Funny timing that you mention this right now. I just put my spare back together and noticed the drive sled was REALLY held back by the length of the drive cable. Restricted so much that I had to push the stock-drive-side of the sled toward the display more than I wanted in order to screw it in place.

Now, that's my spare, an 0301***** (newer) MK2a. My everyday empeg, an 0101***** (older) MK2a has acceptable travel in every direction. I've noticed a few other differences between these two units (handle springs different tension, newer used threadlock on hex screws, new has "lighter weight" handle, and more). I wonder if these are evolutions in the manufacturering process or if, eh, every unit is different regardless of date.

Regardless, I need a new set of screws and a new drive cable for that bugger. And you know what else would be nice? A round display cable. I have to precision fold that JUST right every time I take out my drive tray, or else it gets caught up on the drives. Round and a little longer so it could hang out somewhere else in the case.