The Vmod XL 18650 Bottom Feeding Mod from Vapage - Part 2

[Dougiestyle]

Kinda peeved. Over the last week I've been fitting my VMXL with the DNA12 from Evolv for VW vaping. It was a snug fit. It entailed cutting the chassis slightly. It involved cutting the pos and neg springs. It involved a few, OK, a buncha cuss wordz. I got it in. It was all hooked up. I went to fire @ ~8-9w and NOTHING! Grrr. Contacted Brandon @ Evolv. He's a super guy with excellent CS. Sent pics of the set-up. After he reviewed my modification he found nothing amiss and asked that I return the circuit. No problem.

EXCEPT!!! I had to Band-aid the cut springs and temporary rig all the mechanical parts of the VMXL to be able to work with the Kick. It's acting all hinky and doesn't wanna fire half the time, now. Reeeeeaallly frustrating.

Just venting. Move along. Nothing to see here.

BTW, Yes, I'll post pics of the final production of the VmodXL with WV AND 18650. It'll be a happy day @ the Dougiestyle Mad Wizard Laboratory. Until then, lemme go fidget with this thing. Gotta vape...

 

[Andy Thatcher]

Look forward too seeing the pictures.

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[WA3PNT]

Thanks for the suggestions regarding the charging/pumping. I'll keep playing, and will learn eventually with the help of you guys.

RodeoGeorge

 

[Katdarling]

One thing we all know, but forget ... often. If "it's" not working, set it aside and leave it alone. Come back to it later. Amazing how this seems to help all PV issues.

And life issues...

Happy Vapes, Vmodia~

 

[mikeymack]

Not happy

 

[chadster214]

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Not happy

Send it in for a replacement. Vapage will take care of you.

 

[mikeymack]

I know just hate to wait a month to a month and a half to get it back and what happens a couple of months down the road when it's no longer under warranty and it happens again?

 

[ukeman]

I got mine back and i just try to remember not to tighten either the bottle or the atomizer and collar too tight, which stress might have caused the crack (?)
I bought a "Wetbox" when it first came out ($50)... and it lasted me 3 weeks before it was totalled by heavy use. That was it, so just try to get your money's worth.
This attitude may be diminishing the perceived value of an XL but wth... not everyone is getting this issue, and it's a hell of a lot more substantial than a Wetbox.

I know just hate to wait a month to a month and a half to get it back and what happens a couple of months down the road when it's no longer under warranty and it happens again?

 

[WA3PNT]

I just finished my first bottle (fill) with my second favorite juice. Cleaned everything up, cleaned the Silo Cartomizer, and installed the AMG Hybrid to use while the Silo dries.

I'm definitely loving the AMG Hybrid a LOT better than the Silo on this device. There is a much better draw (the Silo was a very hard draw in my opinion) and the flavor and vapor are more to my liking.

I think I've arrived. Just some fine tuning on the charging/priming, and this will be my down the road (use while driving) device of choice.

Ordered spare bottles and Cartomizers (both Silo and AMG) so I won't have to worry about failures while out on the Rodeo Circuit.

Again, thanks for the help here on the forum for the advice on how to charge/prime. I'm not tipping it down and squeezing anymore, but rather just tipping it down, then back up and squeezing inthe upright position.

RodeoGeorge

 

[Andy Thatcher]

I am missing mine so much I bought a spare.

There is just something nice and simple about this design that just works.

Must spend more time with a carto but just love the way it works with attys.


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[mikeymack]

ukeman what did you need to do to send it in for repair? do you just send back the chassis?

I got mine back and i just try to remember not to tighten either the bottle or the atomizer and collar too tight, which stress might have caused the crack (?)
I bought a "Wetbox" when it first came out ($50)... and it lasted me 3 weeks before it was totalled by heavy use. That was it, so just try to get your money's worth.
This attitude may be diminishing the perceived value of an XL but wth... not everyone is getting this issue, and it's a hell of a lot more substantial than a Wetbox.

 

[chadster214]

ukeman what did you need to do to send it in for repair? do you just send back the chassis?

there's a warranty exchange form on their website. fill it out and send it with your chasis.

 

[mikeymack]

Got a pm from skinny A+ for customer service. Thanks

 

[chadster214]

Got a pm from skinny A+ for customer service. Thanks

I have that feeling he was lurking around.. Skinny strikes again! "Vapage Ninja"

 

[Andy Thatcher]

Big but benevolent brother is looking after you.

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[Audio Weasel]

W00T! Just ordered a Kick for my XL. I'm going to stash it under the battery, as others on here have done. I'm going to have to wait until I get my current chassis replaced due to cracking though. Props to skinny for monitoring this thread, and getting me the info I need to get that taken care of! I can't do it until after Infocomm, though. Can't go to Vegas without it.


EDIT: Under the bottle, not the battery

 

[Andy Thatcher]

One or two of those are on my hit list.

But just going to have to get in line with everything else!

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[chadster214]

W00T! Just ordered a Kick for my XL. I'm going to stash it under the battery, as others on here have done. I'm going to have to wait until I get my current chassis replaced due to cracking though. Props to skinny for monitoring this thread, and getting me the info I need to get that taken care of! I can't do it until after Infocomm, though. Can't go to Vegas without it.

what do you mean under the battery?? Kick goes on top.

 

[Andy Thatcher]

It is possible to fit the Kick under the bottle leaving you with a 18650 and a Kick.

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[chadster214]

It is possible to fit the Kick under the bottle leaving you with a 18650 and a Kick.

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that's a messy modification.. I'm not willing to sacrifice my V-Mod XL for that.