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> *someone* out there might have one!

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>I was in such traumarthat my original header said "TQS" when - as we
> all know - it should be "RCS"!!! Well - you never know - *someone* out
> there might have one!
>
> ===
>
> There I was ... stomping hard right ... chaff & flares going like
> crazy ... when *PLINK!!* ... that SAM must've been closer than I
> thought!! Now I'm not normally the one to complain about damage
> modelling ...
>
> Does anyone have a spare spring for this venerable piece of kit?
>
> Not a huge part, so postage to sheep-shagging Kiwiland shouldn't be a
> problem!
>
> Adamski.

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>In article <n8u781h9bcd5qof5os8pnqi7hne60fk6bt@4ax.com>, anon@nowhere.com
>(Adamski) wrote:
>
>
>Where has the original spring broken? If it's near one end sometimes you
>can bend off a loop and reconnect it. Depends on how the spring's
>attached, obviously, but I used this method to extend the life of some
>racing pedals twice, and I stopped using the pedals before I had to find a
>replacement spring.
>
>Of course if the spring's died somewhere in the middle you're stuffed. You
>could stretch it, but the lessened tension might not be enough to do the
>job it's supposed to.
>
>Andrew McP... currently using his own pedals for split thrust in LOMAC
>1.1, which will probably kill springs very quickly indeed!

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>If you can't find anything, check here: http://www.mcmaster.com/ and look to
>the bottom right corner under "springs". You might be able to match it
>there by physical description.

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> it broke off just near the coil

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> best possible vase

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> I was in such traumarthat my original header said "TQS" when - as we
> all know - it should be "RCS"!!! Well - you never know - *someone* out
> there might have one!
>
> ===
>
> There I was ... stomping hard right ... chaff & flares going like
> crazy ... when *PLINK!!* ... that SAM must've been closer than I
> thought!! Now I'm not normally the one to complain about damage
> modelling ...
>
> Does anyone have a spare spring for this venerable piece of kit?
>
> Not a huge part, so postage to sheep-shagging Kiwiland shouldn't be a
> problem!
>
> Adamski.

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> On Fri, 13 May 2005 02:41:40 GMT, Dirk Gross wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for that, Dirk. A very clever site. Amazing how it steps you
> through all the choices. Still haven't got it to produce a spring
> roughly to the right spec, but I'll have another go!
>
> Adamski.

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> Well, maybe this might help from
> http://www.flyfoxy.com/ThrustmasterFAQ.html#Topic4.3.3 Some links seem to
> be dead, though.
>
> 3.) Where can we get replacement parts for our controllers?
>
> Guillemot/Thrustmaster are supplying kits that you can purchase online
> containing spare parts for those who are keen to refurbish their
> controllers themselves. This is a quote from their site:
>
> "To provide customers with the best possible service, after-warrantee
> support will be offered to Thrustmaster customers. From now on, when wear
> and tear affects a product after the warrantee has expired, customers can
> extend the life of that product by repairing it themselves. Customers will
> be able to go on-line at www.thrustmaster.com and purchase spare parts
> kits for a nominal price. Thrustmaster will make the repairs easier for
> the customers by providing clear descriptions of the simple procedures on
> the on-line Support Page."
>
> If you're after triggers, switches and hats, then I picked up this snippet
> from Jan in the newsgroup.
>
> For triggers, you will need to buy a new Omron B3F switch, type 4050 or
> 4055 (4050 needs 1.27 Newton and 4055 needs 2.55 Newton. I would suggest
> 4050 so the internals of the stick aren't stressed too much. For those of
> you wondering... FLCS and F-22 Pro hats use 4 Omron switches also B3F
> type, but with a 6*6 mm house instead of the 12*12 mm house used for
> trigger/buttons. Probably serial 100,1002 and 1005 (again, different
> force, 0.98 , 1.47 and 2.55 Newton). Omron has a website at
> http://www.omron.com, that should help you find a dealer nearby."
>
> There's also another site containing information on replacement F-22 Pots.
> Here's the link: F-22 Potentiometer Replacement.
>
> If you're after RCS springs, then try here: Stacy Harley's RCS springs.
> I've also had mail from David Bilenkey ((bilenkey@nortelnetworks.com) and
> he may have RCS springs available, as he's been looking at getting a batch
> made up.
>
> I would also recommend that you visit the Thrustmaster Resource Center
> maintained by Jan-Albert Van Ree. There's loads of information on his site
> regarding looking after and maintaining your controllers.
>
> "Adamski" <anon@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:r4r8815j8805tmrul4f5q1hoeuho46pnjp@4ax.com...
>
>

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> Well, maybe this might help from
> http://www.flyfoxy.com/ThrustmasterFAQ.html#Topic4.3.3 Some links seem to
> be dead, though.
>
> 3.) Where can we get replacement parts for our controllers?
>
> Guillemot/Thrustmaster are supplying kits that you can purchase online
> containing spare parts for those who are keen to refurbish their
> controllers themselves. This is a quote from their site:
>
> "To provide customers with the best possible service, after-warrantee
> support will be offered to Thrustmaster customers. From now on, when wear
> and tear affects a product after the warrantee has expired, customers can
> extend the life of that product by repairing it themselves. Customers will
> be able to go on-line at www.thrustmaster.com and purchase spare parts
> kits for a nominal price. Thrustmaster will make the repairs easier for
> the customers by providing clear descriptions of the simple procedures on
> the on-line Support Page."
>
> If you're after triggers, switches and hats, then I picked up this snippet
> from Jan in the newsgroup.
>
> For triggers, you will need to buy a new Omron B3F switch, type 4050 or
> 4055 (4050 needs 1.27 Newton and 4055 needs 2.55 Newton. I would suggest
> 4050 so the internals of the stick aren't stressed too much. For those of
> you wondering... FLCS and F-22 Pro hats use 4 Omron switches also B3F
> type, but with a 6*6 mm house instead of the 12*12 mm house used for
> trigger/buttons. Probably serial 100,1002 and 1005 (again, different
> force, 0.98 , 1.47 and 2.55 Newton). Omron has a website at
> http://www.omron.com, that should help you find a dealer nearby."
>
> There's also another site containing information on replacement F-22 Pots.
> Here's the link: F-22 Potentiometer Replacement.
>
> If you're after RCS springs, then try here: Stacy Harley's RCS springs.
> I've also had mail from David Bilenkey ((bilenkey@nortelnetworks.com) and
> he may have RCS springs available, as he's been looking at getting a batch
> made up.
>
> I would also recommend that you visit the Thrustmaster Resource Center
> maintained by Jan-Albert Van Ree. There's loads of information on his site
> regarding looking after and maintaining your controllers.
>
> "Adamski" <anon@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:r4r8815j8805tmrul4f5q1hoeuho46pnjp@4ax.com...
>
>