JD Mods Stingray- CLONE
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The diamondvapes909 one looks legit though, I've had friends order from them and they've had good experiences. Those pictures are the same ones from Infinite's alibaba profile. I'm only paying a dollar less than the price they're offering too so if I hadn't had my gb I would go with this one.
He shipped the mod today. I will put in a claim on ebay for this one the SOB. You are absolutely right the infinite has the full black tube. Easiest way to tell the difference. And of course the engraving.
I was using my Tobeco Stingray today and the seam was bothering me. It's not that I could just see it, there was a lip/ridge that was not just noticeable by fingernail - just holding it, I could feel the lip. Not all the way around either, more on one side than the other. Since I have the brushed brass FT white box, I figured if I messed it up, I would have spare parts 
So I proceeded my attempts to make it seamless.
It didn't turn out bad. If I look really closely while turning it I can see slight bends in the light where I had to sand heavily to even it out.
I didn't take a before pic.
So this is the best example to show the obvious seam (a pic I've previously posted).
I used a dremel with a thin sand paper disc to take the ledge/lip down.
After some clean up sanding and polishing
I'm not a big fan of mirror polish; nor can I truly achieve it. lol.
So I gave it a little brushing. The light makes it look more brushed than it is.
The original 18500 extension tube attached to show the seam difference (that was straight out of the box, untouched, been sitting in a drawer).
Yes, logo starting to disappear - but the lighting makes it look worse than it is.
Sadly, under that light, the color difference between the two tubes is apparent.
But I'm not too sad about it after watching Field of Vapor's video on his Original Stingray.
Went back over it with some polish. Too dark outside to take pics.
Tobeco on the left. FT "brushed" brass on the right. Done for now.
So I proceeded my attempts to make it seamless. It didn't turn out bad. If I look really closely while turning it I can see slight bends in the light where I had to sand heavily to even it out.
I didn't take a before pic.
So this is the best example to show the obvious seam (a pic I've previously posted).
I used a dremel with a thin sand paper disc to take the ledge/lip down.
After some clean up sanding and polishing
I'm not a big fan of mirror polish; nor can I truly achieve it. lol.
So I gave it a little brushing. The light makes it look more brushed than it is.
The original 18500 extension tube attached to show the seam difference (that was straight out of the box, untouched, been sitting in a drawer).
Yes, logo starting to disappear - but the lighting makes it look worse than it is.
Sadly, under that light, the color difference between the two tubes is apparent.
But I'm not too sad about it after watching Field of Vapor's video on his Original Stingray.
Went back over it with some polish. Too dark outside to take pics.
Tobeco on the left. FT "brushed" brass on the right. Done for now.
Sorry to break up the black copper convo with my random sanding post.
Why aren't you guys after the Infinite copper (same as black - without the black)?
I'm waiting for the copper LE clone. Which I think is coming very soon.
Why aren't you guys after the Infinite copper (same as black - without the black)?
I'm waiting for the copper LE clone. Which I think is coming very soon.
Thats the one im looking at now, I know whitestag has the pre order for it on there site.
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I am glad you did my friend! That looks great. I have the material to do something similiar on the Tobeco Brass SR and will do it this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
PS. Roccity said that his supplier on US Soil told him they were infinites. He offered me a refund and is verifying that I am accurate and that he would change his listing. Said I was the first to provide him with this info and thanked me for it.
I am giving benefit of the doubt that it was an honest mistake on his part. This is a shady side of the business anyway.
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The LE Copper Stingray looks gorgeous, but I personally enjoy the black on the Black Copper Edition more. I'm gonna stop buying mods for a bit after this though, I'm already finding it hard to alternate between my Brass Stingray and my Panzer while I use my Nemesis as a beater when I go get ridiculously drunk. Decided to pass on the Blackhawk clone since I like the SS one better, it's still badass though.
Now if this Hanamodz clone ends up being of good quality, I might just be tempted.
Now if this Hanamodz clone ends up being of good quality, I might just be tempted.
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I say that everyday. lol
I've got 30+ mods and more attys than mods.
Just got my Tree of Life Mod and Castle atty.
I've got a few anodized aluminum Nem tubes coming, another Panzer, another SS Stingray, another SS Nem and Copper Nem all from FT.
I just jumped on a GB for a Copper Heimdall and a Magma.
Already in for an Infinite Stillare even though I ordered moq of 10 Stillares and 10 Quasars from Cigreen (gonna sell some of them off).
Hoping for flush King and AR mod group buys to open.
After those I'll be done. I think.
I REALLY don't know what the hell is wrong with me.
At least I've paid a few of my older mods and attys forward.
I still have 4 or 5 that I don't care for/never use.
Haha wow. I've only been vaping for 3 months and so far I've gotten:
FT Nemesis
FT Gold Plated Trident (sold)
Infinite Brass Stingray
EHPRO Kayfun Lite Plus
EHPRO Atomic
Panzer clone from a group buy
I've got the Infinite Black Stingray and a Mild Magma coming in, nervous about the Magma because Mild had some quality control issues in my main gb group on Facebook. Did you get your Magma/Copper Heimdall from Vape Chat Coops?
I'll snag a Tobh clone when it eventually comes out and I'm thinking about getting a FT Taifun GT to fit on my Panzer. Might grab a EHPRO Panzer to see how its like.
