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Post by MACK » Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:34 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: 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:
Sorry to hear it's so expensive. However on a more positive note I can confirm a wheel chair will fit in a e85 boot. Did this myself yesterday when I took my aunt to a hospital appointment. I was quite surprised if fitted to be honest but it did, just.
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Post by Marlon » Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:58 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: 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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Post by enzed4 » Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:50 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: 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 wspohn » Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:23 pm

Have you tried getting into the car yet?

The seat is set don a fair bit - you sit down into it, which on its own may pose issues, but getting out would also be a challenge. I had a knee replacement last year and although I have no problem with pedals, heaving up out of the seat at the end of a day's driving can tax the joints. Hope that you find a solution that works for you.
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:29 pm

wspohn wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:23 pm Have you tried getting into the car yet?

The seat is set don a fair bit - you sit down into it, which on its own may pose issues, but getting out would also be a challenge. I had a knee replacement last year and although I have no problem with pedals, heaving up out of the seat at the end of a day's driving can tax the joints. Hope that you find a solution that works for you.
Hi there wspohn

Very good point, I have tried it and I have to say that it's a heck of a lot easier than trying to get into my X3! :D
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:31 pm

MACK wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:34 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: 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:
Sorry to hear it's so expensive. However on a more positive note I can confirm a wheel chair will fit in a e85 boot. Did this myself yesterday when I took my aunt to a hospital appointment. I was quite surprised if fitted to be honest but it did, just.20170903_194357.jpg
Hi again Mack

Great pic and good effort for getting your aunts wheelchair in there, my wheelchair isn't foldable but I'll be giving it a try when I'm next home :thumbsup:
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Post by ronk » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:57 pm

A pal of mine was T4 injured many years ago but had a passion for his cars - He had a TVR Grif Manual it was modified by a fella in the Liverpool area, from memory he was called " Vinnie".

The car had a proximity switch in the gear knob which pulled in the clutch using vacuum - when the throttle ring on the wheel was pushed in, the vacuum was destroyed and at the same time the hand came off the gear knob and off we go!
At change up time, back off the throttle - loads of vacuum available. hand on gear knob and the clutch released - and so on etc.
The foot brake was a hand operated lever with a big mechanical advantage.

The fella's disability did not stop him driving like a hooligan and the gear changes were smooth and fas enough.
The system is well worth investigating and is transferrable from car to car if necessary. Are there no mobility grants available for help towards the mods?

Unfortunately I cannot ask him about the systems as he died of other causes a few years ago.
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Post by markalp » Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:24 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:29 pm
wspohn wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:23 pm Have you tried getting into the car yet?

The seat is set don a fair bit - you sit down into it, which on its own may pose issues, but getting out would also be a challenge. I had a knee replacement last year and although I have no problem with pedals, heaving up out of the seat at the end of a day's driving can tax the joints. Hope that you find a solution that works for you.
Hi there wspohn

Very good point, I have tried it and I have to say that it's a heck of a lot easier than trying to get into my X3! :D
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Being the proud owner of two metal knee replacments, and a hip held together with metal pins I have to say jow correct you are, much easier getting in and out of lower cars than large SUVs.

Does your zed have electric memory seats? i use position 3 for getting in and out (all the way back and upright) and position 1 for driving.

Do as sujested, set up a fund raiser for the conversion.
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:07 pm

ronk wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:57 pm A pal of mine was T4 injured many years ago but had a passion for his cars - He had a TVR Grif Manual it was modified by a fella in the Liverpool area, from memory he was called " Vinnie".

The car had a proximity switch in the gear knob which pulled in the clutch using vacuum - when the throttle ring on the wheel was pushed in, the vacuum was destroyed and at the same time the hand came off the gear knob and off we go!
At change up time, back off the throttle - loads of vacuum available. hand on gear knob and the clutch released - and so on etc.
The foot brake was a hand operated lever with a big mechanical advantage.

The fella's disability did not stop him driving like a hooligan and the gear changes were smooth and fas enough.
The system is well worth investigating and is transferrable from car to car if necessary. Are there no mobility grants available for help towards the mods?

Unfortunately I cannot ask him about the systems as he died of other causes a few years ago.
Hi Ronk

Thanks for that, sounds much like the semi auto gearbox that was suggested by Player1. :thumbsup: I'd love to give it a try but as it's so expensive in relation to my cars value I'm looking at this as an opportunity to swap to a 3.0 Z4 which already has an auto transmission :D
'03 Titan Silver 3.0 auto. Hand controls, CC, MFSW CSL reps, H&R ARB's, :thumbsup:

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Post by ScoobyR1 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:16 pm

markalp wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:24 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:29 pm
wspohn wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:23 pm Have you tried getting into the car yet?

