To be fair, once I'm done with the "blow-blow ritual" to equalise pressure, I can turn the GMv3 every other way and 90% of the time it won't leak.

HOWEVER, you really need to get the wicking-AFC-JFC trinity set up right or it will start gurgling. But, like I said, thanks to the JFC at least it doesn't do this as badly as the older v2.

And, to be perfectly clear, it has never leaked a drop while refilling (AFC-JFC closed)... it only gurgles if I don't "blow-blow" (which drives me nuts lol), juice never really seeps out the AFC.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Oct 20 2016, 12:27 PM

Tested. Nice, but it's more "Nesquik" then actual chocolate milk. But I love Nesquik so yeah it's good. That said, I prefer strawberry milk (NOT custard) over chocolate... so it's not in my rotation.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Oct 20 2016, 10:12 PM

Nemi + Arima = Marker Pen lolololol.

Xpun Poldiac + GP S&P cartomizer tank.

In all seriousness, sabteng + VTC mini dh cukup to start with 90% of the time. Everything else is just fluff.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Oct 28 2016, 12:53 PM

If you don't mind a single coil "capable" atty, the Hastur v2s is pretty awesome for what it is. It's primarily built for duals though, but as all velodecks you can fit a single in there pretty easily methinks.

I'm not quite a fan of the Narda screwdeck myself but YMMV.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 1 2016, 05:14 PM

Multiple drops and spills later it's still rocking like a champion. Heck my GMv3 already has a loose AFC thanks to the last tumble to the tarmac (while the Pyrex is just fine lol), but the Pico is chugging like nothing happened.

So yeah, my lil' ADV that could is still going strong.

HOWEVER, the paint scratches real easy, so getting the all-black might not be the best idea if you're not gonna baby it. You can wrap it in CF or something like I do though.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 2 2016, 04:29 AM

Well... not really. I'm actually using the Sammy 25R5s on the Pico, and get about a full day's use on 50w 460f TC. Not really hardcore cloudist level use though, just regular use like what you would do with ciggies. Good enough for me and I already have a full complement of 3 25R5s in rotation (+1 on my spare Evic) so it's not really that economical for me to replace all of them with new 30Qs.

At least not yet.

The 30Qs married pair I DO have are reserved for my VT133.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 3 2016, 04:22 PM

DNA75, DNA200 and DNA250 boards inside. The 250 retrofit was about time, and the Therion 133 only really happened because back then there weren't enough 250 boards to go around.

I guess Elolve are making enough now. Can't wait for the VT166... if HCig has any plans to update the 133 ler.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 3 2016, 06:42 PM

I have actually thought of complex, elaborate ways to achieve this... though in the end it didn't seem to be worth the effort so I gave up lol.

THAT SAID, a splash proof mod does have its benefits, even if you're not going anywhere near bodies of water (ehem juice ingress ehem).

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 4 2016, 07:40 PM

Clear your browser cache if you haven't already, and then try again after waiting a bit. Sometimes it helps.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 13 2016, 09:07 PM

Get a Pico for the Pico. Enjoy the confusion next time someone asks you what setup you're running lol.

This I agree with. True, researching yourself and buying online *will* save you *some* money, but if you're starting out its just not worth the hassle.

Save the money saving and self searching ONCE you've experienced enough from your starter to want to upgrade (and once you are better versed in vaping to know what you actually want from your *upgrade*).

True, there are some.. well... less then scrupulous sellers out there. However, the folks up at VE SS15 (and most VEs for that matter) are fine though, and I've gone through a whole lot of purchases with them myself. They don't have the cheapest prices sure, but for me it's okay for the services rendered.

Besides, it's much better to be able to go back to a shop if anything goes wrong, especially when you're just starting out.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 16 2016, 04:10 PM

Pretty weird... I just now ordered some chargers from GearBest through PayPal with my MBB Visa. Zero issues as usual.

MBB issue? PayPal issue?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 18 2016, 04:14 AM

Long time no post pictars here:



Here's my weathered, long suffering ADV, now with some GMv3 goodness.

And yes, the GMv3 has pretty much taken over from the 'Cado for daily duties now. I even have a 1:1-ish clone spare GMv3 on the VTC Mini for backup duties.

