Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #165 – July 04, 2006, 07:36:32 AM Thanks guys! :) After 22 years of living in a wheelchair, I'm use to finding things that I didn't know how to tackle, people telling me it can't be done, and eventually finding a way to solve the problem. (I got to say that I got nothing only help and encouragement from the people on this board - some may have thought I was crazy but they didn't say anything) It reminds me of someones signature on another board "Those who say it can't be done shouldn't fück with the one who is doing it." :) My neighbour already said he was going to call the local newspaper but I told him not to do it. I don't desire any unwanted attention. Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #166 – July 06, 2006, 07:39:25 AM Wanna see the video? Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #167 – August 17, 2006, 02:36:27 PM WOOHOOO!looking good... still running well. been away from the boards for a bit so i couldn't get you a congrats in a timely manner,and you still have penty of summer left to enjoy it!now it is just time to pretty it up a bit! hehehe(your work is never done) Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #168 – August 17, 2006, 02:59:09 PM Quote from: Funky Cricketnow it is just time to pretty it up a bit! hehehe(your work is never done)Thanks man! I've already gotten a start on that. :) Quote Selected
Need more help! Reply #169 – September 22, 2006, 01:57:20 PM OK! Some people on another board have been critizing my handcontrol design. Since I have to either let go the wheel or steer with my left thumb while shifting - since my left hand is holding the clutch in - they are concern that it's not safe to drive like that. While I don't feel unsafe while I'm driving the car I can see thier point. So, I need an idea that will lock the clutch on while I'm shifting so I can hold the wheel with the other hand...something like a ball point pen - push the button and the point comes out, push it again and it goes back. This solution would have to be easily activated and deactivated. I'm thinking I pull on the clutch and there is a click that holds the clutch about 9/10 the way in, pull the clutch lever the other 1/10 and then it can be let out. Keep in mind that my clutch lever is from a Harley Davidson Ideas??? How's this idea. My uncle had a hydraulic lock on his oil truck that when he flipped the lever would lock the hydraulic brakes on. I think it was called a micro lock. Is there an electronic controled micro lock that I could put on the hydraulic line at the transmission with a micro switch on the clutch lever that when pushed activates the micro lock. Pushed again deactivates the hydrolock? The sad thing is, even if I had this feature, I don't know if I would use it. But it would be a nice to have item to satisify the crickets (misspelled on purpose). :) Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #170 – October 03, 2006, 10:40:20 AM Thundergrowl that I think is called a linelock used in 1/4 drag cars used to keep the front brakes locked while getting the car ready to launch. Get it wraped up, and wait for the light hit the switch and your off. Hope this helps. I would just love to see the looks on the parts guys faces when you come in buy your parts and then go get into the driver seat of your car and take off. I bet there mouths are hanging open. Anyhow maybe you could also use a liner actuator. It is a very powerfull electric motor made to move things that need alot of force. Then all you would need is to use a push button switch to make it work. Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #171 – October 03, 2006, 02:11:31 PM Yip! That's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks! Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #172 – December 13, 2010, 12:51:56 AM Any update on this? I know you still stop in from time to time. Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #173 – December 13, 2010, 01:57:21 PM If it were a hyd. clutch it could be done simply. Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #174 – December 13, 2010, 08:39:02 PM It was, I am just curious to see how it ended up, and if it still works. I accidentally stumbled onto this thread while doing a search. Quote Selected
Using a manual transmission with handcontrols Reply #175 – December 13, 2010, 09:32:01 PM Quote from: Kitz Kat;345542If it were a hyd. clutch it could be done simply.It's not as simple as you might think. You don't quite get the same leverage with your hand that you do with your foot (and it takes quite a bit of force to move the clutch). That and the fact that your hands are also steering, shifting, and controlling the brake and the gas, it doesn't leave a lot of "bandwidth" (for lack of a better term) for clutching as well... Quote Selected
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