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Hello, this is my first post in the forum. I found this thread in a search to see if anyone has tried to fix the slop in the saitek X52 (the older one not pro version). I have also watched drayu's youtube tutorial vids. I did the magnet mod and can attest it really improves the feel of the controller. The magnet mod and the spring tension mod really go together so if you do one, you might as well do both. The advantage of the magent mod is that it reduces the throw of the joystick so that you can make big adjustments without having to pull the controller all the way over. I just bought a new sim called Take on Helicopters and was really having a hard time controlling the helicopters with the x52. the difference the magnet mod made for this game was like night and day for the saitek x52. as far as slop in the saitek x52, I have this problem also. Before doing the magnet and spring tension mods I almost completely took the joystick apart. I believe theres a few areas of the joystick that may be able to be stiffened by use of spacers to help remove slop but no way it's gonna be an easy procedure. I may be trying this with mine so I'll post again if I find something that works. At the least I really recommend the magnet and spring tension mod. It's pretty easy to reverse too if you dont like it.