I wish I had this car:
Also, this was on eBay a few months ago. Pretty weird:
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#53828 Your Ride?
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on 30 April 2005 - 11:38 AM
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I love Beetles!
I wish I had this car:
Also, this was on eBay a few months ago. Pretty weird:
I wish I had this car:
Also, this was on eBay a few months ago. Pretty weird:
#20934 Yet Another Ss1 Mod
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on 08 March 2004 - 09:11 PM
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I've modded my SS1 thrice before. The first time, I tri-barreled it with Crayola markers, but I was unhappy with the results, so I tried PVC. Anyhow, I didn't like the tri-barreled results, so I ended up single barreling it with brass. Now, I've decided to redo it, once again, with a breech loaded CPVC. Making four mods on one gun.
Just to let you know, people, there are going to be a LOT of pictures on this page.
First off, in an SS1, the plunger tube has an orange triangular piece that provides a locking mechanism (because the gun could previously switch between one and two barrels). However, I did away with this function, as well as the whole triangle piece itself. For people who are curious, this is what this triangular piece looks like:
Originally, for my brassed SS1, I had bored out the plunger tube so that its ID would be the same as a 1/2" piece of PVC's OD, so I could squeeze the PVC inside the plunger tube (the PVC was nesting the brass). There are two reasons why this was not a good idea. First of all, the plunger would hit the PVC before it could reach the end of the shaft. Second, after countless rams with the PVC, the plunger was probably weakened dramatically.
The concept is a bit hard to understand, but here's a picture that may help. Props to Yakman.
As you can see, the plunger tube is widened. All I did was shove a piece of PVC inside.
Anyways, once all was good and done, I had the gun looking like this, covered in electrical tape goodness:
The above modification I did back in December. I didn't get good results at all. This is because there are no air restrictors in the plunger tube. This makes it so that the plunger does not build up much pressure. On top of that, I used a brass barrel, which does not have much friction, and doesn't allow much pressure to built up inside of it.
Okay. A few days ago I took my Secret Shot apart again to re-examine it. I completely scrapped the whole PVC/brass barrel, and started over. Using hot glue, I glued a 1/2" CPVC coupler to the top of the plunger tube, without pushing it inside. For people that don't know, a 1/2" CPVC coupler has an OD that is roughly equivalent to the OD of a normal piece of 1/2" PVC pice. I added several layers of glue and wrapped the whole deal in plenty of electrical tape to achieve a tight fit back in the case.
The electrical tape is so tight and supportive that the coupler can barely budge when it is protruding from the SS1 case. I also stuck some foam backer rod in there for even extra support.
I cut myself a 1/2" CPVC barrel about 4" long, and pushed it into the coupler. The gun itself shot at least 55 feet, but I'm guessing it went over 60. Either way, the SS1 outdistances my Lock 'n Load.
The reason this mod gets so much better range than the brass one is because CPVC has a smaller ID, which allows the dart to built up more pressure.
By the way, the reason the case is partially cut off is because the gun was previously tri-barreled, like I said. Oh, and by the way, Secret Shots and Eagle Eyes should be the overrated guns, not the Lock 'n Load and the Tech Target. :wink:
Comments, questions? Enjoy the breach loaded SS1.
~Grinch~
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The coupler in the case, wrapped in tape:
Gun without barrel in:
Gun with barrel in place: (by the way, it doesn't look like the barrel is straight, but it is)
Just to let you know, people, there are going to be a LOT of pictures on this page.
First off, in an SS1, the plunger tube has an orange triangular piece that provides a locking mechanism (because the gun could previously switch between one and two barrels). However, I did away with this function, as well as the whole triangle piece itself. For people who are curious, this is what this triangular piece looks like:
Originally, for my brassed SS1, I had bored out the plunger tube so that its ID would be the same as a 1/2" piece of PVC's OD, so I could squeeze the PVC inside the plunger tube (the PVC was nesting the brass). There are two reasons why this was not a good idea. First of all, the plunger would hit the PVC before it could reach the end of the shaft. Second, after countless rams with the PVC, the plunger was probably weakened dramatically.
The concept is a bit hard to understand, but here's a picture that may help. Props to Yakman.
As you can see, the plunger tube is widened. All I did was shove a piece of PVC inside.
Anyways, once all was good and done, I had the gun looking like this, covered in electrical tape goodness:
The above modification I did back in December. I didn't get good results at all. This is because there are no air restrictors in the plunger tube. This makes it so that the plunger does not build up much pressure. On top of that, I used a brass barrel, which does not have much friction, and doesn't allow much pressure to built up inside of it.
