blobface Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 This isn't a full review, but an initial impression of the next-gen BTC Spectre FET, the unit is installed in a next-gen SOPMOD that has been front wired, I will on a later date do a video of all the features, but this should show the thing we care most about (I think), which is the improvement of the trigger response. The unit arrives in the stylish black box as expected from all BTC products. For more / better images of the actual unit, visit BTC's official website for them, as mine would look identical. The video below shows the trigger response of my gun BEFORE installing the unit, I won't go into too much detail of the spec of my gun as it's mainly about the difference before and after, the battery used is a 1300mah 7.4v twin leaf lipo as you can see. As you can see, it doesn't like spamming. I should also note that the gun has been front-wired, which added to the installation time as this unit was specifically designed to be rear-wired, it comes with deans and an adapter from deans to tamiya, for those who wish to use the quick change system, you'd have to do a little soldering. If your gun is front wired like mine, then you'd have to look into either switching out the entire motor-to-battery red wire to a longer one, or extending the existing one (which is what I did because I'm lazy). The unit felt pretty robust, so it allowed me to install it quickly without worrying about breaking something, the whole of the mechanical trigger unit as well as the cut off lever were completely removed, and I had to give it a little extra time to twist the wire to the right places to allow the gun to be front wired, something that shouldn't concern most people. Here's the test of the unit after installation, same gun, same battery, same everything, the improvement is hugely noticeable, the trigger pull distance has been more than halved, it's very impressive. For those who care, I should also note that even with the extra wire for the FET, it has not affected the bolt stop mechanism, it requires careful positioning, but it can be done. Here's the bolt stop test: I'll follow it up with more information on a later date, thanks! The wait has been well worth it, great job BTC. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SixtyNiner Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks for taking the time with to do the review. And good job with the wiring! Edit: just watched the videos. That is an amazing difference. Edited March 30, 2014 by SixtyNiner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bovinedog Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Looks good in there, have been pleased with the spectre in my g&g. Would imagine that & a sopmod is a winner! Just wish you could set the hydrid burst mode to have different burst rates. I found I was doing mostly double taps, so that would be my preferred option before it ramps up to full auto. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Would this fit the scar series? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Would this fit the scar series? According to this it does: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Y Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 yes, HK416, SCAR and M4 Next Gen Recoil Shock Series use the same Contact switch sets and same cut off levers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureSilver Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yup, looking forward to this... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aod Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yup, looking forward to this... Gimme gimme gimme! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrezzy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 If you guys are installing it in the rear, make your life a lot easier by soldering the signal wire and the red battery wire together so when you place it on the buffer tube, it'll fit properly! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hopewell Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Any hint as to a release date for these yet? @PureSilver - have you had a chance to install yours yet? Everything seems promising thus far, but a bit more pr0n wouldn't go amiss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aod Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Any hint as to a release date for these yet? @PureSilver - have you had a chance to install yours yet? Everything seems promising thus far, but a bit more pr0n wouldn't go amiss! PureSilver's waiting for his lower receiver to be engraved before installing the Spectre so that it can all get built in one go. If you guys are installing it in the rear, make your life a lot easier by soldering the signal wire and the red battery wire together so when you place it on the buffer tube, it'll fit properly! Absolutely right! Anyone installing one of these should heed this advice and save themselves a hell of a lot of trouble! Edited April 6, 2014 by Aod 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Got one on the way to test for myself, now the dreaded opening the TM and letting the pixie dust out Edited April 6, 2014 by Im going space 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Gah! Where did you get one? Im looking for it everywhere and nothing. I also wrote an email to BTC back when the first batch came, no reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrezzy Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Because it hasn't been released yet. The "first batch" was not intended for public sale, it was just a few dozen units sent out to testers for feedback. Use the "notify me" button to add your email to the notification list and they'll let you know when it's officially released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Gearing up for the first game with it tonight, fit in nice and easily, the bolt stop didnt want to fit back in, but its not an original one, so that's my issue not the Fets! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hopewell Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Out of interest, your say "not an original one", are there after market ones available? I have an ARMY ebb as well as the TM and that didn't come with the bike stop parts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 A friend made it, because i broke it! and it turns out the original bits fit fine. Used it last night, and im quite happy with it! Trigger response is brilliant, and i really like the 3 round burst function! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Quick update on a game I had on Sunday (unfortunately no footage was allowed due to ministry of defence facility), it was working flawlessly, bolt stop kicked in on the last shot as it should every time, trigger response was evidently great, and since most of the day ended up being a semi-only game, some people had shouted "SEMI ONLY!" when I had leaned out to lay covering fire as my team moved, and I was on semi. It's also worth noting that it was very rainy and I was mostly outside, I was a little worried to begin with, but it seems like even on a heavily rainy day the FET won't be exposed to water under normal use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Serial 40? Need to get down there ASAP! Also need to grab hold of one of these FETs! Along with a next gen rifle! Looks seriously awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureSilver Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Mine's gone to my personal Lucius Fox, Aod, for installation into what I'm confident in saying is probably the most highly upgraded Recoil Shock anywhere in the world. I daresay he'll let us all know how he gets on... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Im going space Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Id love to throw up my friends recoil to compare it as he has my spectre atm to try it out in a modded rifle except i have no idea at all what all the parts are! Edited May 19, 2014 by Im going space 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeoVeNoM Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Mine's gone to my personal Lucius Fox, Aod, for installation into what I'm confident in saying is probably the most highly upgraded Recoil Shock anywhere in the world. I daresay he'll let us all know how he gets on... is it higher than 400FPS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuey Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I can pretty much hear you unzipping your pants ready to get your e peen out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureSilver Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 is it higher than 400FPS? I hope not - I won't be able to use it anywhere if it is! I can pretty much hear you unzipping your pants ready to get your e peen out Everyone knows living on baked beans to feed your Echigoya habit is the best way to impress people over the internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeoVeNoM Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) I can pretty much hear you unzipping your pants ready to get your e peen out Well, I don't have a TM EBBR, so I only asked out of interest. But rest assured I will keep Victorian jokes at bay. Edited May 19, 2014 by NeoVeNoM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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