Cars

[Guest guest]

I drive a 95 Nissan Quest Van with Easy Rider pedal extensions. The

girls have an 83 Chev Camaro with Easy Rider extensions too.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/17/99 5:13:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

kd1219@... writes:

<< From: kd1219@... (home place)

We are in the process of searching for another car for our daughters.

They are both Pseudos and about 3'7 " tall. They use Easy Rider pedal

extensions. Can anyone recommend an early - mid 90s model (automatic)

car?? We want something as easily accessible as possible -you know

trying to eliminate some of those cushions. Do you know of any cars

with the seats that move up and forward enough that you don't have to

use cushions?? Easy to see over the steering wheel/dash?? Try to think

" teenagers " when replying - every car we mention seem to be " old

people's cars " LOL >>

Reba:

I have a compact and automatic car which is a Subaru. Besides it being

automatic the power steering, a/c, a/m f/m stereo cassette was also

important in my car shopping. One other thing Subaru's have is the four

wheel drive which is great in the winter weather. I recommend a Subaru for

two reasons: 1)They are good, reliable cars. 2) It is both sporty and

fancy looking as far as looks goes. It is not too small like a flea on the

road, yet its not like a tank either. You see a lot of Subaru's on the road

these days. I prefer when shopping for a car to have 4 doors since nowadays

they make cars with 4 doors a lot less boxier and more in proportion with

rest of car, especially if that concerns you being a young person. I also

prefer cars with trunks although I usually just open the back door and put

stuff back there or when no one is in back I have a habit of just throwing

stuff back there. lol :-) In fact since it's a nice day today I need to

clean out my car.

The way I have my car designed as far as the pedals goes is I went to Kroepke

Kontrols in City Island, NY which some of my LPA friends used which I can

say they are a great place and do good work. The way the extensions are put

on an average sized person can drive it. They only have to move the seat back

and slid their feet under and not mess with the extensions. I could had it

designed a different way, but chose not to. I use the left pedal for my gas

and right one for brake. I'm 4'3 " and drive with the bucket seat all the

way up to the steering wheel and I just use a pillow for my back. I have an

early 90's model so I didn't have the air bag thing to disconnect.

I love to drive its a bit of freedom which I enjoy thoroughly.

Happy car shopping although its not fun dealing with some of those car sales

people. lol

Helen

[Guest guest]

Some Volkswagen models are good like Jetta.....go for the 90's small cars in

that brand. The seats move up incredibly far.

Chevrolet also has some that move forward. I would suggest going down to

the lots and doing a " seat forward " test. Get in and move the seat forward

as far as it will go.

karin

Re: Cars

>From: HelenJW@...

>

>In a message dated 10/17/99 5:13:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

>kd1219@... writes:

>

><< From: kd1219@... (home place)

>

> We are in the process of searching for another car for our daughters.

> They are both Pseudos and about 3'7 " tall. They use Easy Rider pedal

> extensions. Can anyone recommend an early - mid 90s model (automatic)

> car?? We want something as easily accessible as possible -you know

> trying to eliminate some of those cushions. Do you know of any cars

> with the seats that move up and forward enough that you don't have to

> use cushions?? Easy to see over the steering wheel/dash?? Try to think

> " teenagers " when replying - every car we mention seem to be " old

> people's cars " LOL >>

>

>

>Reba:

>

>I have a compact and automatic car which is a Subaru. Besides it being

>automatic the power steering, a/c, a/m f/m stereo cassette was also

>important in my car shopping. One other thing Subaru's have is the four

>wheel drive which is great in the winter weather. I recommend a Subaru

for

>two reasons: 1)They are good, reliable cars. 2) It is both sporty and

>fancy looking as far as looks goes. It is not too small like a flea on

the

>road, yet its not like a tank either. You see a lot of Subaru's on the

road

>these days. I prefer when shopping for a car to have 4 doors since

nowadays

>they make cars with 4 doors a lot less boxier and more in proportion with

>rest of car, especially if that concerns you being a young person. I also

>prefer cars with trunks although I usually just open the back door and put

>stuff back there or when no one is in back I have a habit of just throwing

>stuff back there. lol :-) In fact since it's a nice day today I need to

>clean out my car.

>

>The way I have my car designed as far as the pedals goes is I went to

Kroepke

>Kontrols in City Island, NY which some of my LPA friends used which I can

>say they are a great place and do good work. The way the extensions are

put

>on an average sized person can drive it. They only have to move the seat

back

>and slid their feet under and not mess with the extensions. I could had

it

>designed a different way, but chose not to. I use the left pedal for my

gas

>and right one for brake. I'm 4'3 " and drive with the bucket seat all the

>way up to the steering wheel and I just use a pillow for my back. I have

an

>early 90's model so I didn't have the air bag thing to disconnect.

>

>I love to drive its a bit of freedom which I enjoy thoroughly.

