Clone: Sentinel Mechanical Mod

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FaceT1me

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Just got mine in and the nimbus clone. loving the combo,
Only issue i found is an 18350 is a little loose might need a spacer.
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for those concerned with the longtern durability and stripping of the aluminum threads on these.... just purchase a 510 airflow controller, this should extend the life of the threads on device several fold: Tank Airflow Controller

you dont even notice its there using it in conjunction with something like the igo-l rda's :)
 

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Just got mine in and the nimbus clone. loving the combo,
Only issue i found is an 18350 is a little loose might need a spacer.
looks great! I think I need to pick up some Nimbus clones.
I really want an Immortalizer - but I dont really want to drop $100 on one.
You got yours from FT right? Is yours made by hCigar?
Neither of mine rattle in 18350 using Efest V2 batteries.
Although I prefer mine in 18490 - It just seems to fit perfectly - I really like the extra "grip".

Nice stuff 4thpower. Which RDA and drip tip is that on the 18490 SV3? Does the SV3 switch fit the Sigelei #19?

It's just a SmokTech Octopus. I sanded it a little to get rid of the anodizing. And drilled an extra hole in it up top for more airflow.
The drip tip is a Vaper Revolution Rev Drip Tips - Drip Tips - Accessories

The switch does NOT fit the Sigelei 19 :(
 

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Got mine today also, all brass model. It's actually built pretty good, surprising since it only cost $18 bones. I even like the cap and bottom switch. Hard to believe how this mod can be so cheap. I like it better than the K-100. The floating 510 connector is a plus. I did mod the switch by cutting a portion of the spring to give it a shorter and softer throw. It's still strong enough to not fire unlocked but soft enough to fire without discomfort. I'm thinking about picking up the aluminum version, overall a great mod that could have easily cost $40+. If fastech sold a version like this with less ribbing ( good lord, why do pinoys love so much ribbing and taper finishes? ) brushed solid tubes, I would get them in a heart beat.
 

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Got mine today also, all brass model. It's actually built pretty good, surprising since it only cost $18 bones. I even like the cap and bottom switch. Hard to believe how this mod can be so cheap. I like it better than the K-100. The floating 510 connector is a plus. I did mod the switch by cutting a portion of the spring to give it a shorter and softer throw. It's still strong enough to not fire unlocked but soft enough to fire without discomfort. I'm thinking about picking up the aluminum version, overall a great mod that could have easily cost $40+. If fastech sold a version like this with less ribbing ( good lord, why do pinoys love so much ribbing and taper finishes? ) brushed solid tubes, I would get them in a heart beat.
may i know how many mm did you cut the spring? I was thinking the same but not so sure how much should I trim..thanks..
 

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may i know how many mm did you cut the spring? I was thinking the same but not so sure how much should I trim..thanks..

Not sure in mm but I cut about 3-4 rings or loops. If it was like a coil on a wick, I'd say I have a 4/5 wrap. Just cut one loop at a time and see how it feels. How you like the resistance of the switch may differ from mine. You can always stretch out the spring if you think you cut too much. I used my nemesis spare spring at first but felt like it was too soft. With the size of the bottom switch compartment, shouldn't be hard to find a replacement spring at a hardware store if things go wrong.
 

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the m16 is basically a sentinel without the ribbed designs you're describing, and it's already been cloned too. Been lurking around here where I can get one locally.


Cool, I'm hoping fastech gets them. Fastech is beginning to become my fav e-cig online store. You can't beat the prices and free shipping. Plus I like ordering extra batteries whenever I order from them.
 

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Got my aluminum/brass one in today and my AGA-T+ wont thread, the 510 on the clone is too big... Sad because the AGA-T+ is my everyday rebuildable. Debating on sending it back.

The threads on the aluminum one are pretty bad. My Aga-T2 is pretty loose now. The threads started off fine, but have gotten noticeably worse over the course of the last couple of weeks.
 
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