Sigelei Mechnical Mods

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qorax

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My Eqpt. Arrived Today !
Ordered: Apr-11/2013, Night | Shipped: Apr-12/2013 | Received: Apr-17/2013, Noon











I've also shot an "unboxing" video, which I'll upload here later. Shipment left HV on Friday -- weekend -- received on Wednesday -- that was fast indeed.
 

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The #19 is back up for pre-order on exhale. I just ordered one.

I need to stop myself. I plan to order a K100 and then I am done for a while hopefully. I have an eVic, #13, #8, YJ lavatube, and CCTS already. I also have an Innokin SVD, iSeason, #20, and #19 on order wiating for them to come in within the next few weeks or so. Then I just have to wait for the K100 to be back in stock and I am good lol. So much crap. Oh, and I ordered an ego v 1100 mah and ego 650 mah from Fasttech coming along with about 14 batteries, a igo-l, and a short stop coming in lol! I just got an RSST and need some more ceramic wicks when those come back in stock.

My name is Lee and I have a vaping problem lol! :banana:
 

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The #19 is back up for pre-order on exhale.

YES! Two dollars more than the last batch, $31.98, use code "VaporJoes11percent" to bring it down to $28.46. STILL has flat rate shipping for $1.99 This first batch hit the innertoobs about 2AM PST and were sold out in something like six hours. If you are seriously thinking about getting one of these I wouldn't think about it too long!

https://www.exhalevapors.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7319.1

(NO, I do not work for Abe/Exhale, I don't get any kind of a kickback, he's just one of my favorite vendors and I like sharing a sweet deal when I can. :) )
 

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YES! Two dollars more than the last batch, $31.98, use code "VaporJoes11percent" to bring it down to $28.46. STILL has flat rate shipping for $1.99 This first batch hit the innertoobs about 2AM PST and were sold out in something like six hours. If you are seriously thinking about getting one of these I wouldn't think about it too long!

https://www.exhalevapors.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7319.1

(NO, I do not work for Abe/Exhale, I don't get any kind of a kickback, he's just one of my favorite vendors and I like sharing a sweet deal when I can. :) )

Wish he'd list the #20 and I'd place an order...

Actually I think I might as well go place it at VaporTek. Since I can't order a Dingo or Roller, I might as well see how the clone performs for less than $45 shipped.
 

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I need to stop myself. I plan to order a K100 and then I am done for a while hopefully. I have an eVic, #13, #8, YJ lavatube, and CCTS already. I also have an Innokin SVD, iSeason, #20, and #19 on order wiating for them to come in within the next few weeks or so. Then I just have to wait for the K100 to be back in stock and I am good lol. So much crap. Oh, and I ordered an ego v 1100 mah and ego 650 mah from Fasttech coming along with about 14 batteries, a igo-l, and a short stop coming in lol! I just got an RSST and need some more ceramic wicks when those come back in stock.

My name is Lee and I have a vaping problem lol! :banana:

Hmm, no box mod or bottom feeder? Don't put that wallet away yet.
 

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Wish he'd list the #20 and I'd place an order...

Actually I think I might as well go place it at VaporTek. Since I can't order a Dingo or Roller, I might as well see how the clone performs for less than $45 shipped.

Abe over at Exhale is hinting that the #20 could be right around the corner too. I'm holding off for a bit to see what happens. If he puts them up at $26-28 like the others I'm going to jump on one in a heart beat! :D
 

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Abe over at Exhale is hinting that the #20 could be right around the corner too. I'm holding off for a bit to see what happens. If he puts them up at $26-28 like the others I'm going to jump on one in a heart beat! :D

See now I'm going to wait. I'm suspect of the top button design on these. They're not easy to get right, which is why not many mods offer a top switch. The insulation has to be well done, and the switch doesn't look like it's set up to lock in the pics (........ has a pic of the switch disassembled with the split top post). Also looks like a good source for a big voltage drop.
 

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Well, after 5-hrs. of vaping here's my take...



What an amazing device !

Vape like a connoisseur. Good throat-hit, nice flavor, gigantic vapor and what a good looking APV to hold in ur hands. This one's a HIT from Sigelei, probably as good as the original (whatever it's name was). With this Mod with u I don't think u could ask for anything better.

