Hey guys,
I took off the plastic that covers the center puck of the steering wheel, but there are little pieces that are stuck. Do we just use a hex wrench to take it apart or is that just dressing? Also, anyone able to take their shift knob off yet?
I tried to take the shiftknob of but the hex's are an odd size. I couldn't find a metric out of my 100+ metric wrenches. But I got out the SAE and one fit but when i started to turn the hex just started to stripe.(theymust use a real cheap metal for the bolts) so i will have to wait and try with some other stuff when i get a chance.
Originally posted by nitroice0069 I tried to take the shiftknob of but the hex's are an odd size. I couldn't find a metric out of my 100+ metric wrenches. But I got out the SAE and one fit but when i started to turn the hex just started to stripe.(theymust use a real cheap metal for the bolts) so i will have to wait and try with some other stuff when i get a chance.
Taking screws out dosn't ruinin anything. You can trust me on that. And I want a different shiftknob anyway because this one is all small and delicate. I feel like I'm going to break it if i touch it too hard.
I wanna get at the axel that the wheel is mounted on so I can put some sort of shim on it to get rid of that play.
Like you guys know how if you drive on a rally course, the feedback kinda jitters back and forth to give you that vibration feeling, and how there is a sort of knocking sound every time the FF switches directions?
I HATE that and I want it gone.
Have any of you successfully removed and reattached the wheel itself?
If so, please do tell how it went/any problems encountered.
Remove the 10mm nut on the bottom of the shifter and it comes right out. I am machining a new shifter rod so I can use a real shift knob for mine. I also have blue hex screws from R/C cas for the center emblem of the steering wheel. I may be offering upgrade parts soon. PM me if interested, and or requests.
I tried to take the shiftknob of but the hex's are an odd size. I couldn't find a metric out of my 100+ metric wrenches. But I got out the SAE and one fit but when i started to turn the hex just started to stripe.(theymust use a real cheap metal for the bolts) so i will have to wait and try with some other stuff when i get a chance.
Are there any issues with wiring when removing the shifter mount? I'm looking into getting a DFP, but I'm afraid I'll destroy it if I'm not careful. I really really do want to swap the shifter position, but if it means possible rewiring, I guess it's a bust. I used to solder mods (at no monetary, gain, before you jump on me) for import-playback, but I don't know jack about the inside of a DFP.
Are there any issues with wiring when removing the shifter mount? I'm looking into getting a DFP, but I'm afraid I'll destroy it if I'm not careful. I really really do want to swap the shifter position, but if it means possible rewiring, I guess it's a bust. I used to solder mods (at no monetary, gain, before you jump on me) for import-playback, but I don't know jack about the inside of a DFP.
For those interested:
Check out this shifter from Frex
It replaces the plastic shifter on the DFP and can be mounted on any side of the DFP...
Therefore if you're currently using some type of desk to mount your wheel to, you should
also be able to mount this as well next to the wheel.
Frex Also provides an E-Brake for those who like to use one while Rally Racing:
I have my zero-capability wheel from way back when - I bought it for GT2, and playing GT3 with it is a nightmare! It has a good 15 degrees of play before the wheels even turn!!!
1. Go to their home page here
2. From the very top of the page, click on SHOP
3. On the next page, click on FREX GP DIRECT Online Store NOTE This should launch a new window!
4. Click on SHIFTER from left side pane
5. Click ADD TO CART next to Shift+
6. Click Check out from top of next page
7. Complete order form & submit order! LOL!
Frex will contact you via email once order is ready to ship to finalize payment (Paypal is preferred)
