Looking for Disabled driving tools. Any handicapped equipped V owners out there?

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

As title states I am looking to see how many people have made their car assisted for disabilities. Personally, I have MS and my legs/feet just don't work for shit anymore. I put maybe 100 miles on it last year and im kinda reaching a point where I need to add hand controls so I can drive it safely or just up and sell it so it so I don't have to watch it degrade. So I started looking around a little and came across this contraption on Amazon that looks pretty good and has the benefit of adding a fighter jet type throttle. Gotta find an upside right... So anyway, here is the item I was considering. Gonna try to insert a pic and include the product link for those interested below. Thanks for any and all input, Jason.

Amazon.com: Loveso 【Upgrade】 Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers Handicap Driver Hand Controls Disabled Driving Hand Controls Aid Equipment/Brake Pedals Assist High-end Device Kit with Steering Wheel Spinners : Automotive

Buy Loveso 【Upgrade】 Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers Handicap Driver Hand Controls Disabled Driving Hand Controls Aid Equipment/Brake Pedals Assist High-end Device Kit with Steering Wheel Spinners: Remote Control Systems - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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PGA2B

· #2 · 3 mo ago

Vengeance Racing 830rwhp CTS-V Coupe with HAND CONTROLS!!!

When we first met our customer Bryan in 2016 with his CTS-V Coupe we didn’t realize just how far this car would come. Bryan’s car arrived in 100% stock form and baselined at 470rwhp as most CTS-Vs do here. From there we began modifying the car with our basic Stage 1 performance package and the...

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You might contact Vengeance as they built the car in the thread.

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djdonte

· #3 · 3 mo ago

I'm not sure if you live in a large metro area but there are companies that do this for you. Google car hand controls. I think this is something best left to a pro. You dont want something coming loose while driving. My friend had hand controls in his ZL1 and some removable swivel thing on the steering wheel he had installed. It works well and I could still drive it normally.

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · #4 · 3 mo ago

Yeah I'm not planning on doing it myself, im in the dfw area and will prob look to Dedicated for labor, I have a track attack thats been in my office for a year and had already reached out for a quote.

I'll have to research what vengeance did, the hardware is what I'm concerned with and without pics its hard to compare lol.

I'm not interested in racing the car anymore either, just rips on the new toll way near the neighborhood. Its been to the tx mile a few times and run hard, now she deserves the early retirement life like me. Gotta find your silver linings where you can.

Thanks for the input so far guys, ill also make this the thread to show what I actually do and reviews etc. Cheers

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PGA2B

· #5 · 3 mo ago

Sounds good and best of luck!

Always remember- OBM for the WIN!!!

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · #6 · 2 mo ago

This is the device I settled on and ordered. I've also been in contact with Matt at Dedicated to set everything up. Going to put in my track attack and come up with a new catch can with a drain down by the oil pan so that the oil change peeps can drain it. Also some gonna have them do some maintenance stuff like plugs, wires, brake fluid in addition to the hand controls.

The controls:

https://a.co/d/3JNxspP

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Jim

· #7 · 2 mo ago

Hope it works well for you and wish you the best of luck with your health!

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · #8 · 1 mo ago

Got the car back from Dedicated. Rain is about to roll in so ill take more pics of the controls later and do a proper review shortly, but hey at least the tow hook is solid and reliable lol.

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kittyboy

· #9 · 1 mo ago

BlueCoupeV said:
Got the car back from Dedicated. Rain is about to roll in so ill take more pics of the controls later and do a proper review shortly, but hey at least the tow hook is solid and reliable lol. View attachment 167064

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Good to know the hook works for trailer, I've always wondered about that, never had the guts to try it.

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · #10 · 1 mo ago

kittyboy said:
Good to know the hook works for trailer, I've always wondered about that, never had the guts to try it.

Yeah it works very straightforward. The little painted square on the bumper can be sticky the first time you pop it out. And when you start threading the hook into the frame, I recommend taking your largest screwdriver to the eye hook so you can get good torque on it, its a tight thread.

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BlueCoupeV

Discussion Starter · #11 · 29 d ago

Alright, review of the controls and then pics:

The accelerator portion has some good initial resistance so you don't accidentally hit full throttle when making a slow turn, stop signs etc. And it does have enough travel to hit full throttle.

The braking motion was surprisingly easy to push considering the big brakes. The brake lock feature, which works like the gear shifter release button, is great for sitting at a light like advertised. Its also great when you have to park on an hill and need your right hand to put it in neutral and set the parking brake. So lock hand controlled brake, put in neutral, activate the parking brake, then disengage the hand control brake, let the parking brake grab and then shift to park. I did have the shop drain and replace the brake fluid with Motul RBF600; so I'm sure that helped too.

All in all, great kit. Feels well made and the controls are sturdy to use.

Also worth mentioning, with these controls you have a better sense of exact pedal position; making it easier to roll in the throttle without breaking them loose. I guess what im getting at is its easier to identify that line of breaking traction.

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