>

>Happy car shopping although its not fun dealing with some of those car

sales

>people. lol

>

>

>Helen

>

>>

[Guest guest]

We went and looked at the Saturns yesterday and were impressed by the

seats that move up and forward enough that the girls wouldn't need

cushions to sit on (they are 3'8'). Then the whole steering wheel

doesn't just tilt up and down the whole column moves up and down so it

is lots easier to see over.

We also liked the new VW beetle but were not sure how we could

'configure' the pedal extensions in it. The RAV4 was suggested to us

and the girls tried it and really liked it too.

i'll let you know if we ever actually get to the point of 'buying' one -

we're still looking and appreciate hearing all the advice on what has

worked for you. i drive a Nissan Quest van - the girls drive it too for

now but they want a car for themselves, not a van!

Reba

[Guest guest]

Dear Reba --

Hi, I don't know if this has been addressed yet as I just read your post

about cars. I don't have pedal extensions, I have hand controls. I don't see

many posts about hand controls here on the list but this is the only way I

ever learned how to drive & I am very comfy with them. The best part about

them is that it makes the pedals fully accessible (spelling?) so that my 6

foot 4 boyfriend can use the car as well. I didn't get them with him in mind

but it has been an extra added bonus especially on long car trips now that my

back wimps out on me after driving for about an hour.

Just something to think about in the great car hunt. Good luck -- especially

since you will be having a teen driver in the house. Let me know how you

handle watching your heart get in a car & drive herself around now.

Rose J.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/13/00 4:21:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JDart@...

writes:

<< I was told by our local police department that it is illegal for a

non-handicapped (hate that phrase) person to drive a specially equipped car.

Could that vary state by state?

>>

I have never heard of such a thing and I have had people that weren't of

short stature drive my car including service people.

Wouldn't make sense to me if there was a law like that.

Helen

[Guest guest]

I was told by our local police department that it is illegal for a

non-handicapped (hate that phrase) person to drive a specially equipped car.

Could that vary state by state?

****************************************

I have hand controls. The best part about them is that it makes the pedals

fully accessible (spelling?) so that my 6 foot 4 boyfriend can use the car

as well.

Rose J.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Get paid for the stuff you know!

Get answers for the stuff you don't. And get $10 to spend on the site!

1/2200/6/_/77518/_/955652765/

------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

My mother and I drive the same car. In fact, my fiance has even driven my

new car. I just sold my old one with all the equipment still on it

Judi

At 06:25 PM 4/13/00 EDT, HelenJW@... wrote:

>In a message dated 4/13/00 4:21:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JDart@...

>writes:

>

><< I was told by our local police department that it is illegal for a

> non-handicapped (hate that phrase) person to drive a specially equipped car.

> Could that vary state by state?

>

> >>

>

>I have never heard of such a thing and I have had people that weren't of

>short stature drive my car including service people.

>

>Wouldn't make sense to me if there was a law like that.

>

>Helen

>

>------------------------------------------------------------------------

>25% Off All Prints!

>Buy one today at Corbis.com

>1/3357/6/_/77518/_/955664759/

>------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

A Chevelle ummmmm a 1969 blue Chevelle brings back some memories

lolololol.

would have to tell you about that privately though lolol. :-)

Now if someone really wanted a good car like a barucuda the best thing to

do is. Go to junk yards look for one. Around here a ride out in the country

would be my first start. Go from scratch get a good motor to drop in and make

sure the running gear is all good. This also teaches Rob how to work on his car

and will be more careful with it. Once the motor and all are running sand it

down and paint it. lololol Make it original. The investment would be GREAT.

along with learning how to work on one. This is what we suggested to and

she is for it. Buy a older car for about 200.00 and your ready to get started.

It could be a family project also. PLUS in the state of Ga you get a

Antique Classic tag. lolol

Give me a older car anyday over these new ones. lololol. 57 chevy lolol

roomie car and sharp

Robbin

[Guest guest]

I'd take a Roadrunner, a 60's Mustang, or a chevelle!!

(I learned to drive a stick on my brother's 65 Chevelle...FUN!!)

and Rob 15 Spondy

On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:31:08 -0600 " Tepper, Michele "

<MTepper@...> writes:

Not having a steady girlfriend has been the reason he has been able to

save so much!! LOL Once a girl gets in the picture, I fear that will end

the saving, although you never know! LOL Michele (dreaming right along

with you, except of course, I'm dreaming of a Plymouth Superbird, my all

time favorite!)

Re: Uncle Rusty

Hi Michele, thank you! yes I have been scarse on the list as of late. I

do look through the postings and reply sometimes.

Great job on saving for the car though you may not get the

Barracuda! I'm certain it will be a MUSCLE CAR!

For me the GREAT muscle car were all of the mid 60's to very early

70's!

The Goat! the Super B 65 Mustang, Charger! just to name a few! BUT OF

COURSE my all time favorite!

the big BOSS in my Book was the 65 Corvette! Fastback! 427 hemi!

Oooooooooo yeah!

Oh to dream!

take care!

Rusty!