The seat is set don a fair bit - you sit down into it, which on its own may pose issues, but getting out would also be a challenge. I had a knee replacement last year and although I have no problem with pedals, heaving up out of the seat at the end of a day's driving can tax the joints. Hope that you find a solution that works for you.
Hi there wspohn

Very good point, I have tried it and I have to say that it's a heck of a lot easier than trying to get into my X3! :D
:thumbsup:
Being the proud owner of two metal knee replacments, and a hip held together with metal pins I have to say jow correct you are, much easier getting in and out of lower cars than large SUVs.

Does your zed have electric memory seats? i use position 3 for getting in and out (all the way back and upright) and position 1 for driving.

Do as sujested, set up a fund raiser for the conversion.
Hi Markalp

Unfortunately my car doesn't have electric seats, gotta say I'm a bit shy when it comes to "begging" for what seems like a luxury :oops: :oops:
Using this as an excuse to upsize to a 3.0 Z4 :driving: :thumbsup:
'03 Titan Silver 3.0 auto. Hand controls, CC, MFSW CSL reps, H&R ARB's, :thumbsup:

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Post by ronk » Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:45 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:07 pm
ronk wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:57 pm A pal of mine was T4 injured many years ago but had a passion for his cars - He had a TVR Grif Manual it was modified by a fella in the Liverpool area, from memory he was called " Vinnie".

The car had a proximity switch in the gear knob which pulled in the clutch using vacuum - when the throttle ring on the wheel was pushed in, the vacuum was destroyed and at the same time the hand came off the gear knob and off we go!
At change up time, back off the throttle - loads of vacuum available. hand on gear knob and the clutch released - and so on etc.
The foot brake was a hand operated lever with a big mechanical advantage.

The fella's disability did not stop him driving like a hooligan and the gear changes were smooth and fas enough.
The system is well worth investigating and is transferrable from car to car if necessary. Are there no mobility grants available for help towards the mods?

Unfortunately I cannot ask him about the systems as he died of other causes a few years ago.
Hi Ronk

Thanks for that, sounds much like the semi auto gearbox that was suggested by Player1. :thumbsup: I'd love to give it a try but as it's so expensive in relation to my cars value I'm looking at this as an opportunity to swap to a 3.0 Z4 which already has an auto transmission :D
My old mate also went into a Golf (R34?) which was Dct - the same Liverpool fella fitted it with a throttle ring on the steering wheel and a brake lever.
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Post by rossonr » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:52 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:31 pm
MACK wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:34 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:53 pm

Hi Mack

Player1 also suggested this, initially I was excited unfortunately the cost was in the region of £1600. :thumbsdown:
Sorry to hear it's so expensive. However on a more positive note I can confirm a wheel chair will fit in a e85 boot. Did this myself yesterday when I took my aunt to a hospital appointment. I was quite surprised if fitted to be honest but it did, just.20170903_194357.jpg
Hi again Mack

Great pic and good effort for getting your aunts wheelchair in there, my wheelchair isn't foldable but I'll be giving it a try when I'm next home :thumbsup:
Hi scooby. Sorry to hear your news. My lads chair isn't foldable and we get his chair in the boot of mine the wheels come off and just the back folds down. We have even got it in with the roof down. My lad finds it easier to get in and out of my Zed than his mums Q3
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Post by ronk » Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:30 pm

Not only is it important how a 'chair fits into the boot - its very important to know if it can be transported by the user himself - no good being able to get into the car and then leaving the 'chair or getting somebody to stow it.
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:00 pm

rossonr wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:52 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:31 pm
MACK wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:34 pm

Sorry to hear it's so expensive. However on a more positive note I can confirm a wheel chair will fit in a e85 boot. Did this myself yesterday when I took my aunt to a hospital appointment. I was quite surprised if fitted to be honest but it did, just.20170903_194357.jpg
Hi again Mack

Great pic and good effort for getting your aunts wheelchair in there, my wheelchair isn't foldable but I'll be giving it a try when I'm next home :thumbsup:
Hi scooby. Sorry to hear your news. My lads chair isn't foldable and we get his chair in the boot of mine the wheels come off and just the back folds down. We have even got it in with the roof down. My lad finds it easier to get in and out of my Zed than his mums Q3
Hi Rossonr
Many thanks for that, very encouraging :thumbsup:
Just need to find myself a 3.0 Auto E85 Roadster now :driving:
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Post by ScoobyR1 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:03 pm

ronk wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:30 pm Not only is it important how a 'chair fits into the boot - its very important to know if it can be transported by the user himself - no good being able to get into the car and then leaving the 'chair or getting somebody to stow it.
Hi Ronk
Yes indeed that's my first consideration. If I can't use the car by myself then there's no point in owning it. It's cracking me up that I can't drive my car just now as it's a manual, although my wife and son are loving it :D
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