Custom shift dials?
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very easy to apply vinyl over the knob and cut trim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb0yEqwFm7k
found this on the line i think i may try something once my truck comes out of the shop
found this on the line i think i may try something once my truck comes out of the shop
The Rumblebee dial is really cool. And I would support having some options to choose from. The tire idea is great since it plays off the way that the seat is styled. I like how it is a small mod. Its the details like that that make things stand out in a subtle way.
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The shifter knob looks easy enough to remove. Will the Rumblebee dial fit the Rebel?
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I'm sure it would fit right in.
I'm now considering looking into getting the whole dial anodized red to match the rest of the interior.
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The idea of tires got me thinking. Radio controlled (R/C) model trucks have all kinds of off-road tire designs and there's a fair sized industry for replacement parts. So I started hunting around. Our knob is 2" (51mm) in diameter at its widest point. I haven't taken mine off yet, so no idea how deep it is, because it fits partially into a depression. But it does protrude nearly an inch.
The video showing removal also shows that it's on a hex shaft, but there is no indication of size. Some of these R/C models use hex axles to drive the wheels. So the issue is to find a tire that fits in the depression, or that sits in front of the depression without rubbing on the dash plate. That's a function of wheel offset, language we all know well.
R/C trucks are sized in scale. To get 2" outer diameter truck tires, you need to be looking in the 1/18th scale range. Most of the truck tires in that range are going to have an outer diameter slightly over 2" but the next smaller size is 1/24th and that gives you a tire diameter of about 1.25" which is way too small. There are a lot of wheels/tires to choose from, with some unexpectedly good looks. None match the Rebel's wheels, but there are a number of tire options that look close. And you can get sets of 2 for as little as $6.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1/18+scale+rc+tires&espvd=2&biw=1251&bih=720&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsxhqFQoTCK-nqKL_l8kCFc42iAodzvcGXg
The hard part is knowing the exact measurements of these so that you don't have to order a variety before you find something that works and fits the shaft. Maybe someone out there has one of these little RC trucks, or has a kid that has one, that can check it out.
The video showing removal also shows that it's on a hex shaft, but there is no indication of size. Some of these R/C models use hex axles to drive the wheels. So the issue is to find a tire that fits in the depression, or that sits in front of the depression without rubbing on the dash plate. That's a function of wheel offset, language we all know well.
R/C trucks are sized in scale. To get 2" outer diameter truck tires, you need to be looking in the 1/18th scale range. Most of the truck tires in that range are going to have an outer diameter slightly over 2" but the next smaller size is 1/24th and that gives you a tire diameter of about 1.25" which is way too small. There are a lot of wheels/tires to choose from, with some unexpectedly good looks. None match the Rebel's wheels, but there are a number of tire options that look close. And you can get sets of 2 for as little as $6.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1/18+scale+rc+tires&espvd=2&biw=1251&bih=720&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsxhqFQoTCK-nqKL_l8kCFc42iAodzvcGXg
The hard part is knowing the exact measurements of these so that you don't have to order a variety before you find something that works and fits the shaft. Maybe someone out there has one of these little RC trucks, or has a kid that has one, that can check it out.
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Great idea! If nobody has one, maybe a second hand store has an old RC for cheap.
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I checked out some of the minis at Walmart but wasn't willing to shell out $60 to take one home and dismantle it just yet. No hobby shops around that carry parts. No second hand stores close by. Maybe a garage sale but this is the wrong time of year.
One thing I noticed is that the tires were a bit soft on some of them. But seems like it would be easy enough to fill the tire with epoxy or silicone or something to stiffen it up.
One thing I noticed is that the tires were a bit soft on some of them. But seems like it would be easy enough to fill the tire with epoxy or silicone or something to stiffen it up.
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I used to be into R/C cars and trucks, and remember HPI racing and Traxxas being a couple of the bigger names out there, you might be able to find something on their online stores.
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So hard to find a site selling the shifter knob...No luck so far.
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Has anyone changed out their shifter dial yet?
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