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#1 *shaun*

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Posted 06 December 2004 - 08:20 PM

As it says,being parralised doesnt mean u cant drive sports cars.Do u have a nice car.I have got a 330bhp subaru impreza p1
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Posted 09 December 2004 - 09:03 AM

Nice...Just a focus zetec 1.6i 16v I'm affraid.....wouldn't stand much chance next to you! lol :P
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Posted 09 December 2004 - 02:55 PM

330Bhp, and you are still only allowed to do 70mph on the roads, such a shame! :)

We have a Renault Laguna 1.8 16v, but will be changing it next year to a 2.0 16v turbo.

Now I know about the VAT scheme for disabled owners, I'll get an extra wide door hinge put on the passenger door, and get then to drop the VAT. You can also get servicing and repairs VAT free as well I think.

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Posted 10 December 2004 - 09:21 PM

Well, I would quite fancy something really powerful, I settled for a VAT free Kangoo this year. I thought the rear door being sliding might make wheelchair loading easier.

Have a look at http://www.paultons..../wheelz/kangoo/ if you wopuld like to see hjow it worked out.
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Posted 04 January 2005 - 06:14 AM

I've got a nice car too...

'98 BMW M3 automatic 4 door... only 250 BHP, but it should do 150 mph (though I've never tried...)
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Posted 19 January 2005 - 07:17 PM

:) Oh I don't know. Boys and their cars. Some things in life will just never change!!!
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 12:37 PM

Good sruff!! more disabled car freaks lol. Heres mine as you can see by the file name lol

Its minus the chrome now and with carbon bonnet etc, Got a sequential manual box for it but not installed yet anyone else drive manuals here ??I hate autos.
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Posted 17 September 2005 - 07:11 PM

Nissan 350z, manual with guido simplex clutch (not bad for a c6 tetra)
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Post icon  Posted 23 October 2005 - 12:57 AM

I drive the last Trans Am made, Its not stock and can burn rubber for blocks. 375 HP and puts a smile on my face everyday. :D
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Posted 06 November 2005 - 06:56 PM

and where do you all find room for you wheelchairs in these tiny cars?
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Posted 06 November 2005 - 08:28 PM

My husband drives a Chevrolet Z71 with a 3 inch body lift on it. It also has huge mud tires! He had to get one of those seats that comes out and down to the ground so he can get in. He also has a wheelchair lift in the back with a camper shell over it b/c the truck is too big to pick up the chair from in the truck.
It is actually at the shop right now becoming handicapp accessible for him to drive it!
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 08:55 AM

Hi guys, i drive a Ford Falcon TE50, hence my tag. It runs a factory built 347 stroked windsor with four spd auto trans. Is currently putting out 312hp@rear wheels

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Posted 09 January 2006 - 07:12 PM

I have a mitsubishi shogun Lwb 3000 V6 engine. its an automatic, goes like stink and costs an arm and a leg (!) in fuel, but I love it!!!
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Post icon  Posted 11 January 2006 - 03:21 PM

Boys and Girls try out the DSG gear box from vw/audi group. A semi auto (no clutch) with paddles/sport mode/manual/auto modes. In the Golf gti it is 0.4 seconds quicker to 0-60 mph than its manual Golf gti equivalent.
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 10:20 PM

Hi i don't have a car but i'm looking vary hard for one. around 5,000-7,000 4 Cylinders, 1999 or newer, I would love a MANUAL Transmission but the only kind of hand controls that i can find are about 5,000!! (thats about what i want to spend on a car)http://www.accessunl...rivematic.html. And also this is my first car after my SCI, and i'd like to hear from you about the Differences in hand controls, and what kind you like and why. thank you.
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Posted 17 January 2006 - 08:00 PM

I wouldnt worry 2 much about either manual or auto,both can be as good as each other.I have had both but it depends on the car you want,some models dont come in automatic as my subaru didnt as it is a limited edition of a 1000.Look around and see what you like and go from there.
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Posted 12 March 2006 - 05:01 AM

