Zenith v2 bf option

[yaypudding]

do not worry, mine were really loose when I got my Zenith's. They are nice and snug now, probably takes a couple weeks for them to snug everything up. I was actually quite annoyed about this when I first got them. They were utterly perfect except for the loose cap, and it was almost a deal breaker for me. Thankfully I decided to give them some time and sure enough, the cap is real snug now, nice click when it goes in place. I did order o-rings though, i think they're 1mm x 17mm, they were back ordered, so I am still waiting for them.

 

[Shinu77]

do not worry, mine were really loose when I got my Zenith's. They are nice and snug now, probably takes a couple weeks for them to snug everything up. I was actually quite annoyed about this when I first got them. They were utterly perfect except for the loose cap, and it was almost a deal breaker for me. Thankfully I decided to give them some time and sure enough, the cap is real snug now, nice click when it goes in place. I did order o-rings though, i think they're 1mm x 17mm, they were back ordered, so I am still waiting for them.

I hope so. Like you I'm really annoyed with the cap

 

[yaypudding]

I have been chatting with other zenith v2 owners and they have come across the same issue. I got a bunch of diff sized o-rings coming, hopefully one will fit better, I'll let you know what it is.

 

[Shinu77]

I have been chatting with other zenith v2 owners and they have come across the same issue. I got a bunch of diff sized o-rings coming, hopefully one will fit better, I'll let you know what it is.

They did tighten up!!!

 

[yaypudding]

Mountain oak vapors has these on sale now and in stock

 

[since1981]

Guys, from the looks of it Crescent Moon is more busy with amping up their color palette than the bottom feeder mod idea.

What about discussing possible ways to mod the DIY mod the Zenith to work as a bottom feeder?

To be frank, as interesting as I am in doing such a thing I'm whether talented enough, nor calm enough to do such a procedure. Not even to mention that I don't have the equipment at hand.

Anyway, I imagine it could work by milling the center post like in this Patriot BF mod. The additional challenge for the Zenith would be do drill a small tube-like hole through the adjustable bottom screw… which has a very narrow diameter.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[X-Puppy]

Thoughts? What is the adjustable screw made of? I'm just about to BF mod the Zenith by hook or by crook. So far its my favorite ATTY, I'll really be in vape heaven when its done I'm pretty sure.

 

[X-Puppy]

I now have a BF modded Zenith. After 4 cobalt bits trying to drill the side hole I destroyed the original center pin. I found that the insulator for the Cyclone fit perfect so I pulled a BF center pin out of one of my cyclones and stuffed that in there.

Works great!

When I do my next one I think I'll cut out the side juice hole the same way they notched out the center posts for the wire catch holes. The center was pretty easy to drill out but I suspect the way they are tempered is what makes drilling the side hole more of a challenge. Soft on the inside, hard on the outside. (Just guessing)

 

[since1981]

Thanks for posting your solution and the problems here.

I'm not too keen on breaking my center post when trying this endeavor on my own. I'll read this over tomorrow and will ask you a few questions if I have got it right ^__^

 

[X-Puppy]

I've got 2 more Zeniths on pre-order. I'll be getting more practice if they don't come out with an aftermarket solution first. It did prompt me to go out and actually buy a nice drill press.

I tell ya though, I'm thoroughly enjoying this upgrade. It's my all take to work ADV. The ultimate dripper with juice on tap.

 

[SavePaperVapor]

Still no update guys. I do know that when it hits it won't be available in the US at first so we should keep our eyes on some of the euro vendors.

 

[SavePaperVapor]

Looks like the time is near. Crescent Moon has a pic of the conversion pin on their Facebook page. Sweet candy nuts.

 

[X-Puppy]

Music to my ears - you mean this one?

I want!

 

[Bigflyrodder]

Now if anyone in the world had a Zenith in stock I'd be in business...lol.

Feels like chasing the Chalice all over again.

 

[Bigflyrodder]

Thanks Chowderhead! I'll see if I can get one on order ;-).

 

[AaronY]

I'm almost certain I saw the v2 in stock this morning, the bf center post is not available yet but is supposed to retrofit. I will find it...

Do you think they will sell the unit as BF or will it be a retrofit only or just for now?

 

[Borescoped]

Annnndddd, there aren't any available to order LOL

EDIT: I only looked at vapefiends, looks like they are still there on the first link, vaporize.

 

[AaronY]

Correct. But you can pre-order one to be released next week.

Are you talking about the zenith or the bf pin because if anyone has a link to the bf pin for presale it will make my day.

 

[X-Puppy]

I've had 2 Zeniths on pre-order for quite a while with kidney Puncher. They say there is a tooling/parts problem causing a delay in this next batch but they are adding several machines to prevent delays in following runs. Release date has been changed a couple of times, latest being 6/6/2014.

I'm not the only one that has put in a request for the BF center pins. KP has been pretty responsive in the past on such requests... We shall see.

 

[card]

Yo so I have a zenith v2 on its way to me and I would really love to mod it to bf however I have no tools. Would anyone here be willing to help a fellow reonaut out with drilling through the center pin?