Building a Quad friendly RZR

[AO]

I've just bought myself a used Polaris Ranger Rzr 800 that I'm going to modify to be as quadriplegic friendly as possible. The ultimate intention is to use it in a four day, 1 000 km off-road ride to raise funds for the Quadpara association of South Africa. It's at the beginning of October so I don't have much time to get it modded.

On my list is:
Power steering and Hand controls (possibly both from Hunterworks, depending on final shipping cost and time to get here)
Racing seat and 4 point harnesses (I think I can source those locally)
I also need to make a plan to replace the stock "side roll bars" - they really get in the way when I transfer in and out. I might need to get some after market doors.
Fabricate some kind of fold away armrests for suport and comfort for the 6 to 8 hours per day rides.

Here is a photo of the totally stock vehicle as I got it.



I've read the previous posts on side by sides (UTVs) a few times - some great info in there. If anyone has any advice or done this before, I'd love to get your input.

Thanks.

[Brianm]

Years ago I used to own a Honda Odyssey and then later a Honda Pilot, they were a lot of fun and needed zero modifications to drive, all hand controls. The Pilot was quite superior to the older Odyssey.

[Kindnessisthecure]

I want to build something like this but it will never happen.

[BRASWELLF5]

Contact Matt at Blax handrims. He has already modified his RZR.

http://www.pushblax.com/pages/BLAX-08-RZR.html

[AO]

Thanks Bras - I sent him a message from his site. Great stuff.

[Kindnessisthecure]

I would but I don't want to get my hopes up, I don't think he has the money to give me a vehicle to convert and do the conversion free. I'm sorry its a nice thought, but that just don't happen.

[Kindnessisthecure]

Mines somewhat like his, only I want to add a ramp and extend the steering swap the wheel for handle bars and cut out a section for a wheelchair and add a easy lock plus few extras.

[dlesh04]

I have a modifield polaris rzr. I'll try and get pictures for you. You can build a lift that comes out from the roll cage if needed. Also you'll want to figure a way to strap your legs down because if you dont it gets dangerous. A 4 point racing harness works great too

[robotnik]

I have a modifield polaris rzr. I'll try and get pictures for you. You can build a lift that comes out from the roll cage if needed.

I have a 800 RZR, modified too. But I still have issues to transfer in/out (to do an emergency brake too -It's another story)
This idea of a lift on the roll cage is inspiring ! Your picts are welcome…

[Rook98006]

I have a modifield polaris rzr. I'll try and get pictures for you. You can build a lift that comes out from the roll cage if needed. Also you'll want to figure a way to strap your legs down because if you dont it gets dangerous. A 4 point racing harness works great too

Yea photos would be great!! Snooped around the RZR forum a couple months back but never joined. Does everyone favor the RZR over the Ace for some reason? Would like to see a version of the old Odyssey steering wheel controls on one of these new buggies. Anyone in on the west side of Washington state off road?

[Colorado Boy]

Here's a recent thread on the rzr forum about a rzr set up with a joystick for a quad:

http://www.rzrforums.net/rzr-s-900/3...r-s-900-a.html

[Rook98006]

Very Cool. Feels good to get dirrrty sometimes.