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Posted: 8/12/2017 6:36:39 PM EDT
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My beloved IPV D3, my favorite mod in the 5 or so years of using these things, has met its end. It took a bad fall to hardwood floor and hasn't been right since. The battery door flew off and lost a magnet and now it only fires sometimes. Most times it just says "Short!" when you try to fire it. Sometimes "CHECK BATTERY". My tank doesn't have a short and my batteries are all fine (as proven by use of both on/in my VTC Mini). My VTC Mini still has auto-firing issues so it can't be my daily-use mod. Couldn't find a black IPV D3 anywhere, so I decided to go with the Smok AL85, which is the smaller, single 18650 version of the Alien 220. Should be here tomorrow. Had to get the kit, even though I didn't want the tank it comes with, because I couldn't find just the mod at any of my preferred vendors. I'll probably use the tank it comes just to try it out. It's the Baby Beast, and it seems most people like it. I still use my RDTA, as my main tank, though. |
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Posted: 8/12/2017 9:32:38 PM EDT
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I got an AL85 a few months ago with the bb tank to replace my Evic, I like it, a single JUST lasts one full day and bb tank is pretty damn good, I do get a little leakage if I don't shut off the airflow when I fill it but it has damn good flavor with the .4 ohm single coil heads at about 40-45 watts. I think you'll enjoy it. Haven't tried the Baby Beast tank yet. I'm sure I will one random day when I'm too lazy to rebuild my coils on my Limitless. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 10:55:29 AM EDT
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Well, my alien almost blew up in my lap yesterday. Just about shit myself.
While driving I tried to turn it on and nothing happened. Figured I had forgotten to swap batteries and they were dead so I plugged a micro usb cable into it to charge it and put it on my lap. A few seconds later I'm smelling smoke and my balls are getting pretty warm. OH FUCK. I looked down and the alien is smoking out of the charge port on the front. I immediately unplugged it and popped the battery cap open with one hand and chucked the batteries out the window before they could explode in my hand/the car. I'm guessing a problem with the mod or the charging port (this is the first time I've ever used the charge port on the mod). I check my batteries every time they come off the charger so I know the wraps weren't torn. Talk about a close call. Edit: just got off the phone with madvapes about warranty questions. Apparently it's common for the alien to fail and almost explode when using the front USB slot as a charge slot since it generates a lot of heat. The support rep said the front USB is only for firmware updates and does not officially support charging. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 2:57:29 PM EDT
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A few seconds later I'm smelling smoke and my balls are getting pretty warm. 
_______________________________ j/k - I know there's nothing funny about it. 
I realize there's some degree of inherent danger with lithium ion batteries. But this is the first time I've heard of an event written by somebody I believe. Most of the time it's some idiot who doesn't know WTF he's talking about when you hear "Those things blow up!" stories. Just out of curiosity, was the charger pumping out more than 2 amps? |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 5:48:06 PM EDT
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Damn. That's scary.
Well I'll consider that a "Note to self", since my new mod has the same chip as the Alien; do not charge via USB. I think I've only charged a mod via USB one time, and it was the similar situation; I was driving and decided to try top off the battery. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 12:48:40 AM EDT
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Just out of curiosity, was the charger pumping out more than 2 amps? Higher amperage mixed with it being designed for updates and not charging probably was a recipe for disaster. Just glad my balls didn't get exploded. Weird thing is I'm pretty sure I remember vaping with it that morning with at least half battery life remaining. I went to a work meeting and vaped on the way there, left it in my car and the incident happened when I was on my way to my second job. Edit: batteries were married LG HG2's bought from illumn for those curious. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 12:59:32 PM EDT
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Picked up the ammit 25 and rx gen 3. Got them yesterday, and so far I love them.
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Posted: 8/17/2017 8:53:43 PM EDT
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Just picked up a Triade DNA 250. Bit pricey but seems well built. I was advised to download an app called Escribe to configure the firmware. Any experience/tips?
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Posted: 8/24/2017 10:47:27 AM EDT
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Bleh, got a bad case of vaper's tongue again. I can't taste any juice. Doesn't matter if it's DIY or bought from a store. Can't even taste straight menthol.
Time to go back to unflavored for the next month. |
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Posted: 9/4/2017 12:17:11 AM EDT
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Wish me luck fellas. I'm smack dab in the cone of death!! OMFGWTFBBQ!!
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Posted: 9/4/2017 5:26:02 PM EDT
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Wish me luck fellas. I'm smack dab in the cone of death!! OMFGWTFBBQ!! |
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Posted: 9/4/2017 8:25:49 PM EDT
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Miami looks fucked. I have plenty of ammo, food, water, etc. Grabbed a generator today as well to at least keep some fans and the fridge running.
