[QUAD-L] Driving

I was out taking driving lessons, doing pretty good. Using the EMS Mini Wheel system. Coming home in our van (passenger) the van stops, middle of the street. Wont start. Finely got it restarted, but very rough. Just long enough to pull over. 109 degrees outside. About 3 miles from home. I was

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Does anyone know of a puff and sip driving system? Send a link if you do please. Bobbie "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi > On May 7, 2018, at 7:24 PM, Aaron Mann wrote: > > I'm a C4/5 and I started driving using a separate horizontal Zero-effort >

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I'm a C4/5 and I started driving using a separate horizontal Zero-effort steering wheel: http://emc-digi.com/steering-only/ I found it much easier and reliable than the joystick and no herky-jerks. I use an EGB gas/brake and the jerking braking can be minimized by adjusting the brake sensitivity.

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I'm having the same problem, Greg. Great idea using a bar! We've been focused on trying to dampen the steering joystick somehow, so it's not so sensitive. I would love to hear if there are any solutions out there! Michelle > On Apr 26, 2018, at 9:00 AM, Greg wrote: > > I’m

[QUAD-L] Driving

I’m taking driving lessons. I tried a single joystick, but it was just too sensitive. I’m C4/5. Now I’m trying a duel joystick. 1 gas/brake, 1 left/right. I do ok going slow, but hitting bumps makes my arm move, causing the van to rock, which makes my arm move more, making the van rock more

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I had to give up driving 2010 because of balance issues Bobbie "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi > On Sep 4, 2017, at 11:05 PM, Bryce Willis wrote: > > Have any of you had to give up driving simply because your arms and shoulders > became too weak? I

[QUAD-L] Driving

Have any of you had to give up driving simply because your arms and shoulders became too weak? I fear I am reaching that point. Larry Sent from my iPad

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Greg, Yes, I did a test drive of the joy stick when it first came out at Kessler. I loved it! I caught on right away. Bobbie "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi > On Aug 31, 2017, at 4:26 PM, greg wrote: > > I took a driving test today. Years ago, I

[QUAD-L] Driving

I took a driving test today. Years ago, I tried using the Mini low resistant wheel. I didn't like it. You had to turn it so much to turn a little. Today I tried driving with the Joystick control. Loved the turning, but wow that braking was hard to do. Once I slowed down, it would just start

[QUAD-L] driving

what do you use for your chest while driving?

Re: [QUAD-L] driving controls

Adaptive Driving, is a very serious thing in the driving industry. Used equipment is just that. Trying to obtain joystick, MPS, or Zero Effort equipment used is not easy and could be dangerous. For example, from the outside... a regular power steering pump, and a zero effort steering power

[QUAD-L] driving controls

Hello, Does anyone know where I can acquire a set of driving controls for break and gas? I also may be looking for the attachment for the steering wheel. I was able to purchase another minivan, already converted but has no controls. My old van has a no effort steering function, and

RE: [QUAD-L] driving your own power chair

Where did your husband do his rehab? A seating eval would have been done? _ From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:15 AM To: static...@roadrunner.com; momofmany0...@yahoo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] driving your own power

[QUAD-L] driving your own power chair

Hi Danny. You've mentioned this before and so have some others and I just wanted to be sure we are on the same level. A physical therapist, works with the nerves, muscles and strength of your body. An occupational therapist, works to achieve your life's goals. Also, I have known some OTs

[QUAD-L] driving car

a four door is possible, just harder, if your short might be ok

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You're exactly right Wheel. Everybody that is purchasing a handicap vehicle needs to have everything adjusted just right even if it means moving the controls an 1/8 of an inch. That's why I always tell people that they need to test drive the vehicle on rough bumpy roads, up-and-down

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I thought I had pictures but I cannot find them now. If it was not for using this sponge's I would not be able to drive because they would be just too hard and unsafe. I live in Duluth Minnesota and I have to drive up and down hills every day plus our roads are quite bumpy. I

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Really nice van Dave, Wish I had use of my hands so I could drive again, I really miss driving! Silas - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving I love my mini. Use left

[QUAD-L] Driving

Greg, your van was designed and built for you and your needs. This is the end result between your driving eval person, the vehicle conversion shop and you. If you are having a problem... you want to make sure that the evaluater and conversion company are aware... to make necessary

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Greg, I drive the full-size ford van with the electronic steering wheel and electronic gas brake. You need to think out-of-the-box whenever you are trying to do something new. I actually sit at a slight angle when I'm driving because I was unable to pull in straight to the steering

[QUAD-L] Driving

I'm having a problem with my driving equipment. Once I get in the training van, I have to moves my armrests to get the gas/brake and wheel in the correct area for me to use it. So it would not be very independent. Part of it is the braces they use to hold their equipment, they are just too big.

