Hi, Paul,
My TR3 does not have a roll bar, my Sprite does, and a couple prior
cars have. I also have a friend that has a singe hoop in his MGB that
I have ridden in some distance. My own observation is that a roll bar
does little in providing assistance in entering or exiting the car.
The location, behind the seat, is away from where legs, arms, and body
are moving and locating. I believe you would benefit from a newer,
more robust steering wheel; one not quite as large as the origial that
would afford additional room between wheel and seat. Planned or not,
that will be the first thing you hands find naturally. Also, be sure
the windscreen post on the drivers side is mounted very securely; it
also is a natural hand hold. Finally, the "b" pillar right behind the
seat provides good grip for your left hand when exiting; be sure
there is nothing there to break, bend or cut yourself on. Needless to
say, the seat must be mounted securely.
I find entering and exiting the TR3 is a breeze after driving my
Midget (and before long, the Sprite). There is plenty of room between
seat and wheel (even with my bad knees) IF you plan your entry and
exit and execute it correctly. When the knees are giving me trouble I
find it easier sometimes to stay planted in the seat and rotate my
legs in and out of the car. Then, if you can stand up from a low chair
or stool, you should be albe to simply raise (or lower) yourself into
(or out of) the car.
We're practically neighbors. Why not give me a call and let me know
you'll be stopping by. I'll pull the TR out into the drive and you can
see for yourself. I think you'll be surprised at how easy it is ot get
into and out of.
Ray (who sometimes pretends he's 16 and doesn't even open the door!)
Ray McCaleb
ray@raysmg.com
http://www.raysmg.com
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