These are not clones but counterfeits. Dare ya to make a cola product and package it in a Coca Cola wrapper and sell it.
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I just got a tracking number so it's apparently leaving today, see how long it takes I guess. Normally I get a little annoyed at shipping from pretty much anywhere in the world if it's more than 12 days or so to me, but the shipping was free so when it gets here it gets here. I have a Segelei 13 that I love the look of, but the switch was a pocket bomb waiting to happen so I've slowly trying to make my DIY bottom battery contact better and better and it's annoying me lol. So if this Chi clone hits harder than my Segelei it will just be my backup full size mech until I sort out the switch contact. My main vape is a Ba Gua with a Euforia.
Apples and oranges.......Coca-Cola has patents and trademarks in place. I do not believe that is the case with the Chi's, but I was wrong once before.
Has anyone picked up the Chi-You fasttrack Stainless Steel (Laser Etched), sku# 1438500 ($27.00 E-Cigarette Mod / Battery Compartment - stainless steel / with telescopic pin at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping) yet? If so, is the locking ring reverse threaded like the others listed (this one doesn't specify)? Is the center pin short? Do the top or bottom assemblies wobble? Is the bottom cover insulated?
Nice threads, good hit, etc.. I'd like to know as it's a great price! (=
Thanks!
Nice threads, good hit, etc.. I'd like to know as it's a great price! (=
Thanks!
Mine shipped two days ago , I'll post some thoughts when it gets here.
I should have mine on Tuesday. Stupid labor day, I would have it tomorrow!
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I just received mine from Fast Tech (Laser Engraved model). Damn that took a long time.
I have a problem with mine. The 510 connector threads are cut too wide.
Most of my attys screw on but few literally just fall through the threads (including some cartomizers).
The ones that do screw on are extremely loose to start - but tighten once they reach the bottom threads.
I had a couple pop off.
I have an Igo-W (real one) and a clone IGO-L - both fall right through the threads.
If the threads loosen up anymore - nothing will thread onto it.
So that is a big concern of mine.
I just found there's a thread on FastTech about the bad 510 connector (have to read more).
My Korean script and serial #'s are more grey (like the real Chi-You) - I think all the ones I've seen so far are pretty dark.
The etching on the button is also very light in color.
Beyond that everything seems the same as what others have posted.
Out of the box and disassembled
Script and serial #s are light grey color
Front logo seems same
Button etching - light grey
One Hole Nimbus clone barely threads on
Same with the Immortalizer clone
A few others fit, but just barely.
Anyone with the AKA Vapers have the same problem with their 510 threads?
I have a problem with mine. The 510 connector threads are cut too wide.
Most of my attys screw on but few literally just fall through the threads (including some cartomizers).
The ones that do screw on are extremely loose to start - but tighten once they reach the bottom threads.
I had a couple pop off.
I have an Igo-W (real one) and a clone IGO-L - both fall right through the threads.
If the threads loosen up anymore - nothing will thread onto it.
So that is a big concern of mine.
I just found there's a thread on FastTech about the bad 510 connector (have to read more).
My Korean script and serial #'s are more grey (like the real Chi-You) - I think all the ones I've seen so far are pretty dark.
The etching on the button is also very light in color.
Beyond that everything seems the same as what others have posted.
Out of the box and disassembled
Script and serial #s are light grey color
Front logo seems same
Button etching - light grey
One Hole Nimbus clone barely threads on
Same with the Immortalizer clone
A few others fit, but just barely.
Anyone with the AKA Vapers have the same problem with their 510 threads?
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I got mine from AKA, haven't had any issues like your having. All my devices thread perfectly. That sucks that you had to go through all that wait just to get one that sounds like it's a defect. I wonder if it's true that FT are actually getting the rejects from Hcigar, which explains how they can sell them so low. I doubt it though because other people that have gotten theirs from FT don't seem to have problems with the 510 threading.
I had just ordered from fasttech now I have to order some batteries
Does anyone know if it will work well with 18490 batteries ?
That way I can interchange with provari
or must I use 18500?
Does anyone know if it will work well with 18490 batteries ?
That way I can interchange with provari
or must I use 18500?
Just 1 other question this is my 1st mech and from what I understand the batteries must not go lower then a certain charge
how do I know when it needs to be charged is there a noticeable drop in power?
how do I know when it needs to be charged is there a noticeable drop in power?
You will stop getting a decent vape before your batteries are discharged to an unsafe level. The thing to worry is the button getting pressed continuously, say in your pocket.
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Got mine today , I really love it. The only complaint I have is the center pin seems way too tall. If I flush an atty down then I get a gap ranging in tolerable to terrible depending on battery. All EFEST , the 350 is more or less fine , the 650 I can cover the gap with airflow ring all the way down and the 500 I can barely catch threads on the top cap. I'm thinking I might take a few mm off the pin.
Watch this video by Mojo: Kick fitted at the Chi_you mod - YouTube
It's for using a Kick but there you can see that in certain configurations he removes the bottom of the center pin to make the battery fit. Maybe you could try that instead of shaving the pin.
It's for using a Kick but there you can see that in certain configurations he removes the bottom of the center pin to make the battery fit. Maybe you could try that instead of shaving the pin.
Just read in a similar thread to put the mod in the freezer for 30-45 min, then give it a twist.
I finally got my $27 Fasttech Chi You Clone, I couldn't be more pleased on all counts with the exception of that short telescoping adjustment screw. With my "nipple tops" 18650's (Efest Panny 2250's) all is well but with MNKE and Sony 18650 flat tops there is just not enough length on the screw to allow their use. I will have to locate another screw. Again I am really happy with the build on this.
I just measured the voltage between the fire button and the base of my 0.7 Ω Fogger during firing and got almost nothing, 0.05 volts, I'm getting 0.16 volts when checking my GGTS clones
I just measured the voltage between the fire button and the base of my 0.7 Ω Fogger during firing and got almost nothing, 0.05 volts, I'm getting 0.16 volts when checking my GGTS clones
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