Convert full size RDA to Bottom Feeder

[Steamer861]

Ok here's the thing I am going to build a dna 30 box mod I have a few bottom feeder 510's and want to make the box mod a bottom feeder I all ready have RM2's and a Cyclone I use on my Reo's but what I want is to convert full size rda's to bottom feeders Like a Trident a Helios or an Atomic some thing along that line
I have Bin looking around and can't find much info on what rda'a can be converted(drilled out) to Bottom feeders
does any buddy have a list? or can point me to some good video how to's? or some good pics
any help is appreciated
Thanks in advance

 

[mackman]

Here's one that FB did on the Patriot. I know there a a few more on the Reo forum and might look in the EFC rebuildable sub forum
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/511025-patriot-rba-mod.html

 

[Joka]

Any rda with a removable positive post should be able to be converted with the right modifications I would think.

*tH@--j0]{A*

 

[Dconnor]

I have done a Patriot, Nimbus and IGO-L to bottom feed. I don't have a drill press, so I push out the center pin and Dremel 2 grooves. All were less than 15 minute job.

 

[yaypudding]

I have done 2 patriots for BF, dremel and groove the center post. The Origen v2 has a BF option and allegedly the zenith v2 will have a bf kit released soon, but don't hold your breath.

 

[Rickajho]

What are you guys using to hold onto the center post when you Dremel it?

 

[Steamer861]

So most of the ones I looked at have a plastic gadget around the centre post how does it come apart? Do I just push it out the bottom?
or are they threaded ?

 

[Steamer861]

Ok I get It now the pin just pulls out and can easily be drilled or dremeled
Thank to everyone

 

[supertrunker]

Depending on your tooling you can either drill right thru the centre pin from top to bottom, or dremel a channel up the side. Choose the easiest!

Most of the RBAs you mod will be SS - and it's hard to drill, so cutting a channel maybe easier.

I try to drill mine with the centre post in place to begin, and if it starts to spin, then i take it out and clamp it in a vice having started the drill path.

Igo s2 bottom feeder part 2 - YouTube

Something like this.

T

 

[Steamer861]

I know about the SS I have enlarged few air holes I got several high quality drill bits I have access to a drill press so I should be able to drill these pins out I have a few rebuild kits from my Reo's so I am going to use Robs setup for the pin through the 510 and the bottle connection
Again thanks for the help

Depending on your tooling you can either drill right thru the centre pin from top to bottom, or dremel a channel up the side. Choose the easiest!

Most of the RBAs you mod will be SS - and it's hard to drill, so cutting a channel maybe easier.

I try to drill mine with the centre post in place to begin, and if it starts to spin, then i take it out and clamp it in a vice having started the drill path.

Igo s2 bottom feeder part 2 - YouTube

Something like this.

T

 

[supertrunker]

With the new SO kits, i can run my dual coil igo-w4 on a Reo. Does it kill batteries and use tons of juice? Sure - who cares?

T

 

[Steamer861]

I'm really happy with my Reo's just like they are I don't want to mess with perfection Thats why i want to build a mod and bottom feed atty's so If I screw it up I don't wreck my Reo's

 

[Dconnor]

I'm really happy with my Reo's just like they are I don't want to mess with perfection Thats why i want to build a mod and bottom feed atty's so If I screw it up I don't wreck my Reo's

I bought half a dozen attys off Fastech for about $25. Let me learn what works best for modding. There are a bunch for under $5 if you want something inexpensive to practice on.

 

[Steamer861]

Exactly what I did The quality is cheap but if I screw up the drilling I don't care If it works out good I will spend the money on an authentic
Helios and mod it it's my favourite RDA so far Once you try bottom feeders there is no going back!

I bought half a dozen attys off Fastech for about $25. Let me learn what works best for modding. There are a bunch for under $5 if you want something inexpensive to practice on.

 

[supertrunker]

word on the street is that an origen v2 is tasty too - and it has a bottom feed pin made for it, equally out of stock!

I just drilled one of my RM2s to 5/32" to accommodate my subΩ airflow needs and it's been fine. You guys might prefer a 1/16" airhole - it's what SXD uses.

T

 

[Joka]

You figure there would be a production run of bottom feeding center post...we could easily replace any atty pretty much...

*tH@--j0]{A*

 

[FACE MEAT]

It's easy enough to cut a channel on nearly any RDA with a press-fit positive post.Once you've done a few, it becomes a five-minute job.

One thing to keep in mind: Don't cut the channel so high that you cut into the threaded portion where the capture screw is inserted.

 

[SavePaperVapor]

We should compile a list with rda that are press fitted. I want a tugboat but can't find any info on the pin.

 

[Quigsworth]

Just did a Ehpro Trident V2 this weekend...it has an adjustable copper center pin. Even though I'm not a big fan of "slotting" I did slot the copper pin. Then I drilled 2 holes (to feed dual wicks) through the SS stationary center pin, right at the deck angled down and in at about a 60 degree angle. Works great.

The Ehpro Atomic has a pressed pin, and it's in there pretty good. I've done 3 of them now and have gotten pretty good at it...drill your vertical juice hole first, 1/16" cobalt bit, slow as your drillpress will go, lots of lube, do a 1/8" peck, but because of the deck lip you have to take the pin out for the horizontal or the hole will be above the deck (and lose your suck-back)...before you remove the pin, score it at the deck line with a knife, remove the pin and use your score line as the drill center, I use a 1mm bit for that, whle you have the 1mm chucked, expand the coil lead holes (they're really small for some reason, 2x 26awg is a pain to get through).

and as a final touch, chuck the thread end of the screws into your drillpress (not too hard) and file the screw heads down a bit (they are serious close to each other) then polish the srcew ends down on some 400 grit wet/dry on a hard surface (less chance of shearing your coil legs)...do that and you'll have one awesome BF RDA for $25

 

[MamaTried]

We should compile a list with rda that are press fitted. I want a tugboat but can't find any info on the pin.

why press-fitted?