I know of an electronic rheostat that I have for my car. It is totally electronic and it will work with the P-car's electrics just fine. I will have to look up who makes this -- I did not purchase it from a Pantera vendor; I purchased it from the manufacturer, and it was tough to find such a thing in the proper size. I will get the information and pass it along.
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