Upgrading an L96

[Huge]

Now, I know there are tons of threads on this but they all give me headaches. Lots of different opinions etc. I wanna keep it simple.

Now, what do I have to buy to get a consistent, reliable, 450 fps with 0.20s (but will be using 0.30 or 0.36 Bastards). Dont tell me everything, I want a list so I can copy paste it in my shopping cart.

thanks

[Treefingers]

PDI 210 spring gives 450 with .2s. That plus a tightbore are the basics. Good piston + head will give you more consistent FPS. Plus a good hop-up setting or a PDI hop-up unit, which would be the best way to go, is crucial. L96 hops seem to be hit or miss, so if you can't get yours set well you might need an aftermarket one.

Edit: Cylinder head will also increase consistency enough to consider adding that.

So:

PDI 210 Spring
Piston + Piston Head
Tightbore
Hop-up unit (Optional)
Good hop rubber
Cylinder Head

May I ask what brand it is? Some of them have awful barrel spacers that are thin foam which need to be replaced to keep your barrel steady.

[Huge]

I was already planning on buying new spacers. The tightbore is a 500mm one yes?

[Treefingers]

No problem, what you could actually do instead of buying spacer is roll duct tape around the inner barrel in two spots until it's thick enough to just slide into the outer barrel smoothly. Cheaper than buying spacers and I find it's more effective because you get about twice the coverage and a tighter fit. Only problem is if you have to switch inners for whatever reason you'll need to repeat the process.

[Huge]

that actually is a good idea, thanks again. As for the tightbore, what brand would be best? (and i need a 500mm for it yeah?)

[Treefingers]

Madbull V2s are quite good for the price, I used one in my L96 and M24 and it worked great. And yep 500mm works, I had a 499mm.

[T-Hell]

Go with a PDI Tightboar and PDI Hop up Chamber combo off Xfire not cheap and the Hop chamber will take you a while to dial in (Dual adjustment) but when you dial it in it is pure slick

+1 on the spring too

XFIRE also has the spacers too

http://www.x-fire.org/etop/t96.html

you want

http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.t96_cylinderset_vc.html
or
http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.t96_c...et_vc_pal.html

And Hop Chamber . bucking and all accessories (seals like a charm)
http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.t96_chamber.html

And Spacers - set of 2
http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.04spacer.html

and finally the Inner to match your PDI Hop
http://www.x-fire.org/04/96/04_pdichamber/e.main.html


Possible just for SEXY LOOK
http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.t96_durabarrel_fl.html
and
http://www.x-fire.org/type96/e.t96_hider_ai1.html


Yep a lot of $$ but if you have it get the best man...

there is your shopping list add to cart click buy it now..

sexy gun... had one...

[Treefingers]

Yea if you have the cash PDI is the way to go. Mine is a cheaper solution with Modify + Madbull. Basically your options are down to your budget now.

Good luck with the upgrades.
=D

[Huge]

this is all excellent, thanks both of you for your help. Gotta go beg the bank now haha!

EDIT : did the xe.com test. What the fuck is wrong with the Yen? all upgrade parts : about 500$. Its actually not that bad, but still might upgrade it part by part... probably will start with the basics like Treefinger said : tightbore and spring

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

You'll also want to look into the Zero or the V-trigger. Your trigger sears will snap pretty quick. Again, it's very pricey but you have to do it right or not at all

[Huge]

cool, goes on my wishlist too!

like i said, I wont cheapen out on the upgrades. I will do it step by step though. Because buying 500$ worth of upgrades for a toy gun wont make a certain missus that happy you know...

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

TBH, do it all at once to save on shipping.

[Huge]

Originally Posted by Twin#1[Op-for]

TBH, do it all at once to save on shipping.

yeah well fact is, I need to save up for these kind of purchases. That and the fact that nothing's in stock at all the same place so...

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

Save until you have enough for everything, and hit up X-fire. My brother recently built an APS-2 with full PDI upgrades, and he got everything in one shot from X-fire. Maybe email them and see when they will have everything in stock?

[T-Hell]

if you want to go part by part that is ok but plan it out look at the end result if you are going PDI as the end result then you need to go PDI with the inner barrel and the Hop those are really a must together.. you can just change those out (a lot of cost there..)

if you go with another inner then don't get the PDI hop unit it won't work. sniper rifles are basically a breed all their own...

as are good snipers...

I do agree if you have the cash then get everything at once Xfire is not cheap but the parts are worth it... they will probably be the last upgrade parts you buy for this gun... if treated right...

but yea shipping is going to suck


good luck mate with the build