Can't get in

[rfisher]

Looking to buy T350 or Tamora (can't decide which yet)

One thing putting me off the T350 is that I don't seem to be able to get in the damn thing without doing some serious neck contortions.

Have already had a significant head/roll cage interface which left me feeling rather concussed for a few days.

I'm around 6ft BTW.

Any tips for eliminating this problem - I'm really not sure I could live with it on a daily basis (maybe lower the seats or something).

[small]Also not too happy with how close the right side of my head is to the roll cage when inside the car - looks like a side impact could do some serious damage to my second favourite organ.

[targarama]

I'm 5 inches taller and don't bagn my head. Yes you have to duck. When I take short people out (like 5ft 4inches) they bash their heads badly unless I warn them beforehand.

Maybe when you're extra lanky (like me) you get used to ducking all the time

I know what you mean about the roll cage being near your head. I've never touched it with my head (or helmet that I noticed while on the track). I'm sure the padding is sufficient in a crash.

[moag]

You could saw your legs off.....???

[yellow peril]

Have a try at getting into a Cerb .....then it will make the T350 seem easy....

Peter Wheeler always said he would never make a car he couldn't get into and be comfortable....he was a six footer.

YP

[targarama]

yellow peril said:

Have a try at getting into a Cerb .....then it will make the T350 seem easy.... Peter Wheeler always said he would never make a car he couldn't get into and be comfortable....he was a six footer. YP

He is over 6ft 5 - taller than me anyway.

Try getting into an Elise.

[rfisher]

targarama said:

yellow peril said: Have a try at getting into a Cerb .....then it will make the T350 seem easy.... Peter Wheeler always said he would never make a car he couldn't get into and be comfortable....he was a six footer. YP He is over 6ft 5 - taller than me anyway. Try getting into an Elise.

One reason why I wouldn't buy an Elise (or VX220)

[malman]

I thought you could remove the seat pad. I think someone had a thinner one made up. Won't help getting in but might help once you're in.

I have to fold up to get in the Cerb and I'm only 5-6" or so

[rebelstar]

I'm 6ft and had a new half-height seat cushion made up via the dealer. Prior to that I was running without a seat cushion at all (they're just held in by velcro).

[targarama]

I have the half height cushion too - does the job nicely. Sometimes I take it out altogether for long trips in ruthless mode, keep my barnet a bit lower out of range of buffeting.

Cushion out, the side bolsters are a bit painful after a days driving though. It can be hard to get out of the seat too.

Half height cushion is ideal - I've done 750 miles in a day with no aches or pains with this configuration.

[rfisher]

How much does a dealer charge for a half-height cushion?

Can you make your own out of a washing up bottle and some sticky backed plastic?

age showing

[bomb]

moag said:

You could saw your legs off.....???

No, no, no...., far too extreme.

Just saw one off, and learn to heel 'n' toe.

[GOM]

targarama said:

yellow peril said: Have a try at getting into a Cerb .....then it will make the T350 seem easy.... Peter Wheeler always said he would never make a car he couldn't get into and be comfortable....he was a six footer. YP He is over 6ft 5 - taller than me anyway. Try getting into an Elise.

Try getting out of an Elise!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Edited to add: try sliding the seat right back before you get out. It makes entrance/exit much easier.

>> Edited by GOM on Saturday 6th August 20:48