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Forum: Reviews May 6th, 2009, 00:10

Replies: 4 REVIEW: WolfDragon LiPo Low Voltage Alarm Views: 11,362 Posted By TriChrome REVIEW: WolfDragon LiPo Low Voltage Alarm **Originally posted 4/15/2009 on AirsoftMechanics** So I'm looking for a low voltage alarm for my Li-Polymer batteries since they can get permanently damaged if they go below 3 volts per cell....

Forum: Doctor's Corner April 25th, 2009, 20:48

Replies: 13 FPS Drop CA M15A4 Views: 8,222 Posted By TriChrome What weight BB's did you chrono with, and was the... What weight BB's did you chrono with, and was the hop-up turned all the way off when you chronoed? Having a low battery won't cause the FPS to drop at all.

Forum: Doctor's Corner April 25th, 2009, 11:03

Replies: 12 Half toothed piston Views: 8,611 Posted By TriChrome All of this is a good sound theory, but this gun... All of this is a good sound theory, but this gun is most likely (or should I say hopefully) modified to shoot semi-auto only. If his switch (and the cut off for it) is working properly what you...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 22nd, 2009, 23:09

Replies: 3 what is the gear ratios Views: 5,210 Posted By TriChrome Here's a good chart: ... Here's a good chart: http://forums.airsoftmechanics.com/index.php?topic=1208.0

Forum: Accessories Discussion March 28th, 2009, 22:24

Replies: 24 Best Motor for your gun? Views: 21,223 Posted By TriChrome The best motor on the market for a balance of... The best motor on the market for a balance of performance and price like you're asking for is still the TM EG1000. Anybody who tells you different doesn't have a lot of experience with them and...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 7th, 2009, 00:22

Replies: 5 Questions about cylinders and pistons Views: 5,379 Posted By TriChrome It is not redundant if you use PDI springs, which... It is not redundant if you use PDI springs, which are arguably the best springs on the market (at least their 170 and 190%'s) since they're the only ones that are progressively wound. These springs...

Forum: Accessories Discussion March 6th, 2009, 17:48

Replies: 9 A Question regarding HiCap Magazine Capacity Views: 7,416 Posted By TriChrome My TM M4 hi-caps will feed every last BB on one... My TM M4 hi-caps will feed every last BB on one full winding (minus the BB's left in the feed tube since there's no other BB's left to push them up). Larger capacity mags like the 600 rd. AK mags...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 2nd, 2009, 19:47

Replies: 31 Airsoft Trajectory Project - ATP. Range, BB weight, all the info you need Views: 26,991 Posted By TriChrome You can PM the user VARIABLE on Arnies if he's... You can PM the user VARIABLE on Arnies if he's still on there, he wrote it.

Forum: Accessories Discussion March 2nd, 2009, 10:28

Replies: 13 Magpul PTS MBUS Views: 13,665 Posted By TriChrome The real ones are supposed to be coming out in a... The real ones are supposed to be coming out in a couple weeks, and if my memory serves they're around $100. I don't know why anybody wouldn't buy the real thing over the PTS knockoff (I call it a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 2nd, 2009, 00:09

Replies: 31 Airsoft Trajectory Project - ATP. Range, BB weight, all the info you need Views: 26,991 Posted By TriChrome Extremely old post, I know. But does anybody have... Extremely old post, I know. But does anybody have a link to a sight that still hosts the Airsoft Trajectory Project? It's been down for quite a while now...

Forum: Reviews March 1st, 2009, 16:16

Replies: 22 G&P Defender AEG, and it's new 8mm Gearbox Views: 34,217 Posted By TriChrome In the states there's no better deal on an all... In the states there's no better deal on an all metal gun considering what you get with the externals. Replace the Gears, piston, and maybe another internal part or two and you have what would cost a...

Forum: Reviews March 1st, 2009, 12:55

Replies: 22 G&P Defender AEG, and it's new 8mm Gearbox Views: 34,217 Posted By TriChrome This happened with about 5,000 rounds through the... This happened with about 5,000 rounds through the gun: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/TriChrome/GP_Defender_broken_gear_shaft.jpg The top shaft on the sector gear broke clean off....

Forum: Reviews February 28th, 2009, 14:56

Replies: 73 Magpul PTS PMAG + PMAG Ranger Pull Plates Views: 77,153 Posted By TriChrome I got three lemons then because all 3 mags have... I got three lemons then because all 3 mags have done the same. If you read the review on ASR of these Green Label mags (the guy sadly bought something like 4 boxes of them in different sizes/colors),...

