Spring combinations

[Allentc2]

So I received my Gunfighter MkIII last week and I've been piddling around to see how I'll attach it to my Playseat Air Force chair. One thing I really wanna do is make the stick more firm? It is super easy to move around. This is my first high-end stick, so I watched the video from VKB on how to change them. Can anyone recommend a good place to start? I have spring packs saying 10A, 30A, and 40A so I'm assuming there are 20As on there right now. 

[dburne]

Changing springs on the Gunfighter MK III is really easy.

They also include a spring pull tool which is really handy. It is that loop looking thing.

Also note you can add a spring to each axis, where you can have two per axis if needed. This is handy for those using extensions.

 

Have a look at their video:

 

 

 

[Allentc2]

Thanks! I fiddled with the springs this morning. I put 30As on the inside, then whatever weight came already installed on the outside. Much better already. I may play with the clutch next.

[dburne]

6 minutes ago, Allentc2 said:

Thanks! I fiddled with the springs this morning. I put 30As on the inside, then whatever weight came already installed on the outside. Much better already. I may play with the clutch next.

 

You are most welcome.

I run the 200mm extension with mine and have one each of the #50 springs one each axis.

Since adding the Ultimate Metal grip, which is a little more weight, I think I am going to go in and maybe add #20 or #30 spring to each axis as well in addition to the #50 that is there, to firm it up just a little.

[JG27_Arklight]

On 3/3/2021 at 3:29 PM, dburne said:

 

You are most welcome.

Since adding the Ultimate Metal grip, which is a little more weight, I think I am going to go in and maybe add #20 or #30 spring to each axis as well in addition to the #50 that is there, to firm it up just a little.

I hear you. I put just one 50 on each side last night and the feel is super light. Sure beats the WH for flying helos though LOL

Have you tried a 40 and a 20 or 40 and 30 combined yet?

*Edit* I just tried a 50 + 20 and it feels pretty darn good. Still light but just enough tension.

Edited March 24, 2022 by JG27_Arklight

[dburne]

20 hours ago, JG27_Arklight said:

I hear you. I put just one 50 on each side last night and the feel is super light. Sure beats the WH for flying helos though LOL

Have you tried a 40 and a 20 or 40 and 30 combined yet?

*Edit* I just tried a 50 + 20 and it feels pretty darn good. Still light but just enough tension.

 

It has been a while since I added the additional spring to each axis but pretty sure I ended up adding a #30 to each axis with the #50 spring.

Still fairly light and working great for me.

[JG27_Arklight]

8 hours ago, dburne said:

It has been a while since I added the additional spring to each axis but pretty sure I ended up adding a #30 to each axis with the #50 spring.

Still fairly light and working great for me.

 

I might have to try the 30s just to see. I spent more time tinkering than flying. hahaha

[Mistermann]

Thanks for this thread!  Adding my personal experience to this chat.

I have a MCG Ultimate on a 10cm extension.  Two springs on each axis - #50 and #30.  The dry clutch is barely engaged and the stick feels like an extension of my body.  I'll also note I went from a side stick setup to a center mounted solution using Predator Mounts.  I can't get over how much of a difference these seemingly small changes made to my flying experience.

 

[JG27_Arklight]

3 hours ago, Mistermann said:

Thanks for this thread!  Adding my personal experience to this chat.

I have a MCG Ultimate on a 10cm extension.  Two springs on each axis - #50 and #30.  The dry clutch is barely engaged and the stick feels like an extension of my body.  I'll also note I went from a side stick setup to a center mounted solution using Predator Mounts.  I can't get over how much of a difference these seemingly small changes made to my flying experience.

 

I agree. I remember being iffy on buying a VKB setup since my WH still runs great. OMG...what a difference.