I find the recommended settings to be a bit low as well. I've been running them a bit higher, I use the clapton I modified around 30-35w and it seems to be doing fine but the flavor seems better and there isn't as much heat up time.
Thanks for the feedback. I think part of it might just be break-in of the cotton and coil as well since the flavor is starting to poke its head out. I'm up to 32W, same temperature, and I'm surprised at the vapor output (especially since the included card shows a 2/5 on the "cloud" scale). The delay is still there, but it seems like it's getting shorter...that or I'm just getting used to it.
And, honestly, I could care less about the vapor output. I prefer flavor anyway and extra vapor just makes my life harder when I'm underway (ballistic missile submarine)...we have recirculating air, one spot we can enjoy these dang things, and a COB who already doesn't like the idea of us doing this in the first place. The way I see it, I'd much rather be doing this than just about ANY other form of nicotine intake.
Also, for anybody looking for replacement
coils, I ordered mine on SlowTech. The projected in-stock date on the 0.5-ohm SS 5-packs was today, so I'm anticipating a shipping notice any minute now. Price seems more than fair and at least I know they'll be authentic.