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NoOne=NBA=:
You should be able to use a round rubber grommet (like the ones that are designed to allow wiring to come through a hole in a metal plate).
If the round one is pushed into an oversized slot, it should make the slot the right size, but prevent metal to metal contact.
The only problem I see with this is that the rubber might make the stick hang just a bit.
A little silicone spray should take care of that though.

I don't think I'll have any real problems with mine because:
1) It is rubbing against 3/4" thick poplar.
2) I suck at Defender, so I don't play it that much.
Stormy151:
If only...

Oscar would do a run of restrictors again...

*SIGH*

nudge, nudge

 ;)
Apollo:
I hadn't actually thought there would be that much wear on the stick but I guess you are right. I'll have to try and coat the steel on the hole with something to stop that happening. Hmmm what to use I wonder......?
spidermonkey:
How about getting some very small black rubber vacuum line and running a slice down one side of the hose to open it up. Spread open the hose and squirt a little glue in and then slip the hose over and around the edge of the hole. Same idea as that thin vinyle door edge protector molding that it used on car doors but I figure the rubber vacuum line will be more pliable to fit around a small oblong hole without bunching up or kinking around the somewhat rounded but tight corners.
     Just a thought :)
Xiaou2:
if you try to use a thin lining - your stick shaft will eat thru it.

 this is why you need a thick 'guide'.   The more surface area - the less chance there will be cutting/wearing.

 heh - im looking at the crappy 2 way now...

   it has a thick metal oval hole to restrict the motion.  (not on the Control panel - but the assembly itself)   Seems there is no wear on the shaft - due to the thickness of the restrictor.   However,  there is a major design problem I now see....

  The main Pivot Shafts have no thick "bearings",  just 2 small holes in thin steel.   These holes have become ovular from wear.. and now allow the main shaft to travel vertically.  This in turn has made the restrictor hole wear - thus its almost like an 8 way!

  The stick is a sloppy as well.  Seems that they made it so the main shaft can be removed from the base via an e-clip... however... that makes for some 'play'  which has led to the hole wearing and even more 'play'.  

  And finally - the leaf actuator is just a thin metal post that sits between 2 leaf springs.   The heavy duty springs have worn the shaft on both sides.. to the point that its nearly impossible to make the switches contact.  

 What a disaster of a controller!

 lol
   
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