Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-13 Thread Jkrocks
Here is their web site. http://www.emc-digi.com/ Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-13 Thread Jkrocks
I don't use the joy stick, I use their steering wheel. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-13 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 5/13/2006 9:44:43 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here is their web site. http://www.emc-digi.com/ Jim Good suggestion. Send an email to EMC as ask for their assistance in getting a free trial in your area. Best Wishes W

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-13 Thread Jkrocks
I do not use a joystick at all. The factory steering wheel stays in place as does all the other controls except for the shifter lever and your climate controls. The 6" electronic steering wheel is set up for my left hand with a tri-pin set up that my hand slides over. For the electronic

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread Bobbie299
THOSE OF YOU THAT DRIVE, WHAT TYPE OF CONTROLS DO YOU DRIVE WITH? WHEN 1ST EVALUATED IN REHAB I NEEDED ZERO EFFORT STEER/BRAKE. I started out (in 1980)with low effort breaks and low effort steering and I'm C 5,6. That was with the push pull gas and break system. In 2001 I got a new van with

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread Jkrocks
I drive the 2001 Ford full-size van with electronic brake, gas and steering made by EMC. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread Jkrocks
That's the way it may have been back then bill but now it's different. I purchased my 2001 conversion van brand-new and with all my adaptions including an eight inch dropped floor my van still had the full manufactures warranty from Ford and I was still able to purchase the extended

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread RollinOn
] Date: 05/12/06 14:16:38 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN I drive the 2001 Ford full-size van with electronic brake, gas and steering made by EMC. Jim

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2006-05-12 Thread William Willis
I have that same setup except I kept the origional steering wheel. C5-6. My floor cut is actually too low. I can barely see over the wheel. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 11:59:53 EDT THOSE OF YOU

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread Bobbie299
Jim how does the EMC controls work? I know it has a joy stick but can you explain how you brake? Do you simply pull back the joy stick? I test drove one of these baby's in Kessler Rehab parking lot. It was VERY easy and sweet. It was easy for me because the control joy stick was exactly the

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread RollinOn
Thanks Bobbie Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 05/12/06 16:46:11 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN Jim how does the EMC controls work? I know it has a joy stick but can you explain how you brake? Do you

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread wheelchair
LOL. The only difference between the cocpit of an F-14 and the modern driver's compartment of a vehicle with EMC (secondary) controls... is the CD player for music. You have to see it, drive it and race it to believe it. It is also equipt'd with a 6 inch color monitor place near the

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-12 Thread RollinOn
I've tried to find one locally but there isn't a place in Arkansas that has one to test. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 05/12/06 18:24:52 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING

[QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Nichole Rohling
THANKS FOR EVEYONE'S INPUT. THOSE OF YOU THAT DRIVE, WHAT TYPE OF CONTROLS DO YOU DRIVE WITH? WHEN 1ST EVALUATED IN REHAB I NEEDED ZERO EFFORT STEER/BRAKE. JUST CURIOUS

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Nichole Rohling
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN I have a 2000 IMS Rampvan conversion on the same type of Dodge Caravan. It came with a 3

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Nichole Rohling
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED TOLD ME THE BANK WOULD SAY THE VAN ITSELF WOULD BE ABOUT $10,000. BANK TOLD ME NO PROBLEM ON THE LOAN - BUT THEY'LL ONLY GO 60 MONTHS MAKING PYMT ABOUT $465. WISH I'D WIN THE LOTTERY. IT'S EXCITING TO THINK AFTER ALMOST 8

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN Theres no price 2 put on independence. Buy it!!! On 5/11/06 12:38 PM, Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED TOLD ME THE BANK WOULD SAY THE VAN ITSELF WOULD BE ABOUT $10,000. BANK TOLD ME NO PROBLEM ON THE LOAN - BUT THEY'LL

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Bill_J
: Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN THE DEALER TOLD ME THE WARRANTY WAS 3 YR / 36,000 MILES WHEN PURCHASED. IT'S JUST NOW BROKE IN. I'M IN AN ACTION ARROW STORM AND NEED TO HAVE THEM PULL THE SEAT OUT AND MAKE SURE I CAN GET TO THE STEERING

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-11 Thread Qwad
That's a great deal, jump on it but keep this in mind: zero-effort steering on a front wheel drive mini van is NOT NEARLY as easy as a full size. I was forced to sell my zero-effort Caravan because I could not safely turn the wheel (I had to use two hands taking one off my hand controls). Had

[QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Nichole Rohling
HELLO EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY HAS RISEN FOR ME TO PURCHASE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN WITH IMS/RAMP VAN MODIFICATION. THE VAN WAS BOUGHT NEW BY A TEACHER AT OUR LOCAL ELEMENTARY TO TRANSPORT HER PARENTS. THE VAN HAS 9000 MILES, YES - ONLY 9,000 MILES. THEY PAID 36,000 AND ARE ASKING 25,000. CAN

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread RollinOn
You first need to ask about the warranty. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Nichole Rohling Date: 05/10/06 15:20:21 To: QUADLIST Subject: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN HELLO EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY HAS RISEN FOR ME TO PURCHASE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN WITH IMS/RAMP VAN MODIFICATION

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Bill_J
: Nichole Rohling To: QUADLIST Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN HELLO EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY HAS RISEN FOR ME TO PURCHASE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN WITH IMS/RAMP VAN MODIFICATION. THE VAN WAS BOUGHT NEW BY A TEACHER AT OUR LOCAL ELEMENTARY

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN Thats not a bad price. Because you can use the van equipment. The van is actually worth less than half that. Go 2 www.kbb.com we already know the amount paid 4 adaptions are over inflated actually take away from vehicle worth. On 5/10/06 3:22 PM, Nichole

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Silas
Hey Nicki, Ive been looking at vans olso, 25, 000 sounds fair. Go to www.rollx.com and you can compare prices. Good luck! Silas - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohling To: QUADLIST Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 1:22 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Oconnelldb
To: QUADLIST Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN HELLO EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY HAS RISEN FOR ME TO PURCHASE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN WITH IMS/RAMP VAN MODIFICATION. THE VAN WAS BOUGHT NEW BY A TEACHER AT OUR LOCAL ELEMENTARY TO TRANSPORT

Re: [QUAD-L] BUYING A VAN

2006-05-10 Thread Tleath6
I have a 2000 IMS Rampvan conversion on the same type of Dodge Caravan. It came with a 3 yr/ 30,000 mile warranty. I've had ZERO trouble with it and have been on two 3000 mi., 1 6000 mile and numerous shorter road trips in it. I paid 39,000 for it new. I LOVE it. I think that sounds like a fair

[QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-15 Thread wheelchair
You've got alot of homework to do before you hit the open road. Practice, Practice and more Practice until you feel comfortable on those two lane road with sharp curves. You may have to practice in those mall parking lots until you feel that comfortable and then hit the highways for the speed

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-15 Thread Stacy Harim
@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van In a message dated 15/01/2005 00:02:47 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I drove and practiced already. I'm just a little nervous about such a big vechicle

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-14 Thread Jkrocks
My instructor told me that I should be able to drive after a 35 hour course. Well, like I said before, I never had trouble driving anything before but I was intimidated with all the electronics. Including the hours that it took them to set up the controls for me so I can drive it only took

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-14 Thread Eric Olson
There isn't a right or wrong van, only what's right or wrong for you. I have a rear entry minivan and will NEVER go back to a side entry. I can park anywhere without worrying about some idiot parking on the striped area. Unless you park on the street, I see no advantage to a side entry.

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-14 Thread Stacy Harim
. Luckily there aren't many 2 lane roads that are curvy and I live in a flat area so there are pretty much no hills at all. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L

RE: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-14 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Message E thanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanks so much. I will be using ez-lock -C -Original Message-From: Eric Olson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 6:25 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Buying

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-13 Thread Jkrocks
Lori, I was also very sensitive to all the bumps and expansion joints on our crappy roads also, but the more I drive the less sensitive I became. I thought about getting a minivan the first time but I would also need at least a 10" dropped floor. I was afraid that I might have a lot of

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-13 Thread Quietstream25322
REALLY DON'T BE AFRAID TO DRIVE.YOU MAY BREAK YOUR NECK, BUT WEV'E ALL DONE THAT ! LOL Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-13 Thread Stacy Harim
around here that you really need to. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van Stacey, Don't let yourself get too intimidated

[QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-12 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Buying a van Hey people What factors or models of van should be considered when looking for a conversion van? I know I want a lowered floor and an auto chair lock. I will be a passenger -Cameron

RE: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-12 Thread Lori Michaelson
From: Eric W RuddI love my http://www.entervan.com That's what I have too. With a 10# drop floor. It's a '98 and is payed off! Before that I had 3 full-size vans. Waiting on the lifts in very hot or very cold weather is an annoyance so thought I'd try a min-van. Much faster in and out. My

Re: [QUAD-L] Buying a van

2005-01-12 Thread Stacy Harim
here for the test. Stacy - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 5:15 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Buying a van From: Eric W RuddI love my http://www.entervan.com That's what I have