MKB-TS Mechanical Mod (GGTS Clone)

[renoman]

Wow,ordered from vapour trend on friday and my package is in with customs in Vancouver today,shipped ems.
I dont know how long customs will have it,but Im kinda impressed with the carrier.
Vapour trend also,they shipped the next day

 

[inganeer]

Those stealth caps didn't last long at stormy's. Glad I snagged one when I did.

 

[dwcraig1]

Those stealth caps didn't last long at stormy's. Glad I snagged one when I did.

There were only four of them

 

[upsetter21]

DHL rocks International when you can afford 'em Renoman.

I guess we can't get too excited about post-sales support tho. Here's a little dialog between myself and said vendor:

Hi
Yes. the new top cap plastic and pin can be twist off use tool.
sorry we don't have spare switches at present..
Sincerely
Jack Lee
VapourTrend
Welcome to VapourTrend E-cigarette online shop - vapourtrend


在 2013-5-20，上午11:52， vapourtrend 写道：

> This is an enquiry email via Welcome to VapourTrend E-cigarette online shop - vapourtrend
>
> Hello. I am a current Vapourtrend customer. Recently I purchased the "New top cap for MKB-TS". I'm wondering if spare plastics and spare brass pins are available, stand alone.
>
> Also I have an MKB-TS. I'm interested in upgrading the parts. Do you have spare switches, for example?
>
> Thank you for your reply.

 

[inganeer]

There were only four of them

Wow, now I'm really glad I got one. I suppose I need a rethreader ring to make it look like a stealth?

 

[dwcraig1]

It's my understanding that the GG one will not screw into the bottom tube, maybe rainbow will come up wih one also.

 

[upsetter21]

inganeer: I think that rethreader ring is used on a GG when there is no telescoping tube. I haven't understood why the term "rethreader" is used. I would consider it a coupling.

The Rainbow cap will screw onto the telescoping tube of the MKB. BTW this looks bad ... too. Not exactly like a GG stealth because some could say the rethreader adds something aesthetically.

 

[Slartibartfast]

The Rainbow cap will screw onto the telescoping tube of the MKB. If you telescope it all the way down, provided you intend to use an 18350 w/o The Kick & your center post isn't a big-headed screw like mine, you'll be able to close the gap between the top cap and the bottom tube, obscuring the telescoping tube %100. BTW this looks bad ... too. Not exactly like a GG stealth because some could say the rethreader adds something aesthetically, but the MKB looks great with just one seam in the middle. Cheers m8.

Ok now I want one. 18350 with no top tube or telescope showing sounds like super shorty mode and thats what I need for work with nice SS carto-tank (Terminator is my best vape but I don't like to keep it in my pocket or take it to work). I only like the collector tank for a Terminator setup and I don't like or use the gold cap at all.

 

[Slartibartfast]

I found a new brass button head at Ace Hardware. I don't have any kind of part name or size to give you I just went in with the firing pin and got lucky searching in a bin of random brass nuts & bolts & crap. It's all scratchy but I'm ok with that...looks a little steam-punk to me. It's brass and round and more comfortable to press and thats whats important to me. I have no way of knowing for sure if it's a better connection but it's been 2 days and no misfires.

 

[upsetter21]

Whoa, I spoke a little too soon, & recalled a false memory - too many setups on this device. To say "NO GAP" was wrong & I'm very sorry to have misled. Just reconfigured to be sure for you guys, and the truth is there is a small gap in 18350 stealth mode albeit small - about 2-3mm. I'll follow-up with some pic's.

Nice, nice, nice Slartibartfast.
When I first started using my MKB. The little points on the button where giving me a strange tactile feeling on the palm of my hands. I was convinced I was taking some of the 18650 current thru my hand. I'm positive it's just the button's little ...... now, but it's a funny sensation I still get when I'm puff'n w/o paying much attention. As an electrician I think I'm overly sensitive to that sensation, as if you can ever be mentally prepared to be shocked.. Anyone who's been buzzed by a 110-120v outlet knows what I'm talking about.

 

[upsetter21]

No battery...

Complete with 18350...

Now if I take out the insulator and center post (w/ elec'tape over the battery (+) pole)


Even if I take out my SS screw leaving only the insulator (no picture), the gap remains due to the insulator's shoulder. If I put the factory post in, I get basically the same gap +1mm.

 

[upsetter21]

The culprit...
&
^^^That little thing is a magnet holding the screw on the tip of a small allen wrench for the photo.

 

[dwcraig1]

Is the spring removed from the bottom cap?
The bottom cap (axis)could be shortened also.

 

[upsetter21]

Don't know what happened to these photos... I'll try to re-post.

Just a few other stealthy ideas...
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A rainbow dripping atty recessed into the collection tank (no adapters)
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A mini-vivi recessed (w/ single 510-510 normal height adapter)
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vivi on the s.cap
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A really nice SS tank on the s.cap just for Slartibartfast.

I also found I can recess a griffon genesis style down into the collector tank if I add a single 510-510 normal adapter.

Another cool thing... had a few 6v regular 510 atties around. I stacked 2 RCR123a's for 6v. Screwed a single eGo adapter to the bottom of the HV510 atty. Then screwed a brushed SS eGo cone over it. Very sleek and clouds of vapor!

 

[upsetter21]

Yes, dwcraig1. Haven't used the spring since day 1. I thought about reducing the bottom post but there isn't much meat to take away until the battery would short on the switch housing.
I think the board is going down any second.

 

[dwcraig1]

I didn't give the battery hitting the switch much thought till you mentioned it

 

[dwcraig1]

So the forum's not going to be on dail-up anymore?

 

[inganeer]

FYI Bottom cap is BRASS. Under the plating is a very thick copper plating then the brass. Copper was thicker than I imagined it would be. Now to see what is under top piece that is plated......

 

[upsetter21]

Just saw that Eric has 70+ units on fire sale as of today. Anyone going for a back-up?
MKB-TS Telescope Mechanical Mod

 

[inganeer]

I got 2 coming from elsewhere but that sure is a good price.