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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 24th, 2011, 13:11

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion A spring pulling that type of velocity would... A spring pulling that type of velocity would actually need second level torque gears. First level torque up gears are only good for 380-440fps.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 22nd, 2011, 10:20

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I haven't really used Modify springs, so I... I haven't really used Modify springs, so I couldn't say. What length inner barrel are you using?

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 1st, 2011, 16:35

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Sorry, couldn't tell you for certain, as I've... Sorry, couldn't tell you for certain, as I've never used G&P springs before. But if it says "%", it's almost always safe to assume that it's of 1J.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 1st, 2011, 10:40

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion SP150, M150, and MS150SP ratings are NOT a... SP150, M150, and MS150SP ratings are NOT a percentage rating. They typically refer to 150mps, or 492fps. That looks about right, if you're saying these kick out around 500fps.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 8th, 2010, 17:12

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion The spring is non-linear. I can not answer this... The spring is non-linear. I can not answer this question for you, nor can most users here unless they have a degree in mechanical engineering or some form of metallurgical physics and have accurate...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 8th, 2010, 16:11

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion That would depend on the brand/model of the... That would depend on the brand/model of the spring. More importantly, it would depend on the material used, the hardening used to temper the material, and whether the coiling is linear or...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 7th, 2010, 16:36

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Use an airsoft FPS calculator to figure this out.... Use an airsoft FPS calculator to figure this out. There are tons on the internet. Just Google it. As long as you are using a spring gun or AEG, then your work output will be constant. Use that as...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 30th, 2008, 17:36

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Well... the entire purpose of this thread was to... Well... the entire purpose of this thread was to point out differences in these springs...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 29th, 2008, 22:00

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion That's a 170%, which is very different from an... That's a 170%, which is very different from an M170.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 29th, 2008, 10:40

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion No, I don't. Sorry. In Canada, we have very... No, I don't. Sorry. In Canada, we have very limited use with such springs and without sponsorship, it was not a valid exercise for me to test springs that powerful.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 5th, 2008, 01:58

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Sure, if you buy me all the springs and pay for... Sure, if you buy me all the springs and pay for my time to run through the tests again. I had way more time back when I did the original chart - not anymore.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications September 26th, 2007, 00:22

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Systema Full Tune-Up EXPERT Kit. Systema Full Tune-Up EXPERT Kit.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 2nd, 2007, 14:51

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Hook me up with an APS-2, a VSR-10, and whatever... Hook me up with an APS-2, a VSR-10, and whatever bolt action variant that uses unique springs, plus a set of all those super expensive springs that require testing, and I'd gladly do it. :P ...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 30th, 2007, 14:41

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Never heard of that brand before. Never heard of that brand before.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 16th, 2007, 01:16

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion It's in the works It's in the works

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications June 5th, 2006, 00:07

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Quieter sound and reduced gearbox impact are the... Quieter sound and reduced gearbox impact are the results of the funneled rear of cylinder heads. I don't believe there are any published documents with empirical results on this topic yet.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications June 1st, 2006, 16:33

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I guess the same theory would apply to the taper... I guess the same theory would apply to the taper design of the Prometheus heads and Systema bore up heads. Strange as I have always had better results with the taper design in my 400+ fps guns....

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 29th, 2006, 14:49

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Actually, I was just going over your initial... Actually, I was just going over your initial statement... M130 assuming meaning "130 m/s with 0.25g BB" So 390m/s @0.25g is 1.76J ArniesAirsoft FPS Calculator says 1.76J @ 0.20g is 437fps I...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 29th, 2006, 02:49

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion From my experiences with springs, that would seem... From my experiences with springs, that would seem to be the case, although there are some situations that would make the resulting velocity to be different from what's calculated or what my chart...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 26th, 2006, 15:49

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion ditto. I'd say to check your fuse to see if... ditto. I'd say to check your fuse to see if it popped. A tightly shimmed gearbox or unadjusted motor height could require too much current to cycle and in the process, popped the fuse. ...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 14th, 2006, 00:05

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion What motor did you use for the test(s)? What made... What motor did you use for the test(s)? What made you want to include that particular spring during your tests? Either way, the spring would be too hot for most field locations. I guess I'm just...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 13th, 2006, 17:23

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I highly doubt it can support it. Even if it... I highly doubt it can support it. Even if it did, you're putting a lot of extra stress on your motor.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications May 11th, 2006, 14:41

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I recently bought two new Airsoft Surgeon... I recently bought two new Airsoft Surgeon springs: stage 1 and 2. I wanted to test/chorno them. I have an upgraded Star G36 that has the quick spring change feature (which is awesome for tests like...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 17th, 2006, 21:33

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Never compare your results to my chart. You will... Never compare your results to my chart. You will never get what I get. Why? Because my gun will always be better than yours.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 17th, 2006, 20:43

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion well the most common velocity upgrades don't... well the most common velocity upgrades don't require you to go beyond standard torque levels. Once you start going to M130 type power, then you need torque up gears. I recommend it for M120 as well.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 14th, 2006, 11:41

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion There is truth to it, in that you need to... There is truth to it, in that you need to increase the torque level. You will tear through your existing gear teeth as well as the piston's tooth rack if you do a lot of firing in full auto with...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 13th, 2006, 12:16

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Were you using the proper torque level gears to... Were you using the proper torque level gears to crank such a beast?

