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[Justince]

I'm really surprised when i first modded my BBB and got a range of over 80ft with standard micros at first. This is my first mod i actually did without looking at someone else's guide
Here's how i did it:
You will need:
Duct Tape
Hot Glue(optional)
1/2 sch40 PVC, preferably 5 1/2 inches long
1/2 PVC coupling
precision flat head/ Phillips screwdriver

(sorry some of the pics are bad)

Step 1. As always, remove the AR's.(note if somebody could please tell me if that after they removed their ARs in their BBB if there is a rattling noise if you shake the gun when it is uncocked, as there is in mine).

Step 2. Put back the gun together, wrap 3-5 layers of duct tape around the orange barrel of the BBB. I used 3 wrappings.


Step 3. Shove the PVC coupler over the duct tape, it should fit very nice and snug.(hot glue is an alternative here or you can use both)


Step 4. Shove the 5 1/2 inches or whatever size of the sch40 down the coupler completly (it was hard to jam it in all the way,so i didnt use hot glue. again, my coupler was sch40 as well so it is a PERFECT fit.)






..And your done! i can get about 60ish with taggers, 65 with streamliners, and around 90 with regular micros. You might wonder why regular micros get more than streamliners... its simple actually. Think about it. When you stick the micro down the barrel, you have to squeeze it in since it doesnt just fit in. i blow inside the PVC to make sure it reaches the bottom. Now, it requires more pressure to push the micro, and the weak pressure that only builds up that shoots the tagger and streamliner with ease doesnt for the micro. As the higher pressure builds up, it blasts the micro down, and get gets a completly straight shot for up to 65ft minimum, and can reach about 90 ft!

I initally tried to seal the coupler with the orange barrel with hot glue but after about 25 shots, the pressure of air actually pushed the hot glue off! I was very suprised at this, so im using duct tape and its working wonders.

Edited by Justince, 11 August 2008 - 12:56 PM.

[Daecu]

Sounds like a nice simple mod to get some nice range, thanks for the write up! I'll definitely look back when you post pictures

[keef]

Good first mod.

I always had my coupler fly off when I did this, so I just used super glue and plumber's goop, and e-tape over it.

The reason its rattling is probably because you took out the white disc. I kept mine in, it keeps it from destroying the plunger. You may read of a handyman spring replacement, I recommend not doing it. Destroyed my old BBB.

[Rogue Warrior]

Good first post. But might I reccomend showing some pictures?
Welcome To The Haven

[g-force]

Rouge warrior, on Aug 11 2008, 09:37 AM, said:

Good first post. But might I reccomend showing some pictures?
Welcome To The Haven

good job, a few pictures and this will help half the noobs.

[Justince]

keef, on Aug 11 2008, 08:26 AM, said:

Good first mod.

I always had my coupler fly off when I did this, so I just used super glue and plumber's goop, and e-tape over it.

The reason its rattling is probably because you took out the white disc. I kept mine in, it keeps it from destroying the plunger. You may read of a handyman spring replacement, I recommend not doing it. Destroyed my old BBB.

what white disk, can you send me a picture? "sigh"
Images will be posted soon as well.

[AJZ]

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Edited by AJZ, 13 July 2014 - 06:03 PM.

[Bomberman]

Good mod, especially for a first post. Now, about the bad picture quality, that was okay, but if you want it better, I would suggest using the macro feature on your camera, or take a few pictures, and get the best quality one.

[Justince]

AJ.Z, on Aug 11 2008, 10:18 AM, said:

I think the white disc is the air restrictor. The orange nub that sticks out of the barrel is attached to a longer plastic shaft. This is the air restrictor. The white disc is below is needed to prevent destroying your BBB. I had to put it back in. It helps to cut the white peg off, but you would have to take it apart. Simple, but I'd rather cut the orange barrel off and glue a coupler on. Then the air doesn't have to travel so far.

Alec

Is there a way I can fix it without the part? Unfortunatly I threw the AR out. =\

[AJZ]

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Edited by AJZ, 13 July 2014 - 06:03 PM.

[Justince]

AJ.Z, on Aug 11 2008, 10:18 AM, said:

I think the white disc is the air restrictor. The orange nub that sticks out of the barrel is attached to a longer plastic shaft. This is the air restrictor. The white disc is below is needed to prevent destroying your BBB. I had to put it back in. It helps to cut the white peg off, but you would have to take it apart. Simple, but I'd rather cut the orange barrel off and glue a coupler on. Then the air doesn't have to travel so far.

Alec

AJ.Z, on Aug 11 2008, 11:43 AM, said:

I don't think so but as long as you don't dry fire it, it shouldn't break on you. Like I said, if theres pressure than the piston head shouldn't break easily. Try not to throw parts of your gun out next time. You might need them.

Alec

AJ.Z, on Aug 11 2008, 11:43 AM, said:

I don't think so but as long as you don't dry fire it, it shouldn't break on you. Like I said, if theres pressure than the piston head shouldn't break easily. Try not to throw parts of your gun out next time. You might need them.

Alec

Haha, dryfire..reminds me of my sick paintball gun. But that's for a different time. Anyhow, ill make sure I take care of it and I think ill go to target and pick up a replacement just in case.

[ddog]

Nice first mod.

I have rattling in my BBB too, but I haven't had any problems with it.

If I get any experience modding anything , maybe I'll do this.

[skatah]

Nice mod. I just did this to my bbb I had a barrel that could fit the arrows they get pretty far.(I couldn't
get exact messurments) Keep up the good work!