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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Elfie on October 25, 2004, 02:32:51 PM
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Anyone who has one of these knows that after just a couple hours of use the stick loses its smooth feel. I found a lubricant that rocks on the X45 stick. After 3 days of use with the new lubricant it is still smooth as silk.
http://www.certifiedlabs.com/certified/productView_byName.asp?cat_id=11&countryName=United+States&country=USA&language=English&language_id=4&product_cat=name&product_cat_desc=Products+By+Name&pName=T%2DLUBE+PLUS+AEROSOL
Thats a link for T-Lube Plus, its teflon based and works great on plastics. It's a spray based lube, but drys very quickly, doesnt attract dust and dirt either. :)
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hmmmmm lube
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Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.
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Originally posted by Dux
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.
:lol
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Originally posted by Dux
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.
You should be able to find dealers at the website. I didn't check that. I was so impressed with this can I have that I googled for the manufacturer. I have had this can for years and years, so long in fact that I dont recall exactly where I got it.
If they dont list dealers at the website you might be able to email them and get the info you need that way.
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Overlag this is a non-sexual lubricant I assure you, so stop looking at the sheep like that!! :D
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well my x45 sucks too, but the pots have gone also, so lube wont save nothing :(
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So go buy a brand new one at Best Buy, pay the 9.99 for the 2 year replacement warranty. Then when the pots or one of the many switches quit, take it back to Best Buy for a new one. Just make sure you pay the 9.99 again for another replacement warranty :)
Then on your new stick, use this lube I linked to avoid the sticking problems :)
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Thanks, Elfie. That grinding plastic base is my only complaint about the X45.
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Same here.... that grinding noise is irritable. I tried AstroGlide on it....didn't help much.
:(
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Another idea, if you cant find a place to buy this particular lubricant look for another one that is Teflon based like this one.
I agree, that grinding base is most annoying :mad:
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Order info can be found here.
http://www.certifiedlabs.com/certified/viewArticle.asp?article_id=1669&cat_id=9&cat_desc=FAQs&country=USA&countryName=United%20States&language_id=4&language=English
Dux, it appears that you can order by phone. At the very least you can speak with someone at the company and find out more info.
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I use Silicone Grease that I picked up in the Plumbing Department at Home Depot. Put it on about 2 months ago, still working smoothly and squeak free. I think I read about it on here somewhere.
I also tried powedered graphite, but it didn't last as long, and was very messy.
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I removed the spring on my X45 and the grinding noise stopped.
The spring itself I believe is TOO strong, putting too much force on the plate and causing early friction.
I recommend either finding a softer, less coiled spring or cutting it.
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Or just throw your out-dated x45 in a dumpster and buy a x52.
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Waiting for the X52.but expect the same problem as the X45.....cup on mine has been greased with a combination of candle wax shavings and vaseline.
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I used Garage door opener grease on mine 4 months ago. The "squeak" is still gone.
Karaya
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Originally posted by Masherbrum
I used Garage door opener grease on mine 4 months ago. The "squeak" is still gone.
Karaya
Now you have grease on your stick, which attracts dirt and its messy ;)
This stuff I linked is a dry spray, well it drys really fast heh and doesnt attract dirt, no mess :)
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I use silicone grease weekly on mine. Pots can be cleaned by dipping them in alcohol, or even by sparaying electric cleaner at the root of their shaft. Silicone spray is good for the microswitches, use it regularly and you won't have microswitches going out.
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Graphite powder works fine.
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Had the X45 forover 2 years, (I thought it worked great) started giving me problems last week. So, when the wife akk wasnt looking, I ordered the CH products Combat stick, throttle and pedals (provantage.com) for $260.
WOW what a difference. I thought the Saitek was great, always laughed when people knocked it, but this CH stuff is smooth as silk. What a thrill at a merge to be able to keep the nose on the target with out the jumpiness I was used to in th X45.
The biggest difference (and the award goes to X45) is the set up. CH stuff wasnt easy to get running. And its been a long time since I set all my buttons and views so it was a little frustrating and time consuming. Still a work in progress.
I know it is a bit expensive, but sometimes you just have to say WTF, right?
So, looking forward to SMOOTHLY augering for your entertainment in the very near future.
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Originally posted by Elfie
Now you have grease on your stick, which attracts dirt and its messy ;)
This stuff I linked is a dry spray, well it drys really fast heh and doesnt attract dirt, no mess :)
You would be wrong Dan-u-san. :aok
Karaya
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I went to the Automotive store, bought a stick of Lithium Grease. Just spread a little on the base of the stick and no problems since. The grease doesnt gum up.
RHIN0