Man I've been racing with Kyle for years! The first time I met him and was ripping and then got out and got into a wheelchair blew my mind! All the love for this man! Keep sending it Kyle!!
Really cool! Reminds me of the Veterans Administration (used to at least) providing similar kits for cars for veterans who are disabled and can't use their legs. Simple to install and remove. You tell them the make/model and they work very well.
Yeah, I once saw a veteran with a Volvo C30. The hatchback opened and an arm swung around from the back to the drivers side with his wheelchair. It was a pretty slick setup. I don’t know how his driver controls operated though. Another time I saw a guy steering a van using his foot to turn. 😮
Had a chance to drive a hand controlled car more than 20 years ago. The controls were mounted, hanging off the steering column. Pivot on the handle grip down like the turn signal to gas, and let off to push the handle forward to brake. It takes a bit, but fast to adapt to the controls.
Excellent work Kyle! It's been so cool seeing this car come together, and it's awesome to see you share your work like this. Catch you around soon 🤘🏽🤘🏽
With all the tech in cars now, I don’t know why manufacturers don’t have an option to use a joystick or game controller. I wouldn’t doubt both steering wheels and floor pedals are eventually phased out if for no other reason than reducing manufacturing costs.
Thank you kind dudes for the perfect video to go with my evening hammock and beer! That was fantastic, reminds me of the don't give a fuck Mazda (?) from years back.
T-12 SCI , I am looking at buying a Porsche 911 Turbo S. I have used right angle MPS Monarch hand controls on all my vehicles. I have never used portable hand controls like in this video. Are they comfortable to use or tiresome on your thumb? I would rather have a permanent installation and want to stick with the right angle type....push in for the brake, pull down for the accelerator on the left side of the steering column. I have to figure out if I can get in and out of it. I can't really try getting in and out of a 911 at the dealership because I am afraid my wheelchair will scratch the vehicles side skirt.
I wonder if wheelchair users find vehicles without B pillars and a rear-hinged back door easier to get in and out of. The Mazda RX8, Honda Element, and extended cab pickups come to mind.
Everyone is different of course but I personally don't see the added benefit. I will say I do prefer coupes because the doors are bigger and it's easier to get the chair in without smashing up the entire door area. But since the drivers seat still only goes back to a certain point, the rear hinged door doesn't really add much benefit, though I could see it might be useful to throw the wheels behind. It's possible in the case of trucks and the Element, the rear door may be big enough to make it easier to put the chair in the rear, in which case that would be a little more convenient, but only if I am expecting a passenger. Another challenge may be closing the door... one might need a strap connected to the door to be able to close it once you are in the drivers seat (not sure how far back the opened door is from that position). Great question though and I am sure some disabled folks out there that could see the benefit!
@@hotwheels882 Thank you for your insight. There's a couple of 3 door cars I also thought of. The Hyundai Veloster has a longer driver's side door and 2 shorter passenger side doors. The Mini Cooper Clubman has a regular front door plus a small rear hinged back door on one side with 1 door on the other side that might be longer. This Mini also has vertically hinged rear hatch doors that should be easier for wheelchair users or little people to use. The Tesla Model X has those electric gullwing rear doors that might help get a wheelchair into the backseat area for a driver that's alone, but it does still have the B Pillars.
I'm a paralyzed driver also. Ive got a gt500 & R8....I'm very surprised he's using cheap chinese hand controls!!. I used them for a few months & i went with a stationary hand control that mounts under dash. Alot easier to drive & control the car
I've got the fixed controls in my Cayenne . Besides the higher cost of the fixed, I actually prefer the temporaries because they AREN'T fixed. I find it's much easier to be able to move the controls around, particularly when I am on a track or racing. I never would have thought that would be the case until I met pro racer Drew Ewing. Once he explained it like that, I realized that made a lot more sense for my setup. To each their own of course!
Nice to have millions to do something like this. More of a story about "having money" that any handy cap. No chance any average handy cap persons gonna do anything like this. When your rich you can over come major disabilities of all kids having money to spend.
This is an unfortunate mentality to have my friend. It's interesting you define an "average handicap person" as someone without means. Why do you think that is? I have been lucky to have surrounded myself with a great network of positive people throughout my life which has led me to a lot of great opportunities to build a successful business on my own. Nothing has been handed to me besides my parents chipping in on a portion of my college education. I had student loans. I had a 9 to 5 job straight out of college. But I also had passion. Passion to be better and make the most of my situation and 19 years later here I am. I hope one day you too can find your passion and success.
This guy rules. I LOVEEEEE the wrap.
@@themadhatter444 Same designer who did the livery for the 2020 Pikes Peak 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
Man I've been racing with Kyle for years! The first time I met him and was ripping and then got out and got into a wheelchair blew my mind! All the love for this man! Keep sending it Kyle!!
I always find that surprising that people are that ignorant and can't imagine someone that uses a wheelchair can drive a car.
What a dude.
I competed against this guy at a rallycross recently. SO FREAKING COOL! love the build!
Excellent ! Now this is thinking in possibilities! Ask yourself not what you can't do, no, no, no; ask yourself what you CAN do !
Inspiring is an understatement.
Inspiration porn.
Kyle is the Dude !
Really cool! Reminds me of the Veterans Administration (used to at least) providing similar kits for cars for veterans who are disabled and can't use their legs. Simple to install and remove. You tell them the make/model and they work very well.
