kam Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 So, this happened last night - it literally just fell apart whilst on a very gentle Mi-8 flight. The SN# is 00197 so I've had some use out of it. From what I've read it's hard to epoxy back together due to the metal used, but I'm going to try it anyway. What are the options for replacing just the grip? Is the VIRPIL VPC MongoosT-50CM series the only option? VKB grips are only for the VKB base? I can't see where to buy just the grip from Thrustmaster, but given the poor quality of this part I don't really want to do this. Thanks. Intel 5820k | Asus X-99A | Crucial 16GB | Powercolor Devil RX580 8GB | Win 10 x64 | Oculus Rift | https://gallery.ksotov.co.uk Patiently waiting for: DCS: Panavia Tornado, DCS: SA-2 Guideline, DCS: SA-3 Goa, DCS: S-300 Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb71 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 You could replace just the broken stem, not the whole grip. On the Warthog base you can use the MongoosT-50 grip from VirPil (VPC), but not the Delta grip. VKB is supposed to make a MCG version for the Warthog base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudel_chw Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 You could replace just the broken stem, not the whole grip. I agree .. contact Thrustmaster at https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/contact-en/ I've used their service several times and its probably much cheaper than replacing the whole stick. For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600X - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia GTX1070ti - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_Squirrel Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Or I can send you mine that I'm no longer using. Drop me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FragBum Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Are you sure that is metal?? Besides just see if you can replace the part. So how many hours did you get from that? :D Control is an illusion which usually shatters at the least expected moment. Gazelle Mini-gun version is endorphins with rotors. See above. Currently rolling with a Asus Z390 Prime, 9600K, 32GB RAM, SSD, 2080Ti and Windows 10Pro, Rift CV1. bu0836x and Scratch Built Pedals, Collective and Cyclic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Why dont you have a look at Debolestis Shapeways shop. He sells replacement parts for exactly this case. Many people have bought these replacement parts and they work. I am using one as well (I made it myself). Really is an easy fix. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Deboletis Shapeways replacement - with options of material, colors, offset, tilt... is superior to Tm part - until now no report of broke like original. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/debolestis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Or I can send you mine that I'm no longer using. Drop me a PM. Thanks for the offer, I'm going to try a 3D printed part first. So how many hours did you get from that? :D Had it for 8.5 years, it's hard to guess how many hours! :joystick: Deboletis Shapeways replacement - with options of material, colors, offset, tilt... is superior to Tm part - until now no report of broke like original. Will try this, thanks! It looked expensive at £50, but then I see that part was metal, £12 for plastic looks good. Intel 5820k | Asus X-99A | Crucial 16GB | Powercolor Devil RX580 8GB | Win 10 x64 | Oculus Rift | https://gallery.ksotov.co.uk Patiently waiting for: DCS: Panavia Tornado, DCS: SA-2 Guideline, DCS: SA-3 Goa, DCS: S-300 Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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