Author Topic: #&$& !! Banged my knee again! (Read 5643 times)

Douglas · « **on:** November 07, 2004, 18:53:26 »

Does anyone else here ever accidently knee their car when they get in?

I open the driver's door up and seem to instinctively move my right leg too far forward as I get in and bang my knee on the inner door just below the A-post. Generally happens when I'm hurrying.

I do it about once or twice a year, so I would feel slightly less ridiculous if someone else did this from time to time as well.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2004, 19:00:30 »

Been there, done that (twice)

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)

hauser · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2004, 19:02:47 »

I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about but I don't think that I have. Is the door completely open when this happens?

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

ChrisInNashville · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2004, 19:07:42 »

You know, everytime I work on the car, I get a black spot on the right knee of my pants. I thought it was an errant brush against the tire, but you may have solved the mystery...fortunately, I'm absent the painful part of the experience!

Richard Madison · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2004, 04:50:05 »

Better than banging your head which might do permanent thinking damage; a little temporary limp ain't so bad...

Richard M

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rwmastel · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2004, 08:30:32 »

quote:
Originally posted by 280SL71

Better than banging your head which might do permanent thinking damage; a little temporary limp ain't so bad...

Richard M )

I think Doug did bang his head and cause some thinking damage, see this unresolved thread.....
www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2339

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

hauser · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2004, 19:20:16 »

Doug, I think it's going to be a very long time before anyone forgets about that imaginary brake light and those special pills.

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.

J. Huber · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2004, 19:51:43 »

You guys are ruthless... my only question to Douglas is: are you 7 foot 4?

James
63 230SL

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2004, 19:56:46 »

Well, to see something really interesting you'd have to watch me get in and out of my car. Since I'm over 6'3'' it's not that easy to do.
I sit in the seat and then swing my legs in after I'm in position. Even more fun getting into a 300SL.

Every time I start banging my head on something or hurting my hand when a wrench slips I usually know that it's a warning sign to slow down and be more carefull.

Daniel G Caron

Douglas · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2004, 20:15:09 »

My own people have turned against me. It's so sad.....

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Bob G · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2004, 16:06:55 »

Last year when I came to Ohio to attend the second SL seminar put on by Joe & Mary Alexander I wasn't in the best medical shape. But I got there and had a hoot of a time and meet some great people.
If anyone had a surprise in life this was a kicker that knocked me down. but I got up and refused to stop doing what I do and enjoy . Working on cars all my life is what I am about the cuts and bruses that come along the way from day to day are all part of the reminder to slow down and think.
So Douglas Stop complaining!!!!!! Slow down and enjoy life.
Bob Geco

Pagoda SL Group

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