Either use the "Input (general)" instead of the "Input (this game)" (I'm assuming you're using the in-game tab remappping), or use the one ctrlr slikstik.cfg file that comes with official mame but not mame32 AFAIK. Mame32 can use that file, it's just not included in the download. The best way to discribe now to use ctrlr files depends on if use use mame32, mame, or mame + FE. (hint, hint)