Forum: Reviews February 28th, 2009, 13:16

Replies: 73 Magpul PTS PMAG + PMAG Ranger Pull Plates Views: 77,153 Posted By TriChrome Just to add some info to this thread, I own three... Just to add some info to this thread, I own three of the MagPul/Star Green Label 20rd mags, and they've jammed with Excel .25's, Airsoft Elite .25's, Bioval BBB MAX .27's, and KSC .3's. Jammed so...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 17th, 2009, 13:24

Replies: 10 Daniels Defense RIS Views: 8,897 Posted By TriChrome Which version of the RIS are you looking at? Is... Which version of the RIS are you looking at? Is it the Daniel Defense MK18 which G&P and EbayBanned make? Or one of the new madbull licensed ones (I think these are replicas of the DD AR Light rail)?...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 10th, 2009, 18:29

Replies: 29 Well.... I Thought Prometheus Gears were "Indestructable" Views: 24,534 Posted By TriChrome Most people short stroke or lighten the piston so... Most people short stroke or lighten the piston so it gets to it's resting position before the gears are ready to pick it up again.

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 10th, 2009, 18:00

Replies: 29 Well.... I Thought Prometheus Gears were "Indestructable" Views: 24,534 Posted By TriChrome The best set of gears on the market right now are... The best set of gears on the market right now are CNC and made by RiotSC on AirsoftMechanics.com. A set runs $110 USD shipped I believe. For solid 8mm bushings I would check out McMaster.com. ID...

Forum: Reviews February 3rd, 2009, 22:13

Replies: 22 G&P Defender AEG, and it's new 8mm Gearbox Views: 34,217 Posted By TriChrome UPDATE: The G&P White Polycetal piston is still... UPDATE: The G&P White Polycetal piston is still defective. The rear broke off with under 2000 shots fired. This same thing happened to my last 3 G&P white pistons (in two different guns). The older...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 31st, 2009, 13:47

Replies: 19 Version 2 Mechbox Extra Wires ? Views: 11,837 Posted By TriChrome Maybe they're wires meant for a MOSFET that are... Maybe they're wires meant for a MOSFET that are misplaced a little bit?

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 24th, 2009, 19:07

Replies: 11 8mm gearbox Views: 9,354 Posted By TriChrome Systema stopped producing theirs a while ago,... Systema stopped producing theirs a while ago, they're now Area 1000 tappet plates if you want one by the same company, and they're fine to use. The stock one should be fine though, the G&P ones...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 23rd, 2009, 01:26

Replies: 11 8mm gearbox Views: 9,354 Posted By TriChrome I agree to the point that I've killed every set... I agree to the point that I've killed every set of 7mm bearings that have come my way, even the supposed best like the Kanzen... but they still take me 50,000+ rounds at 450 FPS/25 RPS to break. 8mm...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 20th, 2009, 22:06

Replies: 14 Ordering Tokyo Marui original parts Views: 14,763 Posted By TriChrome The user FarEast on Arnies used to order any part... The user FarEast on Arnies used to order any part from TM you would want. Haven't used him in years though so I don't know if he still does it.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 13th, 2009, 18:52

Replies: 6 Prometheus Hopup w/ strike chamber Views: 5,204 Posted By TriChrome Nah, brand of the gears doesn't matter. Nah, brand of the gears doesn't matter.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 13th, 2009, 18:07

Replies: 6 Prometheus Hopup w/ strike chamber Views: 5,204 Posted By TriChrome Best hop-up for the M4/M16 line in my opinion.... Best hop-up for the M4/M16 line in my opinion. They used to charge the same just for the strike chamber (the orange parts it comes with, top hop-up arm and gear), and it was still worth it, but now...

Forum: Accessories Discussion January 11th, 2009, 16:16

Replies: 15 Ultimate Airsoft Radio Views: 13,954 Posted By TriChrome Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't UHF radios... Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't UHF radios suffer from the same problems as their FRS/GMRS counterparts? As in bad for range in hilly terrain? I much prefer VHF.

