Zenith v2 bf option
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Looks like I am late to the party also 
Just wondering, what exactly is involved in replacing the post?
I miss my Reo and am thinking of getting another one, and wondering if I should just grab the Reomizer. I love my Zenith and Atomic, and don't really wanna drop 45 on a new atty. Conversion would be better IMO
Just wondering, what exactly is involved in replacing the post?
I miss my Reo and am thinking of getting another one, and wondering if I should just grab the Reomizer. I love my Zenith and Atomic, and don't really wanna drop 45 on a new atty. Conversion would be better IMO
The post can be tapped out from the bottom out the top. I use a broken 1/16th drill bit. The Zenith OEM center pin is in there pretty good and takes a harder whack initially than the clone but once it's loose it comes right out.
The center post I received from vape Nakid came complete with stainless juice pin.
The center post I received from vape Nakid came complete with stainless juice pin.
If anybody could explain how to install this pin for a novice without a workbench... I'm not sure if I'm supposed to pull it out or screw it out, or how to install the post and pin either.
oops you posted how to do it right when I posted asking howThe post can be tapped out from the bottom out the top. I use a broken 1/16th drill bit. The Zenith OEM center pin is in there pretty good and takes a harder whack initially than the clone but once it's loose it comes right out.
The center post I received from Vape Nakid came complete with stainless juice pin.
Still can't make the thing budge, tho. all the pushing and pulling does nothing for me but I'll keep trying
I can post picks when I get home.
I unscrew the contact from the bottom of the post. Then before I had better tools I kept the the rest of the atty assembled and set it upside down on a layer of paper towels, inserted by broken drill bit in the hole at the bottom of the post, held it firmly in place and whacked with a hammer. The OEM Zenith required a pretty hard whack to get it loose. I think at one point I put the atty on a socket wrench socket for that last little bit of travel. Also if you don't have a bench vice, a C clamp would also work.
To put the new pin back in I would put a screw in it before tapping it back in. 3mm x .5 thread pitch.
Hope this helps. I'm at work right now but I've done a couple of these. The post is not threaded in the insulator on either version I've worked on - the 1:1 clone and/or the OEM.
I unscrew the contact from the bottom of the post. Then before I had better tools I kept the the rest of the atty assembled and set it upside down on a layer of paper towels, inserted by broken drill bit in the hole at the bottom of the post, held it firmly in place and whacked with a hammer. The OEM Zenith required a pretty hard whack to get it loose. I think at one point I put the atty on a socket wrench socket for that last little bit of travel. Also if you don't have a bench vice, a C clamp would also work.
To put the new pin back in I would put a screw in it before tapping it back in. 3mm x .5 thread pitch.
Hope this helps. I'm at work right now but I've done a couple of these. The post is not threaded in the insulator on either version I've worked on - the 1:1 clone and/or the OEM.
The 510 contact pin is just a silver plated copper screw. You take it out before pressing the center pin out and back in before re-installing the contact screw. (AKA the juice pin, not to be confused with the post)
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hm. I can't seem to get the contact pin to come out. When I turn it with a screwdriver it doesn't come out, it just turns (and turns what remains of my center post with it.) Might have bitten off more than I can chew attempting this modification
I watched a video on replacing the Zenith center pin on Cresent Moon Innovations FB group but I dont know if it will show up if I link to it here. The video is also pretty dark and poorly shot so it wouldnt be much help to a weary REOnaut, If you are still interested in checking it out I can give you the link via PM.
So here's 3 different Zenith Center pins. The one on the left is the original OEM, the one in the middle is the new BF upgrade post&pin from Vape Nakid and the one on the right is from the G Vapor clone:
Close-up of the wire capture and the step in the pin where it will meet the base of the atty when its installed:
And a 510 contact pin shot:
That's all for tonight, I've got some drilling to do.
Close-up of the wire capture and the step in the pin where it will meet the base of the atty when its installed:
And a 510 contact pin shot:
That's all for tonight, I've got some drilling to do.
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Update: I had the guys at the local B and M remove the center post, they have better tools. Got the new one installed and I have to say it works great. Zenith on the Reo is good times. The holes in the post feed the wicks nicely. Got a 26g .3 ohm dual coil build and I'm happy
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Nice looking setup! What's the story on that awesome looking drip tip?heres what it looks like on a reo. The cap does get in the way of the door if you like to slide it up.
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It's from Loki labs.... http://lokilab.com/collections/lokilab/products/router-bit-dt
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I want this so bad. If I can get my hands on one I'll be placing an order at reo mods soon. Vape nekkid ran out of the posts
I just e-mailed Kidneypuncher. Hopefully they'll have them soon and I catch it quick enough. I'll post here if they update.
I just e-mailed Kidneypuncher. Hopefully they'll have them soon and I catch it quick enough. I'll post here if they update.
Oh that's right. The Zenith Double-Cross V2 is on the list of attys Rob said he was drilling for BF.
He's probably already doing them. A PM might bring happiness?
He's probably already doing them. A PM might bring happiness?
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