Catastrophic Failure of V2 Mechbox

venture · August 12th, 2010, 02:56

Received an AEG from a client. He said it was make "grinding noises and not shooting". The gun is a cansoft MP5 with a Cyma mechbox. I guess I have finally met a "Broxa" ? This was the first time I had to tell someone that the repair bill would be more than his/her gun is worth - it is a total loss.

Anyway upon first inspection I saw his problem:

Styrak · August 12th, 2010, 03:12

Yup, typical V2 break area.
Replacement shell is only $30-$40. (And I guess a gundoc fee).

Unless other parts are broken too.

ThunderCactus · August 12th, 2010, 03:58

I've seen worse lol
Get a G&P mechbox shell!

Ninja_En_Short · August 12th, 2010, 05:57

CM03, the infamous old gen of GB in old previous CYMAs.
Glad they corrected that...

VooDooPeteK · August 12th, 2010, 06:06

JB weld, duck tape and for good measure some bubble gum

Ninja_En_Short · August 12th, 2010, 06:38

Don't laugh at bubble gum, I used that for emergency seal one time

DarkAngel · August 12th, 2010, 08:20

Thats a typical V2 blowout. Nothing special.

This can happen to pretty much any gearbox, doesnt matter what brand.

Though the durability has been improved marginally by reinforced boxes, sorbo pads and not playing in the cold.

ThunderCactus · August 12th, 2010, 15:03

OHYA, and sorbo pads greatly reduce the chance of that happening lol

venture · August 17th, 2010, 01:03

I have 3 mechboxes here now with the front ends cracked.

Amos · August 17th, 2010, 02:05

Yea.. well I have 5 gearboxes that are in perfect condition...

So there!

coach · August 17th, 2010, 07:56

Has anyone tried an STS with a broken mechbox front end?

venture · August 17th, 2010, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amos

Yea.. well I have 5 gearboxes that are in perfect condition...

So there!

I am running low on those. I do have a Bravo 7mm reinforced that I am saving for something special.

I have a polymer V2 coming, just to test it out. My buddy assures me that they are better polymer than they used to make. I will do a review if it is worth anything at all when it arrives.

coach · August 17th, 2010, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by venture

I am running low on those. I do have a Bravo 7mm reinforced that I am saving for something special.

I have a polymer V2 coming, just to test it out. My buddy assures me that they are better polymer than they used to make. I will do a review if it is worth anything at all when it arrives.

how does the polymer react to grease over the long term?

my next scratch build V2 is going to be the torus box pimped out with only modify parts and the ASCU. lol

Amos · August 17th, 2010, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachster

how does the polymer react to grease over the long term?

my next scratch build V2 is going to be the torus box pimped out with only modify parts and the ASCU. lol

I tried the torus and modify stuff build... It's ok, nothing special.

Seigtek gears, Kanzen bushings, Ars piston head, cylinder head, spring guide, Tokyo Marui Piston Body, G&P 8mm shell... and Prometheus everything else

doc_pathfinders · August 17th, 2010, 13:52

Amos, in your opinion, what is the strongest Ver 2 i would be able to pick up now?

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August 12th, 2010, 02:56	#1
venture Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Halifax	Catastrophic Failure of V2 Mechbox Received an AEG from a client. He said it was make "grinding noises and not shooting". The gun is a cansoft MP5 with a Cyma mechbox. I guess I have finally met a "Broxa" ? This was the first time I had to tell someone that the repair bill would be more than his/her gun is worth - it is a total loss. Anyway upon first inspection I saw his problem: __________________ Visit us at :www.ventureairsoft.ca Last edited by venture; August 12th, 2010 at 03:12..

August 12th, 2010, 03:12	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yup, typical V2 break area. Replacement shell is only $30-$40. (And I guess a gundoc fee). Unless other parts are broken too. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

August 12th, 2010, 05:57	#4
Ninja_En_Short Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France, Canada (Montréal)	CM03, the infamous old gen of GB in old previous CYMAs. Glad they corrected that... __________________ Tous les jours nous nous endormons plus instruits mais pas forcément moins bêtes... I can do a CTRL+ATL+DEL on your gun ! Gun doc in Montreal on AEG, GBB, GBBR and Bolt rifle (gaz and spring) Heavy custom builder (including painting)

August 12th, 2010, 03:58	#3
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I've seen worse lol Get a G&P mechbox shell!

August 12th, 2010, 06:06	#5
VooDooPeteK Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thorold, Ont	JB weld, duck tape and for good measure some bubble gum __________________ http://www.gorillaairsoftradio.com/ Great Airsoft Podcast Gun tech work, Parts, Upgrades and anything else you might need http://www.fortythievesmcnation.com/ Support your local 1%er

August 12th, 2010, 06:38	#6
Ninja_En_Short Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France, Canada (Montréal)	Don't laugh at bubble gum, I used that for emergency seal one time __________________ Tous les jours nous nous endormons plus instruits mais pas forcément moins bêtes... I can do a CTRL+ATL+DEL on your gun ! Gun doc in Montreal on AEG, GBB, GBBR and Bolt rifle (gaz and spring) Heavy custom builder (including painting)

August 12th, 2010, 08:20	#7
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Thats a typical V2 blowout. Nothing special. This can happen to pretty much any gearbox, doesnt matter what brand. Though the durability has been improved marginally by reinforced boxes, sorbo pads and not playing in the cold. __________________ Certified Sniper Clinic Instructor and Counter Sniper Sentinel Arms Customs - Specializing In Unique, One of a kind guns

August 12th, 2010, 15:03	#8
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	OHYA, and sorbo pads greatly reduce the chance of that happening lol

August 17th, 2010, 01:03	#9
venture Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Halifax	I have 3 mechboxes here now with the front ends cracked. __________________ Visit us at :www.ventureairsoft.ca

August 17th, 2010, 02:05	#10
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Yea.. well I have 5 gearboxes that are in perfect condition... So there! __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

August 17th, 2010, 07:56	#11
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	Has anyone tried an STS with a broken mechbox front end?

August 17th, 2010, 13:52	#15
doc_pathfinders Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cyprus	Amos, in your opinion, what is the strongest Ver 2 i would be able to pick up now? __________________ "History teaches that all conquerors who have allowed their subject races to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by doing so." -- Adolph Hitler, April 11 1942. Adolph hitler supports gun control.. Do you? Sic Semper Tyrannis.

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