steves1977uk wrote:MenCallMeGimpy wrote:Alternatively, there's these guys, but I have no idea how legit they are:
http://www.mobilityscooterpart.com/prod ... php?id=178
Also, no way to buy on the site, so it looks like I'll have to call Taiwan.
This is where I bought my OEM programmers from, it cost me about $900 for two OEM programmers minus the shipping costs.
Steve
Burgerman wrote:Feels slightly disconcerting with a soft front though!
Step wrote:I see your point.
As a quad that never wears a chest strap or seatbelt, I am very aware of the 'falling forward' issue front suspension chairs have.
That's my main reason for not getting a MWD. You never see them go down a curb forward... tried it... it's a rush
Same with Permobil RWD when front suspension too soft.
The Permobil c350 would otherwise be anoother goood option with standard central footrest and least bulky backrests
Never had the problem in the 5 years using the Alex though but I do tilt it back a bit when speeding outdoors to avoid slippping forward on the seat
Burgerman wrote:A little too high...
Well its not too bad. Depends on the table. On one of my four chairs I still have tilt. But sitting "flat" lowers knees by 3 inches. But isn't comfortable anyway.Understatement?
Burgerman wrote:I make or modify all my powerchairs in my bedroom, by hand, for my personal use only, as an end user. As such you cant buy one. Many people here are also modifying existing chairs, fitting lithium power or building powerchairs to suit themselves however.
The Meyra Optimus 2 isn't a powerchair though. Its a small "car" or closer to a scooter that steers in reverse like a fork lift truck. It works outdoors well at low speeds but isn't suitable for use indoors. So while interesting and good outdoors its not really a contender for a powerchair list.
Burgerman wrote:Like you I cant do much myself. And that means it takes me lots of time. I get others to help make parts, weld, cut, order many things premade from the internet. And every chair I build is different. No measurements, no parts list. All one off, no plan!
My chairs wouldn't suit most users, too tippy, too angry, and would flip you out, or have problems with one thing or another. These are not production chairs. How will you replace parts, repair, maintain one even if I could build one? You must learn, build your own to suit your own needs.
This chair for eg is completely different. And much simpler. And also much better than anything you can buy. Its an older one I am rebuilding and updating to lithium with 4x the range. But using simple mobility controller etc.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5380&start=140
About replacing parts, my father can help me, but he has no time to build one because of work.
Well, can we speak via skype? It will be much faster, I think)
CPguy wrote:@ deslion: I think you should visit the user "nandol" in Portugal as he has a builder from bulgaria (I think the wheelchair builder speaks russian because he is about 50 years old). If you know EXACTLY what you want say the magic words "пожа́луйста, това́рищ!" and have your cash ready! жела́ю уда́чи!
Burgerman wrote:Nandol is a member here. He has his local friend / blacksmith build his chairs. But don't expect the sort of build quality you see on my pages because that takes an awful lot of time to spend of details and care. It wouldn't be possible at a sensible price. So its the same "shape" as mine approximately. But not the same thing. Which is why you need to do it yourself to a high standard really.
Burgerman wrote:Thats because in general they are crap outdoors (X5 /V6 excluded) and of the rear drive chairs all are available in the UK other than the Bounder chairs.
Sunrise med in Birmingham now own/build quickie and the handicare chairs for eg.
Burgerman wrote:I would do that. But there are so many variables, and also so many negotiable prices that its all but impossible. I think the sensible way would be for each user to price their important options and preferences individually. Or I would need to download a complex order form with hundreds of prices and choices for each chair. For eg some chairs cant use the larger batteries with some options. And lighting modules are included with faster motor options, and the ALM needed is already paid for with fancy seating or and upgrade to r-net is part of the seating package. And then there's keeping it all up to date. Time flies. And then discounts...
Glitterfairy wrote:Burgerman wrote:I would do that. But there are so many variables, and also so many negotiable prices that its all but impossible. I think the sensible way would be for each user to price their important options and preferences individually. Or I would need to download a complex order form with hundreds of prices and choices for each chair. For eg some chairs cant use the larger batteries with some options. And lighting modules are included with faster motor options, and the ALM needed is already paid for with fancy seating or and upgrade to r-net is part of the seating package. And then there's keeping it all up to date. Time flies. And then discounts...
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