Okay. A few days ago I took my Secret Shot apart again to re-examine it. I completely scrapped the whole PVC/brass barrel, and started over. Using hot glue, I glued a 1/2" CPVC coupler to the top of the plunger tube, without pushing it inside. For people that don't know, a 1/2" CPVC coupler has an OD that is roughly equivalent to the OD of a normal piece of 1/2" PVC pice. I added several layers of glue and wrapped the whole deal in plenty of electrical tape to achieve a tight fit back in the case.
The electrical tape is so tight and supportive that the coupler can barely budge when it is protruding from the SS1 case. I also stuck some foam backer rod in there for even extra support.
I cut myself a 1/2" CPVC barrel about 4" long, and pushed it into the coupler. The gun itself shot at least 55 feet, but I'm guessing it went over 60. Either way, the SS1 outdistances my Lock 'n Load.
The reason this mod gets so much better range than the brass one is because CPVC has a smaller ID, which allows the dart to built up more pressure.
By the way, the reason the case is partially cut off is because the gun was previously tri-barreled, like I said. Oh, and by the way, Secret Shots and Eagle Eyes should be the overrated guns, not the Lock 'n Load and the Tech Target. :wink:
Comments, questions? Enjoy the breach loaded SS1.
~Grinch~
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The coupler in the case, wrapped in tape:
Gun without barrel in:
Gun with barrel in place: (by the way, it doesn't look like the barrel is straight, but it is)
#27561 Yeeeeah Bitch!
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on 02 June 2004 - 05:55 PM
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You need a girlfriend.** Ultra Snip **
Your m4d 1337 programming 5k1LLz amaze me.
But nobody can talk 1337 as well as I!
I @m +He B3S+ FucK1n9 l33+ 5Pe4KER 1N +H3 EN+Ir3 n3rF inTErNeT cOMMUNity, 81+ChE$!
#13726 Yano - New Location Discussion
Posted by
on 05 December 2003 - 12:10 AM
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Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but I am considering attending my first YANO this year, and Bonelli Park sounds great to me. It's less than an hour from my house, and I think it'd be an excellent war location.
Shall we start the planning?
Shall we start the planning?
#11425 Y Does Cpvc Work Better Than Brass?
Posted by
on 14 October 2003 - 06:05 PM
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Doesn't he have like, the highest I.Q. in the US?Jesus god I want to shoot you.Hey, Hawkings is just in a wheelchair and he talks through a computer. Besides, I hear he's very popular with the ladies but yeah besides that he is a moron.
Obviously you know jack shit about Stephen Hawking and his work on space-time theories. To call him a moron in a wheelchair who talks to a computer is insulting.
#18791 Xxl Gun
Posted by
on 11 February 2004 - 06:49 PM
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Modifications
I'm not sure if you're talking about the XXL Skeet Shot or not, but I didn't buy it because of its $50 price tag! 
#10522 Xbox
Posted by
on 27 September 2003 - 04:02 PM
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XBox is like a computer. It has all the good qualties of a computer; the graphics are amazing, and the processing speed is incredible. However, like a computer, it also is prone to freezing. Meh, if you want a system with realistic shooters, get an XBox.
#10410 X-stream Maxshot
Posted by
on 25 September 2003 - 06:09 PM
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#14831 Wtf?
Posted by
on 21 December 2003 - 07:30 PM
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What's more, why would you make a topic about it?well why the hell did they replace it with a picture of a friggin tunnel???
#8881 Wow, I Made A Dart That Gains Lift!
Posted by
on 29 August 2003 - 04:13 PM
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Homemades
That's a great discovery, THIRST, but personally, a dart that changes it's course throughout flight doesn't seem too practical.
#10842 Woah! Puppets!
Posted by
on 01 October 2003 - 08:48 PM
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Do you know...what happened...to the last guy...that started a Homstar Runner topic?!
#19362 Whoot!
Posted by
on 19 February 2004 - 11:22 PM
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My high school time is going to rock.Happy birthday to both.
And jumping into high school's a doozie. Or doobie. Whichever path your choose. Lots of nice (looking) chicks too.
I'm attending a magnet that focuses on graphic design and architexture. Last week, Pixar was examining the school for recruits that may be worth a full scholarship.
Oh, and, have a good one, Cobbs.
#45875 Whoa This Is Weird
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on 11 January 2005 - 12:13 AM
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Losers. I had text speech on my Macintosh Performa 450 with the word processor SimpleText...complete with 27 Mhz of ram. God, that thing is 15 years old and it still runs great.
#31762 Who Would Buy Colored Backer Rod?
Posted by
on 20 July 2004 - 02:29 AM
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Heck, I'd have any other color of FBR other than gray/black.
#52096 White Brackets Around Smilies
Posted by
on 09 April 2005 - 07:17 PM
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Thanks!
#52082 White Brackets Around Smilies
Posted by
on 09 April 2005 - 04:41 PM
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Did you upload them yet Cx?
#52159 White Brackets Around Smilies
Posted by
on 10 April 2005 - 02:32 PM
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Whoops, I forgot one.
