Ion Upgrade Help
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Forum Name: Upgrades and Customizing
Forum Description: Trick it out!
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Topic: Ion Upgrade Help
Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Subject: Ion Upgrade Help
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 6:41pm
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Hey, I'm thinking about getting a Smart Parts Ion, but I wasn't sure what upgrades are out there. Can someone help me out and tell me some good upgrades I could/ should get for the Ion? I'd appreciate it. ------------- AJ 
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Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 6:45pm
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I don't think there is much performance wise. I gues a Halo B. That's all I can think of. I guess you could paint or get a unique body for it? ------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. |
Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 6:47pm
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Oh, yea I read that it's good to use an eletronic hopper with it because of the rate of fire. What about a new barrel? ------------- AJ
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Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 6:48pm
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first upgrade... ASA Go for a Unimount with On/off. I suggest a Redz Railz. Second. Feed Neck, I dislike medium/tall feednecks(personal prefrence) and so do 90% of other paintball players, go for a Halo no rise, or even a Redz Cam-lock feed neck will work great, and keep your profile low. third. Barrel(DUR!) In this are it is totally up to you, but I really like the Smart Parts All American and the Lapco Bigshot, they will give you the best shot for your money. 4th. Regulator, I really don't like the regulator on the Ion, there very bad, I made this one lower in the list becasue of the price tag on a Regulator. But I suggest a Palmer Fatty, or a Bob Long Torpedo they will give you the best consistancey for your money. after that, I guess a QEV, body kit, Trigger and some grips if you need them. ------------- 
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Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 6:54pm
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Probably a stupid question, but what's a QEV? Probably a stupid ------------- AJ
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Panda Man wrote:Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 7:02pm
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How you going to learn if you don't ask? QEV = Quick Exaust Valve. The QEV kit replaces your from banjo fitting. On the "exaust" part of the firing cycle, the air will exit at the fitting instead of having to travel all the way back to the solenoid. Users report that the QEV allows the dwell to be set much lower resulting in a faster cyclic rate and lower air use. (Note: a faster cycling rate is NOT the same as more balls per second. The Ion board is capped at 17 balls per second.) Instulation is very simple. The only issue is getting the QEV to seal, which may requied changing the (included) o-rings -------------
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Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 8:30pm
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Oh ok... what kind of barrel should best be used with the Ion? ------------- AJ
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Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 8:32pm
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Hmmm... for the price you can't beat a Bigshot, but for a awsome barrel for under $70 deffinetly go for the Freak Jr.
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Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 8:46pm
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Don't forget about a trigger. If you are going to keep the Ion in Semi then a new trigger is a very good upgrade (or even if you're going to use rebound mode). I'd suggest this one.. http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=HYshyBujIsQgzliH0rDhYBEFFfpFkvYY67Y=?ProductID=IATAqArbgBoAAAEEiZA7WxAc - http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/S tore/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=HYshyBujIs QgzliH0rDhYBEFFfpFkvYY67Y=?ProductID=IATAqArbgBoAAAEEiZA7WxA c . ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 8:49pm
if your planning on tricking it all out get:
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Posted By: Cheetos3254
Date Posted: 11 September 2005 at 8:53pm
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1. asa with on/off
2. new barrel 3. clamping feed neck 4. new regulator 5. HPA 6. electronic hopper ------------- 
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Posted By: druidsdecendant
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 12:59pm
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Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 6:16pm
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Oh ok thanks, I guess that solves my problem ------------- AJ
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Posted By: xtrme paintball
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 6:17pm
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If you get a new trigger get the Fireball mountain trigger.
