New throttle from VIRPIL
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Why not?
I fixed both throttle and sticks, same stuff.
Most of the issues are user induced. When they close both metal part of either handle, they severe a wire or route them wrong and create tension, which breaks at the weakest point, the soldering.
That quite happened in both throttle and sticks.Some solder point just let go with no particular reason - except probably a not so good solder joint to start with), seen this quite often on Cougar and Warthog alike (and FLCS, F22, TQS, WCS and FCS before them)
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Not bashing TM I just did not expect this kind of failure twice being that TM is top of the line in Pc HOTAS at the moment and I just think that the expectation of higher quality for the money is not asking to much.
That’s why I’m glad to see more options coming from Virpil and VKB I’m looking to make another purchase but this time I will do my research and check my options. -
Your situation is quite unique. When did you notice the buttons going bad? How long after purchasing it and about how many hours use were on the WH at that time? I would’ve used the heck out of that stick during the warranty period so any issues can be dealt with under warranty. This was exactly what happened when my stick base went bad and got it replaced for free.
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When did you notice the buttons going bad? - Kind of hard to say because of work schedule being on and off and not really paying attention but its done and I’m looking for a new love ( h.o.t.a.s system ) when it comes to the warranty period I just didn’t worry about it because I didn’t expect it to fail being the latest version first cougar and now warthog.
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The warranty can be your best friend especially when buying new products –- the WH was “new” when you bought it 6-7 years ago!
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TM Perceived quality strikes again…metal outside, plastic and bad connections inside.
This Virpil throttle looks amazing. Virpil like Baur and VKB, they make great quality stuff.
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This Virpil throttle looks amazing. Virpil like Baur and VKB, they make great quality stuff.
DCS looks amazing too - don’t make it any more appealing to me. Let’s wait and see how the Virpil stuff performs and more important stands the test of time before singing its praises. Giving such high praise to something not currently available makes me wonder if you have an interest in promoting it?
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DCS looks amazing too - don’t make it any more appealing to me. Let’s wait and see how the Virpil stuff performs and more important stands the test of time before singing its praises. Giving such high praise to something not currently available makes me wonder if you have an interest in promoting it?
Did you see the mechanism of these hardware? Nope? See and compare with Unmodded Cougar, WH, Saitek and CH.
A trained eye would see the huge abism between typical stuff and these new hardware. And of course, there are the feedback of first customers. I am talking about design philosophy, materials employed in the available products ATM. For this reason I used the word ’ look’ talking aboutthu throttle. We’ll see how it is works when it’s available.
Now you get the point?Your Statement. can be applied to the praises to the WH quality…. They didn’t opened it.
Read about perceived quality.
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Did you see the mechanism of these hardware? Nope?
Links?
See and compare with Unmodded Cougar, WH, Saitek and CH.
A trained eye would see the huge abism between typical stuff and these new hardware.You have a trained eye? No-one is denying 10’s technology could and indeed should be better, the 90’s tech. But did you consider cost into your expert assessment? Or is your eye not trained to consider commercial considerations also?
And of course, there are the feedback of first customers.
The TM Cougar got rave reviews at the time because, at the time, it was streets ahead of anything else available. The fact many of us are still using Cougars some 15 years on probably tells you the rave reviews were well founded.
For this reason I used the word ’ look’ talking aboutthu throttle. We’ll see how it is works when it’s available.
Now you get the point?Your Statement. can be applied to the praises to the WH quality…. They didn’t opened it.
Read about perceived quality.
If and when the gear is available to buy and competitively priced, it will be considered. Take the Slaw and Crossfire pedals - without a doubt the best available, most would agree. Certainly miles better than the Saitek and current TM offerings, but then you have to take into account the cost - three or four times as much? If I paid three of four times as much for something, I would fully expect it to be miles better than the rest. There is more to take into account than what can be “looked” at in a few photos. And while you’re on the subject of “looks” - the TM Cougar HOTAS and TQS looks like the real thing, looks bloody amazing in fact. Counter that please?
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Sits back eating :munch: pours another Sav Blanc… :munch:
No lies either this is real time entertainment
Just be nice though!
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Available for pre-purchase.
Looks nicer than in the renders.Good news for Europeans, they opened an EU Store.
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425 USD for one piece of kit is absolute bullshit.HOTAS market is Iranian terrorists economically.