6 replies to this topic

[Alextv]

Hello,

I am in the process of buying my first set of hand controls in order to start driving aging. I just found this sure grip on eBay that i am very interesting in, but as I don't have any previous experience I don't know if they are in working conditions.

This is the URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=160317994877

If some one knows more about this product, please tell me if those ones are in working conditions. Also i would like to know the way how to install them.


Thank you..


Alex

[gunsmokeak74]

Hi Alex, i've driven on suregrips for about 12 years now, suregrips are good controls in my opinion,but i don't know if i would purchase hand controls off ebay, check with your local Authorized suregrip dealer and see what they think, but if you have to purchase the hand controls off ebay, find out what type of vehicle the hand controls were taken out, and ask your local dealer can they be reinstalled into your vehicle, chances are you or your dealer will have to order a new bracket specifically for your vehicle, I hope this helps some.

[Slowlegs]

Hi, all vehicles are different. You could need longer or shorter shafts, different brackets etc. The vehicle may have knee air bags which means you could be putting yourself in danger fitting them without the help of an experienced person. While hand controls are pretty simple mechanisms, it is the fitting of them that takes specialised knowledge. You may even void your car insurance or kill yourself or someone else by getting it wrong. My cousin is a police officer and he got a bravery medal for diving off a bridge after a disabled person whose hand controls had failed and they crashed through the barrier. He managed to save them luckily (the person, not the hand controls ). The questions you have asked are impossible to answer without knowing some basic facts. Looks like the auction has closed but be careful of buying second hand hand controls as they could still cost a fortune to fit.

[Alextv]

Thank you guys for your answers,

Unfortunately for me, the hand controls were sold. Also, I appreciate all your responses they helped a lot about all my doubts concerning to driving. The sad thing here is that I do not have any insurance or government aid that may help me to cover the cost of one new set of Hand controls adapted to my dad's car, so It looks like I should wait for two years to start driving again.


Thank you and have a great day.


Alex

[Hawkeye]

Just save up and buy a set. Depending on your needs. inexpensive universal portable hand controls are available from several on-line companies. www.sportaid.com and www.spinlife.com Most can be bought for under $300 and installed yourself.

I use a set of permanently installed CT-100 controls from www.wells-engberg.com Around $750 installed, and they can be moved from vehicle to vehicle as you trade cars, with a minimal cost bracket re-purchase.

If you need the more complex and expensive pneumatic or electric assist types, contact you local Vocational Rehab center for purchase assistance.

Good Luck...

Joe

[edlee]

As you probably noticed,, these things are usually made using threaded rods. The threaded portions are always long enough to work in many vehicles,,,, but not all...

If you can get the basic mechanisms on ebay,, the parts that are too short or too long can be easily bought from the guy who installs it for you,,,, and you should definitly have a professional do the work.

Any of these places will change controls from one car to another,, changing out parts as needed,, for a much lower price than new,,,$300 vs $850,, at one local place.

But check around,,,, I found that another place a bit farther away,, will put in new ones for $500 and change,,,, same brand,,,, it pays to shop around.

Whatever the cost,, you will know it was worth it once you start driving again.
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[Tere123]

Alextv, on Feb 28 2009, 12:37 AM, said:

Thank you guys for your answers,

Unfortunately for me, the hand controls were sold. Also, I appreciate all your responses they helped a lot about all my doubts concerning to driving. The sad thing here is that I do not have any insurance or government aid that may help me to cover the cost of one new set of Hand controls adapted to my dad's car, so It looks like I should wait for two years to start driving again.


Thank you and have a great day.


Alex

I took my son to Leeden Wheelchair lift & sport they installed hand controls for us for around $700. their phone number 480-966-2372.