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Posted: 9/4/2017 11:33:21 PM EDT
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Miami looks fucked. I have plenty of ammo, food, water, etc. Grabbed a generator today as well to at least keep some fans and the fridge running. |
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Posted: 9/5/2017 3:37:10 PM EDT
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Wish the best for you and hope you stay safe!
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Posted: 9/5/2017 9:10:43 PM EDT
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Thanks fellas. My wife and kids are bugging out tomorrow. I'm staying behind for work and to protect my ammo fort. You guys keep an eye on NY_Shooter in case he misbehaves. I'll probably lose power Friday night or Saturday.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 1:32:11 AM EDT
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Thanks fellas. My wife and kids are bugging out tomorrow. I'm staying behind for work and to protect my ammo fort. You guys keep an eye on NY_Shooter in case he misbehaves. I'll probably lose power Friday night or Saturday.  
Good luck, man. Hopefully that fucker goes back out to sea. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 2:12:51 PM EDT
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I'm mostly housebroken these days. Mostly. 
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Posted: 9/6/2017 7:01:13 PM EDT
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I hope it goes out to sea. As of the latest update, the eye is going right over my house.
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Posted: 9/10/2017 1:27:17 PM EDT
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I hope it goes out to sea. As of the latest update, the eye is going right over my house. Still with us? Are you still in the path of the eye? Subject to the surge. Fingers crossed for you man. |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 1:59:16 PM EDT
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I believe the projected target area has since changed from Keith's city to a different one. So hopefully, at worst, he's just without power at the moment.
Last I saw, was something like 600K without power in FL. |
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Posted: 9/11/2017 6:33:56 PM EDT
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Hope Keith is high and dry.
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This thing is too much fun. And I got a lot of  looks today from elderly folks. I think maybe because they thought it was a regular dirtbike and were wondering why I was cruising around the streets with it.
http://i.imgur.com/9BlQDVo.jpg |
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Posted: 9/11/2017 7:03:03 PM EDT
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Oh yeah for those who've been dropping stuff - my Reliant with the Troll on it (last mod and atty that work) fell out of a pouch on my collecting bag while I was scaling a rock and fell in a river from about 10' up. Someone grabbed it for me, I noticed the glass broke but there were lights, and I ripped out the battery (screw cap). When I got back a couple hours later I stuffed a towel up in the battery compartment. Went home after a stop at the saloon and grabbed the spare glass, rewicked it, and it is GTG since Friday.
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Posted: 9/11/2017 7:33:58 PM EDT
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Hope Keith is high and dry. Haven't checked in here in awhile but Sweet dude that looks so fun - I'd love to have that to compliment my sv650. What is the mpg? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Hope Keith is high and dry. Quoted:
This thing is too much fun. And I got a lot of looks today from elderly folks. I think maybe because they thought it was a regular dirtbike and were wondering why I was cruising around the streets with it.
http://i.imgur.com/9BlQDVo.jpg
Bought it in June with 0 miles on it. I have 1,400 miles on it now. Put a Yoshimura RS-4 on it a couple weeks ago. Just waiting on Warp 9 to put out some supermoto wheels for my model. Supposed to be end of this month. 
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Posted: 9/11/2017 7:38:44 PM EDT
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Also, Wu Tang, represent!
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Posted: 9/11/2017 9:06:56 PM EDT
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73MPG is what Honda claims for the 2016 model. They don't have a claim for the 2017, which is what mine is. People report much a much higher MPG over on ADVRider, though. Around 90MPG if you're being extra conservative with the throttle. 60-70MPG seems to be the norm, though. That's about what I get, even ripping around the streets at high RPMs.
Bought it in June with 0 miles on it. I have 1,400 miles on it now. Put a Yoshimura RS-4 on it a couple weeks ago. Just waiting on Warp 9 to put out some supermoto wheels for my model. Supposed to be end of this month. https://i.imgur.com/jFKOguZ.jpg |
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Posted: 9/18/2017 2:39:56 PM EDT
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I'm alive!! Just got power back yesterday and cable/interwebs back today. Been slammed at work but I'm all good! I'll still be scarce around here because of work.
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Posted: 9/18/2017 2:54:15 PM EDT
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I'm alive!! Just got power back yesterday and cable/interwebs back today. Been slammed at work but I'm all good! I'll still be scarce around here because of work. 
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Posted: 9/18/2017 3:20:19 PM EDT
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Glad you and your family made it through alright Keith.
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Posted: 9/18/2017 8:02:43 PM EDT
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Thanks guys. Wife and kids made it back Wednesday. They made it all the way to Biloxi. My wife's aunt had power so she's been there with the kids until today.
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Posted: 9/18/2017 9:58:34 PM EDT
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I'm alive!! Just got power back yesterday and cable/interwebs back today. Been slammed at work but I'm all good! I'll still be scarce around here because of work. |
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Posted: 9/18/2017 10:43:35 PM EDT
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Glad to hear it. Now supply again just in case |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 2:20:33 AM EDT
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Already on it. I ordered a few things off Amazon. Some new heavy duty extensions cords, a few spark plugs for the generator, a few air filters, and a brand new carb just in case. I bought a portable AC before the storm for the bedroom. That AC was a lifesaver. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 11:38:30 AM EDT
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Always a ton of good deals on undefined's site. I'm sure he'd give you access if you asked him.
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Posted: 9/22/2017 6:20:34 PM EDT
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I'm alive!! Just got power back yesterday and cable/interwebs back today. Been slammed at work but I'm all good! I'll still be scarce around here because of work. As a whole, it looks like Florida dodged a serious bullet. I know there are a lot of folks that would disagree (and rightly so, given their houses, property, etc have been destroyed), but the fact is things could have been much more serious. I'm glad you and yours made it through safe and sound! |
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Posted: 9/22/2017 10:52:43 PM EDT
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Glad to hear it. Any damage to your home (apartment / dwelleing / ...)? As a whole, it looks like Florida dodged a serious bullet. I know there are a lot of folks that would disagree (and rightly so, given their houses, property, etc have been destroyed), but the fact is things could have been much more serious. I'm glad you and yours made it through safe and sound! |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 8:22:03 PM EDT
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Figured I'd just ask in here instead of starting a new thread. I'm just getting started again and was having issues with my coils. They keep getting a burnt taste within a day or two sometimes the same day I change them. Had it happen on the cheap Horizon Cerakoat tank I had leftover from before and the Innokin Scion tank that came with my mod. I'm priming the coils, vaping within their recommended power range with 70%VG juice, and not chain vaping or anything ie the coils are able to cool down between.
 
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Posted: 10/21/2017 6:27:24 PM EDT
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Titty sprinkles. That is all
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Posted: 10/21/2017 6:34:55 PM EDT
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Titty sprinkles. That is all 
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Posted: 10/21/2017 8:13:16 PM EDT
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Figured I'd just ask in here instead of starting a new thread. I'm just getting started again and was having issues with my coils. They keep getting a burnt taste within a day or two sometimes the same day I change them. Had it happen on the cheap Horizon Cerakoat tank I had leftover from before and the Innokin Scion tank that came with my mod. I'm priming the coils, vaping within their recommended power range with 70%VG juice, and not chain vaping or anything ie the coils are able to cool down between. I can't think of any other reason it would happen consistently with different tanks. |
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Posted: 10/21/2017 9:38:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2017 11:20:49 PM EDT
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Hello. I heard there will be titty sprinkles.
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Posted: 10/21/2017 11:55:23 PM EDT
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Hello. I heard there will be titty sprinkles. 
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Posted: 10/22/2017 12:31:33 AM EDT
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it's no loofah, but I don't want to get the hammer either. https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3784524440/3377b0b85643a69995b1718e66915731.jpeg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hello. I heard there will be titty sprinkles. https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3784524440/3377b0b85643a69995b1718e66915731.jpeg But since those don't have a catchy name, I will still happily answer to "Loofah". |
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Posted: 10/22/2017 5:24:09 AM EDT
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I have no idea what's going on in here...
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Posted: 10/22/2017 8:48:51 AM EDT
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I have no idea what's going on in here... 
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Posted: 10/22/2017 7:47:25 PM EDT
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I have no idea what's going on in here... 
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Posted: 10/22/2017 7:56:52 PM EDT
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I got all nostalgic and bought a Tyco TCR slotless track.
ETA: Link didn't work. Here's a pic. 
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Posted: 10/22/2017 9:37:56 PM EDT
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I got all nostalgic and bought a Tyco TCR slotless track. ETA: Link didn't work. Here's a pic. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/262514/tycotrack-341245.jpg 
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Posted: 10/22/2017 10:34:20 PM EDT
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I think that is the exact one we had -
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Posted: 10/22/2017 10:36:58 PM EDT
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I got all nostalgic and bought a Tyco TCR slotless track. ETA: Link didn't work. Here's a pic. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/262514/tycotrack-341245.jpg |
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