cruzr6

my question concerns c8 entry / exit for those who have replaced both their right hip and knee.

i developed an entry / exit method using the "a-post" on my c7 and am assuming the process will be similar w/ the c8. there still aren't any c8s close to me that i can try, but when things settle will drive to "dc / md" for a first hand experience.

in the meantime, i'd appreciate hearing experiences from those who have taken c8 deliveries.

thanks and be safe, jeff.

MikeyTX

Add to that, what I call the "IHop" effect. Two lower discs that look like leftovers from last week's pank cake Sunday.

Phil1098

I was in and out of one a bunch of times when it was at the dealer tour, I helped the technicians replace some interior parts. I'm 60 with no replacements at all with strong knees and I would say you would have to have some method. I told my wife it's going to be a bit embarrassing for me to pull up and roll out onto the ground. While it isn't that bad, it is still a Corvette and it is very low seating position. The times I got in and out, it was definitely a method that needed improvement. Maybe swing your legs out and use the A pillar as a lifting point, shouldn't be much diferent than a C7 in that regard. One thing to consider is the door thickness, can you park in a spot that allows you to open the door all the way?

VETFEVER

That last bit about the door thickness is a very good point - the door on the C8 is almost 13 inches thick - so you will need a good amount of space if you need to open the door wide....

rob62

I distinctly remember having more difficulty getting out of it. It's not gonna look or sound pretty. The painful cries of an animal caught in one of those outlawed bear traps is what the G.M. display tent at Carlisle reminded me of.

MikeyTX

Gotta love my handicap tag.

docent

I also have some back/knee issues getting IN & OUT of my car. What helps me, is I put the seat
all the way back, and swing both my legs out at the same time. Getting back in, just the opposite.
Butt first, and then swing both legs in together. Slide the seat forward, and I'm ready to GO !

Bikerjulio

I previously had a C6 GS which was pretty low. I'm a bit creaky, but I'd say it's certainly no worse than the C6 for getting out. Not being able to open the door fully makes things more difficult. But that was the same with that car as well.

papillion

My wife is 85 and I'm not too much shy of that. Although both in good health. As good as can be expected I guess. Both of us have hip replacements. A precious gift that keeps on giving. With the memory seats in our C6 and now C7. Both her daily driver. 100K miles between them. We have the driver's seat go to the full back position when the car is turned off and the door opens. On entry they return to the preset driving position once the door is shut and the car started. Neither of us have experience any ingress/egress discomfort. Not like sliding out of our F150 4x4, but that issue is the climbing in. It is certainly no different than the neighbor's KIA Optima.

And our C8 might arrive before the grim reaper. Though not sure about that these days?

benplace

I traded in a 2014 for my 2020 and while I can't speak to your condition directly, I do think it is a little harder to get out of the C8 UNLESS you open the door as wide as it will go. When you do get to try it, make sure you do that.

CRABBYJ

At 76 with minor back and knee issues I’ve found this technique works for me which is very similar to those above. The C8 seems to be near the same as my ‘14 C7. Yes, butt first then both legs in, reverse out. The use of the A pillar is awkward to me. Getting out I grab the steering wheel while swinging both legs out. I then use the fully open door grab to stable myself with my right hand (1) and place my left hand on the door frame (2) for leverage and a boost while standing up. The seat is midway back and tilted back as well, thus the seat front is ~17” off the ground and the seat back ~12” off the ground.

kong

Try getting out the pax side. A real pain in the A... Much more difficult than the drivers side.

Phil1098

Funny you say that because when working on it, that was the side I did keep getting in and out of, you are 100% right.

FN in MT

Bad left knee so I sit on edge of seat, swing legs in for entry.

To exit, left leg out, as close to door sill as I can, left hand on door sill and push up. Then once up on left leg, left leg follow. Not pretty but it works for me.

Or both legs out, push up on door sill.

Avanti

Fess up and keep your C7. I don't think it would be long before you wished you had. All the best... despite all.

Rob97rr

I'm curious why the passenger side is worse than the drivers. Is that due to being right handed vs left handed, or because there is no steering wheel to use for leverage?

Greg00Coupe

I've had both hips replaced and fair amount of old age challenges. I went to 2 C8 reveals and was in and out of both sides of the car over maybe 3 hours a couple of dozen times. After measuring the efforts to get in and out I concluded there was no difference then to any other modern Corvette......starting with the C5.

BUT not to offend........ like a lot of things in life a decent exercise program and staying in shape will facilitate enjoying the car and much more. Did I mention how I hate to exercise? Cuss it everyday that I do it about 5 times a week.

Phanni

well maybe, I'd give up a lot to not be handicapped.

Phil1098

Exactly right, the lack of a steering wheel on the passenger side doesn't leave much to help.

BADBIRDCAGE

The added difficulty is because you are not accustomed to getting in and out of that side. You have no muscle memory about the passenger side entry and exit, regardless of the car. I am miserable getting in and out the passenger side of any car or truck.