vette,,,,,,NOT happening!
I purchased one for my wife from Amazon for our DD. She is now disabled and wears leg braces. This device has been a big help.
Old 08-21-2017, 09:26 PM
  #32  
Forcedvert
Melting Slicks
 
Forcedvert's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2014
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 2,764
Received 371 Likes on 318 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Gary Collins
I am having difficulty exiting My Vette and hope to find one of these soon, I used the hump on a rainy day,slipped and ended up face down on the ground, couldn't get up for the life of Me! I guess I could get rid of the Vette,,,,,,NOT happening!
I've always put my hand down on the bottom of the sill....flat, I guess I was not smart enough to find the geezer hump. anyway it may be safer until you find that doohickey.
Old 08-22-2017, 01:25 PM
  #33  
whalepirot
Melting Slicks
 
whalepirot's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2008
Location: AZ
Posts: 2,047
Received 119 Likes on 108 Posts

Default

I have a C5 convertible & C4 coupe. Nose downhill is easier with both, but top down on the Vert is WAY easier to butt plane, then swing legs in!

Getting in for a 'C4 hug' is slightly easier with the top off; 95% of the time.

The few times I considered Rustangs and Camaros, I got a shiver of distaste. Seems I have little need for cramped rear seats and the cheapish FoMoCo.
Old 08-22-2017, 01:48 PM
  #34  
David Weber
Intermediate
 
David Weber's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Dallas Tx
Posts: 29
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
The door sill is both lower AND narrower on the C5. And... the C5 has a handy little "hump" in the door frame where you can plant your left palm to push up:






Was this on purpose?? Maybe.
I use it all the time.



Quick Reply: getting in and out of a C5 vs a C4 question



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:58 PM.