Getting in

Rick Tinley Park · 08-30-2006, 11:04 PM

Do you have a special way to slide into your SKY??
Over time this is the entry I developed:
Open door; Step in with my right leg while grabbing the steering wheel. I slide onto the seat -- balancing on my right leg and my butt about 1/2 way up the seatback. Then as my left leg enters - I slide down into the car. No knee bangs -- no grunt or groans. All done in one, fluid motion. Even got a hand from a few people at the last Auto Show for the smooth entry.

marlboromike · 08-30-2006, 11:55 PM

I believe we have come to a point in this forum that goes nowhere...next we will be instructed on pulling down a zipper....do u get my point?

SUNNY_SKY · 08-31-2006, 01:04 AM

Yea this ain't exactly a Lotus Elise, where you have to do some amount of gymnastics to get in & out.

My ingress & egress for the Sky is normal, just like any other car.

Here is my process:

1. Open door
2. Right leg in
3. Sit down
4. Left leg in
5. Close door

marlboromike · 08-31-2006, 01:16 AM

You put your right foot in...u put your right foot out...do the hokkie pokkie and turn yourself around....get my point

Rick Tinley Park · 08-31-2006, 09:08 AM

After watching so many people getting into (and out of) the SKY, I don't think too many would think it was THAT easy.
However, the slide over, drop in, technique is a lot easier, and more fun, than steps 1-5 SUNNY-SKY indicates...

What method of Key-turn do you use... (

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tjfox · 08-31-2006, 09:15 AM

Rick, sounds like the same way I do it. There are times instead of the steering wheel I hold onto the windshield at the top corner.

Ernest · 08-31-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

Do you have a special way to slide into your SKY??
Over time this is the entry I developed:
Open door; Step in with my right leg while grabbing the steering wheel. I slide onto the seat -- balancing on my right leg and my butt about 1/2 way up the seatback. Then as my left leg enters - I slide down into the car. No knee bangs -- no grunt or groans. All done in one, fluid motion. Even got a hand from a few people at the last Auto Show for the smooth entry.

It works for me!!!!

Sky Angel · 08-31-2006, 09:51 AM

Butt first and spin.

Slade · 08-31-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tjfox

Rick, sounds like the same way I do it. There are times instead of the steering wheel I hold onto the windshield at the top corner.

Waht about windshield fingerprints??? Sheeesh!

Slade · 08-31-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky Angel

Butt first and spin.

Wow,.. that 2 Steps,.. i think it beats em all..

te he

Rick Tinley Park · 08-31-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky Angel

Butt first and spin.

THAT sounds like fun to watch!

ggccg · 08-31-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky Angel

Butt first and spin.

Butt first, duck head in, then spin.

Ruthie · 08-31-2006, 10:23 AM

Try that in a skirt!:

Rick Tinley Park · 08-31-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruthie

Try that in a skirt!:

. o O (And slowly, to music.... Use the steering wheel like a pole dancer...

Oh, wait -

- Did I post this in a open thread??

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bentley · 08-31-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky Angel

Butt first and spin.

Acually this is the correct way to get into any vehicle acording to my (back cracker) chiropractor.

you put your back to the seat sit down and turn in and you should also do the same when exiting your vehicle. so that you do not twist your back and hurt yourself. (quoted from my back cracker)

ctyankee · 08-31-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

You put your right foot in...u put your right foot out...do the hokkie pokkie and turn yourself around....get my point

That was too funny

Perfect response.

Keeferno · 08-31-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bentley

Acually this is the correct way to get into any vehicle acording to my (back cracker) chiropractor.

And the only way to do it after getting a hernia repair done (sucks, I don't recommend them). Just make sure you have nothing in your back pocket that may scratch something (or the little buttons on the back of some jeans if your car is scratch prone).

qwack · 08-31-2006, 01:23 PM

ok...with the top down:

Both feet in and then slide down the seat.

or if I'm in a real hurry...just jump over the door without opening.

Keeferno · 08-31-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruthie

Try that in a skirt!:

Sounds like a good way to get out of a ticket

Or to really creep someone out of you are a guy.

Mycah Leonhart · 08-31-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

Do you have a special way to slide into your SKY??
Over time this is the entry I developed:
Open door; Step in with my right leg while grabbing the steering wheel. I slide onto the seat -- balancing on my right leg and my butt about 1/2 way up the seatback. Then as my left leg enters - I slide down into the car. No knee bangs -- no grunt or groans. All done in one, fluid motion. Even got a hand from a few people at the last Auto Show for the smooth entry.

You too must be a big guy.

I learned this method quick.

CdnSkyGuy · 08-31-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Keeferno

08-30-2006, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Getting in Do you have a special way to slide into your SKY?? Over time this is the entry I developed: Open door; Step in with my right leg while grabbing the steering wheel. I slide onto the seat -- balancing on my right leg and my butt about 1/2 way up the seatback. Then as my left leg enters - I slide down into the car. No knee bangs -- no grunt or groans. All done in one, fluid motion. Even got a hand from a few people at the last Auto Show for the smooth entry. __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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SUNNY_SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 392 My Photos: (0)	Yea this ain't exactly a Lotus Elise, where you have to do some amount of gymnastics to get in & out. My ingress & egress for the Sky is normal, just like any other car. Here is my process: 1. Open door 2. Right leg in 3. Sit down 4. Left leg in 5. Close door __________________ "Look! Up in the SKY..." 2.4/Yellow/Auto/XM/Monsoon/LSD/Spoiler *Mods:* Fujita intake, Magnaflow exhaust, black 19" J2's w/ Falken FK-452's, yellow calipers, debadged, black emblems, stubby, 6000k HID's, 15% tint *Future mod:* Hahn stage II turbo

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Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	After watching so many people getting into (and out of) the SKY, I don't think too many would think it was THAT easy. However, the slide over, drop in, technique is a lot easier, and more fun, than steps 1-5 SUNNY-SKY indicates... What method of Key-turn do you use... ( ) __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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08-30-2006, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	I believe we have come to a point in this forum that goes nowhere...next we will be instructed on pulling down a zipper....do u get my point?

08-31-2006, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	You put your right foot in...u put your right foot out...do the hokkie pokkie and turn yourself around....get my point

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Ruthie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WV Posts: 593 My Photos: (0)	Try that in a skirt!: __________________ Ruthie 2007 Black Onyx Redline "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did." "But people will never forget how you made them feel."

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qwack First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 669 My Photos: (10)	ok...with the top down: Both feet in and then slide down the seat. or if I'm in a real hurry...just jump over the door without opening. __________________ 2007 SKY "καλυψω" Delivered 4/20/06 VIN 1087 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Founding Member ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~