Mechanical mod recommendation, please

[suprtrkr]

I tend to use a 18350 mech in the car. I like the small form factor and am willing to build a little higher coils and tolerate the short battery life to have it. I'm currently using a Chi-You with the 350 tube, but I'm looking for smaller. Any recommendations for a shorter tube mod than that setup? I already know about the Hammer, thanks

 

[DingerCPA]

Ergh.... There's the microstick, but that's kind of "boxy" because tank is side-by-side with the battery. There's the iStick Mini, but that's not mech.

 

[Monotremata]

The SMPL is pretty damn short, and they do sell 350 tubes for it. But youve gotta be warned, theres no top cap on it its a direct to the top of the battery connection, so theres another level of safety involved there. Your atomizer has to have just the right kinda 510 pin on it or you risk shorting it.

 

[tj99959]

Caravela is the best I've found. It also feel like about 1/2 the weight of my Chi You.

Chi You - Caravela - Nemesis, all three set up with 18500 tubes.

 

[suprtrkr]

Ergh.... There's the microstick, but that's kind of "boxy" because tank is side-by-side with the battery. There's the iStick Mini, but that's not mech.

Microstick, huh? I just Googled it. I can live with that, I think. Thanks.

 

[suprtrkr]

The SMPL is pretty damn short, and they do sell 350 tubes for it. But youve gotta be warned, theres no top cap on it its a direct to the top of the battery connection, so theres another level of safety involved there. Your atomizer has to have just the right kinda 510 pin on it or you risk shorting it.

Yeah, the hybrid top cap bothers me some. I use Foggers and Lemos for tanks, mostly, and they have protruding pins. Even so, if you start to dimple the battery contact screwing the atty on it directly, that could become an issue.

 

[suprtrkr]

Caravela is the best I've found. It also feel like about 1/2 the weight of my Chi You.

TY, I'll look at it.

 

[Hans Wermhat]

I'm a fan of the Smok Magneto. <$40 and it's authentic. Telescoping to fit and 18 size battery so you can switch it up when you need more battery life. Mag switch. There's a new version out that I haven't put my hands on yet, but it looks pretty nice.

 

[inswva]

I'd suggest a GP Paps 18350. Simply the best mechanical switches I've ever used and it's not even close. The newly released Paps V4 looks fantastic. If I was still using tube mechs, I'd be all over a V4. I previously owned V3s in 18500 and 18650.

While not as short as the Paps, a Poldiac is 18350 mode is pretty awesome as well, assuming you can roll with a side fire switch. Here's my old Poldi in 350 mode... the Squape R is nearly taller than the mod, lol. This was a great setup BTW - perfect for driving.

 

[WattWick]

I'm a fan of the MMVapors Nanos. Only nit to pick is the (single-lock) locking mechanism isn't to be 100% trusted in 100% of all pockets. If you're looking for a short mod to use in your car, tho... it's an excellent choice, if I dare say so.

Do note the Nanos comes in two different diameters. The slightly larger "normal" one (22.6 or .7mm?) and the 22mm Nanos Sleek.

Mods

They're short, and shorter still if your atty can handle a hybrid adapter. Nemesis hybrid discs fit.

 

[suprtrkr]

Thanks, all. That gives me a lot to work with. Now for some Googling. Roll on, payday.

 

[Kprthevapr]

The lotus comes with 350 and 500 tubes

 

[roxynoodle]

For driving, the Poldiac is wonderful. No worries about locking and unlocking. It is taller than most mechs due to the side switch, but worth it for safety IMO. The Microstick would be as well.

I've also taken out my Phenom clone because I can lock and unlock it with my pinky finger, but I think they only come in 18650 form. I can also do the same with my Skeleton Key clone, but its also tall and very heavy.

 

[edyle]

I tend to use a 18350 mech in the car. I like the small form factor and am willing to build a little higher coils and tolerate the short battery life to have it. I'm currently using a Chi-You with the 350 tube, but I'm looking for smaller. Any recommendations for a shorter tube mod than that setup? I already know about the Hammer, thanks

since you have a chiyou already, look at the astro;
same threads (m21x1) as your chi you, and it is telescopic, and it has floating centerpin.

 

[silvertorch]

Depending on the location of the air flow on the atty another option is the Le Petit Gros V2 by Vaponaute or LPG 18350 (clone).

 

[VHRB2014]

There`s a couple of micro sticks in the classies right now. :?)

 

[Papillon61]

The smallest I have is the Caravela. Including the Top cap and Bottom Switch it is 66mm.

 

[suprtrkr]

There`s a couple of micro sticks in the classies right now. :?)

Lol, they must've moved quick. I can't find either one, or a closed thread for them. Pity.

 

[VHRB2014]

Ohh,try looking for the Gizmo`s, :?) They are still there. Might be on the second page now though.

 

[paulparnham]

Yeah, the hybrid top cap bothers me some. I use Foggers and Lemos for tanks, mostly, and they have protruding pins. Even so, if you start to dimple the battery contact screwing the atty on it directly, that could become an issue.

it doesn't really become an issue because u screw your atty on first then put your battery in then the firing button so your not really using any force to connect 510 on atty to top of battery