RE: [ihc] Small problem

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> William Cunningham
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 9:01 AM
> To: ihc-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: [ihc] Small problem
>
> Any suggestions for making an 800 more user friendly for the height
> challenged?
>
> Willy
> 77 SS II

Willy,

Were I you, I would keep the auto, and fabricate extension blocks and/or
pedal lever modifications for brake and accelerator. I don't see an
advantage to the expense and learning curve of hand controls, unless your
daughter is fully grown, and will need such modifications indefinitely...
And actually, even then I think it's better to keep the controls at the
feet. Whether you think she'll be getting taller or not would affect the
permanence of the installation, but I think changing to hand controlled
brake and accelerator should be a last resort, considered only when there's
no other choice. To my way of thinking, it would be a handicap to her, not
an advantage.

My 2 bits...

John A.