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Sasquatch!:

--- Quote from: 1UP on March 22, 2004, 03:30:29 am ---However, at what point would you consider them strong enough?  Even the original Tron stick's metal frame probably wouldn't stand up to, say, someone grabbing on to the handle with both hands, putting both feet on the CP, and yanking hard enough to turn the cabinet over...
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I would say that if it was on par for durability with a Happ or a Wico stick, then that would be the point that I would consider them "strong enough".  I obviously not on the lookout for something that you described (putting enough weight on it to flip the cabinet over), just something that can stand up to vigorous gameplay without having to think about or worry about it.

--- Quote --- If you're talking about something strong enough that you don't have to worry about accidentally playing too hard with it, then I think I can deliver.  If you're talking about someone intentionally abusing or vandalizing it, then you need to get new friends.   :)
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"I need for my friends to get new kids" and/or "I need to get new nephews" would be more along the lines of what I'm thinking of. :)  But yeah, I know what you mean.

--- Quote ---Actually, maybe a metal base built similarly to a Competition base is the answer. Then Competition parts could be mounted on it.  Maybe the mounting plate could even be the same as a Tron base!  I'm not sure how much it would cost to make, but I might as well find out while I'm pricing shafts...
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The big reason that I'm thinking of a "drop-in" type solution is because I already have holes drilled out for the Competition on my CP, and I'd hate to have to redo the whole damn CP to swap out to a different stick.  I'm very curious to see what you find out.  

19rjs99:
I used 3/8" stainless steel brake line from the atuo parts store. I think it was about $5. Used the I-stick and 1-up nail stabilizer. I removed the buttons and the hat on top and will be adding a tron like logo. Works very well. Also added blue neon el wire to light it up. Now building new CP to add to. I would love to get authentic TRON styled handles.

MinerAl:

--- Quote from: 19rjs99 on March 27, 2004, 11:26:43 pm ---I used 3/8" stainless steel brake line from the atuo parts store. I think it was about $5. Used the I-stick and 1-up nail stabilizer. I removed the buttons and the hat on top and will be adding a tron like logo. Works very well. Also added blue neon el wire to light it up. Now building new CP to add to. I would love to get authentic TRON styled handles.

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Pictures please!  From lots of angles, even if it isn't finished yet.  Please.

Thank you.

1UP:
Some good news:  I've found a place that can extrude custom metal tubing to almost any size or shape. I'll have to see what they charge, but it would be nice to get the perfect size.

jcoleman:
1up -

Will you be selling custom parts - like the Tron sticks - separately from/in addition to your full kits?  I still want to build my own cab, but it'd be great to have the Tron sticks that are significantly less expensive than originals.

Thanks

Coleman

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