How is the fit and finish? Is the brass colored area really brass or just a thin coating of color? If you could give us a few more details on the construction, that would be great. They look beautiful.
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Its pretty solid... I'm no expert, but as far as brass color, or real, i can't tell... its held up for a month now ... i did sand the top connection screw and it appears to be brass under the chrome. I don't expect much out of these but lets hope V2 is a valid mech.... why don't they put specs? big communication gap there ... again.And its not that cheap either...
I wonder if anyone used the Zen clone atty ?... i have too many atomizers to even try it.
It did come coiled/wicked.
I wonder if anyone used the Zen clone atty ?... i have too many atomizers to even try it.
It did come coiled/wicked.
Just came in. Here it is next to my mkb-ts in 18350 mode. Will post thoughts later.
My MKB TS just came in and I'm blown away... here with Stormy's top cap in 18650 stealth (without collector tank)
The contacts on the MKB are legit... brass. I don't know anything about GGTS collector tank benefits but i think they should have a device just like this, without it. It blows the Sig #8 away. and a darn site more "real" than my V1 Caraclone imo.
MKB TS is not cheap, and the collector tank is a lot of gear that I probably won't use... plus $25 for Stormy's top cap, but glad I did it!
The contacts on the MKB are legit... brass. I don't know anything about GGTS collector tank benefits but i think they should have a device just like this, without it. It blows the Sig #8 away. and a darn site more "real" than my V1 Caraclone imo.
MKB TS is not cheap, and the collector tank is a lot of gear that I probably won't use... plus $25 for Stormy's top cap, but glad I did it!
First impressions of the Caravela Clone "V2" from vaportekusa group buy/pre order:
1. The threads seem questionable, very rough straight out of the box. Quite of few burrs that need to be cleaned out and then lubed.
2. Firing button still can be totally screwed off. Highly doubtful it will unscrew all the way out by itself.
3. Slight rattle if you shake the unit, caused by the firing button. Firing button screw has slight play in the unit causing the rattle.
4. Looks like the the body tubes themselves are rolled sheet metal(not sure what kind yet).
5. Only parts that were machined are the top and botton caps.
6. 18350 mode will not fit battery+fuse(will cut spring later if I decide to go that route)
7. My $25 KTS from vaportekusa is much higher build quality than this and I would pay up to $50-60 for it. (I'm in love with the KTS honestly).
8. Caravela Clone V2 build quality is not worth the $50-60ish(including both 18350 and 18650 tubes) and should be in the $10-30 range
Going to clean up the threads, use it today and all day tomorrow and post a follow up after.
1. The threads seem questionable, very rough straight out of the box. Quite of few burrs that need to be cleaned out and then lubed.
2. Firing button still can be totally screwed off. Highly doubtful it will unscrew all the way out by itself.
3. Slight rattle if you shake the unit, caused by the firing button. Firing button screw has slight play in the unit causing the rattle.
4. Looks like the the body tubes themselves are rolled sheet metal(not sure what kind yet).
5. Only parts that were machined are the top and botton caps.
6. 18350 mode will not fit battery+fuse(will cut spring later if I decide to go that route)
7. My $25 KTS from vaportekusa is much higher build quality than this and I would pay up to $50-60 for it. (I'm in love with the KTS honestly).
8. Caravela Clone V2 build quality is not worth the $50-60ish(including both 18350 and 18650 tubes) and should be in the $10-30 range
Going to clean up the threads, use it today and all day tomorrow and post a follow up after.
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Have you checked out the contacts?
For the price, it doesn't do any better than the K100 if that, but they're fun to have imo... they're not the worst either.
At this point, imo MKBTS is the closest to a real mech device although i have no use for that huge collector tank on it and had to get a stealth top cap.
I agree that its not the best Chinese clone out there... but with a little sanding on my chrome plated screw, which looks like brass underneath, and the button un modded, it does the job on my iGoL and my DID too.
For the price, it doesn't do any better than the K100 if that, but they're fun to have imo... they're not the worst either.
At this point, imo MKBTS is the closest to a real mech device although i have no use for that huge collector tank on it and had to get a stealth top cap.
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My MKB TS just came in and I'm blown away... here with Stormy's top cap in 18650 stealth (without collector tank)
The contacts on the MKB are legit... brass. I don't know anything about GGTS collector tank benefits but i think they should have a device just like this, without it. It blows the Sig #8 away. and a darn site more "real" than my V1 Caraclone imo.
MKB TS is not cheap, and the collector tank is a lot of gear that I probably won't use... plus $25 for Stormy's top cap, but glad I did it!
Did you mod that voltage readout to be a 510 connected volt checker? That is brilliant! I have an extra one sitting in my electrical box to make another mod, but now that I'm using mechanicals only, I have no need for it. I think this might be a project I need to do!
V2 already comes with a non plated brass screw, and so far it vapes just as good as my modded Sigelei #19. For the price, there are better quality Chinese/non-chinese mechs for the same price or less. Vaping quality is fine, what I'm worried about are these very fine threads cross threading. They are very rough so far, even though I cleaned most of the burrs and lubed it. Fit and finish I won't comment on until I get to put more time in for wear and tear.
Well this is a somewhat disappointing review of the v2 seeing as I just ordered one today. Guess, Ill have to see when I get mine if I have the same thoughts.
I will say I have a gold/chrome kts as well and although I like it alot I find that to be cheaply made construction. Id have never paid $60 for it. The tubes are thin, and the gold paint/plating on it whatever it is is just garbage. Mine is nearly worn off with little more than three weeks use. The chrome finish has held up okay however, thus far. And the middle tube wobbles horribly even with it tightened down as much as possible without causing battery issues. Got mine at DV. Its going to last awhile I assume and it vapes very well now that i got the chrome off the posts and contact points.
