Yet another "Help me choose a mech" thread!

[Ryuukon]

Hey guys. Todd here...

Er wait... I'm not Todd.

Ugh, too much YouTube tonight...

Aaaaaaanyway, I'm looking for another mech mod to add to my collection. Clones only sadly, otherwise I'd pick up something shnazzy like a Poldiac. I'm looking for something with a floating pin and a magnetic switch.

I've already got a Sentinel clone, Stingray, 69, and a Pisces-T (again, all clones). I'm really loving the Stingray, but would like another mod actually fairly akin to it, but perhaps a different style. Again, a floating contact pin and magnetic switch are a must. If nothing else, the Stingray has spoiled me in that regard. It's just so nice.

I'm also fine with a side mounted switch. Really love that part of the 69 mod, but that top pin can be a real pain. So side top fire, side bottom fire, bottom fire, all work for me, but it's GOT to be magnetic.

So yeah, there you have it.

And maybe we should start a thread devoted just to this topic and get a mod to sticky it?

 

[anumber1]

I want to make/modify my sentinel to a magnetic switch. That would be cool as I like everything else about it.

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[Clark F]

HCigar Windrose Mod? I been eyeballing these the past few days.

HCigar Windrose Magnetic Mods Clone

 

[Ryuukon]

I want to make/modify my sentinel to a magnetic switch. That would be cool as I like everything else about it.

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I like my Sentinel too, but it's pretty shoddy, even for a clone. The threads on my top cap are about shot, so my Patriot stays on it now full time.

HCigar Windrose Mod? I been eyeballing these the past few days.

HCigar Windrose Magnetic Mods Clone

I was looking at those too, but that pin is just not gonna work for me. I don't see why manufacturers do that when a floating pin is sooooo much more convenient.

I've also been looking at the Panzer clone on FT, but I refuse to order from them. I can handle the long shipping times, but after their first "batch" of Panzer Blackhawks and the bad spray paint job they did on it... They even spray painted the threads... Yeah they're never getting a dime from me.

 

[sprague67]

I LOVE the Panzer...just wish it were 22mm so it would line up with my tanks Also considering a Nemesis and doing the magnetic switch on it, I don't have an mechanical mods yet so I'm doing a lot of research.

 

[anumber1]

I like my Sentinel too, but it's pretty shoddy, even for a clone. The threads on my top cap are about shot, so my Patriot stays on it now full time.
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I use mine as a dedicated dripping setup. My nimbus clone rda only comes off for rebuilds. Yeah, aluminum top cap = weak. But it was CHEAP! So that was expected.

 

[Shields42]

The v2 smoktech magneto gets a lot of good feedback, just got mind today, and while it's not incredible, it's got a magnetic switch and the adjustable pin you want. All stainless, brass contacts. Low voltage drip, telescopic and sturdy.

 

[Ryuukon]

Hmm, I thought the Magneto had a fixed 510 pin. At least that's what I heard in one of pbusardo's videos. Will have to look into that. Otherwise that could be a contender.

 

[The Ministry]

I think the V2 has the floating pin - the original V1 didn't - least as far as I know. I was looking into the Magneto recently and some of the reviews of the V1 put me off (I need an adjustable pin) - read further into it and the V2 fixed it by offering an adjustable pin.

Looks like a decent bit of kit

 

[blueGrassTubb]

Just out of curiosity, why is a magnetic switch "absolute necessary?" You effectively cut off a huge chunk of options, especially since many of them can be fitted with magnets later on if you feel you need it.

I'd say to look at the Tree of Life clone by Infinite. It's by far the best clone I own (and I own a couple you listed), but it doesn't meet your criteria of having a magnetic switch.

 

[Ryuukon]

Just out of curiosity, why is a magnetic switch "absolute necessary?" You effectively cut off a huge chunk of options, especially since many of them can be fitted with magnets later on if you feel you need it.

I'd say to look at the Tree of Life clone by Infinite. It's by far the best clone I own (and I own a couple you listed), but it doesn't meet your criteria of having a magnetic switch.

I just vastly prefer magnetic switches. They seem to jam up less often as the resistance is constant, unlike a spring that you wind up having to stretch back out after heavy use.

And I'd rather have a stock magnetic switch since not all magnet upgrades are worthwhile. A lot of people sell weak magnets or magnets with a bad conductive plating that has a huge voltage drop.

That being said...

Has anybody had any experience with the magnet upgrade kits from FatDaddyVapes? They seem to be quality kits, and if they are, I might broaden my search to include some spring switches that I COULD upgrade later.

Still kind of a stickler on the floating pin though...

 

[blueGrassTubb]

I just vastly prefer magnetic switches. They seem to jam up less often as the resistance is constant, unlike a spring that you wind up having to stretch back out after heavy use.

And I'd rather have a stock magnetic switch since not all magnet upgrades are worthwhile. A lot of people sell weak magnets or magnets with a bad conductive plating that has a huge voltage drop.

That being said...

Has anybody had any experience with the magnet upgrade kits from FatDaddyVapes? They seem to be quality kits, and if they are, I might broaden my search to include some spring switches that I COULD upgrade later.

Still kind of a stickler on the floating pin though...

I have multiple sets from Fat Daddy. He is the best in the biz.

 

[Bad Ninja]

MCV released a brass panzer (golden army mod).
There should be clones available pretty soon.

 

[Ryuukon]

I finally just ordered an Infinite Panzer clone along with magnets from Fat Daddy. People are saying that with a little sand paper and some patience you can make the pin into a true floating pin. That along with the magnets should make for a decent mod, and I've heard it's got little voltage drop. Plus I've got my hopes up that with the styling on the top cap I'll be able to flush mount my Winsmoke Squape clone to tighten up the draw a bit while still allowing acceptable airflow. And even if it doesn't that's fine too, but would be a nice bonus.

Guess I'll find out Thursday.

 

[dr bud]

If you want they do make a nice poldiac clone?