[jaquie_farmer]

i'll soon be driving a convertible volkswagen new beetle. =]

[Jax]

2007 Ford Ranger, Tremor edition with 3" factory lift kit. Long travel suspension to come. What can I say, I live in Texas, and I like to go offroad. Just wish I could get the hand control setup that Evan Evans uses!!

[Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO)]

I drive a 1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville....I also have a 69 Karmann Ghia, but have'nt been able to drive it since my accident because it has a manual and I have'nt been able to find the right automatic porsche transmision for it yet... But they're both great fun during the summer.

[Jax]

Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO), on Mar 3 2009, 01:45 AM, said:

I drive a 1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville....I also have a 69 Karmann Ghia, but have'nt been able to drive it since my accident because it has a manual and I have'nt been able to find the right automatic porsche transmision for it yet... But they're both great fun during the summer.

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This has got to be the HOTTEST vehicle I've seen here. For the Karmann Ghia, there are ways to make the manual trans usable. Electronic clutch actuation via a trigger on the shifter, and several different gas/brake configurations. I have an old VW engine/trans in a sandrail, and I have a setup for it on the way. If I knew how the hell to make pictures show up here, you could see this stuff, but I will post them on myspace as soon as it's done.

[Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO)]

Jax, on Mar 3 2009, 11:43 AM, said:

Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO), on Mar 3 2009, 01:45 AM, said:

I drive a 1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville....I also have a 69 Karmann Ghia, but have'nt been able to drive it since my accident because it has a manual and I have'nt been able to find the right automatic porsche transmision for it yet... But they're both great fun during the summer.

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This has got to be the HOTTEST vehicle I've seen here. For the Karmann Ghia, there are ways to make the manual trans usable. Electronic clutch actuation via a trigger on the shifter, and several different gas/brake configurations. I have an old VW engine/trans in a sandrail, and I have a setup for it on the way. If I knew how the hell to make pictures show up here, you could see this stuff, but I will post them on myspace as soon as it's done.

Thanks, she's a bunch of fun to drive...I have looked into a pneumatic/hydraulic actuator for my clutch, but there by no means cheap or easy to integrate...I'll get around to it one of these day's I guess.

[Jax]

Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO), on Mar 4 2009, 06:31 PM, said:

Jax, on Mar 3 2009, 11:43 AM, said:

Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO), on Mar 3 2009, 01:45 AM, said:

I drive a 1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville....I also have a 69 Karmann Ghia, but have'nt been able to drive it since my accident because it has a manual and I have'nt been able to find the right automatic porsche transmision for it yet... But they're both great fun during the summer.

20jp6wo.jpg

This has got to be the HOTTEST vehicle I've seen here. For the Karmann Ghia, there are ways to make the manual trans usable. Electronic clutch actuation via a trigger on the shifter, and several different gas/brake configurations. I have an old VW engine/trans in a sandrail, and I have a setup for it on the way. If I knew how the hell to make pictures show up here, you could see this stuff, but I will post them on myspace as soon as it's done.

Thanks, she's a bunch of fun to drive...I have looked into a pneumatic/hydraulic actuator for my clutch, but there by no means cheap or easy to integrate...I'll get around to it one of these day's I guess.

I'm using an electric actuator for the clutch, similar to the electric shifters on motorcycles, and a ATV gas trigger and the old school hand brake lever. total cost for the adaptions is a bit over $1,000 if you install it yourself.

[Santa Cruz Soul Surfer (LRO)]

Now do you have issues with a direct engage clutch?...My biggest concern is, i'm running a 2.5L Bergman Porsche motor that spits out 270hp, in a car that weighs about as much as a toaster... I'd be afraid a direct engage clutch might cause me to break traction to often. Do you have problems with that?

[Arryn]

does anyone have pictures of hand controls?
just to get an idea of what they will be like.

[Tim13]

Arryn, on Mar 5 2009, 02:52 PM, said:

does anyone have pictures of hand controls?
just to get an idea of what they will be like.

MPD in Mustang...down for gas...forward to stop.

oops! i see you're in the uk-i'll reverse the pic

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[Webwych]

Arryn, on Mar 5 2009, 01:52 PM, said:

does anyone have pictures of hand controls?
just to get an idea of what they will be like.

I have bekker hand controls, which I think are the most common and straightforward type. I also have switch on the main arm of the controls for my indicators (this is a photo I found online and not my actual car).

[Arryn]

thanks =]
been looking into the motability scheme in the UK rather confused by the hole thing but ill get there =p

[russ1]

Urrgh - pet peeve of mine - Can't stand hand controls that just look like a bit of mecano bolted on by the work experience guy. Compare the Bakker controls with those in my Car here



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[Texaswheelz]

Just started driving this recently, got it cheap and with the back row of seats out I can keep my tennis and BB chair in here and not have to switch em out. I'll get a picture of my hand controls and damn do they suck!

[tmcph]

here's my baby

[fatdave]

Not mine, but looks exactly the same, even the bird poop and missing trim...

335,xxx miles, second engine, this time a Mustang GT motor, 3rd transmission...glass packs and a working A/C and mine has a moon roof. Trunks big enough to hold 4 mexicans or 5 dead bodies....smells like it has at one point.

I miss my old truck now

oh, and paid roughly $200 for it.

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[shoafy]

KarenFerguson, on Nov 6 2007, 11:54 AM, said:

As I was driving around with hubby in my accessible Honda Element, I started to wonder what every one drives on this forum. I used to drive a regular car (loved my Toyota Prius) with hand controls but the accessible Honda just made more sense for hubby & me.

So, what do you drive? A little explanation after you vote might be nice as well.

i drive a gmc sierra with hand controls, also have drivin my girls ford fouces with a stick to hit the pedals!!!

