Hcigar clone dilemma

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Mitey F

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I was looking for a few "cheap" 22mm atties and decided to try out one of the AGI's, mostly because I've heard they work quite well as a dripper, and have a nice looking top cap. I shopped around, and found them anywhere from $20 to $40, then checked 101 (not sure why I didn't go there first)... $11

They weren't when i posted it, last of the Nemmys went yesterday evening it appears.

101 restocks quite often, sign up for the notifications, seems like they get batches every week or so.

Theres a reason 101 sells out of nearly everything they get quite quickly, theyre pretty tough to beat for clones from a US based seller right now.
 

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Nvm, 101vape said my order went up in time before they put everything in "out of stock" but its the SS with gold ring version (originally placed order for full SS 1), oh well. Should be coming this thursday :), i'll post pics if anyone is interested in comparing ones from 101vape and whoever bought from vaperoyalty.
 
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Nvm, 101vape said my order went up in time before they put everything in "out of stock" but its the SS with gold ring version (originally placed order for full SS 1), oh well. Should be coming this thursday :), i'll post pics if anyone is interested in comparing ones from 101vape and whoever bought from vaperoyalty.

Wait, they are sending something you did not order? I wouldn't have it, myself.


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Nvm, 101vape said my order went up in time before they put everything in "out of stock" but its the SS with gold ring version (originally placed order for full SS 1), oh well. Should be coming this thursday :), i'll post pics if anyone is interested in comparing ones from 101vape and whoever bought from vaperoyalty.

The brass on brass switch is better suited to break in properly.
If you are ok w/ looks it will likely perform better.
 

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Good thing I read this thread...about stuff on 101vape.com going out of stock. Several things I have in my shopping cart from yesterday are now out of stock :(

Im not going to take the chance of making the order, even though they are still in my shopping cart. Sucks, I really wanted the kayfun clone by hcigar
 

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I got one of the first Hcigar Nemesis clones 101vapes put up on sale. I would have gotten it from VapeRoyalty but their site won't accept my transactions for whatever reason.

Actually I was gunning for the Atomo. Might still get it. Talked to their customer support and they basically will have to make a custom order for me. ANYWAY.

My 101vapes Nemesis has treated me quite well. When I first got it I thought I was SOL because:
A.) The 510 connection wouldn't accept any of my attys,
B.) The switch threads seized up HARD.

My advice when you get yours is to use some isopropyl/PGA and CLEAN YOUR SWITCH THREADS. Clean them good. Be kind and be gentle with them. Once they're clean just work them, again, GENTLY. They start going easy pretty fast especially once they're cleaned of debris and gunk. I went so far as to use a needle and a jeweler's loupe to make sure the inside of every single thread was cleared, but I suppose a toothbrush would work just as fine.

After your threads work as intended I'd polish up your contacts til they glow. You're pretty much set after that point.

Occasionally the button gets glitchy, when the throw is adjusted too far down or if you tip the nemesis upside down the little guide pin has a tendency to come out of its place and you have to put the whole switch assembly back together. I've only had this happen twice to me. I just keep the throw adjusted so it's as short as possible and it seems to have fixed the issue.

The button is smooth enough. Smooth enough for me. I am ordering some atmo spec magnets off a site to upgrade the switch but with proper care I don't think it's really necessary.

One thing I can say for sure that I've heard almost everyone say... The Nemesis hits hard. Currently running a .8Ω twisted kanthal micro which reallys brings the funk out of my NETs. I've done dual nanos, single micros, and plenty other builds on my nemesis.

My APVs have been sitting gathering dust since I got it.

If that's not enough praise for an incredibly cheap and high-performing mod I don't know what is ;)

Cheers:toast:
 

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got my hcigar nemesis from 101vape. Also did the magnet switch upgrade. works very very smoothly if you're applying force square in the centre. However if i'm off centre, it gets VERY very annoyingly crunchy.

Welcome to the crunch club.
SS switch post mirror polish does help a lot.
That crunchy switch does lay down some impressive voltage drop numbers; 0.245v SS and 0.193v brass at 0.6 ohms.
Compare to SS FT Origin which is 0.427v at 0.6 ohms.
 
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