Yeah, I once saw a veteran with a Volvo C30. The hatchback opened and an arm swung around from the back to the drivers side with his wheelchair. It was a pretty slick setup. I don’t know how his driver controls operated though.
Another time I saw a guy steering a van using his foot to turn. 😮
This is incredible content. Fantastic timing ahead of the Paralympics.
You are are a total inspiration to us car guys. Keep pushing brother.
Inspiration porn! 😂
Great story and video. I've been following Kyle for years on Instagram. Love his enthusiasm for automobiles.
Way to go Kyle! 👏 such an amazing human being!
Looking good my friend! Great video.
What an inspiring story, DRIVE, keep up with great work :)
Sheer Respect....
Nice job @driving disabled! It’s an inspiration to so many!
Had a chance to drive a hand controlled car more than 20 years ago. The controls were mounted, hanging off the steering column. Pivot on the handle grip down like the turn signal to gas, and let off to push the handle forward to brake. It takes a bit, but fast to adapt to the controls.
Excellent work Kyle! It's been so cool seeing this car come together, and it's awesome to see you share your work like this.
Catch you around soon 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Appreciate the love as always Rahul!
Awesome build!
With all the tech in cars now, I don’t know why manufacturers don’t have an option to use a joystick or game controller. I wouldn’t doubt both steering wheels and floor pedals are eventually phased out if for no other reason than reducing manufacturing costs.
Great car, great story 👊
Thank you kind dudes for the perfect video to go with my evening hammock and beer! That was fantastic, reminds me of the don't give a fuck Mazda (?) from years back.
Bad ass Kyle
respect
Can confirm Kyle rips that thing! Full send or no send
maaannn, defo one of the best videos content wise, more like dissss!!!
I just got an M3 and also use a wheelchair. Its fun. ❤ Hand controls are great.
Awesome 👌🏼
Rally On Kyle!
You go, sir!
T-12 SCI , I am looking at buying a Porsche 911 Turbo S. I have used right angle MPS Monarch hand controls on all my vehicles. I have never used portable hand controls like in this video. Are they comfortable to use or tiresome on your thumb? I would rather have a permanent installation and want to stick with the right angle type....push in for the brake, pull down for the accelerator on the left side of the steering column. I have to figure out if I can get in and out of it. I can't really try getting in and out of a 911 at the dealership because I am afraid my wheelchair will scratch the vehicles side skirt.
Dope 🤙🤙🤙
7:00 because regular people don't have 3 Porsche's and can't afford to completely trash their car.
Wow. Trashing a hard working inspirational story just because you can't afford one...
It's the God Hand!
Good stuff. Kyle have met Corbin in Phx? He para with a rotary affliction.
God hand out here
Invented by Rick James after his encounter with the Murphy's
I wonder if wheelchair users find vehicles without B pillars and a rear-hinged back door easier to get in and out of. The Mazda RX8, Honda Element, and extended cab pickups come to mind.
Everyone is different of course but I personally don't see the added benefit. I will say I do prefer coupes because the doors are bigger and it's easier to get the chair in without smashing up the entire door area. But since the drivers seat still only goes back to a certain point, the rear hinged door doesn't really add much benefit, though I could see it might be useful to throw the wheels behind. It's possible in the case of trucks and the Element, the rear door may be big enough to make it easier to put the chair in the rear, in which case that would be a little more convenient, but only if I am expecting a passenger. Another challenge may be closing the door... one might need a strap connected to the door to be able to close it once you are in the drivers seat (not sure how far back the opened door is from that position). Great question though and I am sure some disabled folks out there that could see the benefit!
@@hotwheels882 Thank you for your insight. There's a couple of 3 door cars I also thought of. The Hyundai Veloster has a longer driver's side door and 2 shorter passenger side doors. The Mini Cooper Clubman has a regular front door plus a small rear hinged back door on one side with 1 door on the other side that might be longer. This Mini also has vertically hinged rear hatch doors that should be easier for wheelchair users or little people to use.
The Tesla Model X has those electric gullwing rear doors that might help get a wheelchair into the backseat area for a driver that's alone, but it does still have the B Pillars.
I'm a paralyzed driver also. Ive got a gt500 & R8....I'm very surprised he's using cheap chinese hand controls!!.
I used them for a few months & i went with a stationary hand control that mounts under dash. Alot easier to drive & control the car
I've got the fixed controls in my Cayenne . Besides the higher cost of the fixed, I actually prefer the temporaries because they AREN'T fixed. I find it's much easier to be able to move the controls around, particularly when I am on a track or racing. I never would have thought that would be the case until I met pro racer Drew Ewing. Once he explained it like that, I realized that made a lot more sense for my setup. To each their own of course!
Ypu giys shoud check out my 1993 Geo Metro. Leg operated.
Nice to have millions to do something like this. More of a story about "having money" that any handy cap.
No chance any average handy cap persons gonna do anything like this. When your rich you can over come major disabilities of all kids having money to spend.
This is an unfortunate mentality to have my friend. It's interesting you define an "average handicap person" as someone without means. Why do you think that is? I have been lucky to have surrounded myself with a great network of positive people throughout my life which has led me to a lot of great opportunities to build a successful business on my own. Nothing has been handed to me besides my parents chipping in on a portion of my college education. I had student loans. I had a 9 to 5 job straight out of college. But I also had passion. Passion to be better and make the most of my situation and 19 years later here I am. I hope one day you too can find your passion and success.