Forum: Newbie Tank January 9th, 2009, 13:04

Replies: 16 Best relatively-inexpensive sight for TR P90 Views: 13,777 Posted By TriChrome I would drop some MP7 sights on it, you can... I would drop some MP7 sights on it, you can probably find some off a Well version.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 7th, 2009, 15:40

Replies: 23 Armalite sniper/DMR Views: 13,881 Posted By TriChrome For starters no airsoft battery is 16 volts. They... For starters no airsoft battery is 16 volts. They come in increments of 1.2 volts. Or it was on a bench power supply, and in that case it wasn't hooked up to a battery. Second, 2,500 rounds with...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 6th, 2009, 21:21

Replies: 23 Armalite sniper/DMR Views: 13,881 Posted By TriChrome Depends on what gearbox you have. If you're... Depends on what gearbox you have. If you're running a MTHaynes or a Pro-Win you can run a SP170 all day and the gearbox will be pristine (can't say that same about the other internals though ;) ...

Forum: Reviews January 5th, 2009, 08:46

Replies: 6 Modify Cylinder Set - MP5A4/A5/SD5/SD6 Views: 7,036 Posted By TriChrome I was one of the original testers of their... I was one of the original testers of their cylinder sets about 2 years ago, and they sent me a bore-up set (cylinder, cylinder head, piston head, nozzle, 2x springs). Ran beautifully in my M4 and my...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 3rd, 2009, 09:09

Replies: 23 Armalite sniper/DMR Views: 13,881 Posted By TriChrome I wouldn't suggest Prometheus double torque gears... I wouldn't suggest Prometheus double torque gears Namloot. They're the equivalent to mere Systema torque gears (one level above standard ratio), and are not recommended for a M150 spring. You would...

Forum: Newbie Tank January 1st, 2009, 12:26

Replies: 16 .20g vs. .23g+ Views: 13,647 Posted By TriChrome We're dealing with physics here, so the facts... We're dealing with physics here, so the facts really can't be argued, but be aware that you also have to adjust your hop-up properly between weights, or you will loose range. The first link...

Forum: Newbie Tank January 1st, 2009, 12:04

Replies: 16 .20g vs. .23g+ Views: 13,647 Posted By TriChrome Here's the study on the range of .2 and .25 gram... Here's the study on the range of .2 and .25 gram BB's. The differences are small, but a .25 gram BB will go further since it retains it's energy (FPS) for longer than the lighter .2 gram BB. ...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 31st, 2008, 17:00

Replies: 25 m170 spring Views: 23,563 Posted By TriChrome Exactly. The TM EG1000 is a great motor that I... Exactly. The TM EG1000 is a great motor that I use in most of my builds, and it'll pull a SP170 on torque+++ gears, but the problem will turn out to be heat when you're rapidly firing semi-auto and...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 31st, 2008, 16:58

Replies: 18 Fitting the Magpul PTS MOE Motor Plate Views: 19,278 Posted By TriChrome You're confusing the terms. The MOE is a separate... You're confusing the terms. The MOE is a separate product from the MIAD. The base plates might be universal between the two, but you never know since the MOE is their generic/budget grip (meant to...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 31st, 2008, 14:41

Replies: 25 m170 spring Views: 23,563 Posted By TriChrome You will need a MTHaynes 6MilSpec CNC'd gearbox,... You will need a MTHaynes 6MilSpec CNC'd gearbox, or a ProWin to handle a M170 spring (both are over $200 just for the gearbox shell itself if you can find them). You will be well over 600 FPS with...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 31st, 2008, 12:37

Replies: 18 Fitting the Magpul PTS MOE Motor Plate Views: 19,278 Posted By TriChrome The regular and older MIAD (not the complete kit)... The regular and older MIAD (not the complete kit) was the one that had problems before, and it was because there wasn't clearance for one of the wires to attach to the motor. The MIAD complete kit...

Forum: Airsoft Media December 23rd, 2008, 16:09

Replies: 14 Operation Irene Views: 9,687 Posted By TriChrome The pyrotechnics at Irene were what made it... The pyrotechnics at Irene were what made it special to me; you never see that kind of stuff at games (they even had buildings and cars that they could set on fire, and extinguish at will!). Besides...

Forum: Doctor's Corner December 23rd, 2008, 08:56

Replies: 7 Systema M120 Drop in Mechbox Problem Views: 4,048 Posted By TriChrome Check the spring, and then enlarge the hole, and... Check the spring, and then enlarge the hole, and if it's getting caught on the gear you might have to shim it just a little bit (or dremel away the offending area of the AR latch).

