Opening doors
Re: Opening doors
My dream with a car like this is to never open the doors -- hell, as far as I care the door is broken. You've got to hop over the door and land perfectly in the seat.
Re: Opening doors
First day I had mine I got stuck in it because I couldn't figure out how the dang things worked!
- 4uall
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Re: Opening doors
Reminds me of the first day I bought Fiona and we drove around the neighborhood, parked and then I could not put her in reverse did not realize I had to push stick down then back
Jay
Fiona
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Fiona
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- srwilson
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Re: Opening doors
This reminds me of the old over or under toilet paper debate.
Obviously the correct hand position is:
Obviously the correct hand position is:
-Steve
1979 Black Fiat Spider
2006 Black Chevy Silverado Crew Cab
1979 Black Fiat Spider
2006 Black Chevy Silverado Crew Cab
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Re: Opening doors
Here is what I have.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
- RRoller123
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Re: Opening doors
That's how my X1/9's (74 79) both fit! But the Spider, no way, not enough room for the fingers to get in there.
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
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Re: Opening doors
I actually trimmed the handle down.RRoller123 wrote:That's how my X1/9's (74 79) both fit! But the Spider, no way, not enough room for the fingers to get in there.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
- hayesbd
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Re: Opening doors
Thanks for all the great replies! This has been a great thread! The toilet paper analogy is hilarious!
(BTW, toilet paper has to come from the top!)
Brian
(BTW, toilet paper has to come from the top!)
Brian
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- azruss
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Re: Opening doors
I've always used the standard, left hand, back hand method. It has alway been awkward. I have a set of coupe handles that are black plastic with a longer reach and a big flat on the end. I'm thinking of trying those to see if they are easier.
Re: Opening doors
Now there's an idea, try one out and let us know. Maybe I should jump on ebay before they become the new HOT item!