car mod question

[Domsz06]

hey everyone,

As many of you know last April I was involved in a terrible motorcycle accident and lost my right leg. As some of you may of may not know I have a corvette that is my dream car. I want to keep it as I worked so hard to get it. Does anyone know of anyplace I can get it converted to hand controls for the gas and brake? As it is a six speed. I have tried google and struck out.

I'm up for any and all suggestions. Right now cost is not an issue as I want to explore all options.

Matt feel free to move this thread if you don't think it belongs here

Thanks everyone,
Dom

[skyski_tige]

I don't but I have a buddy that has the hand controls for gas and brake. Not sure what type he uses but it might be worth a call. I will send you his contact info via PM.

[dogbert]

Is your Vette an automatic or manual?

[Fast1911]

Is your Vette an automatic or manual?

I asked Dom that in the PW, it's a manual, I asked my mechanic about it a while ago and he couldn't think of anything........I'm keeping my ears open for ideas though

[dogbert]

I asked Dom that in the PW, it's a manual, I asked my mechanic about it a while ago and he couldn't think of anything........I'm keeping my ears open for ideas though

I wonder if you could go to some kind of paddle shifters. It would probably require a new transmission, but that might not be a bad mod. Most paddle shift transmissions are essentially semi-automatics, where the clutch is the automatic part. If you do replace it, go with a dual clutch system. A dual clutch automatic will beat a manual every time of the line.

[da.bell]

Dom what's to keep it as close to what he has now. It's a Z06 (also as his title suggests) that from my understanding, they don't make automatics for that series of car.

Dom, hope the best for you regarding this issue. Tough decission to make if you are not able to find what you need. However, I would think that there are companies out there that can and will do something like you are asking.

[Dents]

Hey Sean. I am very excited at all your progress... As always, you continue to amaze me and inspire me. A good friend of mine has a gas/brake control he uses for his Mercedes. I think the exact unit will work for you as you can hit the clutch with your left leg just fine. Do you think you will be able to use regular controls after you have your new leg fitted?? I will shoot you any info I can get from him later today....
-Denton

[jwanck11]

I wonder if you could go to some kind of paddle shifters. It would probably require a new transmission, but that might not be a bad mod. Most paddle shift transmissions are essentially semi-automatics, where the clutch is the automatic part. If you do replace it, go with a dual clutch system. A dual clutch automatic will beat a manual every time of the line.

yup... that is what I mentioned. Fingers crossed!

[dogbert]

Dom what's to keep it as close to what he has now. It's a Z06 (also as his title suggests) that from my understanding, they don't make automatics for that series of car.

Well, what I was referring to would be a performance upgrade. The transmission would be similar to what you have on an Indy car.

[Dents]

The paddle shifters would be perfect if you were missing your left leg. Still makes it hard to operate gas and brake with left leg only... Here is a link to the system my friend uses. The ideal situation would be to use it with an automatic cuz now you have to steer, shift and control the gas and brake all with your hands.... see what you think and if anyone can figure out a way... i bet Dom can do it!!!!

http://www.accessams.com/Driving_Aid..._controls.html

[G-MONEY]

Domz we have talked about this before..........






Just give my the Z and be done with it.



Most likely you will have to turn the car into an automatic then get it fitted for the hand controls. I know Kobe Bryant paid 25g's (or something crazy like that) to get his wifes Lambo turned into an automatic because she couldn't drive stick.

[skyski_tige]

Domz we have talked about this before..........






Just give my the Z and be done with it.



Most likely you will have to turn the car into an automatic then get it fitted for the hand controls. I know Kobe Bryant paid 25g's (or something crazy like that) to get his wifes Lambo turned into an automatic because she couldn't drive stick.

You would figure the size of wedding ring she wears - she would defintiely know how to work a stick!

[dogbert]

Domz we have talked about this before..........






Just give my the Z and be done with it.

I think G-Money should be domz personal driver...kinda like those commercials.

[da.bell]

I think G-Money should be domz personal driver...kinda like those commercials.

"Driving Ms. Daisy Around" hahahaha

[dogbert]

"Driving Ms. Daisy Around" hahahaha

I like the way you think!