X-Celerator PISTOL Wheel

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Pistol Wheel X-Celerator in a client’s bug

The X-Celerator PISTOL Wheel

fits German pedal assemblies, Left Hand Drive, ’58-’79,
$85 + $12 shipping US
(all major credit cards accepted, Paypal not required)

Made in America by Americans

The unique X-Celerator Pistol Wheel is a complete accelerator upgrade kit featuring superb workmanship, providing your bug improved pedal performance and greater appeal.  This upgrade boasts the same accelerator lever design found in all our X-Celerator Kits, along with the quick and smooth action of the new machined 6061-T6 aluminum wheel. THERE IS NO FLAT PEDAL IN THIS DESIGN.

Many people ask about the difference between the old Roller Ball and the new Pistol Wheel from ClassicBugParts.com. The old throttle linkage design is outdated and needs an upgrade.  The problem with the Roller ball is that it uses a single accelerator arm, which allows the arm to wobble from side to side and creates friction, and is known to even bend out of shape. This is known to put strain on the accelerator cable, which is prone to break at that point.  Many have experienced problems due to this while they were driving. 

WE HAVE THE SOLUTION: Our design uses a double-reinforced arm which operates like a door hinge that eliminates the wobble.   The Pistol Wheel’s lever revolves around a longer CNC-machined and polished 303 stainless steel pivot pin, providing a more stable, effortless feel to the pedal.  We have also tailored the arm location relative to the tunnel for proper alignment of the throttle cable to the accelerator arm. This further reduces strain on the cable.  Also, the 6061 aluminum wheel has been reduced in size for better clearance to the bulkhead for dual carburetors. The lever action is laser-cut, formed, and welded together (and then powder-coated!), resulting in a strong and stiff accelerator.  The kit also includes a cut-to-length accelerator cable, using the new S-Link connection.

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The silky-smooth and accurate response of the Pistol Wheel will bring you an even closer bond with your bug…

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If you have already installed an after-market performance carburetion system on your car, please review this short YouTube video showing you how to trim your new accelerator control arm to achieve full throttle: https://youtu.be/mvEu1TiFlok

The X-Celerator PISTOL Wheel
fits German pedal assemblies LHD,
’58-’79, also all Type III, the Thing, and Ghia
$85 + $12 shipping US
For international shipping, please EMAIL US first and provide your mailing address so we can accurately quote shipping cost.
(all major credit cards accepted, Paypal not required)

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