Climbing in and out of a C4
03-26-2014, 08:14 PM
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Melting Slicks
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The C4 is easy to get in and out of. I am 71 and not particularly flexible and have no problems. Our 1974 Pantera is a bit more difficult but not too bad. Once I got into a Lotus Elise. It only took me two tries to get in. I also got out with no help. That also took two tries. That car is ridiculous.
03-26-2014, 10:31 PM
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03-27-2014, 01:03 AM
#44
Burning Brakes
Sadly, I think a lot of guys have no sex life so they put those empty energies in to material possessions, like sports cars, boats, weight lifting, etc. I'm guilty myself, but I am lucky enough to live part-tim in Latin American country where cost of living is nothing and beautiful young women ( and very approachable ) are in plentiful.
The problem is a lot of us here are "locked in" so to speak .... Fat complaining wife, kids, mortgage, grand kids, debt. Most guys can't even think of a divorce because the wife will get everything, not to mention the parasite, blood sucking Lawyer will get most of the $.
Today's American Divorce = Financial Suicide ( for men ).
The problem is a lot of us here are "locked in" so to speak .... Fat complaining wife, kids, mortgage, grand kids, debt. Most guys can't even think of a divorce because the wife will get everything, not to mention the parasite, blood sucking Lawyer will get most of the $.
Today's American Divorce = Financial Suicide ( for men ).
03-27-2014, 01:15 AM
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Sadly, I think a lot of guys have no sex life so they put those empty energies in to material possessions, like sports cars, boats, weight lifting, etc. I'm guilty myself, but I am lucky enough to live part-tim in Latin American country where cost of living is nothing and beautiful young women ( and very approachable ) are in plentiful.
The problem is a lot of us here are "locked in" so to speak .... Fat complaining wife, kids, mortgage, grand kids, debt. Most guys can't even think of a divorce because the wife will get everything, not to mention the parasite, blood sucking Lawyer will get most of the $.
Today's American Divorce = Financial Suicide ( for men ).
The problem is a lot of us here are "locked in" so to speak .... Fat complaining wife, kids, mortgage, grand kids, debt. Most guys can't even think of a divorce because the wife will get everything, not to mention the parasite, blood sucking Lawyer will get most of the $.
Today's American Divorce = Financial Suicide ( for men ).
But can a 40 year old get one? Would I have to give them lots of cash.
03-27-2014, 03:14 AM
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Burning Brakes
03-27-2014, 08:09 AM
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Drifting
03-27-2014, 11:21 AM
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I have a 92 and am 53. With the seat all the way retracted and the steering wheel in the normal position, I sit my butt in first avoiding putting undue pressure on the steering wheel, then pull both legs in. Then I move the seat into position.
I do the reverse to get out.
*After repairing the steering column knuckle due to slop in the steering, I do not hang on (besides driving the car) or tilt the steering wheel. When I take the car to any shop, I remove the tilt lever from the steering column.
I do the reverse to get out.
*After repairing the steering column knuckle due to slop in the steering, I do not hang on (besides driving the car) or tilt the steering wheel. When I take the car to any shop, I remove the tilt lever from the steering column.
03-27-2014, 04:34 PM
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Burning Brakes
I'm 63. Have an 89 and a 92. Both have sport seats. I use the seat bolsters to get out. Never touch the steering wheel. Occasionally I'll grab the "Nader" pin. My passenger is on their own.
03-27-2014, 05:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
Been reading this whole thread and got a good laugh out of some of the reply's but there's one thing I haven't heard anyone say...
If you can't get in and out without help from somebody, it's time to sell the darn thing.
BTW: I'm 69 and have no problems getting in or out. Love it!
If you can't get in and out without help from somebody, it's time to sell the darn thing.
BTW: I'm 69 and have no problems getting in or out. Love it!
03-27-2014, 06:19 PM
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I fall in and when I get out I just push up with my left hand on the side rail, I got so used to this that wen I sat in a C7 at Carlisle I had a hard time getting out.
03-28-2014, 11:02 AM
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I'm 65 and maybe a little bigger than some. I find getting into my baby takes a little finesse; a push and pull and a twist and turn here and there. But, once in place, she was obviously engineered for a close fit to maximize the thrill of driving. And getting out after a thrilling adventure is such sweet sorrow. Getting in and out of my C4 is the same way...
03-28-2014, 07:53 PM
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The fatter I get the more I consider carrying Kentucky Jelly and a 2X4 in case I need help getting out. My first C4 was after owning a C3 and at first I did find it tricky. My C3 wasn't in the best shape and teenagers are always broke so I drove my mother's BMW a lot. The C4 was a whole different approach compared to just putting one leg out and standing up but I got used to it. Since owning a C5 I continue to fall into the seat even though I don't need to but it's already a habit. I've all but destroyed the seat rails and side bolster in the C5 because I only know one way to get in and out of a Corvette. All the years of remembering not to grab the wheel was wasted. I picked up another C4 last week and the first time I got out I caught myself pulling on the steering wheel!!! Time to retrain
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03-29-2014, 01:13 PM
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My wife had some trouble getting out of my 84 so I went to a wrecking yard and bought one of the covered handles {like those on the inside above the doors ] for $ 10.00 . I secured it to the forward part of the door just below the window frame and forward enough most of it is pretty well hidden by the dash. Problem solved