I'm a 23 year old para and have a 2005 Acura RSX two door coupe and love it-black on black leather. Love it Love it Love it
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Posted 09 April 2006 - 12:42 AM

Im disabled and do up my cars myself and have seriously modified my 1954 series one landrover with a v8 and auto box. Was doing up a hotrod but at the min my health is getting the better of me, lol. Ive had loadsa cars including a rwa 1971 midget, 1954 ford 103e pop, 1954 Mk1 zephyr six. Anyway back to present, lol. I drive a 1995 V8i ES Landrover Discovery anda 1954 Series one Landrover as an off roader toy. I also tow my 21ft caravan on holidays. You cnt knock a good person down. lol. Ive always fancied a scooby doo,lol.

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Posted 04 July 2006 - 06:19 AM

Can you tell me about how much does the cars cost in us? Im from europe and im sure we hve different prices over here:)
Im looking for a car with automatic gearbox and 2.0+ motor. Not any specific year.

Some link could be great. Anf any companies which deal with costomizing cars for disabled ppl.
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Posted 04 July 2006 - 11:02 AM

I've got a vauxhall astra sporthatch sri sports exhaust 18s etc. nice car.

Next car is goin 2 be a beast.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 06:20 AM

Scion xB

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 12:19 PM

View PostLucydog, on Jan 9 2006, 08:12 PM, said:

I have a mitsubishi shogun Lwb 3000 V6 engine. its an automatic, goes like stink and costs an arm and a leg (!) in fuel, but I love it!!!




i am disabled but, not SCI.


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Its a Kia Sportage 2.0l Crdi XS its in the blue but this aint my one, just a random one from the internet lol 140bhp.

And lucy your are correct the 3l shogun Drinks petrol/diesle like a fish:) lol

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 05:00 PM

Love my Honda Civic 1.6 automatic...it glides along :-) :doctor:
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Posted 14 July 2006 - 03:25 PM

in my dreams an aston martin virage, but on my drive a 2.5i vauhall senator auto
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 05:46 PM

View Posthillarymcarter, on Nov 6 2005, 08:28 PM, said:

My husband drives a Chevrolet Z71 with a 3 inch body lift on it. It also has huge mud tires! He had to get one of those seats that comes out and down to the ground so he can get in. He also has a wheelchair lift in the back with a camper shell over it b/c the truck is too big to pick up the chair from in the truck.
It is actually at the shop right now becoming handicapp accessible for him to drive it!

i have a dodge 4x4 quad cab i have the hand controls but i have to have someone with me to help with my chair.i would like to know were your husband had his truck done,i'm wanting to get my truck set up like that.
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 07:43 PM

I GOT A 350Z.ITS DATONA BLUE WITH A INGS BODY KIT AND FOOSE WHEELS.
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Posted 01 September 2006 - 12:19 AM

i got a 2003 honda element :)
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 04:33 AM

View Postbubbleandsqueak, on Aug 31 2006, 05:19 PM, said:

i got a 2003 honda element :P
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Chris...dude...nice.... :badmood:

Well I'm waiting to go back driving and can't wait when I do. :P I like something fast or Hummers. But right now, I'm just riding shotgun on my dad's ride (which requires me to get out of my chair, and I can't even get in the ride by myself, but it's all good, that's what friends (my dad's men) and my dad are good for lol jkjk :censored:) His ride? A HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle), for going around the base or what not or when he's not on duty. Sometimes he can get different ones but mostly the M1025 or the M1026. Sorry I couldn't get actual pictures, I asked him for pictures, but he said it's "classified" so here's some I found on the web, as soon as they de-classify the pictures, I'll show it to you guys.

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Posted 10 September 2006 - 04:24 PM

well my next car/truck is either gonna be a ford f250 with the powerstroke diesel 4x4 or a old 2 door car, wouldnt mind finding a Lincoln or somthing, But i live out in the country and there is no way that any of those foreign sports cars would last, plus i need a truck to haul our race/demo cars and for farming B)
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Posted 11 September 2006 - 10:51 AM

Kevin is getting the vw sharan .
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