Wheelchair in a mk3 roadster / coupé
Discussion
Hi folks,
I realise that this is something of a long shot, but I figured worth a try... I have a mk3 roadster coupé and was wondering whether anyone has any idea of a wheelchair that might fit into what passes for it's boot? I used to have a mk2 and my wife's wheelchair would *just* fit into the boot, with wheels removed and stored behind the passenger seat. Due to the different shape of the mk3 boot, this isn't possible any more.
I am quite happy to buy a different wheelchair if I know that it'll fit...
Does anyone have any experience of this and could point me in the right direction? Any suggestions or thoughts gratefully received!
Cheers,
NB
I realise that this is something of a long shot, but I figured worth a try... I have a mk3 roadster coupé and was wondering whether anyone has any idea of a wheelchair that might fit into what passes for it's boot? I used to have a mk2 and my wife's wheelchair would *just* fit into the boot, with wheels removed and stored behind the passenger seat. Due to the different shape of the mk3 boot, this isn't possible any more.
I am quite happy to buy a different wheelchair if I know that it'll fit...
Does anyone have any experience of this and could point me in the right direction? Any suggestions or thoughts gratefully received!
Cheers,
NB
Yes absolutely, I discovered the solution to this exact problem just recently and now have an mk3.5 sitting on the drive! Give Da Vinci Mobility a call, their Leggera Compatta was actually designed to fit in small boots.
It's a shame I didn't see this sooner! All three cars I've had thusfar have been Motability cars and I've only recently had the money to finally buy a weekend car. I've gone through wanting just about everything Japanese and sporty in the last few months and being wheelchair user I'd never even considered an MX5 until I found out about the Da Vinci chair.
I have a TiLite TX which is a reasonably compact titanium folder, the wheels just about fit in the boot if I take out the puncture kit but as you say there's no chance getting the frame in. Richie from Da Vinci visited us and was extremely helpful with his suggestions and knowledge (I'm not sure if he covers your area, he's also involved in wheelchair athletics so may not be available); assuming the boot opening is exactly the same on your NC1 mk3, the frame will need to be built a little smaller in depth and width than usual and requires slightly smaller dia. wheels in order to fit nicely. They're even going to colour match the frame to my car.
Make sure you get put through to the right person when you call, there's one particular person there who's a little dopy, I forget his name but I understand he's been told not to answer the phone
He failed to pass on my details and I'd have had the chair by now... They are very good though, hopefully you can find the right solution
It's a shame I didn't see this sooner! All three cars I've had thusfar have been Motability cars and I've only recently had the money to finally buy a weekend car. I've gone through wanting just about everything Japanese and sporty in the last few months and being wheelchair user I'd never even considered an MX5 until I found out about the Da Vinci chair.
I have a TiLite TX which is a reasonably compact titanium folder, the wheels just about fit in the boot if I take out the puncture kit but as you say there's no chance getting the frame in. Richie from Da Vinci visited us and was extremely helpful with his suggestions and knowledge (I'm not sure if he covers your area, he's also involved in wheelchair athletics so may not be available); assuming the boot opening is exactly the same on your NC1 mk3, the frame will need to be built a little smaller in depth and width than usual and requires slightly smaller dia. wheels in order to fit nicely. They're even going to colour match the frame to my car.
Make sure you get put through to the right person when you call, there's one particular person there who's a little dopy, I forget his name but I understand he's been told not to answer the phone
He failed to pass on my details and I'd have had the chair by now... They are very good though, hopefully you can find the right solution Edited by mizx on Friday 11th May 18:01
mizx said:
es absolutely, I discovered the solution to this exact problem just recently and now have a mk3.5 sitting on the drive! Give Da Vinci Mobility a call, their Legerra range was actually designed to fit in small boots.
It's a shame I didn't see this sooner! All three cars I've had thusfar have been Motability cars and I've only recently had the money to finally buy a weekend car. I've gone through wanting everything Japanese and sporty in the last few months and being wheelchair user I'd never even considered a 5 until I found out about the Da Vinci chair.
I have a TiLite TX which is a reasonably compact titanium folder, the wheels just about fit in the boot if I take out the puncture kit but as you say there's no chance getting the frame in. Richie from Da Vinci visited us and was extremely helpful with his suggestions and knowledge (I'm not sure if he covers your area, he's also involved in wheelchair athletics so may not be available); assuming the boot opening is exactly the same on your NC1 mk3, the frame will need to be built a little smaller in depth and width than usual and requires slightly smaller dia. wheels in order to fit nicely. They're even going to colour match the frame to the my car!
Make sure you get put through to the right person when you call, there's one particular person there who's a little dopy, I forget his name but I understand he's been told not to answer the phone He failed to pass on my details which left me wondering why we'd heard nothing, I'd have had the chair by now... They are very good though, hopefully you can find the right solution
Thank you so much for this - and for taking the time to write such a detailed post! Is your wheelchair a self-propelled one, or does it have handles for someone to push it? My wife isn't able to self-propel, so I need to help!It's a shame I didn't see this sooner! All three cars I've had thusfar have been Motability cars and I've only recently had the money to finally buy a weekend car. I've gone through wanting everything Japanese and sporty in the last few months and being wheelchair user I'd never even considered a 5 until I found out about the Da Vinci chair.
I have a TiLite TX which is a reasonably compact titanium folder, the wheels just about fit in the boot if I take out the puncture kit but as you say there's no chance getting the frame in. Richie from Da Vinci visited us and was extremely helpful with his suggestions and knowledge (I'm not sure if he covers your area, he's also involved in wheelchair athletics so may not be available); assuming the boot opening is exactly the same on your NC1 mk3, the frame will need to be built a little smaller in depth and width than usual and requires slightly smaller dia. wheels in order to fit nicely. They're even going to colour match the frame to the my car!
Make sure you get put through to the right person when you call, there's one particular person there who's a little dopy, I forget his name but I understand he's been told not to answer the phone
He failed to pass on my details which left me wondering why we'd heard nothing, I'd have had the chair by now... They are very good though, hopefully you can find the right solution As an interim solution, we've bought one of these: http://tinyurl.com/csf64ar which does fold up really small, but isn't so comfortable because of the small wheels. I will definitely investigate Da Vinci mobility as my wife's needs are quite specific, and standard adult wheelchairs don't really suit her.
Thanks again, and enjoy your car!
Check out this website for more info on the da vinci chair....with push handles, I don't think you'd see much change out of £2000
http://www.dlf-data.org.uk/product.php?product_id=...
http://www.dlf-data.org.uk/product.php?product_id=...
Sorry for slow response! My wife has an invigorating combination of a form of achondroplasia (she is just 3' 8" tall) and severe arthritis in her knees. A regular adult wheelchair is a little bit too high for her to get into easily, and the foot rests are too far away. I need to be able to push the chair as it's not very easy for her to do herself...
new_bloke said:
Sorry for slow response! My wife has an invigorating combination of a form of achondroplasia (she is just 3' 8" tall) and severe arthritis in her knees. A regular adult wheelchair is a little bit too high for her to get into easily, and the foot rests are too far away. I need to be able to push the chair as it's not very easy for her to do herself...
my work head says 'take the voucher' and go to a specialist supplier unless you have really good wheelchair services where you live and/or they listen to what consultants and specialist OTs say ... the OTs i work with have very variable attitudes towards the different wheelchair servces around our region - some are great and will get what people want for their needs, others areless good but a strongly worded email from out OTs or the consultant pays off and others are just nightmares and try to put young, active and 'fit' in relative terms clients into clunky heavy cheap chairs
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