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[baldfatdad]

 tomsov, on 28 August 2011 - 04:20 AM, said:

i would like a way to drive stick. Thinking of the most mechanical way of driving stick the gas and brake would have to be rings on the front and back of the steering wheel. for the clutch mechanism that could be cable or hydrolic. a hydrolic clutch would probably be easier on the hand, but i know B&M shifters have a ratchet shifter for automatics, that have what looks like a motorcycle hand control that releases the lock to shift on the auto trans. in this set up, it would give the driver a lot more movement in there hands. in short youd have complete mechanical control of the manual transmission car. you can dump the clutch, shift properly in racing, and have a hand on the steering wheel. if i had the resources, i would look for a way to make and market this as a product. researching cars, the closest thing that a sci victim can get to driving stick is with vdubs dsg, mitsubishis sst, bmw's smg, and there are a few other ones out that are dual clutch automanual cars. if some one does this email me pics. if you do it just say my name.

Google this. You will find a bunch of info. I drove stick for a couple years after I was first hurt. Got old quick. Traffic jams are a pain. The only reason I can see for using a manual car anymore is racing or a dump truck.

[WC_Sage]

Mary-Anne,

Regarding "... simple low cost lifts for short (4 to 24 inches) height differences ..." for a budget of "... about $200 ..."

It is certainly a good application and the technical issues are; of course, easily achieved. A $200 sale price; however, makes commercialization impractical at this time. The matter could conceivably be addressed in a DIY fashion with a sheet of plywood, a couple of 2x4s, bicycle parts, and a few additional items for your stated budget.

Is it likely that a 12 inch lift would be appealing at greater sale price?

[Priority Seatin]

Living in a place that rains non-stop in winter, I'd kill to have handrims that stay dry and don't get slippery even in pouring rain.

[A trophy guy]

Effective, durable butt pads. Butt cheeks, in effect, for those of us who lack the natural stuff.

[wheelchairrecycler]

 HiltonP, on 10 June 2011 - 11:14 AM, said:

A decent powerchair?.....

WE BUILD THE BEST www.wheelchairconversions.com

 ZEN12many, on 10 June 2011 - 02:03 AM, said:

Hi All

Please list all of the products that would be nice but aren't currently being produced. If you know somewhere to get a product that someone else has listed, let us know where to get it.

I would like to see a woodworker's apron designed for a person in a wheelchair with all the pockets above the waist.

Rodney (ZEN12many)

I INVENTED THESE www.wheelchairconversions.com
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[Painted Daisy]

What about reflective whitewall tires? or disposable wheel covers for your wheelchair?

[SDEUS]

As for new break throughs in SCI Spinal Cord Injury, I was working on SCIR Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration
back in 2002 till 2004. I was working on my Ph.D. at the time and was in contact with Christopher Reeves prior to his death
about the new protocal to for physicians and hospitals to use, as well as the new design and development of a biomaterial
device that allowed both paraplegics as well as quadraplegics the ability to walk again let alone have full normal function.
However, the university I was going to didnt want to support the device since they were connected to the Automotive industry.
Their thought was, that money should not be used to help such a small amount of people with spinal cord injury when there is much more money to be
obtained in the area of automotive safety.

Hopefully, one day, when I have the funds or could find someone to help with the funding in getting it out to people we will erradicate the probelms that people with spinal cord injuries have.

Well, Just wanted to say that there are many great new ideas out there in the world to help disabled people, but, it seems like the funding is never there.

Which is a real shame!!!

[greybeard]

Best of luck to you SDEUS. Welcome to the forum.

