fathom1001 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Oooooooooooooooooh, I can't wait - hurry up time! *shakes fist at time* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fallout Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 i have finally up graded mine just a bog standard m100 spring and a ca super high speed motor had a few little problems down to me being an *albatross* and not charging my battery so the gun wouldn't turn over (lol) and general lube rof has increased alot just having fun altering the switch due to me undoing the screws and it moving (dam pain in the *albatross* to get right) all in all its cost me 55 ish to get it alot better my bearings are fine at the moment so ill run them to death one more thing i need to do is change the wirering because they do get a little warm so not sure what amp rating to get at the moment so if you no let me no) thanks all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shard Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I've got the mosfet + fuse in mine now, hasn't to me at least made a noticeable difference to rof but hey ho, least the micro switch should last now. I have a replacement motor and some shims on the way to me to make the gearbox a bit smoother and get the rof up, as I'm sticking to an 8.4v mini I just want it a little higher. Still, it runs reasonably well currently, albeit a little screechy, after a proper regrease and reshim we shall see if it can get better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I checked mine today, and the stock wiring is 18swg (1.219mm diameter). 16swg is recommended for AEGs (1.626mm). I know I can get this from Maplin and heatshrink it, but if anyone can recommend anywhere else please sing out. EDIT: http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/leads_connectors.html 75p a meter, thanks greebo_Brat Bah! Out of stock of black. UPDATE: I fitted a stock TM spring and piston today to see how it performed. I'll try and get a sound sample some time, but it sounds nearer 40rps. Slightly insane, and probably not gonna feed properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sorehammer Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 all right then is it worth getting one of the paras, and will a G&P 8.4v 3300 fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) all right then is it worth getting one of the paras, and will a G&P 8.4v 3300 fit. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes it is worth buying and no an 8.4V 3300 won't fit in a Para, you also need a small connector and that 8.4V will have a large one. I have a 9.6V 2200mAH NiMh "nunchuck" battery from The Component Shop fitted in my Mk1 for £19 plus £2 P&P. I've sealed the two halves of the battery together using clear sealent. The battery space in the fore-grip which is used in the Mk1 and Para is 128mm long by 34mm wide and a maximum battery depth/thickness of 34mm. You're far better off getting a 9.6V too as the gun can take it fine and it keeps the rate of fire up that little bit higher. 9.6V “Nunchuck” style battery at The Component Shop Edited October 7, 2007 by Tarnish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sorehammer Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I think i have a home made 9.6v 2200 lying around some where when i get mine in 2 weeks i'll give it a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fallout Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 9.6V 4300mAh SC NiMH Battery Pack. High capacity, fitted with standard “Tamiya” style connector on very flexible, high current leads - 50A discharge capacity! http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/8vp4300sc-ht.html the battery i might get what u lot think is it worth it or ill it be like the battery suplied with the gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shard Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 The batteries from component shop are excellent - it'd be a crime to even suggest they are anything similiar to the pos chinese one supplied ! Make sure you have the space for that though, its subc cell 9.6v which means it will be very large as airsoft batteries go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaffa Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Obviously you'll be thinking of the MK.2...? Unfortunately, I do not have my MK.2 yet so am unaware of the internal dimensions of the stock; therefore I do not know what batteries you can squeeze in there. A 'hump' style battery pack may be better, or the 'compact' one... Hump battery pack - http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?PageA...ROD&ProdID=1691 or just the regular 9.6v's from the same site = http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?PageA...TS&Category=161 (Of course, you may want to check out the 10.8v and 12v batteries for added firerate; unsure about what these may do to the internals though). Also, on component shop, consider the 'Compact' battery packs, they may fit it... After talking to a guy at ASW, he told me that a large MAY or MAY NOT fit in the MK.2 stock, but hey, my hands could do some custom work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Quick question East on the excess material removal, are we talking 5 minute dremel work (an exaggeration time wise) or careful working away with a file? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both, I used the dremel to removed the most of the excess materials and then went to work flatening and deburring with a small modeling file. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I see, I know its gonna be in the review (is there an ETA on that?) but roughly how much material are we talking here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 9.6V 4300mAh SC NiMH Battery Pack. High capacity, fitted with standard “Tamiya” style connector on very flexible, high current leads - 50A discharge capacity! http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/8vp4300sc-ht.html the battery i might get what u lot think is it worth it or ill it be like the battery suplied with the gun <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As I've mentioned before I have the 9.6V 2200mAh "nunchuck" battery from The Component Shop which fits very snugly in my Mk1. If you have a Mk1 or Para the 4300mAh battery you've listed will not fit, the battery compartment is not big enough. I say regards the Mk2 obviously as I've no idea how big the battery space is there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fallout Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 could i push my luck with 14swg and remove the fuse because i heard that helps with the rof (or is itr a myth) all so as im heavy handed i wont beable to salvage the crimps any one no were i can get them ? i have looked but with no joy (im proberbly looking at somthing else ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) It's a myth, the battery voltage is the deciding factor, the gauge of the wiring has no effect on that score. I've made no changes to my wiring and my fuse is still in place and the RoF is very good indeed with Component Shop's 9.6V battery around 800rpm at a rough estimate by my ear. Basically "If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!" Edited October 10, 2007 by Tarnish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fallout Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 i need the wireing doing because scince ive put the ca motor in the wires get warm cuz there 18swg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 i need the wireing doing because scince ive put the ca motor in the wires get warm cuz there 18swg <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well there's great consistancy on A&K's part I see. My wiring is 16 AWG, seems we may have all got different sizes and I was lucky and got thicker stuff. Still in your position I'd still be tempted to see how the stock wire fares during use, any wire is going to get warm considering how we airsofters tend to abuse it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fallout Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 i gets warm after about 2 seconds of use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaffa Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Just to give people an update, the M249's that were supposed to have arrived (today) havn't, but are expected in tomorrow. They will all be dispatched then, so we should have them on Friday. Royal Mail strike does not affect this; ASW uses different shipping courier! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyBerzerker6 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) To those who Commented on my rant, I know these things have been out a while But believe me I was right. I had one for a few weeks recently and It broke for no accause within the 2nd day. And no I didnt heavily punish it or do anything i shouldn't with it. The trigger fell off, the box mag didn't feed, it was NOT a strong metal, the manual was absolute rubbish!, the MK2 stock wasn't reinforced and felt like I could crack it with my little finger (Literally). And it wasn't just my model that had these problems, about 4 other peoples ones I know did this. So do yourself a favour and don't buy this gun. spend it on something else thats the same amount of quality, Like a...plastic bag! Edited October 10, 2007 by JonnyBerzerker6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shard Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Lol... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fathom1001 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 spend it on something else thats the same amount of quality, Like a...plastic bag! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone know where I can get a £200 plastic bag? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fizzy Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Anyone know where I can get a £200 plastic bag? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got one you can have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well, I'd rather take mine into a game than a plastic bag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyBerzerker6 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I wasn't so much Telling anyone who currently has this gun that it's absolute heap of beeeep, but simply saying you could stretch a little (£200) more to buy a much more higher quality gun. Don't get me wrong, me and my 4 other "friends" Must have had dodgy copies, but as i know it, many people on the internet/forums are having lots of troubles too. It's just I truly hate these chinese copies. And untill one seriously nice gun comes out then i won't change my opinion frankly. But meh, at least on company had the balls to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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