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OpinionBearSF t1_iw3ohh0 wrote

Pfft, my chariot is better, at least I think so.

As a person with mobility issues, my soon to be ordered (in the next week) power wheelchair will have:

  • 8.5 MPH / 13.6 KPH top speed. (The fastest production power wheelchair currently made that Medicare will cover, as far as I know)
  • A rehab seat with custom sized cushions, swappable between foam, gel, and air cushions.
  • A seat that can tilt, with a back that can independently recline, a seat elevator, and legrests that can independently articulate.
  • LED headlights and LED turn signals.
  • Lithium-ion batteries. (Most still use deep-cycle lead acid)
  • Rear view camera system.
  • Flat-free tires that are larger and more capable than this VW one-off experimental art piece. Not quite off-road ready, but definitely usable outdoors in the city.
  • USB PD charging ports for accessories.
  • Tablet mount, and cupholder.

To be specific, insurance is covering only the base version with medically necessary modifications. I am self-paying for all of the upgraded gear on it, which is substantial.

I may also add an automotive heat and massage seat thingamajig, and RGB fun/mood lighting.

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VitaminPb t1_iw4wdef wrote

Just like a car, the cup holder is the most important part.

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brickmaster32000 t1_iw6ixu6 wrote

It actually is on a wheelchair. You need at least one hand to manuever a chair and the other hand is likely needed to open doors and move obstacles. Trying to hold anything in your lap tends to end poorly as eventually you need to stop and your thighs are ill equipped to stop thongs from jerking forward when you do.

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SirVerMeulen t1_iw5q182 wrote

As someone who’s attempted adding RGB lights to his sister’s power chair, definitely go ahead and splurge if you can afford it :)

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Isteppedinpoopy t1_iw5kkra wrote

Needs oil slick and smoke screen.

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OpinionBearSF t1_iw5m2he wrote

> Needs oil slick and smoke screen.

Ha! KITT / Bond's car this is not.

Although I must admit that a smokescreen and oil slick would be useful as hell while at work!

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