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Amputee, new leg today, and my 2012 GT 6-speed

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Old 12-19-2012, 06:02 AM
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Default Amputee, new leg today, and my 2012 GT 6-speed

Lost my leg in a hit & run back on 04-SEP-2012 (I was essentially a pedestrian and the vehicle hit me doing ~70 MPH).

Today, I get my new bionic leg (literally - the knee is the Genium by Otto Bock).

First thing I'm doing when I get home is sitting in my 2012 GT 5.0 6-speed (which has sat dormant in the garage for 4.5 months other than the occassion engine start/run and move to avoid flat spots with the tires) to see if I can operate the clutch with my prostetic limb.

Wish me luck - I miss driving my 'Stang!
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:19 AM
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Good luck! Glad you're here!
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:31 AM
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I hope the entire day is flawless for you....
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Old 12-19-2012, 08:13 AM
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Best of luck, good sir. Hopefully, you pick up right where you left off.
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Best of luck!
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Old 12-19-2012, 09:19 AM
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OMG! You are awesome! Now I hope I never hear another complaint about Wahhh how stiff my clutch is. If I do I will refer them to this thread! All the best to you.
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:00 PM
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Good luck and wish you the best!
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:28 PM
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Hoping for the best for ya! Happy Holidays as well
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Old 12-19-2012, 03:16 PM
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Good luck, if it doesn't work you'll find a way!
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Good luck brother, glad you're here. You'll do just fine.
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