#50306 White Brackets Around Smilies
Posted by
on 22 March 2005 - 09:03 PM
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No problemo.
#50226 White Brackets Around Smilies
Posted by
on 22 March 2005 - 01:50 AM
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Call it an inspiration. I had some free time and decided to fix up them smilies that have had those fugly white borders since last year.
It only took about an hour, mainly because of the animated ones. I didn't get around to doing the rolling eye one.
Whatever, upload them onto the NH server if you wish.
Love, Grinchy
It only took about an hour, mainly because of the animated ones. I didn't get around to doing the rolling eye one.
Whatever, upload them onto the NH server if you wish.
Love, Grinchy
#4692 Whiptail Scorpion Mod
Posted by
on 17 May 2003 - 08:09 AM
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Modifications
Piney--for the Gator, you pull open it's jaws, and load the dart on the peg.
Anyway, Janga, the mod I did to my Whiptail Scorpion was this: Take the tail, and remove the green things. Hot glue the tube down onto the gun, so that it points forward. It's alot more accurate now. And, if you want, you can stretch the spring.
Anyway, Janga, the mod I did to my Whiptail Scorpion was this: Take the tail, and remove the green things. Hot glue the tube down onto the gun, so that it points forward. It's alot more accurate now. And, if you want, you can stretch the spring.
#52308 Where Da Old Bastards At?
Posted by
on 12 April 2005 - 12:44 AM
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Ah, Mary Kate & Ashley semi-porn. Good times, good times.Ah, nickis. good times. good times.
#52422 Whats Up
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on 13 April 2005 - 05:55 PM
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Yeah, like Cxwq said, you being a hypocrite can actually be more annoying than this topic itself.Finally
#21762 Whats Better A Crowsbow Or A Blast Fire 500?
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on 20 March 2004 - 01:43 AM
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Guys, he didn't really do anything wrong. He asked an honest question.
NinjaYoshi: When you want to add something to your post, just edit it, rather than making a whole new one.
Also, the "Xbow" and the "Crossbow" are the same thing.
Either a BF or an Xbow is good, but I would get the Xbow. They aren't too easy to come by.
NinjaYoshi: When you want to add something to your post, just edit it, rather than making a whole new one.
Also, the "Xbow" and the "Crossbow" are the same thing.
Either a BF or an Xbow is good, but I would get the Xbow. They aren't too easy to come by.
#11485 What's Up?
Posted by
on 15 October 2003 - 09:50 PM
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Why are we getting a sudden swarm of n00bs flocking to the NH forums? I feel like these guys have mistakenly wandered over here, and don't realize how idiotic they're making themselves look.
Tip: Go to Nerf HQ, maybe they'll appreciate you there.
What do you guys think?
Tip: Go to Nerf HQ, maybe they'll appreciate you there.
What do you guys think?
#11492 What's Up?
Posted by
on 15 October 2003 - 11:31 PM
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I might have come here in a newb spike, although I didn't know it. I pretty much signed up for NHQ and NH simutaneously. Anyhow, we really should point 'em in the direction of the 'HQ. If they aren't appreciated here, than they'll probably have better luck over there. 
#10727 What's Up With Nhq?
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on 29 September 2003 - 06:52 PM
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I've talked to Spanky several times on AIM, and I can tell you that the problems are not related to hosting...because Spanky uses a fraction of his dad's server to host NerfHQ, and if the server was down, the whole site would be down, not just the forums.
The problem is bandwidth. Every time someone views a thread, it eats up bandwidth. And NerfHQ is, without saying, the most populous Nerf forum on the net, so Spanky's wee 5 GB bandwidth limit isn't sufficient--especially when combined with the portion that is used up with his dad's site.
To get NerfHQ up faster, you can help. Spanky needs 5 gigabytes more bandwidth, which is a painfully high fee of $79. Donations are greatly appreciated. To make a donation, contact The Infinite Shindig or me (mgrinch_nm).
Now, this topic has already been discussed several times on numerous boards (especially NerfEvolved), so stop asking about it.
The problem is bandwidth. Every time someone views a thread, it eats up bandwidth. And NerfHQ is, without saying, the most populous Nerf forum on the net, so Spanky's wee 5 GB bandwidth limit isn't sufficient--especially when combined with the portion that is used up with his dad's site.
To get NerfHQ up faster, you can help. Spanky needs 5 gigabytes more bandwidth, which is a painfully high fee of $79. Donations are greatly appreciated. To make a donation, contact The Infinite Shindig or me (mgrinch_nm).
Now, this topic has already been discussed several times on numerous boards (especially NerfEvolved), so stop asking about it.
#13931 What Your Main Gun Looks Like
Posted by
on 08 December 2003 - 09:23 PM
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General Nerf
The link works, but quite obviously your digital camera doesn't.Don't know if you care, but this is my main weapon... the SM5K.
http://www3.sympatic...e2689/guns.html
Hope the link works.
