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Offline RTSigma

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« Reply #30 on: October 17, 2004, 06:56:36 PM »
Jackal, I tried that before when I got a refubbed X45 and found out that the under the rubber boot there is no ball to get to as there is a disk in the way. It would take some good wigglin to get to it but I've disvovered it's not the ball, its the plastic cup at the bottom of the spring and the circle ring around it. Its direct friction and I've tried lube and all. I am thinking of just either cutting the springs as I believe they are putting too much resistance on that disk against the ring edges.

Worst comes to worst, I ditch the stick and become a bomber pilot with my mouse
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Offline 68DevilM

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« Reply #31 on: October 17, 2004, 10:20:11 PM »
returned a dozen or so saicrap's
and a dozen or so logitech's

dont you read the bb, i posted it like 3 weeks ago

if your gonna buy a good stick be prepaired to spend good money.

if you dont want to spend a lot a money then i suggest the logitech 3d rumble force(get the wingman series) its my second!

has 8way hat trick, twist rudder control, force feed back, centering spring and 7 programable button's.

all for around 70 bucks includeing shipping, because the only way i found it was online.;)
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Offline loony1

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« Reply #32 on: October 18, 2004, 12:38:16 AM »
I have the cyborg evo and have had it for 1 year now and have had no problems other than having to calabrate on entering the game and i yank and crank the crap out of it

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My Saitek always has problems with friction in the joystick between the cup and the ring around it. It groans and moans and it takes more force than neccessary to make slight adjutstments that will just make you over-adjust and send you into a stall....


RTSigma....may sound funny but i had this problem and put a dab of KY Jelly on it and its smooth as silk now :aok
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Offline Jackal1

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« Reply #33 on: October 18, 2004, 01:53:27 AM »
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Originally posted by RTSigma
Jackal, I tried that before when I got a refubbed X45 and found out that the under the rubber boot there is no ball to get to as there is a disk in the way. It would take some good wigglin to get to it but I've disvovered it's not the ball, its the plastic cup at the bottom of the spring and the circle ring around it. Its direct friction and I've tried lube and all. I am thinking of just either cutting the springs as I believe they are putting too much resistance on that disk against the ring edges.
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  Bud if you will just push the stick forward or to one side the spring will compress leaving you about an inch to work with.
  Just slide the Q-tip under the boot with the valve and faucet grease, release and rotate the stick in a few circles and your set.
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Offline Mugzeee

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« Reply #34 on: October 18, 2004, 05:50:34 AM »
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Originally posted by TweetyBird
Buy at best buy - get the $10 2 year warranty. My up front hat  view is getting a little flakey on x45 after a few months. Ill be taking it in soon for a new hat or a new stick.

This is good advise.
I bought a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro about 6 months ago. Guess what?
I am on my third replacement in 5 months!!!! You heard right... 4 sticks in 5 months. Talk about a peice of JUNK.
Heck...ive spent enough gas money going to make exchanges that i could have bought a CH by now!!!
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Offline mechanic

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« Reply #35 on: October 18, 2004, 10:11:28 AM »
thanks for all offers of help and advise.

the main problem is i dont want to replace my cyborg, I want a stick made by a different company :)

preferably MS Sidewinder, will look on E-bay.

thanks all

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« Reply #36 on: October 18, 2004, 10:20:27 AM »
tacomacpu is the eBay sell Max... :aok
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Offline 2stony

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« Reply #37 on: October 18, 2004, 03:10:58 PM »
Originally posted by VWE:
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It came from a store in Tacoma, Washington


     That's where I live VWE. What's the name of the place?

Thanks in advance!

 ;)
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Offline Mugzeee

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« Reply #38 on: October 18, 2004, 04:11:10 PM »
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I just bought n a new in the box never been used USB Sidewinder precision pro2 twisty stick on eBay for $20.00, been using it for about a month now. It came from a store in Tacoma, Washington that still has a truckload to sell. I'm going to place another $20.00 dollar bid and get an extra one for the closet. My original stick still works but not the hat switch. I'd donate that one to you if you would pickup shipping, i'm sure it can be cleaned or adjusted but I didn't want to fool with it. :aok

Is it the old style?  (Dial Throttle)?
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« Reply #39 on: October 18, 2004, 04:15:10 PM »
No, it is the precision pro 2 with the paddle throttle.
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« Reply #40 on: October 18, 2004, 04:20:28 PM »
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No, it is the precision pro 2 with the paddle throttle.

Thanks
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Offline Wurger

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« Reply #41 on: October 19, 2004, 11:03:16 AM »
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CH sticks with rudder pedals is all ya need for great performance and a wonderful experience.


Amen!

Bazi
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