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Disabled Drivers
By: Wozza Date: July 16, 2024, 12:18 pm
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A question for the rule makers?
I am currently building a CycleKart. I am able bodied but I have
a friend who is disabled who would also like to take part in
events.
If I fit hand controls ie throttle and break on the steering
wheel would that be acceptable?
Thanks.
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Phaeton Date: July 16, 2024, 2:37 pm
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Nothing to do with the rule writers but there is nothing that
says they cannot
• Brakes: Rear (driven axle) brakes only. Can be mechanical or
hydraulic
Doesn't mention throttle at all other than having 2x return
springs
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Jimr1999 Date: July 17, 2024, 2:55 am
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Throttle and brake on the steering wheel is used on many road
car adaptions and well proven. Just make sure your friend is
happy with your engineering :D
JimR
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Wozza Date: July 19, 2024, 2:32 pm
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Thank you for the reply.
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Ian F Date: July 20, 2024, 8:21 am
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Another consideration would be how easy it will be for your
friend to get in and out? These are approximately 3/4 scale
subsequently access, egress can be quite awkward.
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: RhysN Date: July 20, 2024, 2:43 pm
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Perhaps the Edwardian style cars might be a better "fit" for
your friend?
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Phaeton Date: July 20, 2024, 3:27 pm
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I'm sure I have seen a Utube of a guy with limited mobility, he
made the kart so that he could enter from one side, the whole
body flipped up to one side, he made the steering brace so there
was no support on one side so he could easily get his legs in.
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Chris Godfrey Date: July 20, 2024, 11:19 pm
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You might be thinking of this one
HTML https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=22BwUGA5mqk&pp=ygURTW9kZWwgYSBjeWNsZWNhcnQ%3D
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: Wozza Date: July 22, 2024, 10:49 am
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Thank you for all the useful comments and suggestions.
He is able to get in and out with assistance. His main issue is
very limited use of his legs.
I have started designing some steering wheel controls. He is
also an engineer so I'm sure he will be scrutinising my designs.
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Re: Disabled Drivers
By: RhysN Date: July 23, 2024, 12:51 am
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Wozza, Kelly Wood in the US has all his controls on the wheel so
that his wheelchair bound wife can use his cars. If you want
I'll ask permission to have you in contact directly with him.
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