Brand new (to me, a total newb!) Reos LP Grand on the way - help!

[shelley cerata]

So I should be getting this LP Grand from the Classies in the next few days: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...reo-mods-batteries-atomizer.html#post13102088

What else do I need to get? I'm a complete newb to Reos, bottom feeders and basically to vaping in general. I ordered 3 AW IMR 18650s and an ohm reader/meter from RTD but am wondering if I need to order anything else from Reos. Since it doesn't come with a LP RM2 I was thinking about ordering that and a button, both in brass? Would that look good with the silver vein? Should I order extra bottles, o-rings, etc? Kind of clueless but I know that I will want to order ASAP so I can play with it as soon as I get it. Thanks so much!

 

[MXBNW]

If you're comfortable rebuilding the REO I would suggest a Rebuild kit. It will improve battery life and overall performance of the REO.

http://www.reosmods.com/index.php?p...&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=9

How to Vid is below the rebuild kit. I would watch it and decide from there. I know Rob (REO) offers his service to rebuild but you would have to send it to him and I am not sure of the cost.

 

[redeyedancer]

Welcome shelley cerata The aluminum button cover looks great on silver vein .
You will need some wick and wire if your going down rba road

 

[shelley cerata]

Of course, Rob makes that look easy but I'm not sure if I could do it. According to the seller, there is already an upgraded firing pin:

"I got this used from a fellow reo fan and he installed a brass/copper firing pin on it. I never got to use it but I hear that it makes a difference using this firing pins. Only flaw on it, if you can call it one, is a small sanded section under the spring as he used this with a fuse mod. I installed a new spring on it as pictured. I also replaced the bottle and cap on this with a new one. "

Is this the same upgrade as the one you're talking about, do you think?

 

[shelley cerata]

Welcome shelley cerata The aluminum button cover looks great on silver vein .
You will need some wick and wire if your going down rba road

Thanks Rob!!! I do have wick and wire already, although I must admit they've really only sat around in my box of vaping stuff, looking at me quizically saying "uh, you gonna use us, lady?"

 

[MXBNW]

Take a look at it when you get it it. if its the new upgrade kit the spring and firing pin will be gold. It hard to tell from the photos.

Almost sounds like they did a DYI upgrade.

 

[DoogieTony]

Welcome to the Ville, Shelly! Nice score!

I'd suggest getting:

- LP Rm2
- a couple extra bottles
- a spare spring or 2
- two O-rings of each size
- button cover
- 28 or 30 gauge kanthal a1
- CVS sterile cotton

As MX said, a rebuild kit would be a good idea as it will give you better performance than the old contacts.

As for the color of Rm2 and button, it's up to you. I'm sure which ever you choose will look great.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

No that's a DIY version of Rob's kit. I replaced my similar made brass pin with the new kit.

Congrats on your inbound Reo!

When you order the RM2, get a few extra screws for it, they are easy to lose.

Get an extra spring, they act as a fuse and collapse if you have a short. If this happens you're out of order until a new one arrives.

a 1x10 mm and a 1.5x10 mm o ring are a good idea, if you need them later shipping is a killer.

 

[mackman]

Congrats and welcome. This thread will be helpful, compliments of Super_X_Drifter: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/446819-reos-mods-helpful-links-get-you-started.html. There is enough info in the stickies to make your head swim and remember any questions we are all here to help you.

 

[shelley cerata]

Thanks all for the great advice - really appreciate it! Have been looking through all the stickies, but a lot of times the original posts are 3+ years old and as a newb it's hard to tell which advice is outdated and what isn't... and there's just SO much to read that it's hard to figure out where the more relevant stuff begins (whine, whine, whine, I know, I know!!!) But having way too much info is so much better than not having enough =)

 

[Raynman]

When you make your order go ahead and get another Grand. You'll know what I mean shortly. Welcome to the mad house of happy vapers. congrats on the incoming beauty. I hope I can get the vintage from the same post. I have a VV grand in the same colors.

 

[Rat2chat2]

You have already gotten you questions answered but I just wanted to congratulate you on the reo and welcome you to reoville. I swear it just can't get any better. Good luck to you and happy vaping.