[Parapowered]

 tomsov, on 28 August 2011 - 04:20 AM, said:

i would like a way to drive stick. Thinking of the most mechanical way of driving stick the gas and brake would have to be rings on the front and back of the steering wheel. for the clutch mechanism that could be cable or hydrolic. a hydrolic clutch would probably be easier on the hand, but i know B&M shifters have a ratchet shifter for automatics, that have what looks like a motorcycle hand control that releases the lock to shift on the auto trans. in this set up, it would give the driver a lot more movement in there hands. in short youd have complete mechanical control of the manual transmission car. you can dump the clutch, shift properly in racing, and have a hand on the steering wheel. if i had the resources, i would look for a way to make and market this as a product. researching cars, the closest thing that a sci victim can get to driving stick is with vdubs dsg, mitsubishis sst, bmw's smg, and there are a few other ones out that are dual clutch automanual cars. if some one does this email me pics. if you do it just say my name.

I have completed a set of controls like that, and have been working great since 2003. You can see them here.

[ZEN12many]

I would like holiday lights built to last and remain up year round. They would be programable and would have five different (at least) colors: Red, green, blue, white, and orange.

New Years Eve would have white lights that flash at midnight.
Valentine's Day would have red and white.
St. Patrick's Day would be green, of course.
Independence Day would be red, white, and blue.
Halloween would be orange.
Christmas would be any combination - red & green, blue only, all.

[bodyhandle]

I have created the ideal leg lifter. Look at www.bodyhandle.com

[Ratticis]

Um, isn't hat just a belt?

[MTB John]

 Ratticis, on 14 March 2012 - 08:21 PM, said:

Um, isn't hat just a belt?

Nope, its a belt with a website..

[cigarman]

hi zen12
I have made tray that just sits in the holes where the foot rests go.
more important is the littie cup holder it saves you getting burned
when carring your cup of tea from the kitchen.
it cost about£5 for the cup carrier and about £15 for the full tray.
if I can work out how to put a picture on from my phone Iwill post it
It could be a good earner for somebody if your intrested
get in touch pete

[hannahmontana]

 LeahC, on 16 June 2011 - 05:27 PM, said:

A remote controlled pee muscle opener and closer so I never have to use a catheter again ha x

they have this, or they made it. i was asked it i wanted to be in a study because it was new, and i said no. supposedly it worked on both areas. then about a year after they were installed in people, the company in the states quit making them and you have to go to sweden to get them worked on. kind of cool concept, like a tv remote control you used to go to the bathroom.

 A trophy guy, on 18 November 2011 - 01:46 AM, said:

Effective, durable butt pads. Butt cheeks, in effect, for those of us who lack the natural stuff.

i'd say call up kim kardashian but i don't have her number.

[guido]

 ZEN12many, on 10 June 2011 - 02:03 AM, said:

Hi All

Please list all of the products that would be nice but aren't currently being produced. If you know somewhere to get a product that someone else has listed, let us know where to get it.

I would like to see a woodworker's apron designed for a person in a wheelchair with all the pockets above the waist.

Rodney (ZEN12many)

How much are you prepared to pay and what level of quality and detail do you want. All these things are possible. My friend sells motorbike clothing and accessories and has really good quality bags and pouches made. Shouldn't be too difficult to get you one of these and send it over...

He keeps asking me, what I'd like made for the wheelchair, but I tend to put things in pockets rather than have bags strapped to the chair.

[Ratticis]

Well I noticed I don't have a working light saber yet

[ZEN12many]

guido, on 08 May 2012 - 09:28 PM, said:

ZEN12many, on 10 June 2011 - 02:03 AM, said:

Hi All

Please list all of the products that would be nice but aren't currently being produced. If you know somewhere to get a product that someone else has listed, let us know where to get it.

I would like to see a woodworker's apron designed for a person in a wheelchair with all the pockets above the waist.

Rodney (ZEN12many)

How much are you prepared to pay and what level of quality and detail do you want. All these things are possible. My friend sells motorbike clothing and accessories and has really good quality bags and pouches made. Shouldn't be too difficult to get you one of these and send it over....

Thanks for the interest but I no longer need the apron. My sister-in-law made me one for my birthday a couple of months ago.