there is a TWCS upgrade mod available

[erniedaoage]

While i was looking at a couple of options to maybe replace my twcs throttle, i stumbled across this mod. I already ordered one and will report back as soon as it is installed and tested for a bit. I'll leave a video and a link  to the shop for the mod.

 

I found this video

 

Here is another one from the seller and developer

 

and the link to the shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/885326705/impulse-slider-thrustmaster-t16000m?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1

 

Maybe this one helps a couple of people since it's cheap for the result you get.

[CHEEKS]

Thanks for posting. My throttle is just starting to get gritty. this looks like my answer.

[Cpt Cuckoo]

I just found out about these things from Youtube today too!   They are out of stock at the moment anyway.   But no mention of how much they cost. Anyone know? 

 

Oh .......here's a better instructions on installing the mod.

(1) Fix and upgrade your TWCS throttle slider for butter-smooth action and a bonus feature! - YouTube

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PndDrVpef6U

Edited January 13, 2021 by Cpt Cuckoo
add vid

[Rick50]

 

Another similar upgrade from another company, I asked him if he could make the magnets "detents" able to do 95%, for afterburner detents (he originally did 50% because space games) and did that for us:

 

 

 

In stock, $28 Canadian plus shipping. (it's roughly $22.50 in Freedom Dollas!). (Which seems competitive to a tiny tube of Nyogel 767 !!!)

 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/968346749/slider-upgrade-kit-thrustmaster-t16000m

 

If you are in driving distance of Edmonton you could pick up in person:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-toys-games/edmonton/slider-upgrade-t16000m-twcs-linear-bearing-w-detent/1554055854

Edited March 18, 2021 by Rick50

[durka-durka]

On 3/18/2021 at 10:46 AM, Rick50 said:

 

Another similar upgrade from another company, I asked him if he could make the magnets "detents" able to do 95%, for afterburner detents (he originally did 50% because space games) and did that for us:

 

 

 

In stock, $28 Canadian plus shipping. (it's roughly $22.50 in Freedom Dollas!). (Which seems competitive to a tiny tube of Nyogel 767 !!!)

 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/968346749/slider-upgrade-kit-thrustmaster-t16000m

 

If you are in driving distance of Edmonton you could pick up in person:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-toys-games/edmonton/slider-upgrade-t16000m-twcs-linear-bearing-w-detent/1554055854

 

 

I have a question on the detent magnets.  He now has magnet detents from 10% - 90%.  I'm not hugely familiar with afterburner detents so don't know what percentage I should be looking for if I'm flying the f-16.

[Mistermann]

I just ordered the Impulse Slider mk.2 from this Etsy seller

 

 

I ordered on Monday and it shipped Tuesday morning!  Talk about customer service.    I also spoke with the seller several times via Etsy PM.  He's very responsive and a fellow DCS fella as well.  I can't wait to replace the metal on plastic slider of the stock throttle.  I actually purchased both sets of bearings so I could see which felt best for me.  I am expecting the Polys to work best, but I figured it was cheaper to source the metal ones via Etsy vs. purchasing on Amazon.  

 

I am just so tired of fighting the throttle as it "sticks" and "jumps".  No matter how hard I try to finesse the movement, there's just no way (for me) to be precise with the way this was engineered.  I saw a video over the weekend of a guy that installed this slider and said he regretted getting the VIRPIL throttle now that he'd experienced the smoothness of the thrustmaster.   

 

Anyway, I'll report back with my findings once it arrives and I get some time with it.

 

For those that installed the detent, how'd that work out for you?  Did you go center or more around the 80% mark?

Edited May 11, 2021 by Mistermann
added detent question

[Sokol1_br]

Center detent is intende for space games, SC, ED... wheres throttle >50% move spaceship front, and <50% move spaceship back.

[Mistermann]

2 hours ago, Sokol1_br said:

Center detent is intende for space games, SC, ED... wheres throttle >50% move spaceship front, and <50% move spaceship back.

Right ... completely understand the center detent space game angle.  Sorry, wasn't clear with my question.

 

Has anyone setup an afterburner detent for DCS Jets?  If so, how did you measure out where to place the magnet given DCS jets have different AB thresholds on the throttle.  Thanks.

Edited May 11, 2021 by Mistermann

[Kodiak_Kyle]

On 5/11/2021 at 1:00 PM, Mistermann said:

Right ... completely understand the center detent space game angle.  Sorry, wasn't clear with my question.

 

Has anyone setup an afterburner detent for DCS Jets?  If so, how did you measure out where to place the magnet given DCS jets have different AB thresholds on the throttle.  Thanks.

 

Did you ever get a solution for this or come up with your own setup?

[Mistermann]

I did.  See this thread.