Smart and not so smart upgrades (repost, long).

wingman · February 1st, 2006, 13:50

yes i did. i could not find the answer anwhere else so i asked it
ok?

skaterjoe · February 1st, 2006, 14:40

the answer is on this forum.
to determin if its any good, you have to ask your self, what do you want?

Greylocks · February 1st, 2006, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingman

yes i did. i could not find the answer anwhere else so i asked it
ok?

Bullshit; I copied from the First post in this thread, and I wrote it too...

"Example; Marui really should sell their guns with metal bushings pre-installed. It's one of the first parts you must add with any spring upgrade.

Smart spring choice; you want a power level that only requires changing the bushings. If it starts to chew up your gears or your piston, the costs escalate. That is why I always suggest an equivalent spring to the PDI150. It works well, is safe for the gun and everyone."

Crazed M4muskrat · February 6th, 2006, 21:16

Hi. I'm pretty much a noob at this sport. When iwas reading your thread you mentioned crap ammo. I havent ordered any good sets of ammo but am actually using that canadian tire .12g ammo. My question being is this crap ammo? or would it be wiser to order some .2g ammo and such?

Anduril · February 6th, 2006, 21:22

Short answer, yes it is crap ammo.

Get .20 or .25's, .The .12's are only used on low quality guns like EBB's or springers (or guns that you dont care if the bb breaks inside them). Also, dont buy ammo from Canadian Tire.

gandar · February 6th, 2006, 22:03

Apparently they work quite nicely for claymores and launchers/grenades.

Greylocks · February 6th, 2006, 22:04

Ammo choice is not an upgrade, it's basic information. Not the point of this thread.

Read the rest of this website, start with the Information / FAQ section.

MI6 · May 8th, 2006, 20:20

whats a good setup for 75 bucks?

concept_8 · May 8th, 2006, 20:39

spring, bushings, and a tight bore, if 75 bucks will even cover that.

Dozer_01 · May 8th, 2006, 20:44

Spring and bushings will cost you about $40. A 6.04 tightbore is about $60. Not too bad for $100 + installation.

Greylocks · May 8th, 2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI6

whats a good setup for 75 bucks?

Why did you post in this thread without even reading it? Basic components are listed, and you can then find the prices from any Retailer.

gaven555 · July 11th, 2006, 15:14

Hi, "Greylocks" i understand that you said that "A stock motor is just fine", but alot of people told me i should get a hammer 1300l motor for my P90 TR (i Had some spare cash) which i am upgrading to 400fps. My goal with buying a new motor is to reach higher fire rating and get the max durability and a safe foundation to upgrade to even higher fps (there is no limit on my teams play ground) My main problem is nobody has told me how much better the hammer 1300l is than the EG1000. I was hoping you could help me here? I really want to learn how to upgrade on my own Aeg; should i just buy a really cheap gear box and learn how to work on it with the money that would have gone to the 1300l instead?

Greylocks · July 11th, 2006, 15:24

I dont think you got the point of this thread. It's about simple upgrades that work for most guns, not about specifics.

If it's not broke, dont fix it.

If you want to discuss no-limits airsofting, find a board where this is legal to do and chat away.

If you want to go above simple stuff that works, start using the Search button. Plenty of threads of that kind already on this website.

Trader rating · August 17th, 2006, 16:11

Nice post. Should be sent to all newbies...

Greylocks · August 17th, 2006, 19:14

All newbies should simply read it, along with other stickied posts, instead of asking or replying.
Tons of excellent guides here, all ready to be consulted.

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February 1st, 2006, 13:50	#31
wingman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatoon	RE: Greylocks yes i did. i could not find the answer anwhere else so i asked it ok? __________________ Waiting responsibly since early 2005. Of course I've got all my ducks in a line, it's easier to shoot 'em that way! - me

February 6th, 2006, 22:03	#36
gandar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sault Ste. Syberia, ON	Apparently they work quite nicely for claymores and launchers/grenades. __________________ Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt Alternatively, I could just light you on fire. - Me

May 8th, 2006, 20:20	#38
MI6 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: calgary	whats a good setup for 75 bucks? __________________ Do you expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.

February 6th, 2006, 21:16	#34
Crazed M4muskrat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario	Hi. I'm pretty much a noob at this sport. When iwas reading your thread you mentioned crap ammo. I havent ordered any good sets of ammo but am actually using that canadian tire .12g ammo. My question being is this crap ammo? or would it be wiser to order some .2g ammo and such?

February 6th, 2006, 21:22	#35
Anduril Trader rating Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver, B.C.	Short answer, yes it is crap ammo. Get .20 or .25's, .The .12's are only used on low quality guns like EBB's or springers (or guns that you dont care if the bb breaks inside them). Also, dont buy ammo from Canadian Tire.

February 6th, 2006, 22:04	#37
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Ammo choice is not an upgrade, it's basic information. Not the point of this thread. Read the rest of this website, start with the Information / FAQ section.

May 8th, 2006, 20:39	#39
concept_8 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: sudbury Ont.	spring, bushings, and a tight bore, if 75 bucks will even cover that. __________________ "Death in the tall grass"

May 8th, 2006, 20:44	#40
Dozer_01 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario	Spring and bushings will cost you about $40. A 6.04 tightbore is about $60. Not too bad for $100 + installation. __________________ LLTP

July 11th, 2006, 15:14	#42
gaven555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa	Hi, "Greylocks" i understand that you said that "A stock motor is just fine", but alot of people told me i should get a hammer 1300l motor for my P90 TR (i Had some spare cash) which i am upgrading to 400fps. My goal with buying a new motor is to reach higher fire rating and get the max durability and a safe foundation to upgrade to even higher fps (there is no limit on my teams play ground) My main problem is nobody has told me how much better the hammer 1300l is than the EG1000. I was hoping you could help me here? I really want to learn how to upgrade on my own Aeg; should i just buy a really cheap gear box and learn how to work on it with the money that would have gone to the 1300l instead?

July 11th, 2006, 15:24	#43
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	I dont think you got the point of this thread. It's about simple upgrades that work for most guns, not about specifics. If it's not broke, dont fix it. If you want to discuss no-limits airsofting, find a board where this is legal to do and chat away. If you want to go above simple stuff that works, start using the Search button. Plenty of threads of that kind already on this website.

August 17th, 2006, 16:11	#44
apokai Guest Trader rating	Nice post. Should be sent to all newbies...

August 17th, 2006, 19:14	#45
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	All newbies should simply read it, along with other stickied posts, instead of asking or replying. Tons of excellent guides here, all ready to be consulted.

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