Vault Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Ive just been offered the fighterstick and pro throttle for £55. It has no spiking and looks mint, would you advise if this is worth it?. Any advise of CH owners would be appreciated. Any thing I should be aware of? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Cali Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 I bought a 2nd hand CH Fraken-Potato and it has no issues, had it since Dec 2011. My old CH that I sold/traded for a FCC modded Cougar had no issues after 7+ years of use either. You should be fine with it, but nothing is perfect. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Vault Posted July 19, 2012 Author Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for that Cali, I had heard they were reliable but 7+ years for pots is damn good. I feel alot more reassured now. Think I'm going to buy. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Cali Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 The only thing about buying 2nd hand is you don't know what the person did with them. Like I said, what I have now is 2nd hand and it works great. If, I do buy another cougar or warthog...I will keep my CH just in case. Hope they work fine for you, if you need help setting them up let me know. 1 i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
531-Ghost Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 I've been using my CH set up since 2001, still tickin' along just fine w/o error. I've had one Franken Potato returned for repair (shipping damage) and I've been making them for 6+ years now. :joystick:
Vault Posted July 19, 2012 Author Posted July 19, 2012 Hey Ghost are you the inventor of the Franken potato that I read about on the hangar?. Been reading as much as possible about the stick. Ghost if things like pots did deteriorate do CH offer replacements? and are they expensive?. Cheers. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
531-Ghost Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 I am indeed the creator of the Franken-Potato. IF, and <-- that's a BIG if POTS did or do wear out, you can get them, although at present they arent available through their online store. You just have to know where to go to ask is all ;) :joystick:
Vault Posted July 19, 2012 Author Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Cheers Ghost, the Franken Potato is awesome. Loved how you signed each one individually ;) . I feel reassured by your response!. All the sticks I've had the pots have always given up the ghost within a year. You obviously have a lot of confidence in CH Products. Can't wait till my Fighter stick & pro throttle arrives!. BTW forgot to ask can I cannibalize parts from a fighterstick with a gameport connection?. Edited July 19, 2012 by Vault [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
531-Ghost Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 BTW forgot to ask can I cannibalize parts from a fighterstick with a gameport connection?. Nope 1 :joystick:
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