ubersonic Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Yeah pretty much as title, Its occurred to me that while an mkiv supe is my dream car I have never actually been in one so I kinda need somebody kind in the north wales area to let me sit in theirs for a min to check that I dont have any probs with the controls (im disabled) and that I like the layout and stuffs. Anyone who can help out feel free to contact me, im based in the Rhyl area to be specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 a few fellas have had hand controlls fitted, if you dont mind me asking , how are you affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Good on you fella - Hope you get to achieve your dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-mkiv Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I seem to get people asking me this a lot.....mostly female!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Should your disability be your right leg, I have a supra specific contraption to enable left leg auto Supra drive-ability that you are welcome to. Welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Left arm ends just past the elbow, its not that bad really could always be worse, I dont really have any trouble with driving (Automatics) as I wear a prosthetic and use a steering ball (Ironically a Ripspeed drift knob I got in a Halfords sale years ago as its much better than 99% of the ones on the market lol) The things im wondering about are mostly stuff like AC/radio/etc as buttons I can press fine but turning knobs is a bit of an issue however I believe im right in saying I can just set the temp knob to what I like and leave it on auto and the car will sort everything out itself? and weirdly I need to test the position of the centre bit between the drivers/passenger seats as I tend to rest my arm on that a lot when just cruising in lane. I can see from pics the indicator stalk is on the right like it was on my MKiii which im looking forward too as having it on the left on the LS400 is driving me nuts lol, as are the headlight/mirror controls which is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Get yourself a Supra, then nothing on that list will be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Where about in Rhyl do you live mate, pm me and I might be able to help you out:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The heater / air con knobs might be a bit tricky, but as you say can be set and left pretty much. You should be okay with the centre console - I have a brachial plexus injury which has restricted the use of my left shoulder and I find the centre console just the right height to rest my arm on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've been driving auto mkiv supras for over 15 years along with a few other cars one handed and never had a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The heater / air con knobs might be a bit tricky, but as you say can be set and left pretty much. You should be okay with the centre console - I have a brachial plexus injury which has restricted the use of my left shoulder and I find the centre console just the right height to rest my arm on. Same here but my left arm is totally useless with zero movement from the shoulder down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis6110 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Supra sounds a very good car for you mate and i hope you get to sit in one so you can get one soon :-) like you say indicators etc on the right hand side is very good for you, yeah the heater etc might be tricky but like you say just set it before ya leave and if ya get too hot or cold ya could always just pull over n change it, Your the kind of guy that puts some people out there to shame, dont let anything get in the way of your dreams and hope to see you at supra meetings soon :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Its pretty easy to adapt how you drive and you only have to watch guys racing motorbikes with one arm to see just what can be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just wanted to say a big thank you to pjavon for popping round tonight with his car for me to see, top bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just wanted to say a big thank you to pjavon for popping round tonight with his car for me to see, top bloke And the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 So, do you fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 And the verdict? Oh yeah lol, well I've now started scouring PH/AT/eBay for one to buy though im not as dead set on cream interior as I was lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh yeah lol, well I've now started scouring PH/AT/eBay for one to buy though im not as dead set on cream interior as I was lol Glad to hear it, you should check out the forum classifieds, some stunning cars being sold in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh yeah lol, well I've now started scouring PH/AT/eBay for one to buy though im not as dead set on cream interior as I was lol Good job not many have them then Hope you find one you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 welcome to the club mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Your more than welcome mate, give me a call if you need anything else;) and good luck on the hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 True Club spirit. . Glad to have you on board and good luck with the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan P Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 would be good to see another supra around this kneck of the woods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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