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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:41 pm

Hi all,

After being badly injured in an RTC in March I am now permanently wheelchair bound. Just wondered if there are other Z4 owners who are similarly disabled? I'm loathe to get rid of my Z4 but as it's a manual I was looking at the possibility of selling mine to buy an auto and have that converted to hand control.

Cheers :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:54 pm

Contact 'Spokes' on here
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:56 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:41 pm Hi all,

After being badly injured in an RTC in March I am now permanently wheelchair bound. Just wondered if there are other Z4 owners who are similarly disabled? I'm loathe to get rid of my Z4 but as it's a manual I was looking at the possibility of selling mine to buy an auto and have that converted to hand control.

Cheers :thumbsup:
Genuinely tragic news that mate :( i do know that a auto Z4 can make a perfect to be controlled by hand once converted , there is a forum member who has the very same set up who i'm sure would be happy to talk you through the ins & outs .
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:58 pm

Marlon wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:54 pm Contact 'Spokes' on here
Thanks for that :thumbsup:
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:00 pm

mr wilks wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:56 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:41 pm Hi all,

After being badly injured in an RTC in March I am now permanently wheelchair bound. Just wondered if there are other Z4 owners who are similarly disabled? I'm loathe to get rid of my Z4 but as it's a manual I was looking at the possibility of selling mine to buy an auto and have that converted to hand control.

Cheers :thumbsup:
Genuinely tragic news that mate :( i do know that a auto Z4 can make a perfect to be controlled by hand once converted , there is a forum member who has the very same set up who i'm sure would be happy to talk you through the ins & outs .
Hi Mr Wilks

Thanks for the response. Would that be the guy that Marlon has suggested? Spokes. :thumbsup:
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Now sold '03 Sterling grey 2.5 E85 :(

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Post by jamie_z4 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:03 pm

As above so sorry to hear of your accident but glad you want to stick with the zed :driving:
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:06 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:00 pm
mr wilks wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:56 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:41 pm Hi all,

After being badly injured in an RTC in March I am now permanently wheelchair bound. Just wondered if there are other Z4 owners who are similarly disabled? I'm loathe to get rid of my Z4 but as it's a manual I was looking at the possibility of selling mine to buy an auto and have that converted to hand control.

Cheers :thumbsup:
Genuinely tragic news that mate :( i do know that a auto Z4 can make a perfect to be controlled by hand once converted , there is a forum member who has the very same set up who i'm sure would be happy to talk you through the ins & outs .
Hi Mr Wilks

Thanks for the response. Would that be the guy that Marlon has suggested? Spokes. :thumbsup:
Yes it is , he bought my Z4 E86 auto 4 yrs back & to the best of my knowledge is still enjoying it :driving: :)
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:16 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:03 pm As above so sorry to hear of your accident but glad you want to stick with the zed :driving:
Thanks for that Jamie

I have to say that my Z4 is the only car I've ever really connected with. My son and I have spent many happy hours together in my garage working on the car, polishing, repairing, modifying and servicing it. Which is why I'm so loathe to sell it, as I've become invested in it so much.
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Post by MACK » Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:26 pm

Really sorry to here about your accident. As an alternative to selling yours disabled adaptions vehicle specialists offer automated clutch systems that can be retro fitted. Im not sure if theyre compatible with the zed specifically but if your particularly attached to your current zed and the cost isn't horrendous maybe this could be an option to keep your current car if you wish.
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Post by Player 1 » Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:49 am

Sorry to hear of your accident, I do know of a company who can retrofit an auto-clutch which you could then combine with hand controls for the brake and throttle?
I'll pm you some extra details in case it's of any help :)
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Post by oli_d2003 » Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:30 am

It's definitely doable - my auto coupe was converted earlier in its lifetime for a previous owner with a disability.
When purchasing I was told by the previous owner that it had belonged to someone who got injured whilst serving in the armed forces but loved it too much to sell.

Hope you find a solution to keep enjoying z4 motoring. :thumbsup:

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Post by Zeddicus » Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:13 pm

Really sorry to learn about your accident. But I 'm sure you will be able to enjoy your pride & joy again (if not, with another automatic Z4)!

Actually the guy running the small independant garage where I bought my coupe was in a wheel chair after a bike accident disabling him from using his legs. I was at first really surprised when he showed his technique to drive automatic cars: he was using a sort of double stick (shaped as a long "U") that he put in a sling around the steering shaft. With one tip on the brake pedal, and the other on the accelerator he was controlling the acceleration and braking in a very natural manner. Of course this was not ideal as he had only one free hand to steer the car.
It was however remarkable and very impressive to see someone with his disability sticking to his will to drive, and even deciding to make a business of selling cars.
He told me he loved the feeling of driving the Z4 and confessed he put a few hundred miles on it before really deciding to put it on sale.

I understand this might not be a real solution here, but just thought of sharing this here.
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Post by enzed4 » Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:37 pm

Will an E85 boot fit a wheelchair? Not the usual question asked when looking at a Z4, and I guess it was probably one of the first questions you addressed.
Good luck with whatever solution you come up with - it will be great to stay with a Zed if you can :thumbsup:
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:40 pm

enzed4 wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:37 pm Will an E85 boot fit a wheelchair? Not the usual question asked when looking at a Z4, and I guess it was probably one of the first questions you addressed.
Good luck with whatever solution you come up with - it will be great to stay with a Zed if you can :thumbsup:
Actually haven't tried it for space in the boot yet, was thinking more of putting it into the front passenger seat! I know, a bit selfish :lol:
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:53 pm

MACK wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:26 pm Really sorry to here about your accident. As an alternative to selling yours disabled adaptions vehicle specialists offer automated clutch systems that can be retro fitted. Im not sure if theyre compatible with the zed specifically but if your particularly attached to your current zed and the cost isn't horrendous maybe this could be an option to keep your current car if you wish.
Hi Mack

Player1 also suggested this, initially I was excited unfortunately the cost was in the region of £1600. :thumbsdown:
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