Tell me about build quality, or QC issues from China. The Sigelei #8 that I received is flawless. Period. The machining is superb, every detail is taken care of. The satin body finish is spick & span. Not a single blemish or scar I could detect, whereas I had read online that the #8 is marred of finishing (sic!). The end caps (top & bottom) r flush-fit, the same dia as the body. I believe the first models weren't, had a slight larger size, but not this one. This is exactly one smooth size all along, bottom to top. And both being chromed - man what workmanship! - in contrast to the satin body - it's by far the best dual-tone equipment I've seen... the last I admired in this class was my FJ Cruizer!

It weighs a ton... literally! The thing is pretty heavy... rock solid. With this in my pockets - I don't've to worry being mugged in Madagascar, LOL. U can drop it from Kilimanjaro and I bet it'd not get a dent! Neither would it's sections be de-threaded. PBusardo was right, Buttery, eh? Both the end-caps, as well as the extension tube, really screws to one another super smooth. No creaking, no cranking, it's machining par excellence. And once fit - they become one unit. It takes efforts to find the seams... that good a fit it is!

Uh, the firing pin. Another feather in their cap. It's a soft push... needs minimal efforts, and it fires everytime. Everytime I pressed it - it gave me a good vape. And the mechanism is sturdy as well. Flushed button housing, just right the size, the locking ring is well made - very finger friendly - and the diamond cuts on it does make it shine - just like a De Beers Platinum on Madonna's finger. The thing is both aesthetically beautiful, as well as operationally pleasing.

The vent holes at the bottom and the four airway slits on top r prudently pierced. I know there's nothing much to discuss on it, just that they r functional - is good enough to state... but what if they r laser incisions? What if those add to the beauty of the device? Ya right? That's correct folks... they r designed, placed, cut to such precision that it deserves mention. Together they offer intrinsic exquisiteness to the #8... it makes u feel that the device was well thought off. Has passed thru some good work-hands. It makes me feel that I indeed hold a piece of art here.

BOTTOMLINE: Should I've gone into such details over a Mech. Mod offered by the Chinese Assembly Line? Yes, I should. This device is a design marvel. Created flawlessly every inch of it. Works like a charm. Feels good to hold. Has a classy touch to it all around. Would thus, be a head-turner when out & about. AND it gives me a very satisfying vape. Yes, I don't yet have the Aga-T2 or the RSST (in the pipeline though), with either of them - this Mod would be a killer beau & a workhorse! Which is why I'd recommend it anyday to a fellow vaper.

The only gripe I have is that they could have added their logo. What about all those Caravellas, Chi Yous, GGTS, Poldiacs et all sporting theirs. Just like the eGo - this is a class by itself. And I wouldn't mind flaunting the Sigelei logo over it. It is cheap, right... but given it's workmanship - I'd guess those Super-Ts, Paps, Rollers etc. r overpriced!
 
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Great writeup qorax! Thanks for sharing it! It makes me even more excited to finally get my #8, which will hopefully be here by this Saturday. :)

I *agree* with you about the logo. I've been pondering how to remedy that myself. I have a friend who does metal work including etching... Hmmm... Abe (from Exhale) said someone suggested their logo should be a seagull maybe, because, as I've been told, the company name is actually pronounced "see-gull-EYE", or something like that ;)
 

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And here I've been saying suh-GEL-ee, with a hard "G", like pbusardo.

The story goes that that is how their (Chinese) representatives pronounce it... with the emphasis on the "EYE" at the end... I haven't actually spoken to one of their reps to find out for myself yet so don't quote me on it ;)
 

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Great writeup qorax! Thanks for sharing it! It makes me even more excited to finally get my #8, which will hopefully be here by this Saturday. :)

I *agree* with you about the logo. I've been pondering how to remedy that myself. I have a friend who does metal work including etching... Hmmm... Abe (from Exhale) said someone suggested their logo should be a seagull maybe, because, as I've been told, the company name is actually pronounced "see-gull-EYE", or something like that ;)

Yep. I'm thinking just the same... to hit at the nearest etching/engraving shop and get their (Sigelei's) logo done all by myself.
 
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