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Old 01-21-2013, 09:38 PM   #104 (permalink)
bennelson
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Here's what I'm thinking for the throttle.

I'd hack an e-cycle twist throttle, combine it with a stick shift knob, and mount it to the stick.

The driver can then both shift and e-ccelerate with one hand.
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