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| CPickler:
How do you attach your joysticks to your CP? I have read about the carriage bolts, and screws, and I would just like to hear some of the pros and cons of each or what a better alternative to both is. |
| paigeoliver:
Carriage bolts are the norm, screws can (and will) come unscrewed over time. It is really easy to use them, just lay the joystick base on top of the panel and mark all 4 holes with a pen, and then drill your holes. |
| Grauwulf:
I used carriage bolts on my CP, but I countersunk them and put bondo over the heads for a nice, smooth looking CP. |
| Franco:
I used insert nuts after not being able to find some suitable carriage bolts over here. In the end I was happier with the result than If I had used carriage bolts. I pre-drilled the holes slightly smaller than the O/D of the screwed shaft so that it was a force fit. There are no way that these babys are comin out in a hurry!! EDIT: Oh yeah, dont wanna be too obvious but they are fitted to the underside of the CP, meaning you have a smoooth CP top ;) |
| Nocturnaloner:
I ended up using those aluminum clips that are used to hold in storm door panels. Works great if you routed an area for your joysticks. |
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