Disco 2 How to get in without whacking head?

Higgo · Sep 28, 2015

I'm tall (6'1") but not a freak.
How do I get into the Disco 2 without whacking my head? I always imagined there would be plenty of space but with the high floor there's actually not that much clearance (obvious when you think about it).

The V8 man · Sep 28, 2015

Well im 6 2" and i dont bang my head is the seat adjusted up to high ?

Saltlick · Sep 28, 2015

How to:

When you go to get into your car or through any aperture less than 6'1", just duck - it's served me well ever since I became the size I've always been.

HTH...

Higgo · Sep 28, 2015

The V8 man said:
Well im 6 2" and i dont bang my head is the seat adjusted up to high ?

Maybe? Or maybe my almost complete lack of flexibility?

Anyway, the sun's out and I'm a bit bored at work after lunch so I may nip out into the car park to practice.

Truffe · Sep 28, 2015

I'm 6'1" too and have never had a problem banging my head either!
Perhaps you are just leaping in with too much enthusiasm?

The only problem I have is if I try and get in after him indoors has been driving, then the seat is so close to the wheel I cannot get my legs in!

Higgo · Sep 28, 2015

I'm definitely getting better and I think it's the ducking that's helping.
I seem to be able to get in now without banging my head or without banging my knee on the steering wheel but not both.

Higgo · Sep 28, 2015

I'm making progress and it's definitely the ducking that helps.
I can now get in without banging my head or without banging my knee. I reckon I'll have cracked this within the month.

jamesmartin · Sep 28, 2015

Higgo said:
I'm making progress and it's definitely the ducking that helps.
I can now get in without banging my head or without banging my knee. I reckon I'll have cracked this within the month.

stee5ing wheel does adjust , i lift it up before i get out so as ready to get back in

biggeeeee · Sep 28, 2015

Higgo said:
I'm making progress and it's definitely the ducking that helps.
I can now get in without banging my head or without banging my knee. I reckon I'll have cracked this within the month.

Well done you, won' be long before you can take the stabilsers off the wheels as well!

(dont ever try and get in a normal vehicle until you've mastered the Discovery)

sierrafery · Sep 28, 2015

i dunno what ''ducking'' means but i'm 6.23 and 105kg but never had such problems, not with my head nor with the steering wheel... i presume because mine is LHD and i step in with my right side

Harrymattson · Sep 28, 2015

Hardly ever bang my head getting into the drivers side but regularly bash my head on the passengers side - it drives me bonkers that this happens !!!!!!

Higgo · Sep 28, 2015

Harrymattson said:
Hardly ever bang my head getting into the drivers side but regularly bash my head on the passengers side - it drives me bonkers that this happens !!!!!!

Now I don't want to judge you by my own standards but...
Whenever I'm getting into a passenger side it's because I shouldn't be behind the wheel so coordination may be impaired.

puddlejumper · Sep 28, 2015

I wear a crash hat at all times to avoid this happening, having followed the H&S risk assessment to the letter. Also the risk assessment suggested not using the vehicle would massively reduce the risk of any collisions.

Cabbie · Sep 28, 2015

Chop off head and carry it under arm.

O.k. I'll get back under my rock now.

tulipandthistle · Sep 29, 2015

I am 1.90m (6 foot 3 I think?) and 110kg, no problems wacking my head or with the steering wheel

steveyorks · Sep 29, 2015

Have you considered putting more air in the tyres? Or park on the pavement and get in from the road? Flatter shoes?

whitto999 · Sep 30, 2015

Cut the roof off

Higgo · Sep 30, 2015

whitto999 said:
Cut the roof off

bit extreme that.

I think I may have mastered it now. Two whole days without whacking either head or knee.

Cabbie · Sep 30, 2015

You could make the roof so it raises and lowers on hydraulics.

auf_wiedersehen_pet · Oct 1, 2015

I'm 6'5" and 22 stone - all pure muscle! I step up onto my slider and then sit down on the seat. Never banged my head.

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