Why? Flavour is about par, and I can tip it upside down lol. Also, very little of the fuss of the older v2. It's not perfect though, but at least it's comparable to my "fuss-free benchmark": The old Taifun GT.

Also, the GMv3 has survived more than one drop already (probably thanks to the raised, ridged top and bottom) so durability is right up there with the best of them.

Unfortunately, rewicks have gone back to the normal weekly/fortnightly schedule (from 3 weeks/monthly with the 'Cado), probably because I can't easily pop the top off and directly access the coils for impromptu cleaning like I can on the 'Cado.

Juice inside? Naked 100's Lava Flow. I have a whole bunch of it stocked at home, being a tasty yet hardy juice that tolerates gunked cotton/coils pretty well.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 20 2016, 05:10 PM

Not sure. Sellers in Shopee normally mark their items "clone" or "ori", my 2nd GMv3 was clearly marked a clone by Debubu and priced as such.

Going price? An ori v2 should be around 60-80, considering an ori v3 goes for 90-ish already nowadays.

Why not just get a v3 Bro?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 22 2016, 01:01 PM

60-ish lol. But the original is well worth the 30 buck premium. Better fit, better insulators/orings, smoother JFC and tighter AFC. Parts are interchangeable between the two, but the clone has a very rough JFC and loose AFC (and it leaks more lol).

Yeah the v3 does look a tad more gaudy, but:

1) It leaks A LOT less (thanks to the better AFC and JFC)
2) Building and wicking is pretty much foolproof (velodeck) vs the hassle with the v2 (I can never wick it right without it leaking one way or another)
3) Dedicated single/dual-coil decks (haven't used the single one yet though)
4) Taste is about the same, maybe slightly better (with the spitback-nubbin not attached)

So yeah, considerable gap in overall performance.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 22 2016, 02:37 PM

The GMv3 single deck IS the Merlin deck (at least the one from the Maxi Merlin) lol... sans the extra airflow modification accessories of course.

Also, the v3 is probably just a "Goblin" by name and general external outlook... by lieu of features it's more a GobGriffSerpDiabMer[insert-modern-pressure-fed-tank-name-here]Lin lol... Youde sure didn't pull any punches copying the best bits of everything.

Plus... the v3 has dat 4ml "Extension Kit", which seems pretty handy for travelling. Don't know anyone who sells it locally though. Maybe VE.

However, dat MerMini does sound interesting... though it's 24mm. The Maxi Merlin still barely fits the Pico though according to the Internet, not quite sure the MerMini.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Nov 22 2016, 08:44 PM

Was eyeing it for a while, finally got myself one.

Behold, the ultimate backup emergency vape device, the iCare:



Seriously, even the non-Mini one is only as big as a bloody lighter lol.

Nope, grabbed it at HyperVape Sg. Wang. Shopee prices too so pretty much got one instantly.

pleasuresaurus TBH, it's nothing to write home about. Being auto (no firing switch, suck like ciggy only) and tiny, confirm bungkus compared to my dual coil GMv3 + Pico. Expect looooooooooong drags to get your fix and just "okay" flavor...

... but it's a fully self-contained vaping device the size of a gawddam lighter. Apa lagi mau lol? Can campak into your bag and forget about it entirely for emergencies lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Dec 3 2016, 12:17 PM

I toldja all it was gonna happen:



Surprisingly, the VT167 not just a rechipped VT133 though: It's a hellva lot more solidly built this time around.

Unfortunately, the juice leak seams up top are still there looks like. I wonder if HCig *finally* put a gasket around the seams. Also, "solidly built" = bulky and heavy, very much more so vs the VT133.

What this *also* means is that the D250 chips have started shipping out to OEMs. Cue the Therion 167 in 3... 2... 1...

Not really a fan of Gambit (too much a fruits guy) but I have huge respect of quality complex liquid producers (vs the typical selori ice + selori gula local concoctions). Do keep up the good work, sir... Maybe if I have a hankering for Apple Pie I'll come knocking your way.

Currently my backlog of juices still berbukit. Need to clear them off first. Even the KIC I haven't opened yet lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Dec 4 2016, 01:45 PM

My standard ADV juice. 70/30 6mg Naked 100 Lava Flow. It should hit harder with a 12... or maybe a higher PG juice.

It's serviceable so far as an extreme backup though.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Dec 5 2016, 08:16 PM