We can send out the rollers and replacing them is not overly difficult. The
only thing that would concern us is the potential of breaking the small
retaining tabs that hold the roller on. If these are broken, the only
solution is to replace the entire yoke - and, especially with the Nascar Pro,
this can be a pain as all the wiring that passes through the hub will have to
be unsoldered and resoldered. So, in general we recommend sending it in, but
it certainly can be done at home.
So, if you feel comfortable with it, let us know and we'll send the parts.
Alan
>Alan,
>I am curious about this myself. On two occasions I have requested the
>rollers, but I have not heard back about them. Right now the 'nub'
>that the roller goes over is riding on the bungie, no doubt wearing it
>and the bungee faster than if the roller was in there.
>My T2 has served me well so far and while I recognize that there are
>higher end wheels, I can't say I went wrong with my decision to
>purchase this Thrustmaster product instead. I just want a couple new
>rollers :)
>As an aside - for those still breaking springs, I have had good
>success with a couple of 'tuneups'. First, try putting in a small
>block of some sort to limit the last 1/2 inch of pedal travel, this
>reduces the ultimate stress the spring takes. Also, a drop of a VERY
>light lubricant (silicon spray would be good also) on the spring helps
>to keep the layers of windings from binding on each other, again
>reducting stress on the outside layers. One of my springs didn't have
>any protection and got a bit of surface rust that increased friction
>between the windings- and this is the one that broke. Since the lubing
>I haven't broken another, though I did put in a second set of springs
>for backup - in the style of design shown on a pedal fix file found at
>http://www.theuspits.com.
>Shane McCarthy
>>Why are bungee cords considered user replaceable but the plastic rollers
>>they ride on are not?
>>>We do indeed have the new bungies. snip..... they will be on their way in
>>a day or two. Thanks for your
>>>patience and let me know how they work out in the real world.
>>>Ciao,
>>>Alan
>>>ok, replace diespammers with thrustmaster.
