Hori EX2 Gate Replacement

Hey all;

Newbie with a simple question. I’ve been reading a lot about modding the Hori EX2 for the 360, and all the tutorials I’ve seen deal with replacing the stick as a whole. Is it possible to replace JUST the square gate with an octogonal one? I don’t have an issue with the stick itself, just the gate.

Related question, what’s the best model/make for a replacement lollipop top for the stock stick?

http://www.canonspike.com/Canon_Spike!/Joystick_Mods/Entries/2009/3/24_Hori_EX2_Cherry_Switches_%2B_Octogate_quick_mod.html
http://pineconeattack.com/2008/12/07/how-to-mod-the-hori-fighting-stick-ex2-with-authentic-arcade-parts-xbox-360-version/
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149488

Rad. Thanks man.

Man, I was about to ask this question myself. Thanks for the links jdm! :tup: