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K3vX · April 2nd, 2014, 15:38

I'm going to go the opposite, and claim it's an excellent base. Usually, what's trash in a lower-end AEG is the internals. Just like JG makes great G36 beaters, Cyma makes great AKs and MP5s. Since you're already swapping 90% of the internals, it doesn't make sense to pay more for better internals.

Now, going down your list, I see the typical error of replacing everything without knowing why, and creating a "lego-build".

Imagine you're explaining that list to someone, like your girlfriend/friend/dog, and you have to be accountable for every part. Go down the entire list and justify every single piece.

I've still added my comments, but don't skip the step I told you before.

Geartrain:

Lonex A2 motor [Good choice]
SHS 13:1 gears [Makes sense for a high-speed build]
7mm bearings [Stick with full bushings for 7mm]
Steel anti reversal latch [Brand? The stock one may be fine]

Compression

AIM cheesed full metal rack piston (2 teeth off) [If you're investing 20$ in a piston, get a Lonex one. For the lower end, get SHS or ZCI]
AIM 7 ported piston head [Same as before. At this price, I'd get the proven Lonex piston head]
SHS piston head O-ring [Not needed if you get an aftermarket piston head]
SHS aluminiun cylinder head [Correct, but it can really hard to put on certain cylinders]
SHS aluminium air nozzle [Be sure to get the right length. Measure the stock one with calipers]
Stock tappet plate [As long as it's not too brittle, OK]

Hop-up

Here, either go standard with the PDI W-hold, go flat-hop with a Prometheus or equivalent kit, or go with the R-Hop.
Lapping the stock barrel may do wonders.

Electrical

Stock trigger mechanism [Yep, that part doesn't matter much with a Mosfet]
16AWG wires [Good]
GATE NanoSSR Mosfet [Good]
Deans T-Connector [It's the current standard. You may want to look up for XT-60, if you're going to upgrade the rest]
7,4v 1200 mAh 45/90C LiPo battery [I'd get a battery with more mAh, even if you lose some C. Just be sure to stay around 50 amps (what you have right now)]

April 2nd, 2014, 15:38	#4
K3vX Trader rating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Quebec City	I'm going to go the opposite, and claim it's an excellent base. Usually, what's trash in a lower-end AEG is the internals. Just like JG makes great G36 beaters, Cyma makes great AKs and MP5s. Since you're already swapping 90% of the internals, it doesn't make sense to pay more for better internals. Now, going down your list, I see the typical error of replacing everything without knowing why, and creating a "lego-build". Imagine you're explaining that list to someone, like your girlfriend/friend/dog, and you have to be accountable for every part. Go down the entire list and justify every single piece. I've still added my comments, but don't skip the step I told you before. Geartrain: Lonex A2 motor [Good choice] SHS 13:1 gears [Makes sense for a high-speed build] 7mm bearings [Stick with full bushings for 7mm] Steel anti reversal latch [Brand? The stock one may be fine] Compression AIM cheesed full metal rack piston (2 teeth off) [If you're investing 20$ in a piston, get a Lonex one. For the lower end, get SHS or ZCI] AIM 7 ported piston head [Same as before. At this price, I'd get the proven Lonex piston head] SHS piston head O-ring [Not needed if you get an aftermarket piston head] SHS aluminiun cylinder head [Correct, but it can really hard to put on certain cylinders] SHS aluminium air nozzle [Be sure to get the right length. Measure the stock one with calipers] Stock tappet plate [As long as it's not too brittle, OK] Hop-up Here, either go standard with the PDI W-hold, go flat-hop with a Prometheus or equivalent kit, or go with the R-Hop. Lapping the stock barrel may do wonders. Electrical Stock trigger mechanism [Yep, that part doesn't matter much with a Mosfet] 16AWG wires [Good] GATE NanoSSR Mosfet [Good] Deans T-Connector [It's the current standard. You may want to look up for XT-60, if you're going to upgrade the rest] 7,4v 1200 mAh 45/90C LiPo battery [I'd get a battery with more mAh, even if you lose some C. Just be sure to stay around 50 amps (what you have right now)]