#13866 What Your Main Gun Looks Like
Posted by
on 07 December 2003 - 08:07 PM
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General Nerf
Don't use Geoshitties if you want to post the link. Just copy and paste it. Anyway, the SS2 looks nice.
#11789 What Up?
Posted by
on 23 October 2003 - 07:15 PM
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mr. box Posted on Jan 14 2003, 08:15 PMwhat?
SentinalofNight Posted on Oct 23 2003, 05:45 PM
Do you notice a, say, 7 month difference between those two dates?
Cxwq, ban him, please...
#16634 What Kind Of Pvc...help...
Posted by
on 18 January 2004 - 05:06 PM
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General Nerf
Try waiting more than two minutes for a reply, dumbass.
#31592 What Is Yakmans Site
Posted by
on 18 July 2004 - 12:10 AM
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NOT good to make a dumb post after being suspended for a few months.
#2390 What Is The Worst Gun.
Posted by
on 19 March 2003 - 04:21 PM
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I don't care who the hell disagrees with me, but my AT2k sucks to the extreme. I measured it yesterday with one barrel, the top distance was 2.7 feet (this is not 27 feet, it's 2.7). This is how I got it.
#2787 What Is The Worst Gun.
Posted by
on 30 March 2003 - 05:28 PM
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It's not supposed to be anything. Hasbro makes guns colorful and cool looking to attract little kids. I doubt Hasbro looked at the FastBlast and gave a shit whether or not it's accurate. The fact is, it'll shoot foam darts, and little kids won't care how good it shoots.like I said it's not soupoesed to be accurete.
By the way, BlackBlade, please try to use correct grammar/sp/punctuation.
#2324 What Is The Best First Mod
Posted by
on 18 March 2003 - 04:22 PM
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Modifications
I agree with Neo 100%. SM1500 is a great gun to begin your modding experiences with. If you want help, go to Yakman's site to find a great pictured mod.
#2335 What Is The Best First Mod
Posted by
on 18 March 2003 - 07:07 PM
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Modifications
Really? I think the AT2k is much, much harder to mod compared to the SM1500. It takes forever to open. That stupid cap on the pump prevents it.AT2k.
Cheap, available gun so if you screw it up it's not so bad.
Huge improvement - adds at least 50 feet to the range.
#17242 What Is Petg?
Posted by
on 27 January 2004 - 12:54 AM
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General Nerf
I've used both PETG and brass, and and I like brass better. It's easier to work with, can be nested, telescoped, etc..., but PETG is good for guns with a barrel rotation system that can't be too heavy.
#17434 What Is Petg?
Posted by
on 28 January 2004 - 06:43 PM
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General Nerf
No it's not. Copper sucks.Brass is really expensive though. I prefer copper.
Yeah...and like I said, I prefer brass as well. It's much easier to work with. With brass, you can telescope, sand, polish, and it's very durable. PETG is very flimsy, can't be sanded without scratching it, and it's not as durable as brass is. Besides, brass actually has a different texture than PETG, and I seem to like the smoothness of it better.
I pick up my brass at local hobby shops for $2 a foot. That's pretty cheap. Hey, it's not 10' of PVC for a buck, but brass is good stuff.
#12543 What Gun Next
Posted by
on 07 November 2003 - 07:19 PM
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General Nerf
You might find this a bit challenging, so don't get frustrated.HOP????
#31792 What FBR Color Would Be The Coolest?
Posted by
on 20 July 2004 - 01:33 PM
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General Nerf
Yellow, because then we could make Stefans that look like stock darts.
#10203 What Do You Think About It:
Posted by
on 22 September 2003 - 05:58 PM
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I would consider pop bands/singers as people that have very good looks, and usually don't play an instrument. I would consider Britney Spears, Christina Aguilerea, Backstreet Boys, n*sync, etc., as pop.
I don't feel like they have much talent. They have auditions that they judge almost 90% on looks, and then they make the singing part using studio magic.
I think bands like Blink 182 and Sum 41 shouldn't be considered "pop". Blink started as a garage band in San Diego, and the same goes for Sum 41, 'cept in Canada. Same with Green Day. You can't fake knowing how to play a guitar, man. That does take practice and skills. These guys worked their way to the top, unlike these new boy-bands that have an instant hit.
I don't feel like they have much talent. They have auditions that they judge almost 90% on looks, and then they make the singing part using studio magic.
I think bands like Blink 182 and Sum 41 shouldn't be considered "pop". Blink started as a garage band in San Diego, and the same goes for Sum 41, 'cept in Canada. Same with Green Day. You can't fake knowing how to play a guitar, man. That does take practice and skills. These guys worked their way to the top, unlike these new boy-bands that have an instant hit.