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I love my mini. Use left handed controls and that's it. My passenger needs to move her seat over to drive - no big deal. two snap[s and bada-bing bada-boom, she's driving me home. Dave _Dave's Van_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/) In a message dated 2/13/2007

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Hi Greg, How are you? Hope your well! Hows the driving going? Are you enjoying it? Really keen to hear how your getting on! Take care, Love Smurf xxx In a message dated 23/01/2007 03:47:36 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I stared my driving today. A few

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PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving I was there 9-67 to 3-68. Wonder why I never heard about their driving program? I got active with the Muskegon branch of rehab in 69 to start driving and get set up at Wayne State. One of the SCI's

[QUAD-L] Driving-The Thrill of....

Congrats Greg, Exciting... ain't it? You are now realizing why strength and conditioning is so important before the drivers training begins. Stamina is the next part of that cycle. How long will you be able to drive before fatigue kicks in. Only time and practice will tell. That

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: [QUAD-L] Driving Well, I stared my driving today. A few months ago I went in and was tested to see what equipment I would need and drove a bit in the parking lot for a bit, but it took this long to get the ok that the lessons would be paid for. Today I stared my 2 day a week lessons. I drove

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]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Driving Well, I stared my driving today. A few months ago I went in and was tested to see what equipment I would need and drove a bit in the parking lot for a bit, but it took this long

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Dave, Are you from the Ann Arbor Michigan area or were you just there for your driving test? Naomi

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I was born in Muskegon, raised in Whitehall and left there at age 26 in 1973. I tried Florida but that was way to humid for me. Arizona is MUCH better that Fla humidity wise and better than Mich. for both heat and humidity. The driver training for SCI survivors was through the U of M

[QUAD-L] Driving

Mary Freebed Hospital has one of the best driver's programs in the Midwest! They are located in Grand Rapids, MI W In a message dated 1/23/2007 6:41:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was born in Muskegon, raised in Whitehall and left there at age 26 in 1973. I

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I was there 9-67 to 3-68. Wonder why I never heard about their driving program? I got active with the Muskegon branch of rehab in 69 to start driving and get set up at Wayne State. One of the SCI's had a sister in the nursing school at St. Mary's there a few blocks away. She and her

[QUAD-L] Driving

Well, I stared my driving today. A few months ago I went in and was tested to see what equipment I would need and drove a bit in the parking lot for a bit, but it took this long to get the ok that the lessons would be paid for. Today I stared my 2 day a week lessons. I drove around the lot for

[QUAD-L] driving

Nicki This is awesome news!!! Good luck on your driving test Thursday. Limdaf

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-- From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:12 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Driving I took my first driving test today… yeah (C5 quad) After 24 years in a chair, it felt a bit strange to be behind the wheel of a van. If I can ever afford to

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Hi Greg,That is great news. Driving opens so many new doors. I remember my first experience as a Quad driving. What a wonderful feeling. I had my mid-wheel Quantum out this past week, and I was impressed with the turning but also it's ability to drive on different surfaces. The front

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Quad-List Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving Hi Greg, That is great news. Driving opens so many new doors. I remember my first experience as a Quad driving. What a wonderful feeling. I had my mid-wheel Quantum out this past week, and I was

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Quantum is a trademark name of Pride. Quantum Div usually handles rehab equipment and modification specialities. W In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:43:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dave. Which Quantum did you get? Does it have tilt and recline? Is Quantum

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the manufacturer? I'm going to be getting a new chair very soon.Bill aka "Ding"On the other hand, you have different fingers.- Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Greg ; Quad-List Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DrivingHi Greg, Tha

[QUAD-L] Driving

I took my first driving test today yeah (C5 quad) After 24 years in a chair, it felt a bit strange to be behind the wheel of a van. If I can ever afford to buy a new vehicle, she told me the PT Cruiser and the Scion can be converted http://www.fminow.com/ I think the shape of the Scion

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Thatwas probably an Elaine lift you seen but have you seen ita regular truck? Here's their website. http://www.kvb.ca/lift/usedvehicles.html Mark ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 08/16/06 22:06:33 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Driving I just got a driving

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Good Luck Greg! You will do well. Make sure that you do daily exercise daily to work those bi's and tri's before you start turning the steering wheel on test day. You might need to take additional Bacolfen for driving, so make sure that you have your RX with you. Check out the EMC-Gold

[QUAD-L] Driving

I just got a driving permit. I took the written test, now late Sep. I go and get fitted and see if I can drive myself. On the way home, I saw a pickup truck fitted for a quad driver. The lift came out the drivers door, lifted him, then pulled the lift into the drivers seat area. Very