Forum: Doctor's Corner December 23rd, 2008, 08:54

Replies: 5 G&P M120 Drop in mechbox problem Views: 3,312 Posted By TriChrome Try pulling apart the switch contacts ever so... Try pulling apart the switch contacts ever so slightly. It'll make the power cut off a millisecond sooner which may alleviate your problem.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 20th, 2008, 19:13

Replies: 9 TM Mk.23 NBB Magazine Propane Fix Views: 11,017 Posted By TriChrome Basically you open up the mag and you'll see the... Basically you open up the mag and you'll see the blow-out valve (the valve that gets damaged when the pressure of the propane gets too high, and then it vents). You take it out make some score marks...

Forum: Doctor's Corner December 18th, 2008, 15:55

Replies: 14 G36 low fps problem Views: 15,349 Posted By TriChrome Gear timing doesn't really exist... after the... Gear timing doesn't really exist... after the first shot everything would reset. Most installations with FPS loss is due to the hop-up bucking installed incorrectly. Lube up the bucking and try...

Forum: Reviews December 18th, 2008, 12:03

Replies: 4 REVIEW: Cyclone Dual Sector Gear Views: 14,784 Posted By TriChrome No problem. Here's the list in painful detail: ... No problem. Here's the list in painful detail: Noveske N4 7.5" Diplomat MTHaynes 6MilSpec CNCd gearbox MODIFY 7mm Bushings Prometheus Spring Guide w/ Bearings RiotSC Spring Guide Spacer PDI...

Forum: Reviews December 18th, 2008, 08:41

Replies: 4 REVIEW: Cyclone Dual Sector Gear Views: 14,784 Posted By TriChrome That wasn't a typo. For the initial test I was... That wasn't a typo. For the initial test I was going for the same FPS of a stock TM, and since those are always given in .2's, that's what I used. All the other numbers are in .25's since the FPS...

Forum: Reviews December 17th, 2008, 21:19

Replies: 4 REVIEW: Cyclone Dual Sector Gear Views: 14,784 Posted By TriChrome REVIEW: Cyclone Dual Sector Gear ***This article was posted in the New Jersey Airsoft Association's November Premier Player Report. Reposted courtesy of AirsoftNJ.com*** Review of Siegetek Concepts Dual Sector Gear The Quest...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 17th, 2008, 20:56

Replies: 101 What's your rate of fire? Views: 70,316 Posted By TriChrome Got a new gun the other week, a stock G&P... Got a new gun the other week, a stock G&P Defender and it shot 29 RPS at 325 FPS with .25's on a 11.1v 1100mah 15C Li-Poly. Extremely impressed with the ROF and the G&P M120 motor. When I...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 16th, 2008, 17:42

Replies: 31 Ported or non ported. Views: 23,937 Posted By TriChrome You can't just look at them and tell if there's a... You can't just look at them and tell if there's a difference. You would need to measure it with a caliper, or at the least do a compression test and see if compression is held for the entire length...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 16th, 2008, 16:42

Replies: 31 Ported or non ported. Views: 23,937 Posted By TriChrome If your cylinder has no-holes with a barrel that... If your cylinder has no-holes with a barrel that short, either KA messed up, or they're using tapered cylinders. Most likely the latter. If that's correct, you don't need to upgrade the cylinder when...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 15th, 2008, 13:50

Replies: 11 m249 m4 stock mod Views: 12,191 Posted By TriChrome Keep in mind that this modification doesn't take... Keep in mind that this modification doesn't take into account how to make the buffer tube not rotate in either direction (there's no notch that prevents it from rotating like the tube a M4/m16 body...

Forum: Reviews December 12th, 2008, 18:31

Replies: 22 G&P Defender AEG, and it's new 8mm Gearbox Views: 34,217 Posted By TriChrome The rear sight is a replica of KAC's 600 meter... The rear sight is a replica of KAC's 600 meter sight. A nice feature of it is that it can adjust not only left/right (like most rear sights do), but also up/down. Larger bearing bushings can...

Forum: Reviews December 12th, 2008, 17:28

Replies: 22 G&P Defender AEG, and it's new 8mm Gearbox Views: 34,217 Posted By TriChrome Since they're fake trademarks they can really... Since they're fake trademarks they can really make them say whatever they want. I take it as "SAVE ammo". It'll be getting a King Arms VLTOR body in the future anyway so I could care less (or...

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