Hand Controls for Handicapped?
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From: Chandler, AZ
Hand Controls for Handicapped?
Has anyone out there had a C8 modified for hand controls for the brake and gas pedals? I need to get my right foot reconstructed and have been putting it off partly because I will be non-weight bearing on the right foot for roughly 3 months and obviously unable to drive. I was looking on Amazon today and they have different devices for between $100 - $200 that supposedly can be installed easily in any newer vehicle and allows you to use your hands for the brake and gas. I am wondering if anybody has actually used any of these before? And if so, how easy was it set up and how easy is it to learn how to use for safe driving. Any real world experiences would be appreciated. Then I just have to find a knee scooter or whee lchair that can fit in the car or trunk.
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if we are talking 3 months and this is an extra car for you, i would just prep the car like how it is done for people who live in the snow. The car sitting for 3 months would not be a bad thing. Years ago my car sat for 4 months while i had knee surgery before i could use the clutch. did no harm to the car.
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if we are talking 3 months and this is an extra car for you, i would just prep the car like how it is done for people who live in the snow. The car sitting for 3 months would not be a bad thing. Years ago my car sat for 4 months while i had knee surgery before i could use the clutch. did no harm to the car.
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When I first learned about the surgery, that was my first solution that I came up with. I figured the coordination would be off, but I could practice for a while ahead of time and develop new brain patterns. So one day, I figured I would start trying to see what it feels like; and there just isn't enough room.
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No direct experience with such devices, but would like to hear about what you may find - especially the actual product name and vendor that sells it. Just for info purposes.
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Hand Controls on Corvettes.
Has anyone out there had a C8 modified for hand controls for the brake and gas pedals? I need to get my right foot reconstructed and have been putting it off partly because I will be non-weight bearing on the right foot for roughly 3 months and obviously unable to drive. I was looking on Amazon today and they have different devices for between $100 - $200 that supposedly can be installed easily in any newer vehicle and allows you to use your hands for the brake and gas. I am wondering if anybody has actually used any of these before? And if so, how easy was it set up and how easy is it to learn how to use for safe driving. Any real world experiences would be appreciated. Then I just have to find a knee scooter or whee lchair that can fit in the car or trunk.
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If it’s just your foot and not your leg you can get away with using the pedals…. Just use your left foot to break. I’d be more worried about getting in and out of the car.
Might be best to just bite the bullet and rent a compact SUV for the first month or so.
Might be best to just bite the bullet and rent a compact SUV for the first month or so.
Last edited by Mr. Jonathan; Jun 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM.
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Has anyone out there had a C8 modified for hand controls for the brake and gas pedals? I need to get my right foot reconstructed and have been putting it off partly because I will be non-weight bearing on the right foot for roughly 3 months and obviously unable to drive. I was looking on Amazon today and they have different devices for between $100 - $200 that supposedly can be installed easily in any newer vehicle and allows you to use your hands for the brake and gas. I am wondering if anybody has actually used any of these before? And if so, how easy was it set up and how easy is it to learn how to use for safe driving. Any real world experiences would be appreciated. Then I just have to find a knee scooter or whee lchair that can fit in the car or trunk.
https://www.mobilityinnovations.com/...foot-controls/