I would like to see your follow up after a couple days too tho. Thanks for your thoughts on it. Disappointing tho.
I will say I have a gold/chrome kts as well and although I like it alot I find that to be cheaply made construction. Id have never paid $60 for it. The tubes are thin, and the gold paint/plating on it whatever it is is just garbage. Mine is nearly worn off with little more than three weeks use. The chrome finish has held up okay however, thus far. And the middle tube wobbles horribly even with it tightened down as much as possible without causing battery issues. Got mine at DV. Its going to last awhile I assume and it vapes very well now that i got the chrome off the posts and contact points.
I would like to see your follow up after a couple days too tho. Thanks for your thoughts on it. Disappointing tho.
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Anyone here having issues when they tighten down their atomizer, it'll just fire on it's own? Mines been doing that, so i loosened the spring post on my rsst a bit to compensate.
nope nothing like that... i have 2 of these.
anybody use the Zen clone atty? i got 2 and haven't tried one yet lol. they came with V1.
I also had the same problem, you can adjust the delrin/plastic piece that holds the hot spring on the bottom cap by screwing it up and down, while holding the brass piece directly underneath it.
So, mine came in Monday as well. I happened to be working from home yesterday so I was there to greet the mailman 
My first impressions we not as bad as the previous reviewer, really quite the opposite....which makes me think that there might be some quality control issues. We know this about the Chinese machine shops though, QC is not where we might expect it to be, but that's a whole nother conversation.
The Ccvella v2 that I have is really, really nice. Threads are nice, no burs at all. I check and lubed them, as I would any other mech, as soon as it came in. I have no rattle at all in the tube. I've been using it with a RSST, which sits nice a flush on it. The connectors are all brass, which is nice. Now the finish is not top shelf, but it's not crap either....we'll see how it holds up.
I too have a china gg, also called the KTS, and to be honest I would say the quality on the Ccvella is above that of the KTS. The is nice, for the money, once you sand down the contacts, and I do use mine quite a bit, but the Ccvella is much better build quality wise.
Like I said though, there could be QC issues. The one I got is sweet. I have no complaints at all. I have it with me today at the office..we'll see how she holds up. Looks wise...really nice looking, although they are fingerprint magnets. Overall Im happy with the purchase, it's well worth the $50. Would I like to have paid less? Sure, but Ive spent far more on mods I was not as happy with.
On a scale of 1-10, Id give the Ccvella a strong 7. Were it not for the questionable QC from piece to piece that would be a 8.
My first impressions we not as bad as the previous reviewer, really quite the opposite....which makes me think that there might be some quality control issues. We know this about the Chinese machine shops though, QC is not where we might expect it to be, but that's a whole nother conversation.
The Ccvella v2 that I have is really, really nice. Threads are nice, no burs at all. I check and lubed them, as I would any other mech, as soon as it came in. I have no rattle at all in the tube. I've been using it with a RSST, which sits nice a flush on it. The connectors are all brass, which is nice. Now the finish is not top shelf, but it's not crap either....we'll see how it holds up.
I too have a china gg, also called the KTS, and to be honest I would say the quality on the Ccvella is above that of the KTS. The is nice, for the money, once you sand down the contacts, and I do use mine quite a bit, but the Ccvella is much better build quality wise.
Like I said though, there could be QC issues. The one I got is sweet. I have no complaints at all. I have it with me today at the office..we'll see how she holds up. Looks wise...really nice looking, although they are fingerprint magnets. Overall Im happy with the purchase, it's well worth the $50. Would I like to have paid less? Sure, but Ive spent far more on mods I was not as happy with.
On a scale of 1-10, Id give the Ccvella a strong 7. Were it not for the questionable QC from piece to piece that would be a 8.
Well that made me feel less buyers remorse madicen. thanks. mine shipped out today i believe so hopefully ill have it thurs or friday.
Here's my CHaravela. I agree that the threads are a bit weak, but not detrimental. Threads on the switch are buttery. I'm using an 18490+kick. Spring is at its capacity, meaning the unit fires if I screw the top and bottom cap in all the way. I back out the top cap 1/2 a revolution and its fine. I had the thread gap at 1mm last night so the spring is already compressing. Soon it won't be an issue (hopefully). But the unit looks great. Very sleek and stylish IMO. We'll see how the finish holds up tho. Overall I'm liking the thing. I agree that it shouldn't be $50. Half that maybe. Oh well.
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oh i see they have a 18650 option? guess so.... well its about time china did a simple tube with bottom button and flat top... stylish too.
just realized I have the same problem with different batteries, regarding the switch to be on while fully screwed in. with a panasonic NCR18650B battery, I can screw the top and bottom caps all the way in, and will function correctly. with an orbtronic PD 2900(with top button), I have to unscrew about a half turn to not engage the switch. kind of counterintuitive, but whatevs. I think in terms of build quality, I still prefer my SB more. since I also recently got a dingo plus extension cap, I'll be using that with the orbtronic batteries. the bottom threads are not that great, but not too bad. I need to get some lube in there for piece of mind.
on another note, I like the dingo with extension. hits hard. wish atomizoo made a solid 18650 mod. not a fan of the telescopes from any brand
Makes me wonder if my Panasonic Protected NCR18650A will fit? I have cgr18560ch's also but try to use the protected with mechs. I do have a Short Stop regardless. JC are your B's protected? I know that version comes both way. I think the protected A's I have are maybe .3mm longer than the protected B's.
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