Ifikratis Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hi all, I am desperately looking to purchase a TM Warthog grip to use for the warthog and F-16 modules with my Virpil VPC WarBRD base. I have contacted TM twice but they insist that they don't sell the grip without the base. The only grip only product that I have found is the RealSimulator F-16 grip (F16SGRH) but at 450 EUR I don't think its wroth the extra money, considering the build quality of the TM grip. So, before hitting the buy button for the Warthog stick+base I would like to eliminate the chance I had been missing something. Does anyone know any way to get the TM stick without the base? Thank you very much for your time! | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supmua Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Email TMsupport and tell them you want to buy an extra grip, don’t say anything else. PC: 5800X3D/4090, 11700K/3090, 9900K/2080Ti. Joystick bases: TMW, VPC WarBRD, MT50CM2, VKB GFII, FSSB R3L Joystick grips: TM (Warthog, F/A-18C), Realsimulator (F-16SGRH, F-18CGRH), VKB (Kosmosima LH, MCG, MCG Pro), VPC MongoosT50-CM2 Throttles: TMW, Winwing Super Taurus, Logitech Throttle Quadrant, Realsimulator Throttle (soon) VR: HTC Vive/Pro, Oculus Rift/Quest 2, Valve Index, Varjo Aero, https://forum.dcs.world/topic/300065-varjo-aero-general-guide-for-new-owners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Curious is that some people in this forum buy Warthog grip only without "fuzzi-uzi", early of latter year or before for ~$120, recently someone say that price increase for $180 - probable shadowing F-18 AddOn grip price "success of sales" in Amazon. :) Edited October 4, 2019 by Sokol1_br Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifikratis Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Thank you @Supmua, I'll try that. @Sokol1_br, I agree, I was also motivated reading this thread but was so far I was refused to buy a grip only from TM. | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Jep. If you contact TMSupport and ask for a replacement stick, they will give you a price. ~135€ plus shipping. Was too much for me, as you can get stick and base for ~165€ here in germany. Ryzen 5800XD - 32GB RAM - Sapphire RX 7900 XTX - VKB Stuff + MFG Crosswind Pedals Homebase: Southwest Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifikratis Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Thanks for the further info Canadus. Any idea where I can find this ~165€ ? I'm looking at amazon. Another thing I can't understand is why there are two separate listings both sold by Thrustmaster on amazon, with different prices: https://www.amazon.es/Thrustmaster-HOTAS-WARTHOG-FLIGHT-STICK/dp/B00CCYYC5Q?pf_rd_p=7dd44cb3-ca10-4d6f-8911-550596a6b1c5&pd_rd_wg=nWdSb&pf_rd_r=5F0FG4946JTT04VKMQYY&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=IMTNH&pd_rd_r=4784a8c2-6496-4d24-bc83-fac82f772065 https://www.amazon.es/Thrustmaster-Hotas-Warthog-Flight-Stick/dp/B00CBVHJ00?pf_rd_p=7dd44cb3-ca10-4d6f-8911-550596a6b1c5&pd_rd_wg=nWdSb&pf_rd_r=5F0FG4946JTT04VKMQYY&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=IMTNH&pd_rd_r=4784a8c2-6496-4d24-bc83-fac82f772065 Anyone understands what's the difference? | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Panther= Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 The only grip only product that I have found is the RealSimulator F-16 grip (F16SGRH) but at 450 EUR I don't think its wroth the extra money, considering the build quality of the TM grip. What does the quality of a TM stick have to do with the RealSimulator stick? Not even made the same company... Twitch Channel [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Z390 Aorus Xtreme, i9 9900k, G.SKILL TridentZ Series 32GB, 1080ti 11GB, Obutto R3Volution, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, TPR, Cougar MFDs, FSSB R3L, JetSeat, Oculus Rift S, Buddy-Fox A-10C UFC, F/A-18C UFC, Tek Creations F-16 ICP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifikratis Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 What does the quality of a TM stick have to do with the RealSimulator stick? Not even made the same company... I don't understand your comment. I said that because the high build quality of the TM grip, I find spending 450$ for the grip only is excessive in my opinion. This doesn't mean that the RealSimulator grip isn't also very high or higher quality build. | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Panther= Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I don't understand your comment. I said that because the high build quality of the TM grip, I find spending 450$ for the grip only is excessive in my opinion. This doesn't mean that the RealSimulator grip isn't also very high or higher quality build. Maybe it is a translation (not assuming English isn't native), just as written it was like you were comparing one quality to another etc. RealSimulator has more buttons if that matters. Each button is a 4 or is 5 way HAT switch. Twitch Channel [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Z390 Aorus Xtreme, i9 9900k, G.SKILL TridentZ Series 32GB, 1080ti 11GB, Obutto R3Volution, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, TPR, Cougar MFDs, FSSB R3L, JetSeat, Oculus Rift S, Buddy-Fox A-10C UFC, F/A-18C UFC, Tek Creations F-16 ICP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifikratis Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Maybe it is a translation (not assuming English isn't native), just as written it was like you were comparing one quality to another etc. RealSimulator has more buttons if that matters. Each button is a 4 or is 5 way HAT switch. Okay, thanks for clarifying. Maybe I didn't make it clear the way I said it. | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadus Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Thanks for the further info Canadus. Any idea where I can find this ~165€ ? I guess it was on the used market, but in more or less pristine condition. Ryzen 5800XD - 32GB RAM - Sapphire RX 7900 XTX - VKB Stuff + MFG Crosswind Pedals Homebase: Southwest Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbot Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I bought a TM Warthog replacement stick from Thrustmaster in 2017. TM offered it for 114 €, shipping fees included. I just wrote a mail to http://support.thrustmaster.com and asked for a replacement stick. The stick was delivered in something like 10 days. :thumbup: A-10A, A-10C, A-10C II, AV-8B, F-5E, F-16C, F/A-18C, F-86F, Yak-52, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria, Supercarrier, Combined Arms, FW 190 A-8, FW 190 D-9, Spitfire LF Mk. IX, Normandy + WWII Assets Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifikratis Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Wow, that's amazing @norbot. I really hope they can do the same, I wait for their reply.. | JF-16 Thunder | F-16C Viper | F-14A/B Tomcat | F/A-18C Hornet | AV-8B N/A Harrier II | AJS-37 Viggen | M-2000C | F-5E Tiger II | A-10C Watrhog | F-86F Sabre | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P Farmer | MiG-21bis | FC3 | L-39 Albatros | C-101 Aviojet | SA342 Gazelle | Mi-24P Hind | Mi-8MTV2 | UH-1H Huey | Ka-50 Black Shark | P-51D Mustang | P-47 Thunderbolt | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | Fw 190 A-8 | Fw 190 D-9 Dora | Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst | Yak-52 | I-16 | Christen Eagle II | Persian Gulf Map | Nevada Test and Training Range | Normandy 1944 | Syria Map | Channel Map | NS 430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycanuck Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Wow, that's amazing @norbot. I really hope they can do the same, I wait for their reply.. Is there any news? I am also trying to get just the Warthog grip but no luck from Thrustmaster. The first time I tried they asked me for proof of purchase. Is my only option to buy a Warthog stick with base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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