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[CR_L1]

Webwych, on Mar 1 2009, 10:39 PM, said:

Is anyone as miffed as me about the narrow choice of automatics with nil deposit that don't take up your *entire* mobility DLA componant just now?

you bet I am, it's a joke at the moment a handful of tiny auto cars & anything you want in manual "CRAZY"
when I was looking I could get 2.0 TDI Vectra Nil deposit but would have to shell out £1350.00 for automatic.
So I,ve stuck to running me old merc 560 SEL what else can I do with wife three kids & a wheelchair.

[BenjaminLucas]

I'm getting a Ford Focus soon!

[allister]

had Kia Sportage CRDX past 3yrs on motability (also tow large caravan)
just got Citreon GrandC4 VTR+ ". diesel (again motability) fitted with Brig 4point hoist for w/chair (Tows 25ft of caravan (1525kgs) with ease) average 36mpg solo and 25.4 towing.
loads of space - boot masive can get both w/chair and a small scooter in it, and still sit pax on rear seats

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[meadow]

A lifted truck :/
i dont drive it, not old enough.

[mcferguson]

I drive a Chevy Cobalt with hand controls. I like that the doors open almost perpendicular to the car, so it is easier to get the wheelchair dissassembled and into the car.

[Wheelsonfire]

BMW 520 diesel, bought it in April of 09 so it's coming up on it's 1st birthday, some machine to hit the road.

[MxDisasterGrl]

i've seen some pretty sweet rides on here!!! I think some of you guys who drive the BMWs and Mercedes benz are overseas. Aren't they cheaper over there?? Just curious..

I drive my lil 2-door. I love it, so much space. My bf has a shelby GT-500 that's been modified that i also drive. I can drive a stick w/ no prob!!! So no hand controls and no stipulations!! But i am looking to get a SUV for kids and even more space purposes. I also need something to hall the bikes, and other things around.

[Wheelsonfire]

MxDisasterGrl, on Jan 20 2010, 05:57 PM, said:

i've seen some pretty sweet rides on here!!! I think some of you guys who drive the BMWs and Mercedes benz are overseas. Aren't they cheaper over there?? Just curious..

I drive my lil 2-door. I love it, so much space. My bf has a shelby GT-500 that's been modified that i also drive. I can drive a stick w/ no prob!!! So no hand controls and no stipulations!! But i am looking to get a SUV for kids and even more space purposes. I also need something to hall the bikes, and other things around.

Cheaper? Doubt it, I paid 60,000 euro for my one.

[MxDisasterGrl]

Wheelsonfire, on Jan 20 2010, 12:01 PM, said:

MxDisasterGrl, on Jan 20 2010, 05:57 PM, said:

i've seen some pretty sweet rides on here!!! I think some of you guys who drive the BMWs and Mercedes benz are overseas. Aren't they cheaper over there?? Just curious..

I drive my lil 2-door. I love it, so much space. My bf has a shelby GT-500 that's been modified that i also drive. I can drive a stick w/ no prob!!! So no hand controls and no stipulations!! But i am looking to get a SUV for kids and even more space purposes. I also need something to hall the bikes, and other things around.

Cheaper? Doubt it, I paid 60,000 euro for my one.

Well, it depends on where exactly you live. Like aren't some made in Germany, japan, and so on, meaning that if they were made in the country that you are living in, they are cheaper. And i'm not sure what the exchange rate is between us. I don't have a clue how many euros it takes for dollars, or vice versa!

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[Wheelsonfire]

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Well, it depends on where exactly you live. Like aren't some made in Germany, japan, and so on, meaning that if they were made in the country that you are living in, they are cheaper. And i'm not sure what the exchange rate is between us. I don't have a clue how many euros it takes for dollars, or vice versa!

I'm in Ireland, the car isn't built in this country
60 k in euro is approx $85,000 - $90,000.
I get shafted on the trade in as I change every 2 years(always buying new-the dealer is the one who wins)

[jules]

Just got my new car, its a Volvo XC90 4x4, much to the amusement of everyone else, given that it is a huge car and I am 5'1" and 6 stone!

[dangerousdave]

Sod tin boxes

1300cc Hyabusa fun machine leaves em in my mirrors

[transverse100]

KarenFerguson, on Nov 6 2007, 02:54 PM, said:

As I was driving around with hubby in my accessible Honda Element, I started to wonder what every one drives on this forum. I used to drive a regular car (loved my Toyota Prius) with hand controls but the accessible Honda just made more sense for hubby & me.

So, what do you drive? A little explanation after you vote might be nice as well.

Karen; I did the vote,"Other" is the only one that applies. Just purchased my 3rd GMC Sierra 4X4, 2009 with leather and all the goodies. Why? Because I'm 6'5" and I don't have the ability to fold myself like a freshly ironed shirt to fit in a compact. But truly; I have done the 2 door thing 28 years ago, then two mini-vans which were bad choices altogether; trucks work well if they have suicide doors. Using KAFOs allows me to transfer from my chair to the seat with a small amount of effort, then pull my chair in behind the seat. Until you've done it and lived with 4X4 in the North East, you wouldn't have it any other way. Our other car is a 2008 Yukon, this allows our family of 4 to travel comfortably, even with both my chair and our daughters; theres room for the suitcases. Don't forget the hand controls that appear to be in your lap in a smaller car, even though the legs don't work, I'd like them to still be there after any collision. I might add that they both have Active Fuel Management, which at cruising speed turns your big V8 into a 4-cylinder!

[nitrosport_5]

I drive a normal car with hand controls. I got one for the summer cruising and one for the harsh winter roads.

Summer Rig: 86 chevrolet Monte carlo ss. you can see the hand controls i use, they are the same in both rigs





94 chevrolet s10 4x4