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How do you get in, butt 1st or leg 1st?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by VTChris, Feb 24, 2010.

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  1. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Dino - butt first, then wiggle in.

    360 butt first, then just turn in.

    More room too maneuver into the 360 under the steering wheel than the Dino. Car's a little higher off the ground, too.

    interestingly, my wife and kids all enter left foot, butt, right foot into the passenger seat. None has any experience entering the driver's seat. :D

    DM
     
  2. cove26

    cove26 Formula 3

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    Being that I have a messed up back, the Dr. says getting in a vehicle by sitting on your butt first then rotating in puts less strain on the back.
     
  3. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    There you have it!
     
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    Leg in first here! :eek::eek:
     
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    am i the only one laughing at the title? =P
     
  6. Papa Duck

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    If you don't have a right hand drive car I want to see a picture of this method. Going in LEFT foot first would seem to be a little awkward. I go in butt first since it seems to put less pressure on the bolster.
     
  7. zippyslug31

    zippyslug31 Formula 3

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    right foot, kinda-spin/hop/pivot-move, butt, left foot.

    My arms are never allowed in the vehicle at any time though.
     
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    tatcat F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    me too. when i injured my back the physical therapist taught me how to get in a car. holding onto the open door with one hand and the pillar with the other you sit down butt first. bend forward and rotate your feet into the car using the steering wheel for leverage. exit by turning feet first placing both feet on the ground. bending forward, pushing up with the left hand and pulling on the open door with the right as you stand. no stress on the back at all. works on everything from my 308 to a bentley.
     
  9. Glassman

    Glassman F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    For me usually feet first. If I'm wearing heels I sit first.
     
  10. Easyrider7467

    Easyrider7467 Formula Junior

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    This is exactly how I approach it. Sit, clap feet, one leg in at a time, seat belt on. Then reverse to get out.
     
  11. MBFerrari

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    Guess you better get one then and that becomes someone else's issue LOL!!! :D:D:D:D:D

    (Kidding aside, I can't wait to be there when you get your first Ferrari!)
     
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    Yeah, me too. :D
     
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    jsa330 F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Our new house has a very narrow 2-car, 2-door garage with a row of steel columns down the middle.

    I'm finding butt-first to work the best for my fat old ass.
     
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    Like the OP mentioned for technique. Right foot in first, left hand on carbon fiber door sil, but on seat. If you rotate on the seat bolster you will cause noticible wear.
     
  15. Vegas-Guy

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    Leg first.....355 GTB
     
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    My wife's half polish. I know Dupa but I've never heard anyone else use the term.
     
  17. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    Leg, butt and leg
     
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    i used to be co-fabricator in a concern called "dupa duct werks".
    my colleague was a retired polish millwright..
     
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    The problem is that by the time you get enough money to own one, you're old and fat, or at least old. I sit on the seat then put my legs in.

    Art
     
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    It depends how drunk I am, usually can't remember.
     
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    Butt first then pivot legs in.
     
  22. venusone

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    I can't think how I get into any of my cars just now... Will have to notice next time.
     
  23. VTChris

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    Sunroof?
     
  24. blackbolt22

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    Same here. I try to stay off the side seat bolster entering and exiting as I totally destroyed it on one of my old 911s.
     
  25. JV's89

    JV's89 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    This thread is highly informative.
    Maybe we could immortalize it as a sticky. :)
    j/k. (this is my second post here)
     
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