FT Nemesis
FT Gold Plated Trident (sold)
Infinite Brass Stingray
EHPRO Kayfun Lite Plus
EHPRO Atomic
Panzer clone from a group buy
I've got the Infinite Black Stingray and a Mild Magma coming in, nervous about the Magma because Mild had some quality control issues in my main gb group on Facebook. Did you get your Magma/Copper Heimdall from Vape Chat Coops?
I'll snag a Tobh clone when it eventually comes out and I'm thinking about getting a FT Taifun GT to fit on my Panzer. Might grab a EHPRO Panzer to see how its like.
Not the biggest fan of the drip tip that comes with the Black Copper Edition, ordered these little jewels from fasttech
https://www.fasttech.com/p/1662202
https://www.fasttech.com/p/1662202
Yeah, I ordered some of those as well. My drip tip collection is becoming quite extensive thanks to FastTech.
Based on the information from Infinite, their model does not come with the ugly drip tip or any drip tip for that matter. Also, it only comes with 2 dedicated tubes, one for the 18650 the other for the 18350 with an extension for use with 18490. I was also told that they have not shipped any of the Black Copper edition to date and they expect to start shipping next week. If true that means anyone advertising Infinite models on hand are lying.
I'd say you are on a good start
Although I've been vaping on and off for the past 4 years - it hasn't been but one year or so since all these mods and attys have really broken ground and flooded the market. Cartos, carto tanks, and clearos just didn't cut it for me. So, you are starting at a good time. I wasted a lot of money on other junk before things really kicked off.
Yeah the Mild Magma and Copper Heimdall coming from Vape Chat Coops (hasn't been closed and ordered yet).
It's always a gamble when it comes to china clones.
Even the best of them - like Ehpro's Atomic - I've seen people saying posts fallen out or loose (mine is fine).
But I've seen the same .... with originals too. At least you're not spending $100 on it.
Sounds like you need more attys.
Forget the Tobh. Waste of money. It's all hype. I've seen people grinding off the airflow tab on the base because it just gets it the way.
I personally think it's a bad design. I don't like the logo either.
Better off with a CapItAllVapes Halo cap on an IgoW base. I love mine
I can't wait for my Quasar and Stillare clones to arrive and see how they do.
4th, in your opinion what's the best single coil RDA you own? I want to find out if the increased flavour production that is widely bragged about from RDAs is all that it's said to be. Not concerned with huge clouds and such, just seems like a waste of juice to me. I prefer a warm, smooth vape that's full of flavour. What's a must have in your book?
I actually like my tobh, I own 2, just cause I got the 2nd one at a great price from the classys. For what its worth and the price of it you actually do get a lot, hell I paid damn near the same thing for my patriot that doesnt do what the tobh does. Just my opinion though lol I would love to try the stillare or the quasar. I wish they changed more on the patriot than making the top cap slide over the base. I love rda's, dripping is really all I do anymore. Other than my russian. By the way, the4thpower3, where did you get the clones of the stillare and quasar from? If you dont mind me asking.
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At first due to how smooth my FT Stingray button was my copper Neme ( FASTTECH SKU 1645500 ) was unbearable but that's history now.
LMAO! I must have them all (clones that is)
It's all about personal preference and those preferences may change if you keep playing/trying/building.
I really can't say what my favorite RDA is. I can virtually get any rda to blow clouds and get tons of flavor.
Do you want the option to build dual coils? Adjustable airflow? Do you need an adjustable 510 pin?
Do you care what size the atty is - ie. you want it to sit flush on 22mm mods, etc.?
Do you mind modifying the atty (drilling air holes and post holes)?
Are you just starting to build or can you build all types of coils?
I used to believe those that said large airholes kill flavor. The people who say that just haven't perfected their build to airflow ratio. Too low wattage (heat) with airholes that are too big will kill flavor. Too high wattage with too small airholes will be too hot and burn juices.
Then, juice flavor and vg/pg ratios will also be a factor when it comes to heat/airflow for flavor and vapor production. Coil types, wire type and guage, ramp up/cool down time will all be factors as well. Wick type: cotton, ekowool, silica, mesh, etc, etc will also play a factor. Which is why I and many others find rebuilding fun - hunting for that perfect setup that will give you all that you want. It's all trial and error to find just what you like.
"Perfecting" your build in a specific atty will make more of a difference than the atty itself.
Consideration to things such as airflow (chamber size, airhole size, chamber shape); juice well, build room, post hole size, adjustability, and material are all important as to how you should build.
Sorry I can't give you a straight answer. You can gather input from many users - but as I stated to begin with it's all about personal preference + trial and error.
I have a feeling the Quasar (clone) is gonna kick ....
Single/dual coil capable, adjustable slotted air flow, deep juice well, short domed chamber.
Hopefully the clone will be 1:1 copy. I'll post when they arrive.
Then the Zenith V2 - that is being cloned and will be out soon too.
The Castle, the Crown, the Trident V2 are also similar but use holes instead of slots.
The Magma is different - it's almost like an Aqua without a tank - bottom airflow and domed top cap.
The Origin V1 clone - may be a little harder to build on for some.
There are quite a few others that haven't been cloned... but I won't get into all that.
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