SafetyCatch Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 I think I'm going to take it into the store when I get back from the States and have them check it out, it might just be a spring problem that's giving me low FPS. I'll keep a look out for that EG1000S, Thanks guys! Link to post Share on other sites
AustinWolv Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I did have a little bit of a problem with mine at a game in Texas a few weeks back. My rifle was only firing at 160 fps by the end of the day, but I think it was my battery dying rather than the rifle itself, at least I hope it was. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Safety, you might want to try chrono'ing your gun again. The person running chrono was struggling a bit in getting people to make sure their barrels were aligned with the Guarder chrono. Thus, some people were getting lower-than-expected results because they were actually shooting the inside of the chrono. Good luck with your L85. Hopefully just a lube problem no sealing in the cylinder or something. One of the guys checking yours out ended up buying one, and used it last week. Right at the limit we use in Texas with .2g if you recall what we use. Link to post Share on other sites
Huti Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Maybe the O-ring on the piston is broken? Link to post Share on other sites
corpral pain Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 my 80 has been fine, however iv stripped it down to be repainted as the disgusting shine finish it has annoyed me no end.the accuracy is not to brilliant either. i would suggest putting in a new piston as iv heard of quite a few stripping. Link to post Share on other sites
Hite Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 The accuracy on my 80 has been great, the bb flies upwards after a bit, but otheriwse it shoots where i aim it, and i use iron sights. very pleased wiht gun so far (touch wood) thoguh the fire selector, or somehitng broke inside, where by it only fired in full auto. Link to post Share on other sites
SafetyCatch Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hey guys, Yeah I don't have any problems like accuracy or anything else, it's just the fps I'm worried about. My SA80 was firing short sometimes that day, but I don't know. I'm just going to call Wolf and see what they suggest, and then probably take it in for some upgrades. Link to post Share on other sites
Elias Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Wolf would probably suggest that you give them £200 to leave it in the shop for four weeks then have it returned no better than before. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Yep, wolf=wank when it comes to repairs IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygunn Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 If you bought it from Wolf then just wave Consumer Rights in front of their noses and demand a replacement or if all else fails a refund. Simple. Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 saftycatch mate, if your having issues with your gun I can repair it for you. I repaired and upgraded ed-skar's academy sa80 a while back, so I dont mind repairing yours if you want. I could also fit some upgrades if you desire. just drop me a pm, I've had experiences with the star sa80 recently myself, I had to repair a friend's whose had the same problem as yours. Link to post Share on other sites
bbstriker Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi I just bought my Star L85A2 carbine but it came without a manual. Do they come with manuals? Anyone got a manual? I'd like to know how to strip the gun and change the spring! Thanks & BR Link to post Share on other sites
Merlin Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 There are quite a few people speaking ill of the plastic gearbox. Has anyone actually had a problem with it? I trust it more than I trust TM's stock gearboxes. Plastic is better than pot metal at absorbing the repeated shock of a piston slamming forward. I'm just curious how valid the concerns are. Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygunn Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 bbstriker, Have a look behind the foam padding in your gun case as some people, if not all, have found the manuals there. Link to post Share on other sites
SafetyCatch Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well it turns out it was a number of things stopping my rifle from working properly. First of all I had a bent shim which was slowing down the gears and I also found out that Wolf (reliable service my *albartroth*) had put my spring in backwards when they downgraded my rilfe from 450fps. Anyways my rifle is mighty good now, but I was wondering, is there anyone doing spare external parts yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Anyways my rifle is mighty good now, but I was wondering, is there anyone doing spare external parts yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On my many travels of exploring sexy Airsoft merchants, its simply lik ep0rn to me! Anyway, this information may very well be good for many other STAR SA80 L85 fans / owners etc. Fire-Support are doing internal upgrades for £75 It replaces the following:- - Motor for Marui EG1000 Short - Bushes for Guarder bushes - Shims for systema shims - Hop rubber for a TM hop rubber - Piston and Piston Head for Marui piston and Piston head - Spring for either M90 (300ish fps) or a M100 (340ish fps) Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Furthermore, it maybe worth holding out for the Blow Back kit first and get the whole lot done in one go. Just a suggestion..... Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 good deal for 75 quid seeing as the box can be bit of a pain to strip as a one off job surprised they havent suggested folks just mail in the gearbox (save a fair chunk on postage costs and less stripping down for them) Link to post Share on other sites
HKG36 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I found out why the motors are burning out.First I don't think Star is breaking in the motors and if they don't shape the brushes in the motors correctly is can create friction in the motor which is making them burn out.Also I NOT sure about this but I think the brushes in the motor are shaped squared when they are supposed to be round.Also to break in the motor you need to take it out of the gearbox and connect the motor to the battery.Next you put it in distilled water not tap water distilled.You then run the motor in the water and it will become a mercy color and thats how you break in motor.And if you have any problems after this do not blame as this is at your own risk. Link to post Share on other sites
Wesker Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Quite impressed with the overall rifle, might even pickup a carbine later. I haven't had too much time to play with it but noticed a few things that don't impress me. The handguard has about 3mm of play to either side and rattles, the underside of the handgaurd where the interlocking segments are bonded, appear to have 'unbonded'... anyone one know if this is replacable? Link to post Share on other sites
M0ldyM!LK Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Remind yourself, you're using an L85. At least your magazines havn't fallen out yet Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Marley Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Remind yourself, you're using an L85. At least your magazines havn't fallen out yet <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But it's an A2 (or "fixed by H&K and therefore good"). Which means it should work. And it definetly works more often than an AR-15 derivative. (In the real steel that is.) Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Remind yourself, you're using an L85. At least your magazines havn't fallen out yet <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hardly the attitude I would expect after dumping 400 quid on a gun. If I pay 400 quid, I expect it to totally f--king flawless, come with a free 18-year old Nymphomaniac female bikini model from Denmark and a distinct lack of clothing on aforementioned model. Link to post Share on other sites
M0ldyM!LK Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I was referring to the real L85/SA80 (A1 model at least) being an absolute piece of ###### Thankfully they've ironed out a lot of bugs making it useful for the boys in the Sandbox right now Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I was referring to the real L85/SA80 (A1 model at least) being an absolute piece of ###### Thankfully they've ironed out a lot of bugs making it useful for the boys in the Sandbox right now <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah, sorry. Point still stands about STAR L85. For that much money, I don't expect to have to replace the motor after 1000rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Ah, sorry. Point still stands about STAR L85. For that much money, I don't expect to have to replace the motor after 1000rounds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I assume thats why STAR is holding back the Blow Back Kit so as to perform more reliability tests. Its the only explanation why its not out yet, after all its a very simple add-on. Link to post Share on other sites
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