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Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 6:28pm
Where could I find the Predator board? ------------- AJ
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Posted By: TippmannSniper9
Date Posted: 17 September 2005 at 11:27pm
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I read that the gun is small, so it's harder for larger people with larger hands? Is that true? Also, should I get a drop forward? ------------- AJ
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Posted By: TruePaintballer
Date Posted: 18 September 2005 at 2:19am
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drops are preference... the duckbill is definatley uncomfy...so I truly recommend some sort of drop whether it be Unimount or a Drop Forward ------------- http://www.freewebs.com/outlawspaintball/index.htm - Outlaws *Sponsors* http://www.abrika.ca - Abrika |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 7:52am
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Speaking of ups for the Ion: 1. Are there any aftermarket (or SP) bolts that would be recommended, or is the stock bolt perfectly fine? 2. As far as QEVs go. Which one is best? I know there are several QEVs out there (I have a Palmer's 360 on my A-5 and it's BIG) of different sizes. Which one would be the best fit? I don't want to modify the body to install a QEV. 3. Thinking about upgrading to a Rampage Board. I'm very satisfied with the Rampage board I have in my A-5. Other than the lack of availability, what are the cons of the Rampage vs. other boards? Just fishing for opinions guys. Upping the Ion looks to be my 'Winter Project'. I'd just like some input and ideas. Thanks! ------------- 
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Posted By: lester98c
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 9:40am
notice this was posted in september or 05?? Don't really bring anything up from like page 2 or 3 back. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 4:42pm
Or what? Look, if any post is readable - it is fair game to respond. What difference does it make anyway? I would have still asked the questions whether I created a new post or posted it on this thread. Perhaps your energy would be better spent in actually helping, instead of being overly critical of where posts are made. -------------
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Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 5:51pm
| Don't bump posts. It is extrememly annoying to others. make a new thread if you have something to say. I am sure that this person has made his choice after it already being a year. |
Posted By: QcXf
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 6:00pm
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I know I shouldnt be keeping this post going but.... 1.The http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=ye227gO--Tm29UYm99h2RglqdkLP59r0gaU=?ProductID=tlnAqArbJbAAAAEOIGbl6aVd - L7 is from what I hear one of the best bolts on the market. The point of a new bolt is for reduced kick and more efficency with the L7 some say you can get up to 500 more shots with a 68/3000. 2. I have a http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=ye227gO--Tm29UYm99h2RglqdkLP59r0gaU=?ProductID=AuXAqArb8aAAAAEI6Dx97Olo - Clipperd QEV it is very easy to install and you dont need to mod you gun for it. 3. A Rampage Board for an Ion is quite expensive. I think the hottest board out for an Ion right now for the price is the T-board. Thats my $0.02 |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 9:29pm
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As long as there is no rule against bumping posts, I'll exercise my right of discretion to do so. Many 'others' are just as or more annoyed by redundant posts or surveys that have been covered over and over and over again. Bumping an old post that still has relevance is by far the lesser of these evils IMHO. -------------
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Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 9:31pm
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Thanks for your input. I sincerely appreciate it. I'll have to check out the L7 and the T-board. Are there any other QEVs out there besides the Clipperd that will fit without modding the gun? -------------
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Posted By: QcXf
Date Posted: 31 December 2006 at 10:10pm
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I am almost positive all of http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=RAkyY1pmEV0yzR_-Pv7yy1Cv-6ZLavSJnMk=?CategoryName=paintball-gun-parts-and-upgrades-smart-parts-gun-upgrades-ion-parts-ion-qev-kits - THESE will fit. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 01 January 2007 at 9:24am
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Thanx! Looks like all will fit without modding except for the 360. Checked on that, and you do have to cut or shave and area inside the marker to get it to fit correctly. -------------
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Posted By: QcXf
Date Posted: 01 January 2007 at 10:59pm
| I really dont think you have to for the 360 because that if made for the ion. |
Posted By: Squishey
Date Posted: 01 January 2007 at 11:08pm
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i just got a sp-8 (ion with a milsim body kit) and this is the order i upgraded, 1.SP on/off-very handy to have 2.blackheart board-fire power upgrade 3.trigger-stock trigger isnt worth the dirt on my shoe 4.qev-increase performance 5.barrel-... ------------- Canadians do it on top. 
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Posted By: f3lix
Date Posted: 02 January 2007 at 10:30pm
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the first two uppgrades are definately a new bolt and QEV.
------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. _____________________________ 
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Posted By: QcXf
Date Posted: 03 January 2007 at 8:01pm
| I am hoping to get a sling trig. first then I want to see how nice the L7 is if or when my friend gets it along with the T-board. (I know the t-board is nice I am just unsure of the L7 it looks a little overpriced) I just havent placed my order. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 04 January 2007 at 4:56pm
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When you get that L7, let me know. I'm considering it amongst other bolts. It would be nice to have a review of it. -------------
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