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The KAKAWIN Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers is a high-end driver aid designed to enhance mobility for individuals with disabilities or seniors. This innovative device allows for one-handed control of both the brake and accelerator pedals, ensuring a safe and comfortable driving experience. With a no-drill installation process, it fits almost all automatic vehicles and can be easily removed for standard use.
Manufacturer | KAKAWIN |
Brand | KAKAWIN |
Model | CZFZQ-CJR |
Item Weight | 11.4 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 21.18 x 13.62 x 4.72 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | hand controls for disabled drivers |
Manufacturer Part Number | HANDCONTROLS |
L**.
These CAN be installed DIY & are worth the money!
When I first saw this design a year ago, I rode the fence since then about putting one of these in my van. When this dealer ran the discount, I asked my stereo/car parts installer if he could install this for me. He asked for the instructions, there were none. So he said to order it, he looked at the photos available & when I got it, I took it to him. It took him the better part of the day but he got it done w/o having to go get any parts or supplies. This isn't something I could have done, but for the run of the mill anything-car-related installer, it is absolutely doable for them.The parts are VERY STURDY. The shifter itself is very sturdy & not plastic, as it appears. It's metal & the rods/brackets are all well made, heavy & sturdy. The bracket that goes under the front seat that keep the shifter arm steady is REALLY sturdy, as you can see in the second photo.After the installation, I went to a large parking lot & got my brain acclaimated to the push-to-brake pull-to-accelerate mode of driving. It's MUCH like driving my Pride scooter, but at a much larger cost if I get confused & pull when I'm supposed to push. It's imparetive to stay focused when you're learning your brain to react correctly; the brain has been reacting w/ your feet for decades. But each time I get in the van it gets easier. For me, setting the "button brake" is still a work in progress. I still use my foot to brake when I need to put the van shifter into P for Park or D for Drive. I don't trust it yet, but that will come.If you're on the fence about whether to get one of these, just DO IT as soon as you can. I wish I had done this 2 years ago. MS has affected my feet's ability to "feel" the pedals all the time, so I've been scared about those "sudden stops" for a couple of years.This is not something you have to pay THOUSANDS of dollars to a Medical Supplier to buy for you & install, I got quoted $3000 to $5000 to do this to my van, everywhere. They're ordering these & making LOTS of money installing them, so they make it scary to order & have installed yourself.It's something any car/stereo/truck installer can do, it's no more complicated than installing shocks on a vehicle. The suppliers want to scare you from having it done b/c they make SO much money doing them. Your insurance companies, your State & your mortgage holders don't care, I called them all. But you will need to find someone not "scared" to tackle something like this, there's NO liability on their part, unless they do it POORLY. No more liability than installing shocks or U bolts on your motor. I just wish I had done this SOONER. The dealer is VERY nice & trustworthy.There really aren't any instructions, but your installer should be able to figure this out. If they can't, don't let them do it. Find another one who can, you'll thank me later!!!
D**X
Mechanical Aptitude Required
As others have stated, this kit comes without ANY instructions. You're on your own or at the mercy of somebody who knows their way around a workshop. The main control handle itself is reasonable well built. The lever latching feature was a bit sketchy, and I didn't feel safe leaving it on. But it's easy to remove. You are almost guaranteed to have to fabricate brackets to make this unit work - hardware and brackets are provided for attachment to the pedals and seat anchors, but these are not made to fit all vehicles. The main bracket that is intended to mount to the seat anchors is intended for vehicles with vertical seat mounting hardware - my car has horizontal forward-facing mounting bolts, so an angle adapter had to be made. I had to modify the accelerator pedal to get the brackets to fit, and had to fabricate a bracket to mount the brake hardware. Some sort of stabilizer will be required at the front of the main mounting bracket - without it, the assembly won't be rigid enough to positively activate the pedals. In short, it can be made to do what it was intended to do, but be prepared to put in a fair bit of extra engineering.
R**W
Like others have said there are no instructions
Not to hard to figure out but hardware is questionable at best hadvto hit hardware store for correct hardware.After installed love how well it works
S**N
Disabled driver hand control.
This control works great! It has given me my freedom again to go places. I am going to purchase a second unit for my other vehicle. I highly recommend this item if you can no longer use the foot pedals in your vehicle.
E**R
Be carefully!
When one buys a cheap Trimmer, a simple faucet for just a couple of bucks,or thing like these one get a manual, instruction order or at least a link to a website with important information about the item. Here you purchase more than $1000 and you get nothing-0- zero- information!! This is the most frustration on this device or more on the manufacturer and seller. The video on the Amazon website is just a joke!I'm a Technician and it took me about 3 hours to install everything. But installation and operation are different pairs of shoes!Already during the installation I thought it wouldn't be a fault if they would have added to the box a small amount of screw tightener like Loctite. I used the blue one. Don't use the green one, you'll never get the screws or nuts open again.The biggest problem can be to find the right adjustments for acceleration and break. Because the device works with both at the same time. I highly recommend when you operate it the first couple times, get a training for yourself in a quite side road or in a very less traffic area. Believe me, you'll need time to become comfortable with the hand control.Just to drive fast and slow it's easy but be aware of all the other things. If you push the start button and turn the lever in P, R or D it takes more time as usually. Also if you want to chance from forward to backwards it takes longer time. If you try it in a traffic area, then good luck.I used mine control the first time today and was not so happy. You have to find out the exactly adjustments. I thought I had the same adjustment like when you push the pedals but it wasn't. When I stopped the car, the engine runs with a higher speed as normal. It's difficult to find out which nut needs to be turned. And there is no answer which applies for all types of cars because every car can be a bit different with acceleration and break pedals. There is no other solution as to adjust the bars and try it. When it doesn't work , readjust it to another position and try it again. You'll do it as often as you find the best result. And that's one of the most reason that you should train yourself not in the traffic. Also make sure that you have selected the correct seating position before you start the installation otherwise it can collide between seat and control. If another person uses the car too please keep in your mind that he/she has maybe not the same seat position as you have.However please take your time with the installation and work exactly and correct. Rush and superficiality is not the best idea!
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