TruWrecks
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- First Name
- Doug
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- Mach-E Star White Premium AWD Ext (Ghost Stallion)
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Since I have mentioned it before but have not shown it yet I thought I would give everyone a look at how someone that uses a wheelchair can drive a wicked nice Mach-E.
This is the Veigel Classic II Right side hand control. It controls throttle by twisting and brakes by pushing forward. Reminds me of driving a motorcycle or ATV in a way.
The plate on the steering wheel is a spinner that allows me to turn the wheel more than one rotation with one hand so I only need one hand for the wheel and the other for brakes/throttle. The small D-Pad with the arrows will eventually be hooked up to turn signals, wipes, horn and high-beams (Once Veigel completes the programming).
This was the first Mach-E in the world to get this setup so it took 2 days of engineering the mounts and fitting and bending the control rods to fit so they worked and look good.
The controls don't interfere with pedal operation. If an able body person needs to drive my car the Classic II can be folded down to the rear and it will not function but the pedals will. With the flip of a switch the Classic II is back in action for me.
My wheelchair fits nicely in the rear hatch.
When I can I take my dog with me in the back seat. I got a dog friendly hammock style seat cover to keep the seats clean and protected.
This is June. She's my best friend. She helps with stability and stress.
Feel free to ask any questions.
This is the Veigel Classic II Right side hand control. It controls throttle by twisting and brakes by pushing forward. Reminds me of driving a motorcycle or ATV in a way.
The plate on the steering wheel is a spinner that allows me to turn the wheel more than one rotation with one hand so I only need one hand for the wheel and the other for brakes/throttle. The small D-Pad with the arrows will eventually be hooked up to turn signals, wipes, horn and high-beams (Once Veigel completes the programming).
This was the first Mach-E in the world to get this setup so it took 2 days of engineering the mounts and fitting and bending the control rods to fit so they worked and look good.
The controls don't interfere with pedal operation. If an able body person needs to drive my car the Classic II can be folded down to the rear and it will not function but the pedals will. With the flip of a switch the Classic II is back in action for me.
My wheelchair fits nicely in the rear hatch.
When I can I take my dog with me in the back seat. I got a dog friendly hammock style seat cover to keep the seats clean and protected.
This is June. She's my best friend. She helps with stability and stress.
Feel free to ask any questions.