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 6th, 2006, 21:07

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion ALL Prometheus springs carry the naming... ALL Prometheus springs carry the naming convention of "MSXXXSP". WGC just doesn't include it in their product description/name. I suppose they figure the customer would know what they were talking...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 6th, 2006, 18:24

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I constantly stock springs that I give personal... I constantly stock springs that I give personal recommendations for best performance in their velocity ranges. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=511 Lifespan... all of them have...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 6th, 2006, 16:51

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Is this a serious question? I've always... Is this a serious question? I've always gone directly to Arnie. I'll get in touch with him.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 1st, 2006, 04:14

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Spring chart has just been added with springs by... Spring chart has just been added with springs by King Arms and Airsoft Surgeon. http://airsoftcanada.com/SpringChart.html

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 15th, 2006, 00:03

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion i highly doubt it's a "relabelling" issue, but... i highly doubt it's a "relabelling" issue, but more like straight up manufacturing carelessness combined with poor to no QA process.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 13th, 2006, 13:59

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion And that's why I always recommend Prometheus... And that's why I always recommend Prometheus MS110SP springs over PDI springs. Even if you were to get the velocity you were looking for out of the PDI spring, Prometheus springs, I've found, just...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 2nd, 2006, 20:05

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Just look at my spring chart and compare the... Just look at my spring chart and compare the velocity of an M120 to a 120%. "M"-prefixed springs are generally measured in metres per second.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 1st, 2006, 14:53

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I got it for him. And it's M170. Not 170%. ... I got it for him. And it's M170. Not 170%. Those are two totally different ratings.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 11th, 2005, 03:50

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion A 25% variance is not uncommon and is fairly... A 25% variance is not uncommon and is fairly normal. Again, that is dependent on a lot of factors, including gun platform, other upgrades, BBs used, chronograph used, even temperature can affect...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 27th, 2005, 20:26

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion lol. I'm glad you finally got your package and... lol. I'm glad you finally got your package and everything set up. You should've seen the Guarder SP170 AEG spring that WGC originally sent me by mistake... that thing was SOOOO STIFF that i...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 22nd, 2005, 03:34

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion the nut on the original piston head compresses... the nut on the original piston head compresses the spring more - putting more preload on it, and giving it a higher output. Its height is almost double that of the bearings on the piston head I used...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 16th, 2005, 16:28

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion What's your spring guide, piston head and inner... What's your spring guide, piston head and inner barrel?

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 31st, 2005, 16:03

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion That's incredibly low... 340fps with a PDI 150%... That's incredibly low... 340fps with a PDI 150% and 360-370fps with a 170%?? Can I ask what chronograph you are using? And is it optical or radar? Optical chronies are much more accurate and...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 16th, 2005, 22:21

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion You might want to consider KM/Head 1950... You might want to consider KM/Head 1950 springs... they're short and "feel soft" like Top Power springs as well. They don't hold their initial velocity too well, but once settled in, they're damn...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 27th, 2004, 15:13

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I'm considering getting my hands on a brand new... I'm considering getting my hands on a brand new PDI 170% just so I can test it out on my platform... the last time I worked with one, it was putting out close to 430fps. Although I don't want to buy...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 27th, 2004, 17:59

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion it did. i will have it online tonight. it did. i will have it online tonight.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications June 15th, 2004, 14:49

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion Taken directly from the spring chart: ... Taken directly from the spring chart: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/SpringChart.html Note the last item.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 23rd, 2004, 00:50

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion It's not about upgrade mastery. I just... It's not about upgrade mastery. I just want people to be aware of what results they may get with certain upgrades. To be honest, although my personal P90 has almost every part tricked-out,...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 22nd, 2004, 22:01

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion I just upgraded a bone stock Tokyo Marui P90 TR. ... I just upgraded a bone stock Tokyo Marui P90 TR. In stock form, it was shooting 290fps. I threw in a PDI 150%, Guarder metal bushings and nothing else and it was spitting out 410fps.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 29th, 2004, 22:40

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion The chart has now been added. Three more springs... The chart has now been added. Three more springs added: PDI 170%, M100 and KM 140M.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 27th, 2004, 23:22

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion oh yeah... I actually have a PDI 170%, SystemA... oh yeah... I actually have a PDI 170%, SystemA M100 and a KM 140M sitting beside me, just waiting to test. I haven't had much time for airsoft lately.=( I will see if I can get it done on sunday.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 24th, 2004, 16:37

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion My worries are well founded. After posting... My worries are well founded. After posting up this chart, I received PMs from guys wanting to "get as close to 400fps as possible on an otherewise stock gun" and they picked out all of the springs...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 24th, 2004, 09:10

Replies: 177 Sticky: Spring Comparison Chart - Updated April 1st, 2006 Views: 761,060 Posted By ILLusion so you're saying if i have a set of guarder... so you're saying if i have a set of guarder bushings, a stock nozzle, angel silent piston head set, stock piston, and guarder ball baering spring guide, i might have to take around 10-20 fps off the...

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