[Guest guest]

> Anyone find dash boards of cars difficult to tolerate?

I find my current car difficult to tolerate, but I'm not

sure it's the dashboard. It might be the electronics in

the car seat to control the side airbag, sensors to see

if someone is in the seat and how close to the front

(for front airbag deployment).

But I suppose it could be the dashboard or the engine...

I'm just assuming its the seat because I'm closer to the

electronics in the car seat.

And I have found some relief by taking charcoal or

an antioxidant (Amrit is what seems to work the best

for this)

Marc

[Guest guest]

You might figure it out using an AM radio, and possibly a buzz stick.

Often the dash and the seat and the floor and on and on are bad.

Pulling some fuses might help.

Bill

On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Marc <marc@...> wrote:

> > Anyone find dash boards of cars difficult to tolerate?

>

> I find my current car difficult to tolerate, but I'm not

> sure it's the dashboard. It might be the electronics in

> the car seat to control the side airbag, sensors to see

> if someone is in the seat and how close to the front

> (for front airbag deployment).

>

> But I suppose it could be the dashboard or the engine...

> I'm just assuming its the seat because I'm closer to the

> electronics in the car seat.

>

> And I have found some relief by taking charcoal or

> an antioxidant (Amrit is what seems to work the best

> for this)

>

> Marc

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Marc,

 

You have mentioned taking charcoal often before (so do I on occasion).  But it

sounds like you are taking it all the time.  How do you do this?  Charcoal

cannot be taken long term without filtering out also nutrients in your body.  Do

you have a special way of taking this to avoid depletion of nutrients?

 

Thanks,

Diane

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: cars

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 1:12 PM

> Anyone find dash boards of cars difficult to tolerate?

I find my current car difficult to tolerate, but I'm not

sure it's the dashboard. It might be the electronics in

the car seat to control the side airbag, sensors to see

if someone is in the seat and how close to the front

(for front airbag deployment).

But I suppose it could be the dashboard or the engine...

I'm just assuming its the seat because I'm closer to the

electronics in the car seat.

And I have found some relief by taking charcoal or

an antioxidant (Amrit is what seems to work the best

for this)

Marc

[Guest guest]

> You have mentioned taking charcoal often before (so do I on occasion). 

> But it sounds like you are taking it all the time.  How do you do this? 

> Charcoal cannot be taken long term without filtering out also nutrients

> in your body.  Do you have a special way of taking this to avoid

> depletion of nutrients?

Some sites argue that charcoal doesn't really deplete nutrients, so

there is controversy on that topic.

However, I think I'm able to comfortably take charcoal long term because

I take it in such small amounts. I have 250 mg tablets, and often

I just take 1/2 tablet at a time for only a few times a day. So that

is very little charcoal compared to what people usually recommend, but

it seems to do the job for me. I'm very sensitive, you know... :-)

Marc

[Guest guest]

Y'all are really scaring me about the driving thing. I would rather lose all my

hair than my keys! I live in the country and in this RV space is limited so I

make almost daily trips to walmart. Besides I will have to drive myself to all

docs appts and that is 60 miles away in the city!! Clinging to the thought that

Everyone is different! Except i can be so ditsy already !

http://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 " A well- behaved

woman never made History " . Trudy

[Guest guest]

Hi Trudy

You will be fine.

You are aware now that sometimes brain-fog makes us change our patterns in life.

Knowledge doesnt mean to stress.

Knowledge is a blessing.

love

don in ks

From: Trudy <trudykinsey@...>Subject: [ ] Cars"Hcv" < >Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:57 PM

Y'all are really scaring me about the driving thing. I would rather lose all my hair than my keys! I live in the country and in this RV space is limited so I make almost daily trips to walmart. Besides I will have to drive myself to all docs appts and that is 60 miles away in the city!! Clinging to the thought that Everyone is different! Except i can be so ditsy already ! http://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 " A well- behaved woman never made History". Trudy ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Trudy, Everyone's experience is different. I couldn't drive AND I lost all my hair. Brain fog took over about 4 to 5 months into treatment. But I also have Fibromyalgia and that's about the time that it set in as well. Just know that if you think you can't drive, or probably shouldn't then DON'T. Find somebody to help you. You may not need any help at all and you may be one of the lucky ones that just skate right thru treatment without a hiccup and come out clear on the other side. I hope that is the case for you. Don't let us scare you.. we're just letting you know what happened to us so you can be prepared just in case.Hugs,TeriFrom: Trudy <trudykinsey@...>Hcv < >Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 1:57:47 PMSubject: [ ] Cars

Y'all are really scaring me about the driving thing. I would rather lose all my hair than my keys! I live in the country and in this RV space is limited so I make almost daily trips to walmart. Besides I will have to drive myself to all docs appts and that is 60 miles away in the city!! Clinging to the thought that Everyone is different! Except i can be so ditsy already !

http://facebook. com/people/ andTrudy- Kinsey/134046087 7 " A well- behaved woman never made History". Trudy