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#3297289 - 05/17/11 12:42 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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Registered: 01/07/11
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Sure did! That was the first thing I did after installing in cockpit and before plugging it up to the PC.
I did not want to tempt fate. Oh yeah! I also wiped out all the previous drivers and Target software.
But, with my new Warthog #07515 I noticed some slight differences with the product itself and the documentation that I did not get with #00367. For example; my new box had intructions on how to mate the stick and stick base together, the stick and base both have a big yellow arrow to align base and stick. The stick shaft and fastener are not shiny like my previous stick and the base plate that has the machined look is almost chrome and not looking like a satin manchined finish like my previous stick.
The thumb airbrake button on the throttle toggles forward on the new throttle, and towards me (backwards) on the throttle I had originally. This leads me to believe, that either the new throttle or first throttle had this switch installed backwards. Any one else notice this with their setups?

-Los

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#3297293 - 05/17/11 12:47 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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The speedbrake switch should move both forward and aft. In the aft position, it is spring loaded to return to center. It will stay forward on it's own, you will need to manually return the switch to center.
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#3297337 - 05/17/11 01:58 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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Good! then that means that my original stick had this switch installed backwards and the new one is correct. Thanks for the info Panther. biggrin

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#3297466 - 05/17/11 05:14 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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Another dead throttle here. This is such a bitter dissapointment.

I purchased it through PC Case Gear in Australia and they have sent me a RA number and asked for me to ship it to them. No reply from Thrustmaster yet.

I get the Ünknown USB Device" message when replugging. The green lights flash briefly. The new firmware and rebooting the device were no help. I have an Asus motherboard for the record.
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#3297496 - 05/17/11 06:34 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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Sorry to hear that Five nope , I hope they take care of you quickly.

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#3299564 - 05/20/11 06:58 AM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
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still waiting after 9 weeks, for TM to ship my replacement throttle to oz

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#3306134 - 05/28/11 06:41 PM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
slutzinc Offline
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Registered: 12/14/09
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I'm looking for some advice here. Been thinking about upgrading from my trusty X52 Pro to a Warthog, but some of the issues raised here have left me a bit concerned. Of course, I know that dissatisfied customers will always be the more vocal crowd. (Not just in the case of Thrustmaster, but in general.) Is the 'Hog really that fickle? At the running price of a 'Hog I just don't feel like ending up with a shiny but expensive paperweight.
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#3310754 - 06/04/11 04:19 AM Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread [Re: guod]
I/JG53_jermin Offline
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Registered: 03/30/05
Posts: 42
Loc: China
Hi guys,

I have decided to take my chance and bring the hog back home. Could you please advise me the best place to buy WH online that ships to China? The lowest one on eBay costs $480 + $90. I believe there are better choices out there.

lol. I think I will never need to buy another joystick in my life after getting WH. I've had enough with Saitek's POTs.


Edited by I/JG53_jermin (06/04/11 04:20 AM)

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