I don't think build quality is garbage either. I own a provari now and a b1 and v2 zmax and honestly the provari is solid but the top is press fitted just like the zmax and the electronics are exposed just like the zmax when looking down the tube. The only difference to me is that the provari is heavier
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So let me get this straight...
You bought a state-of-the-art mod for WELL under $100 from a Chinese supplier (who most likely is using illiterate slave labor) and you are upset that the threads are a little wonky? What did you expect--engineering, fit and finish on the level of a Bentley Continental?
Really? Dude, REALLY?
If you want threads on a mod that track like the volume control on a Krell preamp, you're going to have to 1) source it from a place that doesn't use illiterate slave labor, and 2) pay a little more for the work than you'd pay for a sushi dinner for one.
I mean really, let's be realistic and intellectually honest about things here.
Just sayin'...
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Lol we are just having a discussion here no need for sarcasm 
. The threads on my v1 were a little iffy. On the v2 they are great; almost provari level
. The threads on my v1 were a little iffy. On the v2 they are great; almost provari levelAlso on the v2 the top cap is much flatter and easier to stand the mod horizontally
And there in lies the rub...
"Quality" as perceive by the average American these days has NOTHING to do with actual performance, consistency of adherance to tolerances, internal construction and engineering, or long-term reliability.
It's ALL about "how does it LOOK/FEEL". If something has the internals of a 1985 Texas Instruments calculator, but has a flashy case and weighs more than a Bud Light longneck, then most people seem to be impressed...
Personally, I am TREMENDOUSLY impressed with my AcryliMax--BECAUSE it is impossibly lightweight. It is an 18650 VV/VW mod an it's light as a feather. I can wear it on a lanyard around my neck all day long and it's not even noticeable. And for the performance, technology, and functionality, it is astouningly light.
I wonder if the people who are complaining about the ZMAX being "too light" are also some of the same people who are complaining about the new iPhones being "too slim and too light."
Some people are NEVER happy, and their only joy is when they are complaining, and spreading their misery and sorrow into the lives of others...
I agree completely although the provari is heavier I prefer the feel and width of the zmax. My provari has not gotten much use since I received the v2 lol. The v2 is lighter but that has nothing to say about the actual durability and build quality. As far as I can tell the only thing more durable on the provari is the actual bottom cap and possibly the tube
I could not resist, it was ,basically the price of a SS Vmax, $103.64 shipped w/ extension cap.
I am comparing the quality to a ProVari... probably not fair! I have the stainless version and yes the threads are better than before, the slots are still sharp at some angles, you can feel the body flex when you are screwing in the battery cap, most likely due to the vent slots. But I do like this version 2 unit. I would recommend it for purchase!
At that price you should buy a couple of them! You will like this device. I have one in my hand right now. Better without the extention cap and a single battery, a bit more precise on the settings but works well with the stacked battery as well. Good luck with your purchase, you will not regret your purchase!
Finally, some love.
Still getting compliments on the ss zmax. Still
Vapes great.
Still getting compliments on the ss zmax. Still
Vapes great.
Do you have some sort of problem with someone giving their honest opinion. I own a Vmax, Zmax v1, Zmax v2 and a ProVari and was just giving my opinion if the device! Yes, it is made in China, performs quite well IMO, my only complaint is some sharp edges!
I agree that it is better (for me, anyway) with the single 18650 battery, but I also find that using the extension cap works fine with the single 18650, and puts less pressure on the positive post inside the unit. The regular cap will work, of course, but I think it is really tight and one day the solder joint on the positive post may crack under the pressure.
I agree with Scott ... I have gone exclusively with the extension cap on my new ZMAX due to the tension issue with the reg cap spring. I have more confidence with the extension cap not damaging the upper positive post connection.
I checked and found my v.1 VMAX (18350 x 2) bottom cap interchanges with the ZMAX. Looking at the springs, the diameters are the same (8mm) but the VMAX spring is appromately (3mm) shorter. I switched them out and it feels much better using the smaller VMAX spring in the ZMAX regular cap. If you do not have the ext cap for the ZMAX, finding a simliar size smaller spring might be a better option for long term usage. Just my
This is a comparison of the springs (the VMAX spring was out of the black bottom cap)
Diameters are approximately (8mm)
ZMAX spring approximately (12mm)
VMAX spring approximately (9mm)
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After reading post #1476 I took a look at my springs and here is what I got. my Vmax v1 has the shorter spring, Zmax short cap has the shorter spring, Zmax extension cap has the longer spring. I certainly picture them jumping around the cap factory in China.
Interesting ... Good point about springs bouncing around the factory (pun intended). Checking both of my ZMAX springs they are of the same length. Good catch if a short spring is supposed to make into the reg cap. Just this little error in QC could cause longevity issues down the road increasing unnecessary damage and warranty returns.
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I just ordered an extension cap for my ZMax last night. If it works with the Panny 18650 CGR batteries and there is less pressure on the circuit board then I will use that instead of the standard cap. Anything to preserve the life of my ZMax.
It does indeed, and the Panny doesn't rattle at all or lose connection even if I shake it.
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