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Funny while out drinking one evening, my best buddy - even from b/4 my accident, dumped me off the front entry of the bar into the snow. He and 2 other buddies laughed like crazy and got me up and into MY car. As I drove the 4 of us home down a twisty, turny back road in the woods, I went

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was she drinking doing drugs/ Are you implying we're impaired drivers? Just checking,LOL. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:51 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving I hate riding in cars/vans. I like whoever drives to go slow and gently. I

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In a message dated 1/15/2006 10:35:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sorry if it seemed that I was implying that all paras don’t need lower floors. That wasn’t my intention.I did say that not all para'sdon’t need lower floors. I didn't say para's don’t need.

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no.1 what do u like to ride in? no 2.what is your definition of impaired driver?

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- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving I'm sure they were referring to "Zero Effort Steering" W In

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Not all Paras and Quads are alike in their mobility needs. But I still find it difficult to judge others... by my standards. There are some paras that need just as much adaptive equipment as quads. W n a message dated 1/15/2006 1:48:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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about the companyfrom other people. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving Not all Paras

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I hate riding in cars/vans. I like whoever drives to go slow and gently. I don't like how most people drive and they are supposedly "able" drivers. Why would I want to ride with an impaired driver? john In a message dated 1/13/2006 12:27:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Hi Diane,You're right. If the grandkids trust you, nothing else matters!!! :-)With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 1/13/2006 2:27:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With the cost

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I'm sure they were referring to "Zero Effort Steering" W In a message dated 1/13/2006 9:27:48 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not sure what "o power steering is"..is that that little wheel on the steering wheel? We have a friend quad who has

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Original Message - From: Gloria Matthews To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving Not sure what "o power steering is"..is that that little wheel on the steering wheel? We have a frien

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Ohyeah...he has that.. Gloria MatthewsSwansboro, NC 28584 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving-Zero power steering

My van has 0 effort steering Sorry for the confusionyes, I meant zero effort power steering :-)

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I have zero effort steering AND breaking ~ I love it.

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Did you ask her why she said that? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up together and is one of those who actually stayed a friend after an sci injury. She

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I'd say kiss my a** and call yourself a cab. From: Mare Albano [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:45:09 -0500 I don't know, Diane, I guess I'd try to put myself in her moccasins... Mare - Original Message

[QUAD-L] Driving or Dragging

Now I might tell a blind person that I would be very careful when consuming their food, I'd drive with you anytime even if YOU drove. But I'm certified crazy, so my opinion doesn't count. It might have been the day or the moment, and I wouldn't take it personally. I've ridden with

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but for strangling this guy! Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 01/12/06 18:56:23 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Driving Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up

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LOL - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving Funny how this subject came up. A friend of mine who has a sci and drives

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:25 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving OK, I'll move over and you drive! Brien On Jan 12, 2006, at 4:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up

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Nobody has ever said that to me and if they did...who cares?It's thier loss not mine. Jim

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Hi Diane,With the cost of gas your friend may be sorry that she isn't riding with you. I think if she still doesn't want to ride with you after ten years, it's her lose not yours.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of

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I once insisted in giving an old woman a ride to the city and after we got there safely, I unlocked the door and her seat belt and beam'd with delight as I just knew she enjoyed the ride. Then she told me that she was only try to cross the street this day and thought I was a Boy Scout,

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In a message dated 1/13/2006 2:27:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With the cost of gas your friend may be sorry that she isn't riding with you. I think if she still doesn't want to ride with you after ten years, it's her lose not yours. Thanks. My thought

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Hilarious. Gloria Matthews hubby quad for 43 yearsSwansboro, NC 28584 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

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In a message dated 1/12/2006 9:51:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My husband who is quad has been driving about 15 years, but lately..I am terrified to ride with him since we had a horrendous accident (he was driving and lost control of our van while pulling

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: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Driving In a message dated 1/12/2006 9:51:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My husband who is quad has been driving about 15 years, but lately..I am terrified to ride with him since we had a

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Almost EVERY driver , disabled or not has been in at least one accident..lets face it--Life is full of dangers, there is risk to almost anything, you can get hurt or killed crossing the street--or trip and fall causing serious harm or death. You may stay home to avoid a car accident

[QUAD-L] Driving

Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up together and is one of those who actually stayed a friend after an sci injury. She said this to me 10 yrs ago when Ibegan driving. A situation came up I

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In a message dated 1/12/2006 7:59:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up together and is one of those who actually stayed a friend after an sci

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I don't know, Diane, I guess I'd try to put myself in her moccasins... Mare - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Driving Have any of you that drive had someone say