Getting in.......
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Getting in.......
First, pardon for such a rooky question, but........... I seaarched with no luck.
I am having a hell of a time getting into my new 2012 GS coupe. It seems I cannot get my head low enough to get into the car. Also I seem to be putting an inordinate amount of "rub" on the seat back bolster.
Help as it is hard to be cool when getting into my new Corvette when I can't seem to get low enough to get my head under the roof.
George
I am having a hell of a time getting into my new 2012 GS coupe. It seems I cannot get my head low enough to get into the car. Also I seem to be putting an inordinate amount of "rub" on the seat back bolster.
Help as it is hard to be cool when getting into my new Corvette when I can't seem to get low enough to get my head under the roof.
George
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You need to use the "lady technique" when getting into these cars.
You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
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You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
.
Last edited by Turbo6TA; Oct 16, 2011 at 09:08 AM.
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Should do the trick. Just curious as to your height and weight. You need to use the "lady technique" when getting into these cars.
You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
.
You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
.
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You need to use the "lady technique" when getting into these cars.
You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
.
You first turn your back to the car, and then set your butt down in the seat first. Then swing your right leg in, and then the left.
You won't rub the seat side bolster so much doing it this way either.
... Putting in your right leg first and pulling yourself in by the steering wheel, like you normally get into most every other car don't work well in these Corvettes.
Go out and give it a try ... report back here
.
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As a 65 YO big guy with a bad let knee this is what I use to make a graceful exit.
My seat is set to go all the way back and down. I then move both legs out and use my left arm/elbow against the side of the car for leverage and come right out easy. If it’s done right you come out dignified and easy with no strain on my left leg.
I have been doing this since I bought my C5 in April 98 and now with both C6s.
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Whatever works but I don't subscribe to the butt first, plop-down, gravity free-fall into the seat technique. I have to think about this...put your right foot into the foot well and as you lower yourself down you sort of twist your upper torso so it's almost facing the rear of the car. In the process put the palm of your left hand on the lower door sill to support your body weight. Then follow through getting into the car. When exiting the car I again put the palm of my left hand on the bottom of the door sill to support my body weight. The key is using your left arm (on the lower door sill) to support your body weight and always your right foot is first-in and last out.
Obviously, everyone is different and some of us aren't quite as flexible as we used to be. Do whatever works best for you. There's an old saying...if it's stupid and works it isn't stupid.
You think you've got problems. I've got a fixed position, 'deep-dish' racing seat in the car which is pretty far forward. When my car is on the trailer the driver's door hits the trailer tire. I can only open the door maybe 4 or 5 inches when I get out. You should see the contortions I go through to twist myself around inside the car (so I'm essentially sitting sideways on the seat) so I can then squeeze my left foot out a small door opening. Then, I can just barely squeeze out the car. Fortunately, I'm thin and nimble enough to do it but it's an effort. Maybe one day (like a friend did), I'll put some risers/ramps on the trailer to elevate the driver's door enough to clear the trailer tire.
Obviously, everyone is different and some of us aren't quite as flexible as we used to be. Do whatever works best for you. There's an old saying...if it's stupid and works it isn't stupid.
You think you've got problems. I've got a fixed position, 'deep-dish' racing seat in the car which is pretty far forward. When my car is on the trailer the driver's door hits the trailer tire. I can only open the door maybe 4 or 5 inches when I get out. You should see the contortions I go through to twist myself around inside the car (so I'm essentially sitting sideways on the seat) so I can then squeeze my left foot out a small door opening. Then, I can just barely squeeze out the car. Fortunately, I'm thin and nimble enough to do it but it's an effort. Maybe one day (like a friend did), I'll put some risers/ramps on the trailer to elevate the driver's door enough to clear the trailer tire.
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Ya know what? I'm 63 years old ..All beat up from crawling under sinks and up ladders.......working outside when it's 20 below 0 and 100 above. And it sure ain't pretty watching be get IN or OUT of that beautiful baby-------But I DON"T CARE!!!!!!I just stumble around with a stupid s--- eatin' grin on my face................
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Set the seat to automatically go full back and down when you turn off the engine and open the door. When you start the engine it'll go back to the #1 or #2 memory (Reads the FOB) and you can drive. If you have the M6, you'll need to press the #1 or #2 button on the door to have the mirrors, steering wheel and seat adjust to the driver.
Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission
only): If your automatic transmission vehicle
has the memory package, you may have
this option. This option allows the driver’s seat, the
telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has
this feature, and the outside rearview mirrors to
automatically move to the current driver’s set
position when the engine starts.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY
RECALL appears on the display, then press
the RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
• YES
• NO (default)
If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside
rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, positions
are recalled when you turn the ignition on.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Auto Exit Recall: If your vehicle has the memory
package, you may have this option. This option
allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, to
automatically move to the current driver’s exit
position when one of the following occurs:
• The vehicle is turned off or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory
mode and the driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the
unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed.
In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on
an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle
must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission
vehicle, the parking brake must be set.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT
RECALL appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
• YES
• NO (default)
If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off
and open the driver’s door or press the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat
and the telescopic steering wheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, will return to their stored
exit positions for an easy exit or an easy
entrance when returning to the vehicle.
The seat and steering wheel will only return to the
stored driving position if you press the appropriate
memory button or activate the auto memory
recall feature.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
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Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission
only): If your automatic transmission vehicle
has the memory package, you may have
this option. This option allows the driver’s seat, the
telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has
this feature, and the outside rearview mirrors to
automatically move to the current driver’s set
position when the engine starts.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY
RECALL appears on the display, then press
the RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
• YES
• NO (default)
If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside
rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, positions
are recalled when you turn the ignition on.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Auto Exit Recall: If your vehicle has the memory
package, you may have this option. This option
allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, to
automatically move to the current driver’s exit
position when one of the following occurs:
• The vehicle is turned off or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory
mode and the driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the
unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed.
In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on
an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle
must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission
vehicle, the parking brake must be set.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT
RECALL appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
• YES
• NO (default)
If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off
and open the driver’s door or press the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat
and the telescopic steering wheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, will return to their stored
exit positions for an easy exit or an easy
entrance when returning to the vehicle.
The seat and steering wheel will only return to the
stored driving position if you press the appropriate
memory button or activate the auto memory
recall feature.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Elmer
Last edited by eboggs_jkvl; Oct 16, 2011 at 12:09 PM.
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That lowering yourself with your body weight on the one knee puts a tremendous amount excessive weight on that knee, and WILL lead to BAD knee problems over time.
...just word to the wise, I would change that way of entering the vehicle with all the weight on one knee so as to not abuse and cause excessive and destructive wear on the knee joint and surounding supporting musculoskeletal structure.