Shaemus ODonnelly Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 The AV-8B and F/A-18C have very similar sticks, except for the position of the trim hat and sensor select switch. Is it possible to simply swap these 2 hats without too much of a hassle? Meaning with maybe just a little solder job and some light filing and glueing? When i checked out the stick a buddy got, it seemed like the holes are a different size from the outside, but it might look different from the inside. I love the trigger feel of that grip, i wish the Warthog was like that.
VIXEN413 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Yes I think you can swap them. The trim hat has a rim that is wider but I think the diameter of the actual switch drum is the same. Shame I didn't look closer while I had the stick open.... It's easy to open up to get a sneak peak if you feel adventurous. Try it! Have a look! Rig: MB Gigabite z390UD, CPU Intel I7 8700k, RAM 32G DDR4 3200 Gskill ripjaws, GPU MSI RTX2080SuperOC, HDD Crucial mx500 1tb M2 sata, PSU Corsair 850W, watercooling Corsair h100, Controlers TM f/a 18 stick on Virpil warbrd base, TM cougar f16 stick on cougar base, Cougar F16 throttle on TUSBA, ch pedals, TM cougar MFD 27" monitor with trk IR 5 and HP Reverb HMD. Modules F18, F16, F86, Mig15, FW 190D9, Nellis range map, Aggr campaign, Middle East map
DeadMeat Posted June 8, 2020 Posted June 8, 2020 Yes, it is easy to open that thing up and mess around. Both plastic and metal takes well to a Dremel :) I have a few pictures here of the back side where you can see the mechanisms. They are slightly different: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=248097 The front side bezels are different in diameter (29,7 vs 26,2 mm) and the larger one for trim may interfere with the center screw (which is purely decorative - only the outer screws hold the front piece in place), the little jog below and the rib next to the weapons release switch.. Well, go ahead and try it :) would be interesting for a lot of people I think My mods --> Mil-spec upgrades for TM Warthog, Hornet & Cougar grips | Mil-spec upgrade for TM Warthog throttle | Real Tornado gear switch modded into gear and hook lever switches
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