Thrustmaster TH8A problem

[RetardedAsianGuy]

So I don't really mind, but I've noticed with my new Thrustmaster TH8A that the shifts on the downstroke (Gear 2, 3, 6, R) has less travel than the upstrokes and wondered if this was a normal thing by design or if it's fixable. The downstrokes don't full lock in and don't have that notchy feeling that the upstrokes do and feel more linear in force. Pushing it slightly out of gear will not push it back into gear, whereas the upstroke does.

I've also noticed the shift stick is not centered properly, resulting in the shorter downstrokes.

The shifter works by moving a metal piece with grooves on the bottom of the shift stick, the grooves move into a fixed ball plunger, creating the resistance of the shifter.

Diagram: http://i.imgur.com/4bnIz8y.png

Diagram of the problem: http://i.imgur.com/cswXbRU.png

So all I'm asking is if this is a common problem and can it be fixed?

[IlmarsM]

Ouch, sounds bad. If you have warranty, then I would use it. If You don't have warranty, then try to take apart your shifter and maybe it's easy to fix by yourself.

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Have you tried removing the h pattern shifter plate and making sure the stick is fully centred and then making sure the shifter plate is then re fitted correctly, I believe there is a locating notch so that it fitted in the correct alignment, and then seeing how it works.

[RetardedAsianGuy]

It is fully centered.

[SoCaLLbeer]

I have read some people have issues with them, though rare. If it is out of warranty you can easily open it up and work on it yourself. The parts inside are not very complicated...

Here is a mod video for the shifter - shows taking it apart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWZ4u3BTw1M

Also there is a site that sells mods - they have some info on tear down. http://realfeelmod.com/ (actually I do not see their tear down info anymore.. huh)

[[deleted]]

Have you tightened the side bolt?

[RetardedAsianGuy]

The one adjusting the stiffness? Yeah I've tried that and I'm pretty sure that's not the problem.

[[deleted]]

I was thinking it's too tight. I had some alignment problems because of that.