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My work garage is a challenge. I need to be a contortionist or perhaps convert to Lambo doors. Keep in mind I’m maximally close to my right wall. These doors are too damn thick!!!!!!
Just put the windows down so you can get in and out. That's how the Duke boys accessed the General Lee. All kidding aside, the photo shows how much wider the C8 door is compared to a standard vehicle door. I would go for the Lambo door kit if I was in your situation.
Solution-make it easier for her to park to allow you space. Place a rubber parking stop on floor, put up a picture/sign on end wall as reference point for alignment/parking, or tape floor to show "driving lanes", etc. Or how about car logos on floor to mark where to park?
People make jokes about scissors doors but that's the purpose of them on wide cars. McLaren promotes them as being practical.
The problem also happens in parking lots when someone pulls up next to you too close. Its impossible to get in from the passenger side and move to the driver's seat.
HOWEVER, HTC owners have a solution. Use the remote to pop the top and step in over the door. Better than waiting for the moron who parked next to your driver door to come back.
Me too. If my girlfriend parks too close I have to move her car out to get in. Which is almost every damn time...
This is one reason why I love my wife. She appreciates and has my same twisted sense of humor. We agreed a long time ago when we bought our house (4BDR) that my office and the garage were MY spaces. She could do whatever she wanted with HER spaces (she has her own office / hobby room and the rest of the house) and I do whatever I want with my spaces. So I told from day one to GTFO of the garage. My car is the MY garage and the C8 will be next to my daily driver when it arrives in the net 3 months. No issues with parking, as I'm the one parking the cars and she parks outside. She honestly doesn't give a damn.
People make jokes about scissors doors but that's the purpose of them on wide cars. McLaren promotes them as being practical.
The problem also happens in parking lots when someone pulls up next to you too close. Its impossible to get in from the passenger side and move to the driver's seat.
HOWEVER, HTC owners have a solution. Use the remote to pop the top and step in over the door. Better than waiting for the moron who parked next to your driver door to come back.
Coupe owners can drop the windows, reach in and release the three latches and pull the top off. It’s more effort than HTC but it still works.
My work garage is a challenge. I need to be a contortionist or perhaps convert to Lambo doors. Keep in mind I’m maximally close to my right wall. These doors are too damn thick!!!!!!
This issue was brushed off by the usual crowd before the car even started selling. It was clear as day tight spot access will be an issue. But the usual crowd said nonsense. Guess we see it in real life now.
This issue was brushed off by the usual crowd before the car even started selling. It was clear as day tight spot access will be an issue. But the usual crowd said nonsense. Guess we see it in real life now.
Can you imagine the dent in the car next to the C8 if a door opens against it? I'm careful, but there's always a chance.
05-04-2021, 04:24 AM
Entry and exit
All kidding aside, the photo shows how much wider the C8 door is compared to a standard vehicle door. I would go for the Lambo door kit if I was in your situation.
