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Offline Citabria

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any way to stop ach fighterstick from squeaking?
« on: September 27, 2007, 08:10:27 PM »
god i just can't win with CH.

I swear one day i will get  a controller from them that isnt a POS.

any way to stop a brand new ch fighterstick from squeaking?
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Offline Eagler

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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2007, 05:46:58 AM »
the one time I tried a ch fighterstick I found it to be a big floppy fish that didn't do anything any better than my stiff X45.
You already use the X52 throttle, I'd try another X52 setup and see if its jstick isn't better.
I use the older non-pro X52 programmed in AH w ch pro peds (twisty stick setup as rudder trim axis in ah) and it does fine at 1/4 of the cost of a wimpy/overly loose full ch setup.
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2007, 09:07:41 AM »
Call their support # and ask 'em.  Other than that, if you can identify the squeaky culprit, apply some petroleum jelly...works good, last a long time.  Unless it's a spring, then use some 3-in-1 oil.
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2007, 01:09:41 PM »
I always had that grief with Saitek---tried Pam (didnt last)...FINALLY hit it with WD-40 (I wasnt near any electrical stuff)...had no grief for most of a year
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2007, 02:52:38 PM »
i use shampoo (x-52). works great.
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any way to stop ach fighterstick from squeaking?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2007, 04:43:37 PM »
5 lb. sledge works pretty well for me. In fact, it cures many problems with most types of small devices. :D

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any way to stop ach fighterstick from squeaking?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2007, 07:45:35 AM »
Try a good quality Silicone lubricant. They make several for protecting/cleaning guns.

Stay away from anything that will dry out or harden.

A touch of powdered graphite in the right spot would also be a good choice.