Perfecting the art of getting in and out of a Z4

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matthurley

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 Cardiff
I'm still having trouble, I always seem to scuff the bottom of the door and sill when I get in
Maybe I should take up Yoga? :D
 
Its a girly esque legs swinging thing. I still scuff the sill rubber tho. Lets face it, these cars are mere inches from the floor, you're never going to look that good getting in and out. Getting in, left arm on steering wheel, lower in, first goes left leg, bum, right leg, all eased in with weight on steering wheel. Once seated, push both arms down, one on centre console and other door arm rest to lift and settle/get a final straight forward position. Getting out, right leg first, hand on steering wheel and other on seat and push out, left leg following casually closing the door with left hand and carry on walking like it was easy... :rofl:
 
I get this on my 1 series at the moment, I always scuff the rubber sill so that over time there's a cut/hole. Got it replaced under warranty once (just told them that the sill was broken and they took care of the rest) but was looking forward to not having the issue on the Z4. Any advice on how to minimise it/protect the sill?
 
I have had 3 spinal ops and a shoulder rebuild! think how i feel getting in and out! with 30 years of back problems i have developed coping strategies to make it look easy. I end up rocking froward as i move out of the door frame whilst using my elbow to pivot on. The things we do.
 
I get in my M by putting my left leg as far over towards the passenger side of the footwell as possible, then with my right hand, put my hand on the sill, take my weight and lower myself in while bringing my other foot in.

It avoids any seat rubbing and it's easy.
 
Maniac said:
Its a girly esque legs swinging thing. I still scuff the sill rubber tho. Lets face it, these cars are mere inches from the floor, you're never going to look that good getting in and out. Getting in, left arm on steering wheel, lower in, first goes left leg, bum, right leg, all eased in with weight on steering wheel. Once seated, push both arms down, one on centre console and other door arm rest to lift and settle/get a final straight forward position. Getting out, right leg first, hand on steering wheel and other on seat and push out, left leg following casually closing the door with left hand and carry on walking like it was easy... :rofl:
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For those of us in the US, reverse the order, Right, then left etc... :D
 
I still maintain, knees together, swivel to the right, rise gracefully. Works for me, and I am no shorty at 5'9 with 35" inside leg. No yoga classes required.
Now getting the 4yr old who is the size of a 6 yr old into his car seat is more hazardous. I grab all 3 1/2 stone of him round the middle, he tucks his head in points his body/legs straight and I insert him at approx 45 degrees into the footwell. Easier when roof is down !
 
Ah the swivel manoeuvre, see that's ok, but, if you're a bloke a) you look like a girl and b) swivel... on leather? OCD kicks in, Nappa leather plus my fat ass swivelling on the spot = leather crinkles... No. My leather (with the exception of the arm rest thanks to some recent cleaning disaster) is nearly as good as day one.
 
kat said:
I have had 3 spinal ops and a shoulder rebuild! think how i feel getting in and out! with 30 years of back problems i have developed coping strategies to make it look easy. I end up rocking froward as i move out of the door frame whilst using my elbow to pivot on. The things we do.
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At least you've got a genuine reason! I'm just seriously obese, so its not the most elegant of moves to watch!
 
Never get in unless the top is down. Then you just step in standing up and slide down the seat. Don't get out until you're in the garage where no one can see you...
 
I push the seat right back before getting in and out which minimises rubbing the seat bolster and saves bodily contortions, the foam door sill protectors help alot :)

Tim.
 
I move seat back , use one hand on sill but I will admit I arrived at work the other day at the same as one of my collegues who watching me exit car said oh thats elegant
 
Door remains closed for me, I get in and out through the open window 'Dukes of Hazard' style :driving:

Ok, its actually more like the 'fall in, crawl out' method mentioned earlier :)
 
TitanTim said:
I push the seat right back before getting in and out which minimises rubbing the seat bolster and saves bodily contortions, the foam door sill protectors help alot :)

Tim.
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Foam door sill protectors?
 
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