/vr/ - Retro Games

>>5101553
Yes, it's possible easy.

Take it apart and clean thoroughly. Inspect the individual parts for wear and replace as necessary with replacements from Kitsch-Bent, lubricating with silicone spray.

>>4711916
The only redesigned ones which are (possibly) better are Steelsticks but the price is utterly obnoxious and availability is vaporware-tier at best.

Rebuild your originals to JDM-spec (i.e actually lubricating them unlike NA and EU releases which were drier than a nun's chuff).

>>4524924
Left is used, right is new.

The amount of slop present was, at a guess, close to 25% of stick travel i.e utterly unplayable. Even the less worn ones had a noticeable dead zone around centre but new is tight as a drum.

The centering spring also plays a part so be sure to stretch it out a bit so it can do its job effectively.