This car does NOT make me look cool...

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

And all you older ladies and gents have me very impressed... particularly the 50+'ers who can still do a PLF and/or somersault out of the car

It's all fun and games until one of us breaks a hip....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Aghhhhh.... last weekend, I went over a larger-than-usual speed hump (more like a small hill) in a London-area shopping mall parking lot.
I deliberately went slower, but did not angle.
For my troubles, I was rewarded with a loud *BANG* - when I pulled aside to inspect the damage, it looked like one of my underbody panels had been squashed slightly...



And all you older ladies and gents have me very impressed... particularly the 50+'ers who can still do a PLF and/or somersault out of the car

Well we have to do coffee some day and I will give you a practical demonstration of my car entering and exiting prowess.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

It's all fun and games until one of us breaks a hip....

Then it's a sport!

[kcarlson_sf]

Originally Posted by Deep Six

Funny thread but I have to share some advice. I spent my forties the same way until I realized where things were headed. I really encourage other mid life guys to consider making your your fifties a return to better health. Your family will be the benefactor!

Thanks for the encouragement. It's indeed important. I'd like to live to a ripe old age and still be able to get around. But man, it's tough.

Ten years ago I lost 70 pounds over about 9 months. Got down to a super healthy weight: felt great. Just did it with simple nutrition: high-fiber, low fat, low calorie intake. No fad diets or anything. And I lost it slowly on purpose: not a shock to the system, and I never felt all that hungry. So it was great.

2 years later, I had gained it all back, plus some more. It just requires constant vigilance and self-control, and I seem to lack that. Being more active I'm sure is one of the keys to keeping the weight off, but I've tried so many forms of exercise over the years, and frankly, hated every single one of them. Me and sweat just don't get along.

But yeah, gotta do something. Just gotta stop procrastinating!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

And all you older ladies and gents have me very impressed... particularly the 50+'ers who can still do a PLF and/or somersault out of the car

Meh, it's like falling off of a bike.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Meh, it's like falling off of a bike.

Only not as far.

[Fujiumi]

I'm 47 and know the feeling of getting in and out of this car.
To help myself not to struggle so much, I do the following;
1.) I raised adjusted the seat height higher so I won't have to get in so low.
2.) I remove items such as my cell phone and wallet from belt and pockets so I can move more easy into the seat.
3.) I try not to grab items while getting out of the car. I will get out of the car first then grab bags, etc.
4.) I try to park away from other cars or not too close to other cars so that I have enough room to open my door all the way to get in and out.
This all helped me not to look like an old man getting in and out of my car.

[Talus1]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Meh, it's like falling off of a bike.

I don't know. I sure haven't lost as much skin getting out of the car as I did the last time I fell off my bike! Not to mention that the car doesn't fall over and get scratched!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Talus1

I don't know. I sure haven't lost as much skin getting out of the car as I did the last time I fell off my bike! Not to mention that the car doesn't fall over and get scratched!

Well, yeah, but you never forget how to do it.

[KellieRahne]

You guys crack me up. I'm 5'11" and have no problems sliding into or out of this car.

Love the pics in this thread too. :-*

[Tcoat]

Minimum recommended equipment for entering and exiting an 86:

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by KellieRahne

You guys crack me up. I'm 5'11" and have no problems sliding into or out of this car.

Love the pics in this thread too. :-*

I found Kellie!

[fridayfrs]

Originally Posted by SisterBlue22

I'm 43, and only 5'1", so getting in really isn't much of an issue. Getting out free of embarrassment is the real challenge. The main issue is my destroyed left knee. That knee has really just quit the job of "catapulting" me...well, anywhere. The second issue is the damn door that won't stay open, and I swear I can hear giggling as it keeps closing on my left leg while I'm trying to maneuver myself out.

All in all it's not THAT hard, until you add all of life's little complications....like getting out while holding my big purse, a soda, my phone, my keys, the mail, etc....because I'm too lazy to go around and get all that shit out from the passenger side after I get out...so I try to do the "getting out dance" WHILE carrying all that stuff. Ugh.

I'm new here and having a good laugh. I'm also glad I'm not alone in the 'never gonna be graceful' car exit dance. I have similar issues with a blown left knee as sisterblue mentioned above. Im a bit over 6' and anything that doesn't yield a face plant I'm happy with. I go back for any stuff I need to carry out of the car. Personally I'd love to see a video of those who have it down to routine.

F

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by fridayfrs

I'm new here and having a good laugh. I'm also glad I'm not alone in the 'never gonna be graceful' car exit dance. I have similar issues with a blown left knee as sisterblue mentioned above. Im a bit over 6' and anything that doesn't yield a face plant I'm happy with. I go back for any stuff I need to carry out of the car. Personally I'd love to see a video of those who have it down to routine.

F

Welcome.
I will see if I can somehow oblige with a video.

GO TEAM LAVA